Recent activity includes the grant of ten more low-power FM stations in the Upper Midwest, a Wisconsin AM station and its FM translator going silent, and a new FM station signing on in Iowa.
New LPFM Station Granted for Northwest Twin Cities Metro
The FCC has granted AddiEun Foundation a construction permit for a new low-power FM station in the northwestern Twin Cities metro.
Weekly Log: WTMJ Changes Schedule, More Bucks TV Affiliates Announced
Milwaukee’s WTMJ radio is adding more news to its schedule, more TV stations have announced plans to carry the Milwaukee Bucks, and Prairie Public is changing its Sunday schedule.
CRTC Approves New Multicultural Radio, TV Stations in Winnipeg
Canadian regulators have given non-profit group U Multicultural Inc. permission to build new FM and TV stations in Winnipeg.
FCC Monitor: New Iowa FM, Five New Upper Midwest LPFM’s Granted
The FCC has granted a new FM station in Dubuque, Iowa, dismissing a competitor’s petition to deny. It also granted new LPFM’s in Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, and Nebraska.
Station Goes Classic Rock with Launch of Suburban Milwaukee Signal
A station north of Milwaukee has switched to a Classic Rock format as it launches a new FM translator signal in the northern suburbs.
Ops Manager Buys Marks Radio Stations in Montana, North Dakota
A company owned by the operations manager for Marks Broadcasting’s stations in Glendive, Montana, is buying the company’s radio stations in Montana and North Dakota.
Iowa Public Radio Buys Third Des Moines FM Signal
Iowa Public Radio is buying a Des Moines FM translator that recently moved to a new frequency, giving it a third strong signal in the capital city.
Weekly Log: Milwaukee Anchor Promotions, New Green Bay Morning Show
A Milwaukee TV station has promoted two anchors, while a new morning radio show has debuted in Milwaukee and a TV group has added a Wisconsin capitol reporter.
DX Log: Riding the FM Waves on Minnesota’s North Shore
For decades, I’ve been enjoying drives up and down Minnesota’s North Shore of Lake Superior, not just for the stunning beauty, but for the radio reception.