Recent developments include out-of-market CBS being dropped from Rochester cable, a stronger NBC signal in Mankato, numerous TV staff changes, and two radio departures.
NRRA Buying North-Central Nebraska FM Station
The Nebraska Rural Radio Association is expanding again with the purchase of an FM station in the north-central part of the state.
Civic Media Adds Green Bay Signal to Liberal Talk Network
Civic Media has launched its Liberal Talk lineup on a Green Bay-area AM station and FM translator following its purchase of those signals and two others.
FCC Inquires about Status of Twin Cities AM Radio Station
The FCC has sent a letter to Nevada Radio LLC, owner of KQSP/1530 (Shakopee-Minneapolis), inquiring about the status of the station.
FCC Monitor: Iowa AM-FM Pair Go Silent; Duluth LPTV Sold
Recent FCC activity includes notification that two Iowa radio stations have gone off the air, the sale of a Duluth low-power TV station, and a final decision on a new Galena FM station.
Broadcast History: The Early Days of Duluth’s Channel 21
In the mid-1990s, few people knew that Duluth had a TV station on channel 21, but one person who worked there made sure some of its history was preserved.
Weekly Log: Barnard Plans Podcast as Gorman Takes Seat at KQ
Steve Gorman has taken Tom Barnard’s former spot on the KQ Morning Show, but Barnard isn’t done hosting morning shows. Meanwhile, there’s a new TV news set in Iowa and a new radio brand in western Wisconsin.
FCC Monitor: SD FM at Reduced Power after Tower Collapse; 3 New Callsigns
Recent filings include details of a temporary facility being used by a South Dakota FM station after a tower collapse, as well as several new callsigns in South Dakota and Nebraska.
Off Topic: What’s the Best National Park?
Which national park is the best? It depends on what kind of experience you want to have. Here are my favorites for easy views, drive-in camping, and more.
Broadcast History: Longest TV Channel, Callsign, Affiliation Combos
Which Upper Midwest stations have had the same channel (real or virtual), primary network affiliation, and callsign for the longest?