With a year having passed since a windstorm affected numerous broadcasters in the region, several stations have provided the FCC with updates as their previous special temporary authorities expire.
FCC Approves Plan for WCCO-TV and KARE to Share Antenna
The FCC has approved applications for two major Twin Cities TV stations to share a new top-mounted antenna at the well-known Telefarm transmitter site in Shoreview.
More Channels for Twin Cities: Low-Power TV Station Upgrades
There are more digital TV channels available for Twin Cities residents after a west-suburban low-power TV station completed an upgrade.
Des Moines To Have Charter Affiliate of New Sports Betting TV Network
Des Moines will be one of nine cities to have a new sports betting digital TV network when it launches on Wednesday, Sept. 1.
24-Hour Sports Comes to Winona FM Dial
Leighton Enterprises has brought an FM Sports format to Winona, dropping a longtime Country format.
FCC OK’s Gray TV Station’s Move Closer to Lincoln
The FCC has approved Gray TV’s plan to move an NBC affiliate closer to Nebraska’s capital city, moving from VHF to UHF at the same time.
Update: Christian Network Completes Purchase of Iowa City TV Station
A TV station reaching Cedar Rapids, Iowa City, and the Quad Cities is now carrying the TCT network after a sale to a sister organization of the network.
FCC Monitor: K-Love Changes Cedar Rapids Frequency, Threat of Objection Prompts Wis. FM Change
Facility changes, sale closings, and more
FCC Monitor: Unbuilt LPTV’s Deleted, Busy Times for Others
The FCC has deleted 168 unbuilt low-power TV construction permits in the region, while many others have been sold or modified their planned facilities.
Estherville Radio Stations Get New Local Owner
Matt and Jessica Beaver’s Beaver Broadcasting is buying KILR-FM/95.9 and KILR/1070 from Roger Jacobson’s Jacobson Broadcasting.