Summer is heating up and that means more fun kinds of distant reception on the FM dial. What are the different types?
New Marquette CBS Affiliate Makes Statement with Downtown Studio
The new CBS-TV affiliate in Marquette, Michigan, is planning something none of its competitors has: A downtown studio.
Newsroom Notes: Take a Vacation to Consider What’s Really Relevant
I accidentally discovered one great way to research what’s really relevant in your daily reporting: Take a vacation.
FCC Monitor: Neb. Station Signs On, SD Station Changes Frequency
Recent FCC filings include a new Nebraska FM station signing on, a South Dakota station completing a frequency change, and a Wausau station at reduced power.
Off Topic: Finally Seeing the Place I’ve Watched on TV for 45 Years
I’ve been watching Southern California on TV for my entire life, so when I finally visited for the first time, it felt like I had already been there. Mount Wilson provided some geeky fun.
Broadcast History: The Minnesota TV Network That Never Was
In 1988, several Minnesota TV executives announced plans to create a TV network. It never happened, but it marked the start of a tumultuous period for some of the stations involved.
Weekly Log: Duluth ND Returns, DeRusha Trades WCCO’s
This week’s developments include longtime Duluth journalist Steve Goodspeed returning to the news director’s office and Jason DeRusha changing WCCO’s.
Data Dump: The Largest Upper Midwest Cities Without Full-Power Licenses
Four of Minnesota’s ten most-populated cities have no full power radio or TV licenses, though being a “community of license” is largely symbolic.
MPR Receives $56 Million Gift to Support Classical Programming
Minnesota Public Radio has announced the receipt of a $56 million cash gift to support Classical music programming.
Ask NorthPine: How Are Radio Markets Defined?
A reader asks how radio markets are defined. Information is not publicly released, but some data does occasionally come out in FCC filings.