Rapidly-growing broadcaster Civic Media is buying an AM station and two associated FM translators in the Baraboo area, as well as the rights to keep their current branding.
Weekly Log: Forum Enters St. Cloud; New Format for Neb. Panhandle
Forum Communications is entering St. Cloud as the city’s longtime newspaper shrinks. Meanwhile, a new radio format is about to launch in Nebraska’s panhandle.
FCC Orders Rare 3-Way Time Share for Cedar Rapids FM Frequency
In a rarely-needed move, the FCC has ordered three applicants for a new non-commercial FM station in Cedar Rapids to come up with a plan to share one frequency.
FCC Monitor: New Iowa FM Granted; Sioux Falls TV Sale OK’d
Activity includes the grant of a new FM station in Iowa after a dispute over when applicants can change their plans, as well as approval of a TV station sale in Sioux Falls.
Off Topic: My Wintertime Checklist on Minnesota’s North Shore
Hiking options along the North Shore are more limited in the winter, even with snowshoes, but I’ve been going through my checklist of favorite winter destinations.
Weekly Log: WCCO Dropped from Rochester Cable; NBC Stronger in Mankato
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.