Minnesota Public Radio has announced plans to shuffle its midday lineup this fall, adding a state-focused news program hosted by one of the network’s best-known journalists.
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Longtime Iowa, Minnesota Station Owner Paul Hedberg Passes
Former Iowa and Minnesota radio station owner, past Minnesota Broadcasters Association president, and Pavek Museum co-founder Paul Hedberg has died at the age of 81.
Iowa Morning Radio Host Passes Away
Bob Svec, morning host at “95.1 The Bull,” has died unexpectedly of natural causes at the age of 53.
iHeart Names Greg Alexander Minneapolis Market President
iHeartMedia has promoted Greg Alexander to the position of Minneapolis Market President.
Brian Oake Back on Cities 97.1 Morning Shift
Twin Cities radio listeners may have wondered if they’d just awoken from a long sleep when they turned on the radio Monday morning.
Former Wisconsin Station Owner Gene Kirchner Passes
Former western Wisconsin radio station owner Gene Kirchner has passed away. Kirchner owned WRDN AM-FM (Durand) from 1986 to 2001.
Fundraiser Set for Family of Late Shawano Announcer
A fundraiser is scheduled later this month for the family of Doug Rogers, a Shawano radio host who died in January after 42-year career in the business.
Twin Cities Radio, TV Voice Dan Culhane Passes Away
Longtime Twin Cities radio personality and voiceover talent Dan Culhane has passed away at the age of 62. His voice work is heard on stations throughout the region.
Twin Cities Radio Vet Lassman Joins St. Cloud Rocker
Longtime Twin Cities radio veteran John Lassman is moving up the interstate to “the red house that rocks” and he’s bringing “The Chucker” with him.
Wis. Sports Talker Bill Michaels Resurfaces with New Flagship
Wisconsin Sports Talker Bill Michaels will return to the airwaves Tuesday in three markets, a month after leaving his former flagship.