This week’s people moves include two new TV GM’s in Nebraska, a new TV anchor in Milwaukee, and arrivals and departures in Wisconsin radio.
Category: Twin Cities
FCC Monitor: Minneapolis Upgrade Among More Low-Power TV Moves
The return of a Minneapolis low-power TV station to 15kW is among numerous LPTV filings. Meanwhile, a North Dakota TV station has returned to the air.
Weekly Log: Longtime Radio News Voices Depart; New DTV Channels
Developments this week include the departures of several longtime radio news voices and new digital TV channels in Minneapolis and Des Moines.
Christian Station Gets Minneapolis Upgrade; Competitor Filed Too Early
The FCC has granted a Christian radio station’s application to move its FM translator to Minneapolis after finding a competing application by a low-power FM station was filed too early.
Broadcast History: Canadian Stunt Reminiscent of Minneapolis Flip
The radio stunt in western Canada that attracted attention across the continent this week may have sounded familiar to Twin Cities residents.
Several Public Radio Services Changing Schedules This Weekend
South Dakota Public Broadcasting is making big changes to its weekend schedule as several other services also adjust due to the end of a longtime series.
Weekly Log: Twin Cities Host Passes, Wis. Public Media Gets New Exec Director
Developments in this past week included the promotion of a permanent leader for Wisconsin Public Media and several more TV news staffing updates.
Tom Barnard Leaving KQRS after Decades Dominating Morning Radio
Tom Barnard has given an early Christmas gift to his radio competitors: his last appearance on the KQ Morning Show will be Dec. 23.
TCT, Gray, BEK, Weigel Among Full-Power TV Auction Winners
Tri-State Christian Television, Gray TV, BEK Sports Network, and Weigel Broadcasting will be getting new full-power TV stations in the Upper Midwest as a result of FCC Auction 112.
Weekly Log: Lincoln Morning Host Returns, Two Minneapolis TV Moves
The return of a Lincoln host to morning radio and two Twin Cities TV news departures include recently-announced moves.