TrueReal is now on the air in the Twin Cities, and several other recently-launched networks have announced additional affiliates.
Several Public Radio Services Make Fall Program Changes
Changes include the launch of a new midday news magazine in Minnesota, new weekend programming in Iowa and Wisconsin, and a retirement in Nebraska.
Luljack to Serve as Interim Wis. Public Radio Leader
Wisconsin Public Radio has announced that Tom Luljak will serve as the network’s interim director while it searches for a person to fill the role permanently.
Northeastern Wisconsin AM Station Changes Frequency
A northeastern Wisconsin AM radio station has changed frequency and upgraded after a southeastern Wisconsin station downgraded.
Gray Promotes Rochester News Director to Mankato GM
TV executive Michele Gors is moving from one southern Minnesota market to another after Gray promoted her to lead their Mankato stations.
Two Longtime Northern Minnesota Radio Formats Combined
De La Hunt Media’s KPRM/870 (Park Rapids) has dropped the Classic Country portion of its format for Adult Contemporary but kept its daytime News/Talk lineup.
Conversation Stars in New Winnipeg Adult Contemporary Format
A Winnipeg radio station is differentiating itself by bucking the idea of “more music, less talk” and instead focusing on the conversation between the songs.
Going Home: KOLT Applies to Move to Kolt Lane
You could call it a homecoming of sorts for the Nebraska Rural Radio Association’s KOLT/690 (Terrytown-Scottsbluff).
FCC Monitor: Low-Power TV Station’s Move Towards Minneapolis Continues
Recent items crossing through FCC databases include a low-power TV station continuing a hop towards Minneapolis and an Upper Peninsula TV station boosting its power.
Update: KARE 11 to Move to UHF Frequency on Oct. 20
Twin Cities NBC affiliate KARE has announced plans to move to a UHF frequency on Wednesday, Oct. 20, at noon.