Recent news includes a new afternoon host at “The Current,” the impending end of the “TrueReal” TV network, and a new streaming deal for some Upper Midwest TV stations.
Category: Weekly Log
Weekly Log: Several HD2’s Disappear; Minneapolis Radio Vet Exits
Several HD2/HD3 channels have disappeared from the Minneapolis radio dial. Meanwhile, nine Upper Midwest radio stations are finalists for Crystal Radio Awards.
Weekly Log: New Public Radio Voices in South Dakota and Duluth
New voices are joining public radio services in Duluth and South Dakota, as well as a station in southwestern Minnesota. Meanwhile, an anchor is leaving Duluth.
Weekly Log: New TV Studio in the UP, Radio Studio in Nebraska
A Marquette, MI, TV station and a Hastings, NE, radio station have moved into new studio spaces. Meanwhile, Tom Barnard’s new morning show has officially launched.
Weekly Log: 3 Join NBA Hall of Fame; New Cedar Rapids Anchor
Recent developments include three inductees to the Neb. Broadcasters Association’s Hall of Fame, a new morning TV anchor in Cedar Rapids, and a new radio studio in Davenport.
Weekly Log: “Mad Radio” Revived; New Fargo TV Station
Recent developments include the return of a classic radio name in Madison, the soft launch of a new Fargo-Grand Forks TV station, and a Twin Cities AM station back on the air.
Weekly Log: New Morning Hosts in MSP; Longtime Wis. Broadcasters Retire
There are new morning hosts on both radio and TV in Minneapolis. Meanwhile, two longtime Wisconsin radio broadcasters have retired, and most regional CBS affiliates are off FuboTV.
Weekly Log: Forum Enters St. Cloud; New Format for Neb. Panhandle
Forum Communications is entering St. Cloud as the city’s longtime newspaper shrinks. Meanwhile, a new radio format is about to launch in Nebraska’s panhandle.
Weekly Log: WCCO Dropped from Rochester Cable; NBC Stronger in Mankato
Recent developments include out-of-market CBS being dropped from Rochester cable, a stronger NBC signal in Mankato, numerous TV staff changes, and two radio departures.
Weekly Log: Barnard Plans Podcast as Gorman Takes Seat at KQ
Steve Gorman has taken Tom Barnard’s former spot on the KQ Morning Show, but Barnard isn’t done hosting morning shows. Meanwhile, there’s a new TV news set in Iowa and a new radio brand in western Wisconsin.