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Category: Format changes

“Go” Stations Shutting Down, To Be Replaced with National Networks

Posted on December 1, 2020 by Jon Ellis

Staff members of the “Go” duo of radio stations in the Twin Cities are losing their jobs after their owner decided to leave the radio business.

Christmas Flips Mostly Equal Last Year

Posted on November 29, 2020 by Jon Ellis

Though some stations made earlier changes to All-Christmas formats this year, the total number of Upper Midwest stations that have adopted the seasonal format is almost exactly the same as last year.

Duluth Stations Split Simulcast as Christmas Music Begins

Posted on November 20, 2020 by Jon Ellis

An unusual situation has allowed a Duluth Contemporary Christian station to continue its regular format on a different FM frequency while its main frequency goes All-Christmas.

Not One, But Two, New Formats after Management Change

Posted on November 16, 2020 by Jon Ellis

A belated note that two east-central Minnesota radio stations have debuted new formats following Q Media Properties’ addition of a third station to its regional group.

Southern Wisconsin Station Flips to Country Following Sale

Posted on November 9, 2020 by Jon Ellis

WKCH/106.5 (Whitewater) has switched from Classic Hits “Kool 106.5” to Country as “Kicks 106.5” following its sale to Magnum Media earlier this year.

Temporary Simulcast after Mora Management Change

Posted on November 2, 2020 by Jon Ellis

KBEK/95.5 (Mora, MN) has ended its previous format and is temporarily simulcasting another station following a change in management.

Northwestern Wisconsin Group Adds Second “Cabin”

Posted on October 31, 2020September 7, 2024 by Jon Ellis

Zoe Communications has extended its “Cabin” branding to a second northwestern Wisconsin station.

Update: Several Changes Follow Western Nebraska Sale

Posted on October 21, 2020 by Jon Ellis

Recent consolidation in the North Platte market has led to several changes, including a new frequency for a Country format and a different kind of Rock on another station.

Southern Minnesota Station Drops Classic Hits for Conservative Talk

Posted on October 12, 2020 by Jon Ellis

With the election weeks away, a station in the Owatonna area has dropped Classic Hits for Conservative Talk.

Madison Classic Country Outlet Rebrands, Adds Ag News

Posted on October 8, 2020 by Jon Ellis

Mid-West Family Broadcasting has switched its Classic Country outlet in the Dairy State’s capital city from “Hank” to “The Farm” featuring longtime farm broadcaster Pam Jahnke.

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