A Nebraska radio station has returned to the air, while a new Nebraska FM is signing on. Meanwhile, Canadian regulators have approved a Brandon radio sale.
Category: Manitoba
Weekly Log: Minneapolis ND Promoted, New Channels in Mankato
A Minneapolis news director is getting a new role. Meanwhile, Twin Cities TV stations are planning tower work this summer and there are more channels coming to Mankato.
FCC/CRTC Monitor: Wis. College Returns FM; New `Peg FM/TV Hearing
A Wisconsin college has surrendered its FM license. Elsewhere, Canada’s regulator has scheduled hearings on proposed new FM and TV stations in Winnipeg.
FCC Monitor: Eau Claire FM Going Commercial; Omaha Callsign Change
Recent FCC filings include an Eau Claire-market FM seeking to return to commercial status, stations in Omaha and Wisconsin changing callsigns, and a Door County FM going silent.
FCC/CRTC Monitor: LPTV Move to St. Paul, FM Upgrade in Appleton
Recent filings include an application to move a low-power TV station to St. Paul, a proposed upgrade for an FM signal to add coverage of Appleton, and approval of a Winnipeg FM upgrade.
FCC/CRTC Monitor: Quad Cities Frequency Change, Winnipeg Upgrade
Recent regulatory activity includes a proposed frequency change for a Quad Cities FM signal and an application for an FM upgrade in Winnipeg.
Pattison to Buy Two Brandon Radio Stations from Westman
Pattison Media has announced a deal to buy Westman Communications’ two radio stations in Brandon, Manitoba.
Brands Launch Hashtag Campaigns in Response to LaFlamme Firing (Updated)
Changes at networks and local stations often result in public outcry, but rarely do they lead to hashtag campaigns by consumer brands.
Regulator: Winnipeg Can’t Support Another Commercial Radio Station
Canada’s broadcast regulator has determined that Winnipeg cannot support another commercial radio station and has instead allowed a proposal for a new community station to advance.
Data Dump: U.S. TV Stations Carried on Manitoba, NW Ontario Systems
Several Minneapolis and Fargo TV stations have widespread reach on cable and IPTV systems in Canada, including on systems in Thunder Bay and Winnipeg.