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.
Newsroom Notes: A Typical Week in the News Cycle
The news flows differently depending on the day of the week. Since Monday was a holiday this week, Wednesday will probably have a “Tuesday level” of events.
FCC Monitor: Potential KLBB Sale; Station’s Move to Janesville Area OK’d
A recent FCC filing reveals that there is a potential buyer for a suburban Twin Cities AM station that has been looking for a new transmitter site for several years.
Off Topic: Taking a Vacation From My Vacation and Rushing Around a Landslide
A hot night in the sun forced this cold-climate Minnesota guy to take a vacation from his vacation. Days later, I found myself rushing around a landslide.
Broadcast History: Surviving Three-Letter Callsigns in the Upper Midwest
A recent report about an effort to restore the KSO callsign in Des Moines raises the interesting topic of the continued use of historic three-letter callsigns in the region.
Ely’s WELY Gets Reprieve after New Potential Buyers Emerge
The Bois Forte Tribal Council has decided to keep WELY-FM/94.5 and WELY/1450 (Ely) on the air for another three months after new potential buyers came forward.
Weekly Log: DeRusha Departs, Milwaukee Shifts, KSO’s Return?
A busy week included anchor changes in Minneapolis and Milwaukee, news director and general manager changes, and an attempt to restore a historic callsign.
Data Dump: A Look at Big-Four Duopolies in the Upper Midwest
With combinations of “big four” affiliates commonplace in small and medium TV markets, here’s a look at which combinations exist in the Upper Midwest and how they were created.
Hickory Radio Buys FM Signal for Omaha’s KCRO
Longtime Omaha Christian radio station KCRO/660 will get a new FM translator signal under a deal filed for approval with the FCC.
Ask NorthPine: Why Are Some Radio Stations Excluded from Ratings?
A reader wonders why some radio stations are excluded from publicly-released ratings data. A change several years back removed some stations but added others.