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Category: New stations

FCC Monitor: New Iowa FM, Five New Upper Midwest LPFM’s Granted

Posted on February 12, 2024February 12, 2024 by Jon Ellis

The FCC has granted a new FM station in Dubuque, Iowa, dismissing a competitor’s petition to deny. It also granted new LPFM’s in Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, and Nebraska.

FCC Monitor: Several New LPFM’s Granted; Move of Wis. TV CP Granted

Posted on February 5, 2024February 5, 2024 by Jon Ellis

The FCC has begun granting low-power FM stations sought during the recent filing window. Meanwhile, it switched the tentative selectee for a new FM station in southeastern Iowa.

Few Conflicts Among New LPFM Applications in Upper Midwest

Posted on December 20, 2023 by Jon Ellis

There are few obvious conflicts between applications for new low-power FM stations in the Upper Midwest, submitted during a recent FCC filing window.

FCC/CRTC Monitor: New FM’s in MN, NE; 5th Callsign in 15 Mos. for WI FM

Posted on December 18, 2023 by Jon Ellis

Recent FCC filings include the sign-ons of new FM stations in Minnesota and Nebraska and a Wisconsin FM station poised to get its fifth callsign in 15 months.

FCC Monitor: Several LPTV License to Cover Applications Withdrawn

Posted on December 11, 2023 by Jon Ellis

Permittees have withdrawn license to cover applications for five low-power TV stations in the Upper Midwest.

FCC/CRTC Monitor: New TV Signal in St. Paul; Mich. Sale Closes

Posted on December 4, 2023 by Jon Ellis

Recent FCC filings include a TV station beginning broadcasts from St. Paul, closing of a Michigan radio/TV sale, and a new FM station signing on in Nebraska.

FCC/CRTC Monitor: Big South Dakota FM Permit Canceled

Posted on November 27, 2023September 22, 2024 by Jon Ellis

On a quiet week for FCC activity, we catch up with an item about a construction permit for a large new FM station being canceled.

FCC Monitor: SD TV Station Returns; MN Station Cites Inflation for Silence

Posted on November 20, 2023 by Jon Ellis

Recent FCC filings include a South Dakota TV station returning to the air and a Minnesota FM station going off the air, citing inflation.

FCC Monitor: Minnesota AM Changing Callsign

Posted on October 23, 2023 by Jon Ellis

A Minnesota AM station has requested a callsign change effective Oct. 26. Elsewhere, a planned Iowa FM has been granted a move closer to Waterloo.

Weekly Log: Milwaukee DJ Returns; MPR Reporter Retires; Wolves to KFAN

Posted on September 29, 2023 by Jon Ellis

A Milwaukee DJ is returning, a longtime MPR reporter is retiring, the Timberwolves have named a new radio flagship, and six radio stations are adding the Bucks.

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