Recent FCC activity includes approval of a new channel for a Minneapolis low-power TV station and a Wisconsin AM station reducing its nighttime power.
FCC Grants Several FM Construction Permits Following Auction
Newly-granted FM stations include a 100kW facility in Michigan’s UP, two Christian stations in Iowa, and a new signal in Nebraska’s panhandle.
Bismarck’s Y93 Drops Longtime Branding, Goes All-Christmas
iHeartMedia’s KYYY/92.9 (Bismarck) has dropped its longtime “Y93” branding and switched to “Christmas 92.9.”
Flood Buys Majority Interest in Kearney/Hastings Radio Group
Companies related to Flood Communications are buying majority interest in a radio group in Nebraska’s Tri-Cities.
Six Upper Midwest Radio Stations Make Nov. 1 Christmas Flip
At least a half-dozen Upper Midwest radio stations flipped to All-Christmas as soon as the calendar changed to November.
FCC/CRTC Monitor: New FM Signal in Brainerd, New LPTV in Fargo
Recent filings with the FCC include a new FM signal coming on the air in Brainerd, MN, and a new low-power TV station signing on in Fargo.
Bethesda Sells 2 of its 3 Rapid City Stations to Northwestern
Northwestern Media, the Upper Midwest’s largest regional Christian broadcaster, is expanding westward with the purchase of two stations in the Rapid City market.
Changes in Albertville, Langdon, Milbank, Amery, and Sturgeon Bay
A roundup of format changes that have not yet been reported here, including another signal for “K-Love” in the greater Twin Cities metro area.
Packers Part Ways with Milwaukee Flagship after 92 Years
For the first time since Earl “Curly” Lambeau played as a halfback, the Green Bay Packers’ games won’t be heard on Milwaukee’s WTMJ radio.
Green Bay Next Gen TV Launch Delayed 3 Months
Green Bay was due to get Next Gen TV on Oct. 27 but will instead have to wait until January.