Longtime Northland public radio executive Paul Damberg has died. Elsewhere, there are numerous personnel updates and DTV channel changes.
Category: Public Media
Weekly Log: Iowa Anchor Leaving after 51 Years
Longtime Iowa TV anchor Ron Steele is departing. Elsewhere, a meteorologist has departed a Twin Cities TV station and South Dakota has a new “All Things Considered” host.
Update: Nebraska Public Media Signs On Two New FM Stations
Nebraska Public Media has signed on two new FM stations eight days apart, expanding its coverage in the central and southwestern parts of the state.
FCC Monitor: Iowa Public Radio Surrenders New FM Permit
Iowa Public Radio has surrendered a construction permit for a new FM station that would have served the Mason City area. Elsewhere, another three new FM stations have signed on
SDPB Signs On New FM Station in Mitchell
South Dakota Public Broadcasting has signed on a new FM radio station in Mitchell, filling a long-running coverage gap in the region.
FCC Monitor: Neb. Public Media Seeks Extension of Deadline to Construct 3 FM’s
Nebraska Public Media is seeking extensions of the deadlines to build three new FM stations. Elsewhere, two more low-power FM stations were granted in Wisconsin.
North Dakota PBS Station Returns to Air after 11-Month Outage
Prairie Public Broadcasting’s KJRE/19.1 (Ellendale, ND) has returned to the air after an 11-month outage due to antenna damage.
FCC Monitor: Iowa FM Station Changes Plans for 100kW Upgrade
A southern Iowa FM radio station has returned a construction permit for an upgrade to 100kW. Elsewhere, a major Nebraska AM station is using temporary nighttime facilities.
Weekly Log: TV Moves in Minneapolis, Milwaukee, Duluth
There’s a new TV reporter in Minneapolis and a new anchor in Milwaukee, while a Duluth anchor is moving to a new role.
Weekly Log: Scripps News to Leave Air; CHSN Coming to IA, WI
One digital subchannel will leave the air while another one arrives. Meanwhile, a Minnesota radio station has switched much of its lineup to “Podcast Radio.”