Recent FCC activity includes a central Minnesota AM station proposing an upgrade and a change in ownership at a South Dakota FM station.
KSTP-TV Launches New Local Show as KMSP Revamps 9 a.m. Hour
Competition is heating up in the 9 a.m. hour on the Twin Cities TV dial as KSTP-TV launches a new local show and KMSP revamps its program in the hour.
“Jack” Brings Rock-Leaning Classic Hits to Central Wisconsin
Midwest Communications has brought the “Jack FM” brand to central Wisconsin, replacing a previous Hard Rock format with a Classic Hits-based playlist that leans Rock.
Numerous New Subchannels Sign On for New TV Season
Numerous new digital TV subchannels have been activated across the Upper Midwest carrying newly-launched networks Defy, TrueReal, and Rewind TV.
FCC Monitor: Final Approval for Neb. TV Move, More Details of Shoreview Plan
Recent FCC activity includes final approval of a TV station’s move closer to Lincoln and new details of work at the Twin Cities’ Telefarm site.
KEYC GM Ed Woloszyn Passes Away after Brief Cancer Battle
Ed Woloszyn, the general manager of Gray TV’s stations in Mankato, has died after a brief battle with cancer.
Second Sasquatch Sighting on Minnesota FM Dial
There’s a second Sasquatch on Minnesota’s FM dial, this time in the southeastern part of the state.
Update: Cedar Rapids Radio Station Sale Filed with FCC
The sale of a Cedar Rapids AM station and its FM translator, first announced earlier this year, has now been filed with the FCC.
Update: Locast Suspends Operations after Court Ruling
Free TV streaming service Locast has suspended operations after after a court ruling in favor of TV networks trying to shut down the service.
Wisconsin Public Radio Director to Step Down This Fall
Wisconsin Public Media is now looking for two top leaders after Wisconsin Public Radio Director Mike Crane announced Tuesday that he will leave the network this fall.