Recent FCC activity includes an application to move a low-power TV station to St. Paul and a new FM signal in the far southern Twin Cities metro.
Nebraska NBC Affiliate Completes Move Closer to Lincoln
Gray TV NBC affiliate KSNB-TV/4.1 has completed a move of its transmitter closer to Lincoln, a change which also included a move from VHF to UHF.
Barreiro, Bell, Ketelsen, Lee, Wurzer Named to Hall of Fame
Five longtime Minnesota radio broadcasters are slated to be inducted into the Minnesota Broadcasting Hall of Fame this fall.
Station on Minnesota’s North Shore Sold to Central Minn. Broadcasters
The only commercial radio station on Minnesota’s North Shore of Lake Superior is being sold to a broadcaster with ties to a future station in the area.
NPR News/Talk to Upgrade to Full-Power Quad Cities Signal
WVIK/90.3 (Rock Island) has announced plans to switch to a full-time NPR News/Talk format, with Classical music moving to a smaller signal and an HD subchannel.
FCC/CRTC Monitor: More Movement on New Non-Comm FM Stations
Several more new non-commercial FM stations were granted as plans for a few others took steps towards final approval. Meanwhile, a new FM signal is signing on near Madison.
Iowa GM’s to Oversee Minnesota, SD stations in New Gray TV VP Roles
The current general managers of two Gray TV stations in Iowa have been promoted to regional vice president roles that will have them oversee several other Upper Midwest markets.
WOJB Adds BBC Newshour to Afternoon Lineup
Northern Wisconsin independent public radio station WOJB/89.9 (Reserve) has added the BBC’s “Newshour” to its afternoon lineup.
13 Upper Midwest Low-Power TV Licenses to be Returned
Lowcountry 34 Media, LLC, will return dozens of low-power TV licenses, including 13 in the Upper Midwest, as part of a consent decree.
FCC/CRTC Monitor: Tower Collapses, FM Returns License, 6 FM’s Granted
Recent FCC filings and activity includes a Wisconsin tower collapse, a Minnesota FM station returning its license, and six new FM stations granted.