Did you know that Dickinson once had its own local TV station instead of satellites of Bismarck stations? How about the fact that Grand Forks had a local TV station before WDAZ?
TCT, Gray, BEK, Weigel Among Full-Power TV Auction Winners
Tri-State Christian Television, Gray TV, BEK Sports Network, and Weigel Broadcasting will be getting new full-power TV stations in the Upper Midwest as a result of FCC Auction 112.
Weekly Log: Moves in Milwaukee, Des Moines, Duluth; SD TV Observations
This week’s log includes TV news staff moves in Milwaukee, Des Moines, Duluth, and Sioux City, along with TV observations from a roadtrip across South Dakota.
Catholic Broadcaster Buys Permit for New Western Iowa FM
After losing to another applicant for a new western Iowa FM station, Catholic broadcaster St. Gabriel Communications is buying the winner’s construction permit.
Data Dump: Upper Midwest AM, FM, TV License Statistics
Exactly how many radio and TV stations are there in the Upper Midwest? Which states have the most licenses per million people? Let’s find out!
Ask NorthPine: Tuning Weather Radios to the Right Frequency
It’s summer storm season. How can you make sure your NOAA Weather Radio is tuned to the right frequency to receive local weather alerts?
Newsroom Notes: How “Local” Media Serves Regional Audiences
One of the misnomers in the media industry is the concept of “local” media. A lot of “local” media is really regional in nature, and those outlets must operate differently as a…
Longtime Owner Sells Unique Station to Magnum Media (Updated)
Magnum Media has reached a deal to buy WCFW/105.7 (Chippewa Falls) from Roland Bushland, who signed on the station in 1968.
FCC Monitor: ND TV Station Off Air, Central Neb. FM at Lower Power
Recent FCC filings include a North Dakota TV station going off the air, a Nebraska FM station at reduced power, and a South Dakota AM station temporarily operating in daytime-only mode.
Off Topic: The Evolution of Media Roadtripping Gear
I’ve tried a lot of different tech over the years to balance my media hobby with traditional travel activities when I go on roadtrips. Here’s a look at what I use.