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.
Newsroom Notes: Tips for Getting Your Event or Cause Covered on TV News
Over my years working in TV newsroom, I noticed things that work and things that don’t work when businesses and organizations are trying to get coverage.
FCC Monitor: Tegna Info Request; FM’s Go Silent in Grand Marais, Waukesha
Additional information is being sought about the proposed sale of Tegna. Meanwhile, two FM stations have gone off the air and another is now at greatly reduced power.
Off Topic: Back When I Played Daft Punk and TLC on Public Radio
In the late 1990s, huge dance, hip-hop, and R&B hits weren’t being played on Duluth-Superior radio. I was determined to do something about it even if my delivery was more AC than CHR.
Broadcast History: The Innovative UHF Era That Created MST3K
In the 1980s, three upstart UHF stations battled for the attention of Twin Cities TV viewers. Their struggles led to some innovative programming and strategies that continue today.
Weekly Log: Numerous Departures as Summer Begins; Fundraiser in Lincoln
At least seven Upper Midwest news anchors and on-air personalities departed or announced their departures in the last week. Several new hires were announced.
More Digital TV Channels for Duluth, Sioux Falls
Viewers in Duluth and Sioux Falls each have one more digital TV channel to watch after recent additions by Radiant Life Ministry/Tri-State Christian Television stations.
Data Dump: Largest FM Coverage Areas in the Upper Midwest
Many of the Upper Midwest’s largest FM stations transmit from Terry Peak in South Dakota’s Black Hills. Most others get their big coverage areas from antennas on the top of TV towers.
Ask NorthPine: How Far South Have Canadian Stations Reached?
A reader asks how far south Canadian stations reach into the U.S. Only one Canadian network has much coverage south of the border, and its reach is limited.