A long-awaited roadtrip last summer took me to the southwest. I was prepared to find the region packed with other people hitting the road after pandemic lockdowns, but still managed to find many moments of solitude.
Broadcast History: A Look at the Duluth Radio Dial in the 1950s and ’60s
A look through old Broadcasting Yearbooks provides a glimpse at what listeners heard on the Duluth radio dial in the 1950s and 1960s.
Weekly Log: News Director Moves in Fargo, Eau Claire; Tafoya Gets Podcast
This week’s log includes new TV news directors in Fargo and Eau Claire, a new evening news anchor in Cedar Rapids, and a new national podcast based in the Twin Cities, and WBA Awards.
Data Dump: Who Has the Most Public Radio?
The Upper Midwest has a wide variation in the number and type of public radio services. Some small cities have four or more offerings, while others have only one.
Classic Hits Get an Upgrade in North-Central Minnesota
De La Hunt Media has shuffled formats in the Walker area, upgrading Classic Hits, adding a Sports outlet and dropping full-time Adult Contemporary.
Ask NorthPine: How are TV Markets Assigned?
TV markets aren’t assigned by station owners or Washington regulators. Viewers are actually the ones who made the choice, even if they don’t realize it.
Newsroom Notes: A Closer Look at Skill Sets in a Modern Newsroom
Want a job in broadcast news? Wondering how it gets on the air? Here’s a summary of the basic skills needed for positions in a newsroom.
FCC/CRTC Monitor: FM Changes in Quad Cities, Milwaukee Metro OK’d
The FCC has approved changes to FM translators in the Quad Cities, suburban Milwaukee, and Madison. Meanwhile, a South Dakota FM signal wants to go back to its original site.
Off Topic: Thanks For Your Support!
I truly appreciate the many longtime readers here on NorthPine. Thanks to all who have reached out with support regarding my recent career decision!
Broadcast History: Early Cable System Carried Channels from Six Markets
An early cable system in northwestern Iowa had only 12 channels, but fit in programming from six markets along with two locally-originated channels.