KQPR/96.1 (Albert Lea) has transitioned from Classic Rock to Classic Hits but kept its “Power 96” slogan.
Duluth TV Station Returns to the Air
KCWV/27.1 (Duluth) has returned to the air after having been silent since last year due to transmitter issues.
Eastern Iowa TV Station Switches from Azteca to Escape
After just three months as an owned-and-operated Azteca America affiliate, HC2 Broadcasting’s KWKB/20.1 (Iowa City-Cedar Rapids) has switched its primary affiliation to Escape.
Quincy Media Adds 20 Channels in 7 Markets
Quincy Media has added 20 new subchannels in seven Iowa, Minnesota, and Wisconsin markets.
Several FM Stations Report Technical Difficulties
Several Upper Midwest FM stations have recently requested special temporary authority from the FCC to operate at reduced power due to facility issues.
My Bridge Radio Adds Station near Omaha
The Christian “My Bridge Radio” network is getting closer to Omaha with the purchase of KZLW/90.1 (Gretna) from Calvary Chapel Omaha/Maranatha Fellowship.
Duluth TV Station Adding 5 Channels
Quincy Media’s KDLH (Duluth) is poised to add five new subchannels. Test patterns that showed up Thursday indicate most of the channels will launch May 1, including Justice Network on channel 3.2,…
Court TV Announces Upper Midwest Affiliates
Court TV has announced its charter affiliate roster, which includes more than a dozen Upper Midwest stations. The broadcast network, a revival of the former cable channel, launches May 8 on most…
New FM Signals in Eau Claire and 4 other Communities
The following recent FM translator sign-ons have not yet been reported here: Munising, MI: W249DR/97.7, relaying the Oldies/Classic Hits “GTO” format of WQXO/1400 McCook, NE: K252FV/98.3, relaying the Christian format of KNGN/1360…
Falling Ice Damages Sioux Falls Area FM Transmitter
Midwest Communications’ KELQ/107.9 (Flandreau-Sioux Falls) is using a backup transmitter after falling ice damaged its primary transmitter. The damage happened sometime prior to April 15, and the station returned to the air April 17….