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Category: Weekly Log

Weekly Log: Longtime Minneapolis Meteorologist Retires

Posted on February 27, 2026February 26, 2026 by Jon Ellis

Minneapolis meteorologist Belinda Jensen is retiring from daily TV. Meanwhile, Des Moines meteorologist Jeriann Ritter has shared a diagnosis of bulbar ALS.

Weekly Log: “myTalk” Parts Ways with Longtime Host

Posted on February 20, 2026February 19, 2026 by Jon Ellis

Hubbard Radio has opted not to renew Alexis Thompson’s contract with “myTalk 107.1.” Elsewhere, a new HD Radio signal is on the air in Winnipeg.

Weekly Log: Radio Vet Joins Big Radio; WPR, MPR Hosts Retire

Posted on February 13, 2026February 12, 2026 by Jon Ellis

A Madison and Rockford radio veteran has joined the “Big Radio” group. Meanwhile, a longtime WPR host and an MPR meteorologist are retiring.

Weekly Log: Longtime WCCO-TV Leader Ron Handberg Dies

Posted on February 6, 2026February 5, 2026 by Jon Ellis

Ron Handberg is being remembered for building WCCO-TV’s identity in the 1970s and `80s. Meanwhile, two longtime radio announcers in Iowa and Minnesota have retired.

Weekly Log: Paul Allen Off Air After Protester Comment

Posted on January 30, 2026January 30, 2026 by Jon Ellis

Sports commentator Paul Allen has been off the air all week after making comments about “paid protesters.” Elsewhere, a Duluth public radio station is making changes to its lineup.

Weekly Log: Both Eau Claire TV Stations Debut New Anchors

Posted on January 23, 2026January 22, 2026 by Jon Ellis

There are four new evening anchors at Eau Claire’s two TV stations. Elsewhere, two Wisconsin Sports radio stations have made changes and Create is coming to North Dakota.

Weekly Log: Five Minnesota Public Media Groups Awarded $500,000

Posted on January 16, 2026January 18, 2026 by Jon Ellis

Press Forward Minnesota announced it has awarded more than $500,000 to five Minnesota public media organizations through its Save the Signal Minnesota Fund.

Weekly Log: Sinclair Switches Provider of Des Moines Newscast

Posted on January 9, 2026January 12, 2026 by Jon Ellis

The 9 p.m. newscast on Des Moines’ FOX affiliate is now coming from a different station. Meanwhile, several Civic Media radio stations have launched a new morning show.

Weekly Log: “Minnesota Bound” Changes Channels

Posted on January 2, 2026January 1, 2026 by Jon Ellis

After 30 years on one Twin Cities channel, outdoors program “Minnesota Bound” is moving to a new station.

Weekly Log: Numerous Year-End Retirements, Moves

Posted on December 26, 2025December 25, 2025 by Jon Ellis

Several Upper Midwest journalists are retiring or moving into new roles as the year ends. Also, changes are coming to the newscast that airs on the FOX affiliate in Des Moines.

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