Recent broadcasting obituaries include the longtime voice of the Minnesota North Stars and a Nebraska radio station owner.
Category: Weekly Log
Weekly Log: Sinclair Launches Datacasting, Madison Anchor Departs
Sinclair Broadcast Group is launching datacasting on several Upper Midwest TV stations. Meanwhile, a longtime Madison TV anchor is departing.
Weekly Log: New TV GM for Duluth/Fargo; Milwaukee Anchor Cut
The new owner of the FOX affiliates in Duluth and Fargo has named a new general manager. Elsewhere, a Milwaukee TV sports anchor says he is being let go.
Weekly Log: Longtime Engineer Dies; Twin Cities Loses ThisTV
Broadcast engineer Bill Meys, credited with building 26 FM stations in Minnesota and Wisconsin, has died.
Weekly Log: “MyTalk” PM Duo Retiring; Arena Football TV Plans
The longtime afternoon duo at “myTalk 107” is retiring, while “The Current” has a new afternoon host and the Arena Football League is coming to broadcast TV.
Weekly Log: New KS95 Morning Co-Host Announced
This week’s developments include cuts at a radio group, new morning hosts in the Twin Cities and Eau Claire, and a new public radio leader in Wausau.
Weekly Log: Des Moines AM Team Exits, WBA Honors Eight
A Des Moines morning team is no longer on the air. Elsewhere, the Wis. Broadcasters Association has named eight people to be honored at its summer convention.
Weekly Log: Longtime Minneapolis, Rochester Anchors Departing
Randy Shaver and Tom Overlie are departing their longtime TV roles. Elsewhere, Duluth has a new news director and SDPB has a new logo.
Weekly Log: Civic Media Sets New Lineup; Valsvik Signs Off KARE 11
Civic Media has rolled out a new daytime lineup on a dozen Wisconsin stations, while Twin Cities personality Lee Valsvik has ended her TV gig.
Weekly Log: Longtime MSP DJ Off Air, MN Radio Studio Closes
Brian Oake is no longer with Cities 97.1 as iHeartMedia shifts afternoon personalities. Meanwhile, a southern Minnesota radio station has moved from its longtime facility.