Minnesota Public Radio and its parent organization, American Public Media Group, have cut dozens of jobs, frozen pay, and cancelled a national radio show amid the continued economic fallout of the pandemic.
New DTV Channels for Minneapolis, Milwaukee, Madison, La Crosse
Several additional TV networks are now available in Minneapolis, Milwaukee, Madison, and La Crosse.
WPR Drops Old Time Radio Shows over Racist, Sexist Content
Voices from the “Golden Age of Radio” aren’t sounding so golden anymore to Wisconsin Public Radio management, which has cancelled a long-running weekend block of old time radio shows.
Filings: University Finances, Silo Demo Cause Stations to Go Silent
FCC filings in recent weeks include two low-power FM stations going off the air, an AM station at reduced power, and an FM station seeking a move after a partial tower collapse.
St. Mary’s of Winona Donates Radio Stations to Catholic Network
Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota is donating its small Winona radio stations to Catholic broadcaster Real Presence Radio.
FCC Declares Small North Dakota FM Station’s License Expired
The FCC has found that a small-town North Dakota FM radio station’s license has expired after its competitor raised questions about when it returned to the air.
Another Waupaca Radio Station Changes Format
A city-owned low-power FM station in Waupaca, Wis., has changed its default format following a change by the commercial FM station in the city.
Radio Station Returns to Air One Week after Minneapolis Fires
A Spanish-language radio station has returned to the air one week after its studio facility was destroyed by fire amid Minneapolis protests.
Five La Crosse Stations Sold, Two Go Non-Commercial (Updated)
Two FM radio stations in the La Crosse market are due to switch to non-commercial formats as Mississippi Valley Broadcasters’ group of five stations is split up among three buyers.
Rapid City Station Switches to All ‘80s
Riverfront Broadcasting’s KZLK/106.3 (Rapid City) has switched to an All ‘80s format, dropping Hot Adult Contemporary.