As I think about where I might want to travel this year, one important thing to consider is what I’ve already enjoyed doing.
Weekly Log: Several HD2’s Disappear; Minneapolis Radio Vet Exits
Several HD2/HD3 channels have disappeared from the Minneapolis radio dial. Meanwhile, nine Upper Midwest radio stations are finalists for Crystal Radio Awards.
Cedar Rapids Time-Sharing Averted as Applicants Reach Settlement
A potential time-sharing arrangement among three applicants for new FM radio stations in Cedar Rapids has been averted after the groups reached a settlement.
FCC Monitor: SW Minn. PBS Station Temporarily Off the Air
Recent activity includes a southwestern Minnesota PBS and an Omaha LPFM station both going off the air, as well as approval for an FM upgrade in northern Wisconsin.
Weekly Log: New Public Radio Voices in South Dakota and Duluth
New voices are joining public radio services in Duluth and South Dakota, as well as a station in southwestern Minnesota. Meanwhile, an anchor is leaving Duluth.
VCY America Launches in Rapid City
Milwaukee-based Christian network VCY America has launched on KVPC/97.9 (Rapid City) after the network purchased the station from another Christian broadcaster.
More NPR News Means No Classical on Sault Ste. Marie Radio
The public radio network that serves the eastern UP has switched to a full-time NPR News/Talk format, meaning Classical music is no longer heard on radio in Sault Ste. Marie.
FCC Monitor: Fargo Decision Sought, New FM Granted in Mankato
Recent activity includes a request for the FCC to act on sales pending for 13 months, as well as the grant of a new FM station in Mankato and a large FM upgrade in northern Minnesota.
Weekly Log: New TV Studio in the UP, Radio Studio in Nebraska
A Marquette, MI, TV station and a Hastings, NE, radio station have moved into new studio spaces. Meanwhile, Tom Barnard’s new morning show has officially launched.
Data Dump: Biggest Wisconsin Radio Group Owners
The rapid change to Wisconsin’s radio ownership landscape has prompted big moves in how group owners rank in the state.