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.
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.