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Category: People

Weekly Log: WPR News Names New Midday Host

Posted on April 10, 2026April 10, 2026 by Jon Ellis

Wisconsin Public Radio has named a new midday host to replace Larry Meiller. Elsewhere, two new meteorologists are coming to Twin Cities TV.

Weekly Log: Minneapolis Morning Host Cut

Posted on April 3, 2026April 3, 2026 by Jon Ellis

Greg Thunder is no longer with “102.9 The Wolf” (KMNB). Meanwhile, two former Twin Cities TV personalities have announced their next stops.

Weekly Log: Jobs Cut as TV Station Changes News Format

Posted on March 27, 2026March 26, 2026 by Jon Ellis

Several people are no longer with Cedar Rapids’ KGAN after changes to its news format. Meanwhile, two Twin Cities radio personalities have won Gracie Awards.

Weekly Log: 8 Wisconsin Broadcasters Honored

Posted on March 20, 2026March 19, 2026 by Jon Ellis

The Wisconsin Broadcasters Association has named its Local Broadcast Legends and Hall of Fame inductees for 2026. Also, regional MLB TV broadcasts are being announced.

Weekly Log: MPR Adds Evening Show; Numerous People Moves

Posted on March 13, 2026March 12, 2026 by Jon Ellis

MPR’s News network has added a new local hour at 8 p.m. three nights a week. People moves include a new Des Moines sports anchor as anchors in two other Iowa markets depart.

Weekly Log: Canadian Weatheradio Signing Off

Posted on March 6, 2026March 5, 2026 by Jon Ellis

Canada’s Weatheradio service will go off the air this month. In other news, one journalist has joined a Twin Cities TV station as two others depart.

Weekly Log: Longtime Minneapolis Meteorologist Retires

Posted on February 27, 2026February 26, 2026 by Jon Ellis

Minneapolis meteorologist Belinda Jensen is retiring from daily TV. Meanwhile, Des Moines meteorologist Jeriann Ritter has shared a diagnosis of bulbar ALS.

Civic Parts Ways with More Hosts, Adds Syndicated Shows

Posted on February 23, 2026February 23, 2026 by Jon Ellis

Civic Media has added more syndicated programming to its statewide News/Talk network after parting ways with more hosts.

Weekly Log: “myTalk” Parts Ways with Longtime Host

Posted on February 20, 2026February 19, 2026 by Jon Ellis

Hubbard Radio has opted not to renew Alexis Thompson’s contract with “myTalk 107.1.” Elsewhere, a new HD Radio signal is on the air in Winnipeg.

Weekly Log: Radio Vet Joins Big Radio; WPR, MPR Hosts Retire

Posted on February 13, 2026February 12, 2026 by Jon Ellis

A Madison and Rockford radio veteran has joined the “Big Radio” group. Meanwhile, a longtime WPR host and an MPR meteorologist are retiring.

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