Tom Barnard has given an early Christmas gift to his radio competitors: his last appearance on the KQ Morning Show will be Dec. 23.
Category: Twin Cities
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.
Broadcast History: The Minnesota TV Network That Never Was
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.
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.