The Upper Midwest is likely to have some affiliates of the new Story Television when it’s launched by Weigel Broadcasting next month.
Bob FM Adds Several More North Twin Cities Metro Signals
The Classic Country “Bob FM” format has added several more signals in the northern Twin Cities metro area as the “Big Q” Oldies format becomes HD and online-only.
FCC Monitor: 4 More FM’s Granted, Some LPTV Deadlines Extended
Recent FCC activity includes four new FM station grants, more extensions for some low-power TV stations, and plans for a Minnesota AM station to add two more FM translators.
Tegna Stations Return to Mediacom after 13 Months
Tegna and Mediacom announced Sunday, hours before the Super Bowl, that they have resolved a 13-month retransmission consent dispute.
FCC Lowers Opening Bids for Full-Power TV Licenses, Sets June Auction
The FCC has set June 7 as the start date for an auction of 27 full-power TV licenses, including a half-dozen in and near the Upper Midwest.
FCC Tells South Dakota Station to Complete Move Ordered 7 Years Ago
The FCC has sent a letter ordering a Black Hills FM station to complete a frequency change ordered seven years ago so that a new station can sign on.
FOX Weather Coming to TV Dials in Minneapolis, Milwaukee
FOX plans to add its 24-hour FOX Weather service on digital subchannels in all of its markets with owned-and-operated stations, which include Minneapolis and Milwaukee.
FCC To Allow Commercial Use of Six FM Frequencies in Iowa, Wisconsin
The FCC has decided to allow future commercial use on four FM frequencies in Iowa and two in Wisconsin that had previously been reserved for non-commercial use.
Midwest Drops Conservative Talk for Sports in Twin Ports
Midwest Communications has dropped its Conservative Talk format in Duluth-Superior, moved two local hosts to a different station, and upgraded Wisconsin-based Sports Talk.
FCC/CRTC Monitor: More New FM Non-Comm Stations, Upgrades
Recent FCC activity largely centers around non-commercial FM stations, including upgrades and new stations. Meanwhile, there are competing applications for an FM frequency in Winnipeg.