A Minneapolis TV anchor is back after several months off the air, while a retired TV reporter will appear on a former competitor. Elsewhere, two public radio networks have changed their schedules.
Category: Public Media
KTCA, KSMQ to Become Minnesota PBS on Sept. 1
Twin Cities PBS (KTCA/2 St. Paul) and KSMQ/15 (Austin-Rochester) have announced plans to begin simulcasting and rebrand as Minnesota PBS on Sept. 1.
Weekly Log: SDPB Host Passes; Longtime Madison Anchor Steps Back
Longtime South Dakota Public Broadcasting host Karl Gehrke has died. In Madison, longtime anchor Susan Siman is stepping away from daily newscasts.
Weekly Log: Wis. Radio Station Rebrands; Denny Long Retires
“The Lake” has replaced “Star 97.7” on the radio dial in northwestern Wisconsin. In the Twin Cities, a longtime weekend host is retiring.
Twin Cities PBS Takes Over Operations of Southern Minn. Station
Following a major loss of federal funding, southern Minnesota’s only PBS station has transferred control to Twin Cities Public Television.
Weekly Log: MPR Adds Evening Show; Numerous People Moves
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: Longtime Minneapolis Meteorologist Retires
Minneapolis meteorologist Belinda Jensen is retiring from daily TV. Meanwhile, Des Moines meteorologist Jeriann Ritter has shared a diagnosis of bulbar ALS.
Easy Listening Public Radio? Unique Formats Serve the Southwest
A winter trip to the Southwest yielded warmer temperatures, great scenery, and some very unique public radio listening.
Neb. Public Media Buying KOOO to Extend Service to Omaha (Updated)
Nebraska Public Media is buying a radio station in the Omaha market, extending its radio network to the state’s largest city for the first time.
Weekly Log: Five Minnesota Public Media Groups Awarded $500,000
Press Forward Minnesota announced it has awarded more than $500,000 to five Minnesota public media organizations through its Save the Signal Minnesota Fund.