Long-running weekend radio show “Tent Show Radio” has signed off. Meanwhile, reports indicate Paramount may be looking to sell a Minnesota TV license.
Category: Weekly Log
Weekly Log: Numerous Broadcast Arrivals, Departures
A jam-packed week of personality announcements includes new TV anchors, radio host changes, several departures, and three new managers.
Weekly Log: Longtime Minneapolis Anchor Departing
Longtime morning anchor Alix Kendall is departing KMSP. Elsewhere, a Quad Cities TV GM is adding duties in Des Moines and a Green Bay manager is moving to Milwaukee.
Weekly Log: B&C and NewsNet Shut Down; More on KOOL TV
A venerable trade publication and a national news network are shutting down as more information is released about the end of a western Minnesota TV service.
Weekly Log: Paul Douglas Retires from Radio
Longtime Twin Cities broadcaster Paul Douglas has retired from daily radio work. Elsewhere, a Milwaukee anchor and a Rochester meteorologist have departed.
Weekly Log: Alexandria’s “KOOL TV” Shuts Down
An independent TV station in Alexandria, MN, that had offered a local newscast has ended operations. Elsewhere, there’s a new anchor in Rochester while an anchor is departing in Milwaukee.
Weekly Log: Longtime Wis. Radio Host Won’t Return
A longtime Wisconsin morning radio host says he won’t return to the airwaves. Elsewhere, there’s a new host on “KS95.”
Weekly Log: New Newscast in Des Moines, New Co-Host in Minneapolis
A new 4 p.m. newscast is coming to Des Moines. Elsewhere, a new co-host has been named for “The Jason Show” and a meteorologist has moved from Rochester to Wausau.
Weekly Log: New Anchor in Madison, Two Radio Departures
Madison has a new TV anchor, while a meteorologist has departed a Wausau station. There are also radio departures in St. Cloud and Des Moines.
Weekly Log: Volunteers Help Keep Radio Stations On Air During Flood
Volunteers helped fill sandbags to keep floodwaters out of the Spencer Radio Group building. Elsewhere, a mayor has honored an Iowa radio veteran who was part of recent Alpha Media cuts.