Recent developments include the departure of a longtime Duluth news manager, two morning show changes in Des Moines, a new afternoon show in Minneapolis, and a new regional farm weather forecaster.
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Weekly Log: Several TV, Radio Arrivals and Departures
Information on the effects of Alpha Media‘s recent cuts at radio stations in Iowa, Minnesota, and South Dakota continues to trickle in, with listeners reporting long periods of dead air on some…
Weekly Log: Two Join KDWB Morning Show
Two new co-hosts have joined KDWB’s “Dave Ryan Show.” Elsewhere, a new political TV channel is poised to launch in Milwaukee.
Alpha Media Drops Numerous Longtime Upper Midwest DJ’s
Several longtime radio announcers have announced that they have been let go from Alpha Media stations in Iowa, Minnesota, and South Dakota.
Weekly Log: WPR’s Major Realignment Begins Monday
Wisconsin Public Radio has announced plans for HD subchannel changes as part of its May 20 realignment. There are also several Milwaukee radio lineup changes.
Weekly Log: Several TV Arrivals and Departures
A former Madison anchor has moved to Minneapolis, while a Waterloo meteorologist moved to Des Moines and a longtime Green Bay anchor is departing.
Weekly Log: New Mpls. TV Channel; Milwaukee Anchor Changes
Minneapolis has a new DTV channel, while another new national network is launching this summer. Also, a Milwaukee TV station has announced an anchor change.
Weekly Log: Hockey Voice and Former Station Owner Pass Away
Recent broadcasting obituaries include the longtime voice of the Minnesota North Stars and a Nebraska radio station owner.
Weekly Log: Sinclair Launches Datacasting, Madison Anchor Departs
Sinclair Broadcast Group is launching datacasting on several Upper Midwest TV stations. Meanwhile, a longtime Madison TV anchor is departing.
Weekly Log: New TV GM for Duluth/Fargo; Milwaukee Anchor Cut
The new owner of the FOX affiliates in Duluth and Fargo has named a new general manager. Elsewhere, a Milwaukee TV sports anchor says he is being let go.