The owner of WREY/630 (St. Paul) and WDGY/740 (Hudson, Wis.) is buying another AM station and two FM translators and is seeking to upgrade the two FM signals.
Category: Twin Cities
Weekly Log: Timberwolves Return to WCCO; Wild Games on KSTP-TV
All Timberwolves games will be back on broadcast radio under a new deal with WCCO. Meanwhile, ten Minnesota Wild games will be on regional broadcast TV.
Weekly Log: KARE Moves Show to Streaming; Permanent DST in Manitoba
KARE 11’s “Breaking the News” is moving to a streaming-only show at a new time. Meanwhile, a time change in Manitoba could cause confusion for TV viewers.
Weekly Log: Two Minneapolis TV Vets Return to Air
A Minneapolis TV anchor is back after several months off the air, while a retired TV reporter will appear on a former competitor. Elsewhere, two public radio networks have changed their schedules.
FCC/CRTC Monitor: Neb. FM Back to Full Power, Application for New Manitoba FM
Nebraska Public Media’s FM station in North Platte has returned to full power. In Manitoba, regulators are seeking comments after an application for a new commercial FM station.
Weekly Log: Several Twin Cities Comings and Goings
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.
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.