New 250-Watt FM signals are on the air on Rochester, Sioux Falls, and Glenwood, Minnesota.
New VHF Channel for Northwestern Minnesota
Pioneer Public Television has signed on a new translator on VHF channel 8 in Fergus Falls, replacing the former UHF channel 49 translator in the community.
Southern Minnesota AM Station Back on Air
Townsquare Media’s KFIL/1060 (Preston) has returned to the air at reduced power following an April lightning strike. FCC filings indicate KFIL went off the air April 11 due to extensive lightning damage….
Update: Des Moines FOX Affiliate Returns on NBC Subchannel
A day after a contractor was killed in a fall while trying to return Des Moines FOX affiliate KDSM to the air, the station’s programming has returned on a subchannel of the market’s NBC affiliate.
Our Tower (In the Middle of the Street)?
The FCC has dismissed a northwestern Iowa station’s request for a temporary facility, alleging that the specified tower site is in the middle of a street.
Contractor Dies in Fall from Iowa TV Tower
A contractor reportedly fell from about 1,000 feet on the tower used by KDSM-TV near Alleman.
“Thunderstruck” South Dakota Station Launches Contest
A Huron-area station knocked off the air by a lightning strike is using the outage as a promotion for its web stream.
Silent North Dakota FM Station Sold
An Alabama man is buying a silent FM station northwest of Bismarck. KLTQ/97.9 (Beulah) faces a statutory deadline of August 16, 2019, to return to the air.
Twin Cities “Wolf” Population Down to One
The population of stations called “The Wolf” on the Twin Cities radio dial is down to one.
After 20 Years, A New look
This year marks the 20th anniversary of NorthPine.com, and it’s time for a new look.