Following the end of an FCC freeze on channel changes by low-power TV stations, two Twin Cities-area stations have filed competing applications for the same channel.
FCC Monitor: Update on Silent North Dakota Radio Stations
The owner of two North Dakota radio stations that recently went silent says they are “analyzing conditions” as they decide what to do next.
Prayz Network Signs On Another New Northern Wis. Station
Less than two months after signing on a new station serving the Merrill and Tomahawk areas, the Prayz Network has signed on another new signal reaching a different part of the Northwoods.
Data Dump: Where To Find Local TV News Streams on Smart TV
Most Upper Midwest TV stations are now freely streaming their local newscasts directly to smart TV’s, but you’ll have to download national apps to find some of them.
Weekly Log: Longtime Minneapolis Anchor Departing
Longtime morning anchor Alix Kendall is departing KMSP. Elsewhere, a Quad Cities TV GM is adding duties in Des Moines and a Green Bay manager is moving to Milwaukee.
Forum Buying Rapid City NBC Affiliate KNBN
Fargo-based Forum Communications is continuing its regional expansion with the purchase of NBC affiliate KNBN/21.1 (Rapid City).
VSS Buys Silent FM Translator from Nebraska Public Media
After signing on a new station in Falls City, the Nebraska Educational Telecommunications Commission is selling the translator it replaced to a Catholic radio network.
FCC Monitor: Iowa LPFM Shuts Down; Neb. AM at Reduced Power
The FCC has canceled the license of a rural Iowa low-power FM station that ended operations a few weeks ago. Elsewhere, a Nebraska AM station is at reduced power.
FCC Approves Application for Review of Twin Cities FM Upgrade
The FCC has granted an application for review from Park Public Radio, owner of KPPS-LP/97.5 (St. Louis Park), in the long-running battle over whether KPPS-LP or a translator should get a facility…
Weekly Log: B&C and NewsNet Shut Down; More on KOOL TV
A venerable trade publication and a national news network are shutting down as more information is released about the end of a western Minnesota TV service.