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.
Category: Weekly Log
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.
Weekly Log: MeTV Toons to Have Many Affiliates at Launch
MeTV’s classic cartoons network will be seen in many Upper Midwest markets from day one. Meanwhile, multiple networks will simulcast CNN’s presidential debate.
Weekly Log: WCCO Radio Late-Night Schedule Change
WCCO/830 has changed its overnight syndicated programming. Elsewhere, a meteorologist is departing a Des Moines TV station.