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.
Category: Twin Cities
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.
FCC/CRTC Monitor: Thunder Bay TV Stations Seek Relief
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.
Owner of Chicago Station Buys Twin Cities Progressive Talker
A group that owns a Progressive Talk station in Chicago is buying a Twin Cities station carrying the same format.
Weekly Log: Canadian Weatheradio Signing Off
Canada’s Weatheradio service will go off the air this month. In other news, one journalist has joined a Twin Cities TV station as two others depart.