MPR’s News network has added a new local hour at 8 p.m. three nights a week. People moves include a new Des Moines sports anchor as anchors in two other Iowa markets depart.
Category: Weekly Log
Weekly Log: Canadian Weatheradio Signing Off
Canada’s Weatheradio service will go off the air this month. In other news, one journalist has joined a Twin Cities TV station as two others depart.
Weekly Log: Longtime Minneapolis Meteorologist Retires
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.