There’s a new TV reporter in Minneapolis and a new meteorologist in Duluth, as well as on-air moves involving several Wisconsin stations.
FCC Monitor: Future Janesville FM Changes Transmitter Site
A Janesville FM station facing a July 29 construction deadline has changed its planned transmitter site. Elsewhere, the FCC has approved two radio sales.
Commercial TV Broadcasting to End in Eastern Montana
The only TV station in America’s smallest TV market is poised to switch to PBS, ending commercial TV broadcasting in eastern Montana.
Weekly Log: Cuts Begin Following Public Media Funding Clawback
Minnesota Public Radio and the Star Tribune report that cuts are underway at Twin Cities PBS (KTCA/KTCI) and American Public Media Group, the parent of MPR, following Congressional approval of a bill…
Fire Forces KARE to Find New Ways to Get Newscasts On Air
Minneapolis NBC affiliate KARE 11 has found creative new ways to get newscasts on the air after a fire forced staff out of its Golden Valley headquarters.
Newsroom Notes: The Future of Local TV is Already Streaming
After decades of audience erosion, the model for how legacy TV operates is changing quickly. One thing is clear: the only future for local media is local content.
Duluth FM Station Switches Christian Programming (Updated)
WJRF/89.5 (Duluth) has switched to the “Voice of the Master” following the network’s purchase of the station.
FCC Monitor: Independence, Iowa, FM Station to Return Soon
A filing indicates a silent FM radio station in Independence, Iowa, could return within weeks. Meanwhile, two Wisconsin FM stations continue transmitter repairs.
Fundraiser’s Minnesota Drama Highlights YouTube’s Success
In an era when we’re concerned about spending too much time on social media, Ryan Trahan is turning social media back into real life.
NRG Media Spins Off Omaha AM and FM Translator
NRG Media is selling its Spanish-language radio station in the Omaha market.