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Category: Retransmission Consent

Weekly Log: Lineup Changes at Two Twin Cities Talk Stations

Posted on May 8, 2026May 9, 2026 by Jon Ellis

One Twin Cities radio station has changed its early morning schedule, while another has added a new show in late evenings. Meanwhile, a TV dispute that affected many markets is over.

Dispute Takes Dozens of Upper Midwest Channels off DISH

Posted on March 11, 2026May 4, 2026 by Jon Ellis

Most parts of the Upper Midwest have lost at least one network affiliate on DISH Network amid a dispute between the satellite provider and Gray Media.

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.

Weekly Log: Changes at Civic Media’s Wisconsin Talk Network

Posted on November 21, 2025November 22, 2025 by Jon Ellis

Civic Media has dropped two hosts from its News/Talk lineup and added a show hosted by their Madison morning team. Elsewhere, a new morning radio show is airing in the Twin Cities.

Weekly Log: Several High-Profile Retirements

Posted on November 7, 2025November 8, 2025 by Jon Ellis

Jane Matenaer, Judy Clark, and Darren Danielson have announced plans to retire. Meanwhile, a fundraiser has reduced the number of layoffs at South Dakota Public Broadcasting,

Weekly Log: Radio Changes Continue in Milwaukee

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

Milwaukee’s “Froggy” and “Fonz” formats are no more, as two other stations continue their farewells. Meanwhile, Civic Media has announced a half-dozen new appointments.

Tegna’s KARE, WOI, WQAD Return to DirecTV

Posted on January 15, 2024 by Jon Ellis

Tegna’s stations have returned to DirecTV and AT&T U-verse after a retransmission consent dispute that resulted in the stations being removed for six weeks.

Reminder: Broadcast TV Is Free. Here’s How to Watch

Posted on January 10, 2024 by Jon Ellis

Often lost in the coverage of retransmission consent disputes between broadcasters and pay TV providers is the fact that broadcast TV is still free.

Weekly Log: Duluth DJ Returns; New DTV Channels; DISH-Hearst Dispute Ends

Posted on November 17, 2023 by Jon Ellis

A packed report includes news of morning hosts in Duluth and Green Bay, Wisconsin reporter moves, national attention for a UP station, and new channels in the new year.

Nexstar Stations Return to DirecTV after 11-Week Outage

Posted on September 18, 2023 by Jon Ellis

176 Nexstar-owned stations have returned to DirecTV after an 11-week outage caused by a retransmission consent dispute.

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