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“Refuge” Goes Silent after 37 Years

Posted on September 2, 2019May 5, 2025 by Jon Ellis

A Christian radio operation based out of Duluth for the past 37 years fell silent over the Labor Day weekend. WJRF/89.5 (Duluth) is off the air and other former “Refuge” signals are now carrying different programming.

Hard Rock Returns to Quad Cities as ESPN Moves Back to AM

Posted on September 1, 2019 by Jon Ellis

Two Quad Cities stations changed format at the start of the Labor Day weekend, coincidentally returning both to formats they’d carried at the turn of the century.

Canadian SimSub Listings: Aug. 31-Sept. 6, 2020

Posted on August 30, 2019 by Jon Ellis

A look at which Canadian broadcast TV networks will simultaneously air U.S. network programming.

Nexstar Stations Back on DirecTV in Time for NFL

Posted on August 30, 2019 by Jon Ellis

A week before the start of the NFL season, Nexstar and DirecTV have resolved a blackout that affected 97 markets nationally for nearly two months.

Northern Black Hills AM Station Sold

Posted on August 30, 2019 by Jon Ellis

The only radio station directly targeting the northern Black Hills is getting new owners.

Wis. FM Translator Seeks Move under New Provision

Posted on August 28, 2019 by Jon Ellis

A northeastern Wisconsin FM translator is seeking a frequency change under a new FCC provision.

“Up 102” Comes to Twin Cities HD Radio Dial

Posted on August 27, 2019 by Jon Ellis

iHeartMedia has launched Contemporary Christian outlet “Up 102” on the HD2 signal of KEEY/102.1 (St. Paul).

Powell Launches Online Christian Station for NW Iowa

Posted on August 24, 2019 by Jon Ellis

Powell Broadcasting, which operates six broadcast radio stations in northwestern Iowa, has launched an online Contemporary Christian station.

Canadian SimSub Listings: August 24-30, 2020

Posted on August 23, 2019 by Jon Ellis

A look at which Canadian broadcast TV networks will simultaneously air U.S. network programming.

Update: DABL Adds Several Upper Midwest Affiliates

Posted on August 22, 2019 by Jon Ellis

The new TV network’s official website has updated its affiliate list to remove a Duluth station and add a half-dozen other Upper Midwest markets.

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