Developments this week include new DTV channels in Minneapolis, new news staff in Minneapolis and Duluth, and a new TV newscast in South Dakota.
Data Dump: U.S. TV Stations Carried on Manitoba, NW Ontario Systems
Several Minneapolis and Fargo TV stations have widespread reach on cable and IPTV systems in Canada, including on systems in Thunder Bay and Winnipeg.
First Nations Experience Gets Statewide Coverage in Nebraska
Nebraska Public Media has added First Nations Experience (FNX) to its TV transmitters, giving the network statewide coverage.
Milwaukee’s “Fan” Drops Local Hosts Amid Nationwide Cutbacks
Milwaukee’s “The Fan” (WSSP/1250) appears to have dropped all local programming, including a show that had been syndicated statewide.
Battle Continues over Who Should Get Minneapolis FM Upgrade
The battle over which suburban station should be allowed to move its transmitter to Minneapolis continues with new allegations over when the spectrum became legally available.
Newsroom Notes: Don’t Mess with Election Night Pizza
There are some things that are holy in newsrooms. The First Amendment. The RTDNA and SPJ Codes of Ethics. The AP Stylebook. Election Night Pizza.
Network Parts Ways with Anchor of Canada’s #1 National Newscast
Lisa LaFlamme hadn’t anchored the CTV National News in more than two weeks, and viewers now know that it wasn’t a vacation: the network has decided to move in a different direction.
FCC Monitor: New FM in Waterloo, Suburban Milwaukee AM Goes Silent
Recent FCC filings include the sign-on of a new FM station in Waterloo, a suburban Milwaukee AM station going off the air, and an AM upgrade plan in South Dakota.
Off Topic: Rest Areas That Make Great Roadtrip Destinations
There are some rest areas so spectacular that you’ll want to set aside time to enjoy them on your roadtrip journey!
Broadcast History: When Cable TV Made South Dakota Part of Colorado
TV stations from Colorado outnumbered those from in-state on some South Dakota cable systems, including in the capital city.