In Green Bay, a longtime anchor is retiring from one TV station while a longtime news director retires from another. In Minneapolis, several radio hosts have been dropped amid national cutbacks.
Minnesota Radio Group Owner Killed in Alaska Avalanche
Three men with ties to Mankato, including radio group co-owner J. David Linder, have died in an Alaska avalanche.
Townsquare Takes Quad Cities AM, FM Translator Off Air
Townsquare Media has taken an AM station and its FM translator in the Quad Cities off the air, citing the economy.
FCC Monitor: Milwaukee FM Translator Sale Closes
The sale of a Milwaukee FM translator has closed. Elsewhere, a Green Bay FM station has increased power but is not back up to full power.
Weekly Log: Public Radio Exec Passes, DTV Channel Updates
Longtime Northland public radio executive Paul Damberg has died. Elsewhere, there are numerous personnel updates and DTV channel changes.
North Dakota AM Station Returns License after FM Partner Sold
Faith Broadcasting has returned the license of KHRT/1320 (Minot) after a sale split the AM station from its longtime FM partner, KHRT-FM/106.9 (Minot).
Kinship Radio Expands Southward with Two FM Purchases
Kinship Radio is continuing is regional expansion with the purchase of two FM stations in central Iowa.
FCC Monitor: Western Minnesota FM Station Seeks Upgrade
A western Minnesota FM station that is in the process of being sold is seeing a power boost. Elsewhere, a South Dakota TV station is back to full power.
Weekly Log: Anchor Changes in Madison, Omaha
TV stations in Madison and Omaha have named replacements for departing anchors. Elsewhere, a new weather-focused newscast has launched in Cedar Rapids.
Civic Media to Buy First Station Outside Wisconsin: WELY
An FCC filing shows Wisconsin-based Civic Media has reached a deal to buy a pair of radio stations in northern Minnesota.