The Timberwolves are leaving WCCO, a Fargo morning show has a new addition, and a Madison anchor is moving to Omaha as an MPR announcer moves to IPR.
Willmar Radio Group Sold to Linder-Ketelsen Partnership
A group of radio stations in Willmar is getting new owners with familiar names.
FCC Monitor: VCY Seeks Waterloo Upgrade; Iowa Station Flips after Sale
Recent filings include an upgrade for a future Waterloo-area station, consummation of an Iowa radio station sale that resulted in a format change, and a Nebraska TV station returning to the air.
Hearst-DISH Join Growing List of Outages as NFL Season Begins
Hearst Television and DISH Network have joined a growing list of high-profile carriage disputes as the NFL season begins.
Weekly Log: KARE Adds Noon News, Longtime WPR Host Signs Off
KARE 11 is returning to the midday news game while “The Jason Show” is adding two more regional markets. Meanwhile, Tom Clark is signing off from Wisconsin Public Radio.
Signal Shuffle Would Create New Core Des Moines FM
Des Moines would get a new core FM signal as part of a four-station frequency change submitted for FCC approval.
FCC Monitor: Duluth FM at Reduced Power; Neb. TV Station Off Air
A Duluth FM station is at reduced power due to transmitter problems, while a Nebraska TV station is off the air due to transmission line burnout.
Weekly Log: New Lifestyle Shows in Duluth and Iowa; New Mankato Newscast
Duluth is getting a new weekday lifestyle show, Iowa PBS will launch a weekly lifestyle magazine, and Mankato will now have another Sunday TV news option.
FCC Monitor: Northern Iowa Upgrade; New FM Signs On in Nebraska
A northern Iowa FM station has completed a long-planned upgrade, a Des Moines signal has gone silent, and a new FM station has signed on in Nebraska.
Weekly Log: KDWB Host Moves to PM; KCRG Launching Lifestyle Show
A popular Twin Cities morning host has moved to afternoons, a Cedar Rapids TV station is launching a lifestyle show, and a few regional TV journalist are moving on.