Channels recently added by some Upper Midwest stations include Newsy, Newsmax, Novelisima, Defy, TrueReal, getTV, and DigiTV.
Category: Station sales
FCC Monitor: KMSP Upgrades, North Dakota FM Signal to Move
Recent FCC filings include Minneapolis’ FOX 9 completing an upgrade and a North Dakota FM translator seeking to move to a different town.
Carpenters Add 3rd Station to New Group on Minnesota’s North Shore
Carpenter Broadcasting is adding a third FM station to a new radio group being assembled at the tip of Minnesota’s Arrowhead.
FCC Monitor: Twin Cities Low-Power TV Move Denied
Recent activity includes denial of a low-power TV station’s application to move to St. Paul and more stations moving from an Omaha tower slated for demolition.
Townsquare Adds Williston Stations as Part of 9-Market Deal
Townsquare Media will add three radio stations in Williston, North Dakota, as part of a purchase of Cherry Creek Media.
Sale Keeps Full-Service Nebraska AM Station Under Local Ownership
The longtime majority owner of KVSH/940 (Valentine) is selling shares to a longtime employee of the station.
Station on Minnesota’s North Shore Sold to Central Minn. Broadcasters
The only commercial radio station on Minnesota’s North Shore of Lake Superior is being sold to a broadcaster with ties to a future station in the area.
FCC/CRTC Monitor: More Movement on New Non-Comm FM Stations
Several more new non-commercial FM stations were granted as plans for a few others took steps towards final approval. Meanwhile, a new FM signal is signing on near Madison.
Acadia Broadcasting Buys Out Northwestern Ontario Competitor
Acadia Broadcasting is buying out its competitor in Kenora and Dryden, combining “Q104” with CJRL and CKDR.
Two National Groups Fight Proposed Fargo TV Duopoly
Two national cable industry groups are fighting Forum Communications’ request for a rare waiver to combine ownership of two top-four stations in Fargo.