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.
Category: Format changes
Duluth Stations Split Simulcast as Christmas Music Begins
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
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
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
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”
Zoe Communications has extended its “Cabin” branding to a second northwestern Wisconsin station.
Update: Several Changes Follow Western Nebraska Sale
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
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
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.
Format Change Means Less FM Sports, More Hip-Hop for Milwaukee
Entercom has launched “Hot 105.7” in Milwaukee, ending a rare run of three FM Sports talkers in the city as “The Fan” retreats to AM.