iHeartMedia’s KYYY/92.9 (Bismarck) has dropped its longtime “Y93” branding and switched to “Christmas 92.9.”
Category: Format changes
Changes in Albertville, Langdon, Milbank, Amery, and Sturgeon Bay
A roundup of format changes that have not yet been reported here, including another signal for “K-Love” in the greater Twin Cities metro area.
Central Iowa Contemporary Christian Station Upgrades
The University of Northwestern-St. Paul’s “Life 107.1” (KNWI Osceola-Des Moines) has upgraded to 100kW, culminating a years-long effort to improve its signal to the capital city.
Two Longtime Northern Minnesota Radio Formats Combined
De La Hunt Media’s KPRM/870 (Park Rapids) has dropped the Classic Country portion of its format for Adult Contemporary but kept its daytime News/Talk lineup.
Conversation Stars in New Winnipeg Adult Contemporary Format
A Winnipeg radio station is differentiating itself by bucking the idea of “more music, less talk” and instead focusing on the conversation between the songs.
“Thunder” Rocks Third Central Nebraska Signal
Legacy Communications has added a third signal to its “Thunder” Rock format in central Nebraska, displacing “Big Country.”
Northern Minnesota Radio Station Switches to Catholic Talk
KSKK/1070 (Verndale) has switched from Adult Contemporary to Catholic Talk following its sale to Gabriel Media, which closed on Sept. 27.
Quad Cities FM Flips to Classic Hits Hours After Competitor Goes Country
Hours after Townsquare Media ended the Quad Cities’ only Classic Hits format, iHeartMedia adopted the format on one of its stations.
Townsquare Flips Quad Cities Station Back to Country
Townsquare Media has flipped a Quad Cities radio station back to Country, dropping a Classic Hits format to make another attempt at taking on the market’s longtime ratings leader.
MPR Partners with KMOJ To Create Urban Alternative Format
Minnesota’s biggest public radio organization is partnering with “The People’s Station” to create a new Urban Alternative format for the Twin Cities.