I wouldn’t believe it unless I’d seen it happen repeatedly: Media outlets sometimes give their own news to other media outlets to report first.
Category: Twin Cities
Ellen’s Departure Means More Local News in Several Cities
CBS owned-and-operated WCCO-TV/4 (Minneapolis) has joined a growing list of stations adding local newscasts following the end of Ellen Degeneres’ syndicated show.
Weekly Log: More Channels in Mpls.; Minn. News Staff Additions
Developments this week include new DTV channels in Minneapolis, new news staff in Minneapolis and Duluth, and a new TV newscast in South Dakota.
Battle Continues over Who Should Get Minneapolis FM Upgrade
The battle over which suburban station should be allowed to move its transmitter to Minneapolis continues with new allegations over when the spectrum became legally available.
Weekly Log: New Channels in Minneapolis, Milwaukee; Several Radio Moves
Developments this week include the launch of Story TV in Minneapolis and MeTV+ in Milwaukee. There are also several radio and TV personality updates.
FCC Monitor: Details of New Grand Forks, Northern Wis. TV Stations
Recent FCC filings include details of planned new TV stations in Grand Forks, ND, and Eagle River, WI, as well as several new low-power TV stations being constructed.
Broadcast History: The Sound of Twin Cities FM Radio in 1994
1994 was a big year for Twin Cities radio with several format changes, including the launch of cult favorite REV 105. Here’s a listen at what the FM dial sounded like that year.
Weekly Log: CBC Reporter Passes, Public Radio Staff Moves
Items reported this week include the passing of a Thunder Bay-based CBC reporter, public radio staff changes, and a new channel in Madison.
Ask NorthPine: Twin Cities HD Radio Outages
A reader asks why dozens of HD Radio channels have suddenly disappeared from the Twin Cities radio dial this summer.
Broadcast History: The Sound of Twin Cities AM Radio in 1994
In 1994, the Twin Cities AM band had five Nostalgia stations and four stations relaying FM music formats, the latter of which was quite handy if you happened to be a high…