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.
KARE, Other Tegna Stations Return to DISH
Minneapolis NBC affiliate KARE 11 and other Tegna stations returned to DISH Network Friday, Feb. 4, after a nearly four-month retransmission consent dispute.
Northwestern Closes Purchase of Two Rapid City Stations, Third to be Sold
“97.9 The Breeze” (KTPT Rapid City) has told listeners that the station will be sold and its Worship format will end.
FCC Monitor: KIOA at Reduced Power, More Non-Comm FM Amendments
Recent FCC filings include KIOA reporting an antenna issue, a Bismarck station back to full power, and more non-commercial FM applicants changing their plans.
Red Lake Nation’s New 100kW FM to Launch Feb. 1
The Red Lake Nation is poised to launch a major new FM station in northern Minnesota on Tuesday, Feb. 1.
NextGen TV Launches Tuesday in Green Bay
NextGen TV is poised to launch on Tuesday, Jan. 25, in Green Bay, which will be the first Upper Midwest market to have major network affiliates available on an ATSC 3.0 signal.
FCC Monitor: New FM Station on Minnesota’s North Shore Denied
Recent activity in FCC databases includes denial of a new FM station application in Minnesota and the closing of a radio station sale in Cedar Rapids.
Forum Seeks Waiver for Purchase of Fargo, Duluth FOX Stations
Forum Communications has asked the FCC to approve a rare waiver of ownership rules so that it can acquire the FOX affiliate in Fargo, adding to its ABC affiliate in the market.
Running List: FCC Grants New Non-Commercial FM Stations
The FCC has started granting applications for new non-commercial FM stations in rural areas that were not in competition with other proposals.
CBS-TV Affiliation Makes Quick Move in Marquette
The CBS affiliation in Marquette moved from Nexstar’s WJMN/3.1 to Lilly’s WZMQ/19.2 with less than a day’s notice to viewers.