Two Twin Cities sports journalists and a regional news producer have died. Also, there are also several TV news moves to report this week.
Category: Twin Cities
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.
FCC Monitor: Central Minnesota AM Station Back to Full Power
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.
Weekly Log: WPR News Names New Midday Host
Wisconsin Public Radio has named a new midday host to replace Larry Meiller. Elsewhere, two new meteorologists are coming to Twin Cities TV.
Weekly Log: Minneapolis Morning Host Cut
Greg Thunder is no longer with “102.9 The Wolf” (KMNB). Meanwhile, two former Twin Cities TV personalities have announced their next stops.
Weekly Log: Jobs Cut as TV Station Changes News Format
Several people are no longer with Cedar Rapids’ KGAN after changes to its news format. Meanwhile, two Twin Cities radio personalities have won Gracie Awards.