A Nebraska community of about 24,000 people will temporarily lose public radio service. Meanwhile, there’s a new sports anchor in Minneapolis.
Category: Twin Cities
FCC Monitor: S.D. AM Station Off Air Again; Iowa, U.P. FM’s Back On
A South Dakota AM station reports going silent eight days after it returned to the air, while FM signals in Iowa and Michigan’s Upper Peninsula are back on the air.
Weekly Log: Madison Freq. Change; New Green Bay, Marquette Anchors
WPR is changing the frequency of one of its Madison stations on Saturday. Meanwhile, new morning anchors have hit the airwaves in Green Bay and Marquette and a Twin Cities sportscast fit in 47 Taylor Swift references.
FCC Monitor: FM Translator Seeks HD; Iowa, SD Stations Face Fines
A Minnesota FM translator is seeking permission to activate an HD Radio signal. Meanwhile, Iowa and South Dakota stations face fines for failing to submit required filings.
Weekly Log: Most from Shuttered Newsroom Land Across Town
At least seven people who worked in a now-shuttered Sioux City newsroom have landed at a former competitor. Meanwhile, Pioneer PBS provided an update on its outage.
Weekly Log: Minneapolis ND Promoted, New Channels in Mankato
A Minneapolis news director is getting a new role. Meanwhile, Twin Cities TV stations are planning tower work this summer and there are more channels coming to Mankato.
End of “Takeaway” Means Changes to MPR, WPR Schedules
Public radio services are adjusting their schedules due to the impending end of “The Takeaway,” an hourlong weekday news magazine from WNYC.
FCC Denies Applications for New Minneapolis FM Stations
The FCC has denied applications for two new non-commercial stations in Minneapolis, saying the applicant failed to make the case for necessary waivers.
Weekly Log: Ratings First for KTIS-FM, Peabody for KARE
Contemporary Christian station KTIS-FM has topped the Minneapolis ratings for the first time, while KARE 11 has won a major national award.
FCC Monitor: Classic Wis. Callsigns Return
Two Wisconsin stations have returned to their previous call letters, while a third heritage callsign has found a new home.