Twin Cities broadcasting legend Stan Turner has died at the age of 81. In northern Minnesota, PBS North is ending its longtime public affairs program.
Category: Weekly Log
Weekly Log: Radio Changes Continue in Milwaukee
Milwaukee’s “Froggy” and “Fonz” formats are no more, as two other stations continue their farewells. Meanwhile, Civic Media has announced a half-dozen new appointments.
Weekly Log: Several Changes at KARE, Wis. Sports Talker Out
There have been several changes at Minneapolis NBC affiliate KARE 11. In Wisconsin, a longtime sports talker is no longer on the air daily.
Weekly Log: WCCO-TV Anchor Changes, New KARE News Boss
A longtime husband-and-wife anchor team at WCCO-TV will soon anchor fewer newscasts together, while KARE 11 is getting a new news director.
Weekly Log: Two Classic Rockers Extend Reach with HD Simulcasts
Two unrelated Classic Rockers have extended their reach on HD subchannels. Elsewhere, a South Dakota fundraising campaign is seeking to restore funding clawed back by Congress.
FCC Monitor: New FM Signal in La Crosse (Updated)
A new FM translator has signed on in La Crosse, while a low-power TV station has completed a move to Mason City. Also, a Fargo AM station is operating at reduced power.
Weekly Log: “Jason Show” Adds Affiliates; Several Wis. TV Moves
Several Wisconsin TV stations have announced staff moves and additions. Elsewhere, Nebraska Public Media is making two additions to its radio schedule.
Weekly Log: Five National Murrow Awards in the Upper Midwest
A Wisconsin TV station won two of five national Edward R. Murrow Awards presented to Upper Midwest stations. Meanwhile, two TV anchors are departing.
Weekly Log: Several Longtime Broadcasters Pass Away
The operator of a Fargo radio station, a North Dakota radio station owner, and two former Twin Cities TV journalists have passed away. Also, two TV stations get new sets.
Weekly Log: Cuts Begin Following Public Media Funding Clawback
Minnesota Public Radio and the Star Tribune report that cuts are underway at Twin Cities PBS (KTCA/KTCI) and American Public Media Group, the parent of MPR, following Congressional approval of a bill…