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Category: Twin Cities

Western Twin Cities Metro AM License Cancelled

Posted on April 3, 2021 by Jon Ellis

The FCC has formally cancelled the license of a western Twin Cities metro AM radio station that is off the air and did not seek license renewal.

Minneapolis Land Rush: Two Stations Seek Expired FM License’s Coverage Area

Posted on April 2, 2021 by Jon Ellis

Two small suburban FM signals are competing to move to Minneapolis after a low-power FM station’s license expired.

Twin Cities PBS Installing New Transmitters

Posted on March 29, 2021 by Jon Ellis

Twin Cities PBS, which operates KTCA/2.1 and KTCI/2.3 (St. Paul), is advising viewers that its signal may be off the air at times this spring as it installs new transmitters.

FCC Monitor: FCC Formally Approves Minneapolis Radio Sale

Posted on March 28, 2021 by Jon Ellis

Recent items in FCC databases include approval of a Minneapolis radio sale and FM stations in northern Minnesota and Nebraska at low power.

Scripps to Launch Another Two Subchannel Networks

Posted on March 3, 2021 by Jon Ellis

After taking over the ION network and its group of stations, Scripps Broadcasting has announced plans to launch another two subchannel networks.

Twin Cities Radio, TV Voice Dan Culhane Passes Away

Posted on March 1, 2021 by Jon Ellis

Longtime Twin Cities radio personality and voiceover talent Dan Culhane has passed away at the age of 62. His voice work is heard on stations throughout the region.

Subchannel Shuffle Begins following ION Sale

Posted on February 28, 2021 by Jon Ellis

Several subchannel networks are now receiving full-power carriage in Minneapolis, Milwaukee, and several other Upper Midwest markets following Scripps’ purchase of ION.

Still Listening to 99.5 WLOL 30 Years Later

Posted on February 26, 2021 by Jon Ellis

February 26, 1991 was a fateful day in Twin Cities radio history and also an important one for kids like me who were in junior high at the time.

Tegna to Launch New Lifestyle/Reality Channel

Posted on February 24, 2021 by Jon Ellis

TV station owner Tegna, which has several stations in the Upper Midwest, has announced plans to launch a third subchannel network this spring.

Twin Cities Radio Vet Lassman Joins St. Cloud Rocker

Posted on February 23, 2021 by Jon Ellis

Longtime Twin Cities radio veteran John Lassman is moving up the interstate to “the red house that rocks” and he’s bringing “The Chucker” with him.

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