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Category: Twin Cities

New Year Brings Dozens of DTV Channel Changes

Posted on January 1, 2024 by Jon Ellis

Broadcast TV viewers are seeing channel changes in many markets as a result of national digital subchannel changes as the new year begins.

Weekly Log: Two Twin Cities Radio Veterans Pass (Updated)

Posted on December 29, 2023 by Jon Ellis

Twin Cities radio veterans Ian Punnett and Pat Ebertz have died. In other news, an IPR reporter is headed to MPR and a group owner has renewed its NBC affiliations.

Few Conflicts Among New LPFM Applications in Upper Midwest

Posted on December 20, 2023 by Jon Ellis

There are few obvious conflicts between applications for new low-power FM stations in the Upper Midwest, submitted during a recent FCC filing window.

Weekly Log: Twins Radio Announcer Moving to TV

Posted on December 8, 2023 by Jon Ellis

The Minnesota Twins have announced new TV and radio announcers. Elsewhere, a longtime Madison meteorologist is retiring and an Omaha anchor has moved to a competitor.

FCC/CRTC Monitor: New TV Signal in St. Paul; Mich. Sale Closes

Posted on December 4, 2023 by Jon Ellis

Recent FCC filings include a TV station beginning broadcasts from St. Paul, closing of a Michigan radio/TV sale, and a new FM station signing on in Nebraska.

Weekly Log: Longtime Green Bay DJ Returns

Posted on December 1, 2023January 30, 2024 by Jon Ellis

A longtime Green Bay DJ is returning to the air on a different station. Meanwhile, a Minneapolis station has swapped two hosts’ shifts.

Weekly Log: Duluth DJ Returns; New DTV Channels; DISH-Hearst Dispute Ends

Posted on November 17, 2023 by Jon Ellis

A packed report includes news of morning hosts in Duluth and Green Bay, Wisconsin reporter moves, national attention for a UP station, and new channels in the new year.

FCC Monitor: Upgrades for FM Stations Near Des Moines, Omaha

Posted on November 13, 2023 by Jon Ellis

Two non-commercial broadcasters have submitted license to cover applications indicating they have completed upgrades to FM stations near Des Moines and Omaha.

FCC Monitor: End to Years-Long Battle over 107.7 in Omaha Area?

Posted on November 6, 2023 by Jon Ellis

Recent filings include an application that could mark the end of long-running concerns about potential interference to an air navigation frequency in Omaha.

Weekly Log: Twins Announcer Retires, Iowa Political Show In Works

Posted on November 3, 2023 by Jon Ellis

The Twins’ longtime TV announcer is retiring, with a replacement not yet named. Elsewhere, a new weekly political show is slated to launch in Iowa.

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