Armada Media is buying a group of five radio stations in Rice Lake from their longtime owner.
Category: Station sales
FCC Monitor: 3 Tentative FM Selectees Changed; Short-Term Iowa Renewal
The FCC has switched tentative selectees for three new FM stations in the Upper Midwest. Meanwhile, an Iowa FM station has been sanctioned with short-term license renewal.
Proposed Sale of Fargo, Duluth FOX Affiliates Dropped
The proposed sale of the Fargo and Duluth FOX affiliates has been terminated by the seller, according to a news report by the buyer.
Civic Media Buys Northern Wisconsin Duo
Civic Media continues its rapid growth with the purchase of a pair of stations in northern Wisconsin.
FCC Monitor: FM Translator Seeks HD; Iowa, SD Stations Face Fines
A Minnesota FM translator is seeking permission to activate an HD Radio signal. Meanwhile, Iowa and South Dakota stations face fines for failing to submit required filings.
FCC/CRTC Monitor: New Neb. FM Signing On; McCook Station Returns
A Nebraska radio station has returned to the air, while a new Nebraska FM is signing on. Meanwhile, Canadian regulators have approved a Brandon radio sale.
Iowa Catholic Radio Buys Southern Iowa FM Station
The parent organization of Iowa Catholic Radio is buying a station in the southern part of the state to add to its growing network.
Weekly Log: Minneapolis ND Promoted, New Channels in Mankato
A Minneapolis news director is getting a new role. Meanwhile, Twin Cities TV stations are planning tower work this summer and there are more channels coming to Mankato.
FCC Monitor: Western Minn. PBS Station Remains Off the Air
Recent FCC filings include Civic Media closing on its purchase of eight Magnum stations, as well as an Iowa college FM station saying it’s not yet ready to return to the air.
FCC/CRTC Monitor: Wis. College Returns FM; New `Peg FM/TV Hearing
A Wisconsin college has surrendered its FM license. Elsewhere, Canada’s regulator has scheduled hearings on proposed new FM and TV stations in Winnipeg.