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Category: Twin Cities

WCCO Radio Seeks Move From Century-Old Transmitter Site

Posted on November 17, 2024November 18, 2024 by Jon Ellis

Audacy’s WCCO/830 (Minneapolis) has filed an application with the FCC to move its transmitter from its longtime site in Coon Rapids to a location about four miles away in Ramsey.

Weekly Log: Changes at NTV; Longtime Quad Cities Anchor Departs

Posted on November 15, 2024November 14, 2024 by Jon Ellis

Recent developments include TV job cuts in Nebraska, a longtime Quad Cities anchor’s retirement, and more flips to All-Christmas music.

Weekly Log: KARE Sweeps Major Emmy Categories

Posted on October 25, 2024October 24, 2024 by Jon Ellis

A longtime Iowa sports anchor has died after a battle with cancer. Elsewhere, a La Crosse radio journalist has retired and KARE was presented with Emmys in several major categories.

Weekly Log: SD Station Wins Marconi; MN Format Change

Posted on October 11, 2024October 10, 2024 by Jon Ellis

A Rapid City station has won a major national award. Elsewhere, WCCO radio has named a new meteorologist and a western Minnesota radio station recently changed format.

Weekly Log: Scripps News to Leave Air; CHSN Coming to IA, WI

Posted on October 4, 2024October 3, 2024 by Jon Ellis

One digital subchannel will leave the air while another one arrives. Meanwhile, a Minnesota radio station has switched much of its lineup to “Podcast Radio.”

Weekly Log: Four New Faces at KMSP; New WPR Associate Dir.

Posted on September 27, 2024September 28, 2024 by Jon Ellis

The Minneapolis FOX O&O has a new anchor and several new reporters. Elsewhere, a Milwaukee TV anchor is departing.

Weekly Log: New Radio Hosts in Green Bay, Des Moines

Posted on September 20, 2024September 19, 2024 by Jon Ellis

There are new radio hosts in Green Bay and Des Moines and a new TV news manager in Green Bay.

Update: Final FCC Action on Minneapolis FM Upgrade

Posted on September 6, 2024September 6, 2024 by Jon Ellis

The years-long fight over which Twin Cities broadcaster should get an upgrade ended quietly on Sept. 5 with the FCC grant of one application and dismissal of the other.

Weekly Log: “Tent Show Radio” Signs Off; KCCW For Sale?

Posted on August 30, 2024August 29, 2024 by Jon Ellis

Long-running weekend radio show “Tent Show Radio” has signed off. Meanwhile, reports indicate Paramount may be looking to sell a Minnesota TV license.

Weekly Log: Numerous Broadcast Arrivals, Departures

Posted on August 23, 2024August 23, 2024 by Jon Ellis

A jam-packed week of personality announcements includes new TV anchors, radio host changes, several departures, and three new managers.

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