In 1988, several Minnesota TV executives announced plans to create a TV network. It never happened, but it marked the start of a tumultuous period for some of the stations involved.
Category: Twin Cities
Weekly Log: Duluth ND Returns, DeRusha Trades WCCO’s
This week’s developments include longtime Duluth journalist Steve Goodspeed returning to the news director’s office and Jason DeRusha changing WCCO’s.
Data Dump: The Largest Upper Midwest Cities Without Full-Power Licenses
Four of Minnesota’s ten most-populated cities have no full power radio or TV licenses, though being a “community of license” is largely symbolic.
MPR Receives $56 Million Gift to Support Classical Programming
Minnesota Public Radio has announced the receipt of a $56 million cash gift to support Classical music programming.
Broadcast History: The Innovative UHF Era That Created MST3K
In the 1980s, three upstart UHF stations battled for the attention of Twin Cities TV viewers. Their struggles led to some innovative programming and strategies that continue today.
Weekly Log: Numerous Departures as Summer Begins; Fundraiser in Lincoln
At least seven Upper Midwest news anchors and on-air personalities departed or announced their departures in the last week. Several new hires were announced.
Weekly Log: DeRusha Departs, Milwaukee Shifts, KSO’s Return?
A busy week included anchor changes in Minneapolis and Milwaukee, news director and general manager changes, and an attempt to restore a historic callsign.
Weekly Log: Naima Returns to Cities 97.1, Murrow Winners Announced
Updates in the past week include Naima returning to Cities 97.1, a Lincoln radio host returning to town, and the announcement of Murrow Award winners.
Weekly Log: News Director Moves in Fargo, Eau Claire; Tafoya Gets Podcast
This week’s log includes new TV news directors in Fargo and Eau Claire, a new evening news anchor in Cedar Rapids, and a new national podcast based in the Twin Cities, and WBA Awards.
Weekly Log: People Moves, Newscast Changes, Streaming Updates
Developments include a meteorologist going off the air while he runs for office, departures in Des Moines, additions in Green Bay, two newscast changes, and a Justin Bieber promotion.