Radiant Life Ministries/Tri-State Christian Television has proposed a new TV station that would theoretically reach the northwestern Twin Cities metro while also serving central Minnesota.
FCC Monitor: Iowa, Nebraska FM’s Canceled; Minn. FM’s at Low Power
Recent FCC activity includes cancellation of small FM signals in Iowa and Nebraska and an update on two north-central Minnesota stations operating at reduced power.
Off Topic: Much to See in Yosemite, Even If You Can’t Do Much Of It
Yosemite is one of those parks that has such a reputation for splendor that it’s almost intimidating to enter. Just make sure you tuck in your passenger side mirror before you drive down to Hetch Hetchy Reservoir.
Broadcast History: Timeline of Early TV in Iowa
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.