More than five years after the former KCCO-TV/7 (Alexandria) left the air, a new TV station is now using channel 7 in central Minnesota.
FCC Monitor: Wis. Tribe Seeks New FM Station; TPT at Reduced Power
Recent filings include a northern Wisconsin tribe seeking a new FM radio station and Twin Cities Public Television reporting that its stations are temporarily at reduced power.
Weekly Log: Grand Forks FM Move-In Imminent; Iowa Met Promoted
A Des Moines meteorologist has been promoted, while another Des Moines station is bringing back two familiar faces. Elsewhere, a Grand Forks FM move-in may be imminent.
Data Dump: Where Twin Cities DTV Channels Are Now Coming From
The launch of ATSC 3.0 (NextGen TV) has caused another change to the frequencies that Twin Cities TV channels use to reach viewers.
Ask NorthPine: Will Mpls. DTV Channels Be Available in ATSC 1.0?
With the launch of NextGen TV, channels in the original digital broadcast standard are being moved to different Minneapolis transmitters so that viewers don’t lose service.
FCC Monitor: LPTV Move to St. Paul OK’d; Cedar Rapids LPFM Sold
The FCC has granted an upgrade for a Twin Cities low-power TV station. Meanwhile, a group that reached a settlement over a new Cedar Rapids FM station is now buying a signal of its own.
Christian Programming Moves as Aberdeen-Area FM Signals are Sold
Christian Heritage Broadcasting’s Praise Live network is upgrading to a stronger signal in Aberdeen, with its old signal going to a commercial broadcaster.
Off Topic: Rocky Routine of Morning Hike, Afternoon Drive, Evening Stroll
After making it to all of the Western national parks for quick visits over the last couple of years, it was time to return to Rocky Mountain for a longer stay.
Weekly Log: New Minneapolis Meteorologist; Iowa Station For Sale
A new Minneapolis meteorologist is among many people moves in TV. Meanwhile, a longtime Iowa radio owner is retiring and putting his stations up for sale.
FCC Monitor: Neb. Sale Closes; Wis. AM Station Stuck in Night Mode
Recent FCC filings include a Nebraska radio sale closing and a Wisconsin AM station reporting that its antenna system is stuck in nighttime mode.