Tom Barnard has given an early Christmas gift to his radio competitors: his last appearance on the KQ Morning Show will be Dec. 23.
Category: People
Remembering An Influential Journalist The Public Never Met
John Whaley was one of the most influential journalists in Duluth over the past several decades, but you never saw him on TV.
Weekly Log: Moves in Milwaukee, Des Moines, Duluth; SD TV Observations
This week’s log includes TV news staff moves in Milwaukee, Des Moines, Duluth, and Sioux City, along with TV observations from a roadtrip across South Dakota.
Weekly Log: Lincoln Morning Host Returns, Two Minneapolis TV Moves
The return of a Lincoln host to morning radio and two Twin Cities TV news departures include recently-announced moves.
Weekly Log: Duluth ND Returns, DeRusha Trades WCCO’s
This week’s developments include longtime Duluth journalist Steve Goodspeed returning to the news director’s office and Jason DeRusha changing WCCO’s.
Weekly Log: Numerous Departures as Summer Begins; Fundraiser in Lincoln
At least seven Upper Midwest news anchors and on-air personalities departed or announced their departures in the last week. Several new hires were announced.
Weekly Log: DeRusha Departs, Milwaukee Shifts, KSO’s Return?
A busy week included anchor changes in Minneapolis and Milwaukee, news director and general manager changes, and an attempt to restore a historic callsign.
Weekly Log: Naima Returns to Cities 97.1, Murrow Winners Announced
Updates in the past week include Naima returning to Cities 97.1, a Lincoln radio host returning to town, and the announcement of Murrow Award winners.
TV, Radio Station Owner Stephen Marks Dies
Stephen Marks, who owned more than a dozen TV and radio stations in the Upper Midwest and other regions, died May 11 at the age of 72.
Weekly Log: News Director Moves in Fargo, Eau Claire; Tafoya Gets Podcast
This week’s log includes new TV news directors in Fargo and Eau Claire, a new evening news anchor in Cedar Rapids, and a new national podcast based in the Twin Cities, and WBA Awards.