Did you know that Cedar Rapids’ first taste of TV actually came from the Quad Cities, or that Fort Dodge once had its own station? Here’s a timeline of early TV in Iowa.
Weekly Log: New TV GM’s in Nebraska, Several Wis. Radio Moves
This week’s people moves include two new TV GM’s in Nebraska, a new TV anchor in Milwaukee, and arrivals and departures in Wisconsin radio.
Data Dump: Radio Network News Affiliations in Upper Midwest Cities
Many News/Talk, Public Radio, and Christian stations carry national network news at the beginning of every hour, but it’s hard to find a directory. So, here’s a list of some of the major Upper Midwest affiliations.
New Radio Company Buys Several Wisconsin Stations
A company that shares ownership with stations in Madison and Milwaukee is buying stations in Wausau and Richland Center in separate transactions filed with the FCC for approval.
Ask NorthPine: Did the Upper Midwest Have UHF “Islands?”
A reader asks if the Upper Midwest ever had any all-UHF TV markets back in the analog era. It turns out there is one now, and there will soon be two.
Newsroom Notes: State News or Local News? They’re Intertwined
Local and state news are so intertwined on broadcast TV news that you can’t separate them. This makes it challenging to provide state news to “orphan counties.”
FCC Monitor: Minneapolis Upgrade Among More Low-Power TV Moves
The return of a Minneapolis low-power TV station to 15kW is among numerous LPTV filings. Meanwhile, a North Dakota TV station has returned to the air.
Off Topic: Travelling a Not-So-Lonely Road to a Not-So-Unvisited Park
A recent trip found that “The Loneliest Road in America” wasn’t so lonely and one of the least-visited national parks was still pretty crowded. But both were still worth the trip!
Broadcast History: When Minneapolis TV Stretched into Iowa and South Dakota
Early cable TV systems rushed to import Independent stations from regional cities, meaning a Minneapolis station was seen across much of Iowa and South Dakota.
Weekly Log: Longtime Radio News Voices Depart; New DTV Channels
Developments this week include the departures of several longtime radio news voices and new digital TV channels in Minneapolis and Des Moines.