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Category: Technical changes

FCC Monitor: Central Minnesota AM Station Back to Full Power

Posted on May 11, 2026May 9, 2026 by Jon Ellis

One Minnesota radio station has returned to full power while two others are at reduced power. Elsewhere, an Omaha radio group sale has been approved.

FCC Monitor: Rincon TV Sale Approved, Iowa FM Changes Frequency

Posted on May 4, 2026May 3, 2026 by Jon Ellis

The FCC has approved Community News Media’s purchase of stations from Rincon Broadcasting. Also, a southern Iowa FM station has changed frequency.

FCC Monitor: KSTP(AM) At Reduced Power; KNWS Adds Night Service

Posted on April 27, 2026April 26, 2026 by Jon Ellis

KSTP/1500 (St. Paul) is operating at reduced power due to technical issues. Elsewhere, KNWS/1090 (Waterloo) has added nighttime service.

FCC Monitor: Several U.P. FM Stations Continue at Reduced Power

Posted on April 20, 2026April 18, 2026 by Jon Ellis

Five stations in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula are operating at reduced power. Elsewhere, a Mason City FM station has been granted an upgrade.

FCC Monitor: More New LPTV Applications Submitted

Posted on March 30, 2026March 28, 2026 by Jon Ellis

More than a dozen additional applications for new low-power TV stations in the Upper Midwest have been submitted. Also, a Nebraska FM station reported new technical difficulties.

FCC Monitor: Iowa AM Station Seeks Night Service after KAAY Downgrade

Posted on March 16, 2026March 13, 2026 by Jon Ellis

An Iowa AM station is seeking to add nighttime service after an Arkansas station downgraded. Elsewhere, the FCC has granted more construction permits for LPTV stations to move.

FCC/CRTC Monitor: Thunder Bay TV Stations Seek Relief

Posted on March 9, 2026March 9, 2026 by Jon Ellis

Thunder Bay’s TV stations want to temporarily cut the amount of local news. Meanwhile, some stations are changing callsigns after a recent sale and more LPTV moves have been granted.

FCC Monitor: Two LPTV’s Granted Moves to Minneapolis

Posted on March 2, 2026March 2, 2026 by Jon Ellis

The FCC has started to grant construction permits for low-power TV stations to relocate to larger cities. Also, a western Minnesota FM station has upgraded.

FCC Monitor: MPR’s KSJR-FM at Reduced Power

Posted on February 16, 2026February 17, 2026 by Jon Ellis

MPR’s Classical station serving the St. Cloud area is at reduced power. Elsewhere, an Iowa FM station reports that it has returned to the air.

FCC Monitor: WNFL, WLVE Callsigns On the Move in Wisconsin

Posted on February 2, 2026January 31, 2026 by Jon Ellis

The FCC has approved moves of the WNFL callsign in the Green Bay market and WLVE in the Milwaukee area. Elsewhere, a Minnesota AM station has gone silent for technical reasons.

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