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FOX 9 Returns to DISH Hours Before Vikings Game

Posted on October 6, 2019 by Jon Ellis

FOX owned-and-operated station KMSP/9 (Minneapolis) has returned to DISH Network after a ten-day outage.

Two Northern Wis. FM Construction Permits Lost over Late Payment

Posted on October 4, 2019 by Jon Ellis

The FCC has denied a waiver request from a company that won construction permits for two northern Wisconsin FM stations at auction but was late in paying for the winning bids.

Iowa Station Sold after Being Owned by Same Family for 94 Years

Posted on October 2, 2019 by Jon Ellis

A southwestern Iowa radio station held by the same family for 94 years is getting new local owners. KMA was founded as part of a seed company rivalry in the early days of radio.

Mason City TV Station Gets 5th Owner in 10 Years

Posted on October 1, 2019 by Jon Ellis

CBS affiliate KIMT/3.1 (Mason City-Rochester) is getting its fifth owner in ten years, now going to Byron Allen’s Allen Media Group as part of a national deal.

Two Format Changes Follow Iowa Station Sale

Posted on September 30, 2019 by Jon Ellis

Wennes Communications Stations is changing the formats of both stations it recently bought in Decorah, Iowa.

Nexstar Hires New GM for New Des Moines Station

Posted on September 30, 2019 by Jon Ellis

Just over a week after closing on its purchase of WHO-TV/13 (Des Moines) as part of a larger merger with Tribune Media, Nexstar has named a new general manager for the station.

FCC Filings: Flooding, Evictions, Continued Repairs Affect Stations

Posted on September 30, 2019 by Jon Ellis

Three stations affected by flooding, two affected by evictions, and one considering its future are among those requesting special temporary authority from the FCC this month.

Minnesotans Win Big at NAB Awards

Posted on September 29, 2019 by Jon Ellis

Minnesotans won big at this year’s NAB Marconi Radio Awards, with people and stations from the state taking home the most awards of any state.

Canadian SimSub Listings: Sept. 28-Oct. 4, 2020

Posted on September 27, 2019 by Jon Ellis

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

Southern Minnesota Classic Hits Station Rebrands

Posted on September 26, 2019 by Jon Ellis

Townsquare Media has rebranded one of it southern Minnesota Classic Hits outlets to “Fun 104.3.”

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