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Category: People

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.

Weekly Log: Both Eau Claire TV Stations Debut New Anchors

Posted on January 23, 2026January 22, 2026 by Jon Ellis

There are four new evening anchors at Eau Claire’s two TV stations. Elsewhere, two Wisconsin Sports radio stations have made changes and Create is coming to North Dakota.

Weekly Log: Five Minnesota Public Media Groups Awarded $500,000

Posted on January 16, 2026January 18, 2026 by Jon Ellis

Press Forward Minnesota announced it has awarded more than $500,000 to five Minnesota public media organizations through its Save the Signal Minnesota Fund.

Weekly Log: “Minnesota Bound” Changes Channels

Posted on January 2, 2026January 1, 2026 by Jon Ellis

After 30 years on one Twin Cities channel, outdoors program “Minnesota Bound” is moving to a new station.

Weekly Log: Numerous Year-End Retirements, Moves

Posted on December 26, 2025December 25, 2025 by Jon Ellis

Several Upper Midwest journalists are retiring or moving into new roles as the year ends. Also, changes are coming to the newscast that airs on the FOX affiliate in Des Moines.

Weekly Log: More Changes at Civic’s News/Talk Network

Posted on December 19, 2025December 19, 2025 by Jon Ellis

The morning host on most of Civic Media’s News/Talk stations has announced that his show is ending. Elsewhere, a Winnipeg AM station is back on the air after two years of silence.

Weekly Log: Another Longtime WISN Host Moves to Podcast

Posted on December 12, 2025December 12, 2025 by Jon Ellis

Longtime Milwaukee morning host Jay Weber will leave the airwaves but launch a podcast. Elsewhere, “La Crosse Talk” has a new host and Iowa PBS is moving “PBS News Hour.”

Weekly Log: KBEM Makes Hometown Hire for Afternoon Drive

Posted on December 5, 2025December 5, 2025 by Jon Ellis

Moves this week include a new afternoon radio host in Minneapolis, a new morning radio host in Green Bay, and retirement of a Green Bay TV GM.

Longtime WPR Host Larry Meiller to Retire

Posted on December 1, 2025December 1, 2025 by Jon Ellis

Larry Meiller, perhaps the longest-running daily voice on Wisconsin airwaves, has announced plans to retire from Wisconsin Public Radio.

Weekly Log: KELO-TV Announces New Anchor; Several Radio Moves

Posted on November 28, 2025November 27, 2025 by Jon Ellis

South Dakota’s “KELOLAND” has announced who will replace a longtime anchor who is retiring. Elsewhere, several radio hosts have found new homes.

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