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Category: Format changes

Hubbard Radio’s “My Talk” Adds Brainerd Lakes Simulcast

Posted on October 11, 2025October 9, 2025 by Jon Ellis

Hubbard Radio’s “myTalk 107.1” (KTMY Coon Rapids-Twin Cities) is now being simulcast in Minnesota’s Brainerd Lakes area.

Midwest Adds Third Twin Ports-Iron Range Radio Simulcast

Posted on September 30, 2025October 1, 2025 by Jon Ellis

Midwest Communications has switched a third radio station on Minnesota’s Iron Range to a simulcast of a Duluth station.

Civic Media Brings Oldies Back to Green Bay, Dropping Talk

Posted on August 1, 2025August 4, 2025 by Jon Ellis

Civic Media’s WGBW/1590 (Denmark) and W250CV/97.9 (Green Bay) have switched most of their schedule back to Oldies, dropping the company’s News/Talk network.

Classic Country Gets Upgrade in Western Minnesota

Posted on July 7, 2025July 14, 2025 by Jon Ellis

One western Minnesota station has flipped to Classic Country and another has switched to News/Talk following their recent sale to Lakeland Media.

Muscatine’s KMCS Changes to Classic Hits after Sale

Posted on May 22, 2025May 22, 2025 by Jon Ellis

KMCS/93.1 (Muscatine) has switched to a 1990s and 2000s-based Classic Hits format after five days of stunting with All-Christmas music.

Magnum Merges La Crosse and Tomah Pop Brands

Posted on May 18, 2025May 18, 2025 by Jon Ellis

Magnum Media has merged two Pop-genre formats in La Crosse and Tomah, which are considered to be in the same market.

Midwest Flips Sioux Falls Contemporary Hits Station to AC

Posted on April 17, 2025April 17, 2025 by Jon Ellis

Midwest Communications’ “Q95-7” (KQSF Dell Rapids-Sioux Falls) has switched from Contemporary Hits to Adult Contemporary.

Townsquare Media Takes Southern Minnesota AM Station Off Air

Posted on April 10, 2025April 10, 2025 by Jon Ellis

Townsquare Media’s KOLM/1520 (Rochester, MN) is the latest AM radio station to go off the air citing financial challenges.

Duluth’s “Sasquatch” Switches from Classic Rock to Hard Rock

Posted on April 7, 2025April 7, 2025 by Jon Ellis

Townsquare Media’s “Sasquatch 92.1” (WWPE Hermantown-Duluth) has dropped Classic Rock for Hard Rock.

KQRS Debuts New Lineup, Refreshed Playlist after Stunting

Posted on April 3, 2025April 3, 2025 by Jon Ellis

KQRS/92.5 has debuted and new lineup after ten days of stunting, retaining its Classic Rock format with newer songs and a promised emphasis on Minnesota artists.

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