Jim Olson will anchor his last newscasts Friday, July 26, after more than 30 years on the air at CBS affiliate KXMC/13 (Minot).
Category: North Dakota
Nexstar Stations Off DirecTV
DirecTV customers in nine Upper Midwest markets lost access to one or more of their local network affiliates on Independence Day due to a retransmission consent dispute between the satellite provider and Nexstar Media Group.
New Classic Rock Station in North Dakota’s Oil Patch
KQLZ/95.7 (New England-Dickinson) has upgraded and launched a Classic Rock format.
Silent North Dakota FM Station Sold
An Alabama man is buying a silent FM station northwest of Bismarck. KLTQ/97.9 (Beulah) faces a statutory deadline of August 16, 2019, to return to the air.
Court TV Announces Upper Midwest Affiliates
Court TV has announced its charter affiliate roster, which includes more than a dozen Upper Midwest stations. The broadcast network, a revival of the former cable channel, launches May 8 on most…
New FM Signals in Eau Claire and 4 other Communities
The following recent FM translator sign-ons have not yet been reported here: Munising, MI: W249DR/97.7, relaying the Oldies/Classic Hits “GTO” format of WQXO/1400 McCook, NE: K252FV/98.3, relaying the Christian format of KNGN/1360…
University of Jamestown Sells Radio Station to Christian Network
The University of Jamestown is selling KJKR/88.1 (Jamestown) to Hi-Line Radio Fellowship, which operates a regional Christian network, for $20,000. Montana-based Hi-Line owns 30 other stations in five states, including one station in Williston,…
Fargo News Director Promoted to GM
Gray TV has named Ike Walter to be the general manager and news director of its Fargo stations, NBC affiliate KVLY-TV and CBS affiliate KXJB-LD. Walker has already been news director of the stations…
More DTV Subchannels for Bismarck
Bismarck has a few more digital subchannels. BEK Sports Network’s KNDB has added getTV on channel 26.8, according to the network’s website. Meanwhile, Forum’s KBMY has added Ion on 17.4, according to…
Air1 Moves from Christian Rock to Worship
The non-commercial Air1 network has kicked off the new year with a new format, switching from Christian Hits to Worship music. The new playlist is kicking off with 10,000 songs in a…