A half-dozen groups are competing for a new FM station in Cedar Rapids after college returned its radio license.
FCC/CRTC Monitor: Nebraska Station at Reduced Power
Recent FCC filings include a Nebraska FM station transmitting at reduced power and upgrade plans for a Sioux Falls low-power TV station.
Hubbard’s “My Talk 107.1” Named Large Market Station of the Year
Hubbard Radio’s “My Talk 107.1” (KTMY Coon Rapids-Minneapolis-St. Paul) has received a Marconi Award for Large Market Station of the Year.
Former KDKT Host, North Dakota Sec. of State Jim Kusler Passes
Former radio host and North Dakota Secretary of State Jim Kusler has died at the age of 73.
K-Love Getting Another Twin Cities Signal
The Educational Media Foundation is switching another one of its Twin Cities metro area signals to the “K-Love” Contemporary Christian network.
FCC Monitor: Minneapolis LPTV Station To Return
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.