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Category: FCC Monitor

A weekly look at recent FCC filings and activity pertaining to Upper Midwest broadcasting.

FCC Monitor: WNFL, WLVE Callsigns On the Move in Wisconsin

Posted on February 2, 2026January 31, 2026 by Jon Ellis

The FCC has approved moves of the WNFL callsign in the Green Bay market and WLVE in the Milwaukee area. Elsewhere, a Minnesota AM station has gone silent for technical reasons.

FCC Monitor: Two Rapid City FM’s at Reduced Power

Posted on January 26, 2026January 24, 2026 by Jon Ellis

Two Rapid City FM stations are operating at reduced power due to transmitter problems. Elsewhere, a low-power TV station has upgraded its signal to Madison.

FCC/CRTC Monitor: Two Radio Stations Go Silent as Two Others Return

Posted on January 19, 2026January 18, 2026 by Jon Ellis

A pair of AM and FM stations in Iowa has again gone off the air. Meanwhile, FM stations in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula and South Dakota have returned to the air.

FCC Monitor: One FM Returns To Air, Two Others Go Silent

Posted on January 12, 2026January 11, 2026 by Jon Ellis

An FM station in northeastern Iowa has returned to the air, while a station near Des Moines and another in South Dakota have gone off the air.

FCC Monitor: Minn. AM Station Seeks to Reduce Daytime Power

Posted on January 5, 2026January 3, 2026 by Jon Ellis

A northern Minnesota AM station is requesting a reduction in its daytime power. Elsewhere, a group is proposing a new full-power TV allotment in Nebraska.

FCC Monitor: Wis. Station to Swap One Heritage Callsign for Another

Posted on December 29, 2025December 30, 2025 by Jon Ellis

A Wisconsin radio station is poised to change from one heritage callsign to another. Meanwhile, a UP FM radio station will remain at reduced power through the winter.

FCC Monitor: LPTV Rule Changes; LPTV Stations Seek Major Moves

Posted on December 22, 2025December 19, 2025 by Jon Ellis

Several more LPTV stations have applied to move into the Twin Cities metro area. They’re among many applications filed by LPTV stations during a filing window for major modifications.

FCC Monitor: Two Minn. AM Stations Go Non-Directional at Night

Posted on December 15, 2025December 15, 2025 by Jon Ellis

Filings indicate two Minnesota AM stations have completed projects to reduce power and go non-directional at night. Elsewhere, a future Madison LPFM has changed plans for a frequency change.

FCC Monitor: LPTV Station Granted Move to IDS Center

Posted on December 8, 2025December 7, 2025 by Jon Ellis

An LPTV station currently transmitting from St. Paul will move to Minneapolis, while a suburban LPTV station will move from VHF to UHF. Elsewhere, another Des Moines radio station sale has closed.

FCC Monitor: Northern Minn. AM Station Returns to Air

Posted on December 1, 2025November 28, 2025 by Jon Ellis

A northern Minnesota AM station has returned to the air. Elsewhere, the FCC has approved the sales of a Lincoln TV station and a Des Moines FM station.

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