Minnesota Public Radio’s “The Current” is adjusting its Sunday lineup, dropping several shows that don’t directly fit its Adult Alternative format.
Category: Twin Cities
Black Information Network Replaces “Alt 93.3” in Minneapolis (Updated)
iHeartMedia has ended the “Alt 93.3” format in the Twin Cities, replacing it with its new Black Information Network.
South Metro FM Rimshot Station Seeks Move Closer to Minneapolis
An FM radio station that has provided rimshot coverage of the southern Twin Cities metro area for the past two decades is seeking a move closer to Minneapolis.
Sinclair to Launch National Morning Show as Initial Phase of New Service
Sinclair Broadcast Group’s new national morning show is expected to be seen on CW stations in Minneapolis, Milwaukee, and Green Bay.
MPR/APM Cuts 28 Jobs, Cancels National Show
Minnesota Public Radio and its parent organization, American Public Media Group, have cut dozens of jobs, frozen pay, and cancelled a national radio show amid the continued economic fallout of the pandemic.
New DTV Channels for Minneapolis, Milwaukee, Madison, La Crosse
Several additional TV networks are now available in Minneapolis, Milwaukee, Madison, and La Crosse.
Radio Station Returns to Air One Week after Minneapolis Fires
A Spanish-language radio station has returned to the air one week after its studio facility was destroyed by fire amid Minneapolis protests.
Twin Cities FM Signal Sold to AM Broadcaster
A southeastern Twin Cities metro FM translator that has been off the air for much of the past few years is being sold to an AM radio station owner.
COVID-19 Economy Leads to KSTP, “My Talk” Cuts
Hubbard Radio’s “Skor North” (KSTP/1500) has released most of its airstaff due to the economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Duchesne Drew Named MPR President
American Public Media Group has named Twin Cities media veteran Duchesne Drew the new president of Minnesota Public Radio.