A new TV meteorologist has arrived in the Twin Cities, while a seasoned radio journalist has retired and a longtime radio host has passed away.
Category: Twin Cities
Weekly Log: Milwaukee Bucks Shift Full Season to Broadcast TV
The full Milwaukee Bucks season will be carried on broadcast TV for the first time in several decades. Meanwhile, a Twin Cities news anchor has signed off.
Weekly Log: Several Journalists Depart
Several Upper Midwest TV and radio journalists are leaving for retirement or new opportunities.
Weekly Log: Job Cuts at Several Radio Groups
Several radio groups have made job cuts, including major cuts at iHeartMedia. The cuts impact numerous morning and afternoon hosts, including the only local host on at least one station.
Weekly Log: Several Obituaries, Departures; Scripps-DirecTV Dispute
Two Twin Cities sports journalists and a regional news producer have died. Also, there are also several TV news moves to report this week.
Weekly Log: KDWB Shuffles Lineup; CHU Shutdown; Murrow Winners
KDWB’s Falen and Colt have moved from afternoons to mornings. Meanwhile, a Canadian shortwave time signal station is shutting down.
FCC Monitor: FM Station on the Edge of the BWCA Upgrades
WELY-FM/94.5 (Ely, MN) has completed an upgrade after a long-running effort to restore the station to full power.
ABC Radio Returns to Twin Cities As CBS Radio Shuts Down
Longtime CBS affiliate WCCO/830 (Minneapolis) has chosen ABC as the new source of its hourly newscasts as CBS prepares to shut down its radio network.
Weekly Log: Madison Morning Show Change, Wausau Met Changing Jobs
A Madison radio station has its fourth morning host in just over two years. Elsewhere, a Wausau meteorologist is leaving his on-air role.
Dave Ryan to Retire After 33 Years Hosting Mornings on KDWB
Dave Ryan, one of the longest-running hosts in Twin Cities radio history and a respected industry leader, is retiring after 33 years at KDWB/101.3.