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FCC Monitor: California Callsign Parked in Iowa

Posted on October 12, 2026October 10, 2026 by Jon Ellis

A longtime California callsign has been parked in Iowa. Elsewhere, a South Dakota FM station has gone off the air while stations in North Dakota and Wisconsin are at reduced power.

Update: WREY, WDGY Owner Buys Additional FM Signals, AM Station

Posted on October 9, 2026October 9, 2026 by Jon Ellis

The owner of WREY/630 (St. Paul) and WDGY/740 (Hudson, Wis.) is buying another AM station and two FM translators and is seeking to upgrade the two FM signals.

Weekly Log: More Timberwolves TV Affiliates Announced

Posted on October 9, 2026October 8, 2026 by Jon Ellis

Fifteen Timberwolves games will be carried on broadcast TV in five markets. Also, a Nebraska community radio station has announced plans for a new studio facility.

Christensen Family Buys Another Southwestern Minnesota Station

Posted on October 8, 2026October 8, 2026 by Jon Ellis

The Christensen family is adding another southwestern Minnesota radio station with the purchase of KLQP/92.1 (Madison).

FCC Monitor: Community News Media Completes Rincon TV Purchases

Posted on October 5, 2026October 5, 2026 by Jon Ellis

Community News Media has completed its purchase of Rincon TV stations in Lincoln, Milwaukee, and other markets. There are also several Christian radio changes in Des Moines.

Weekly Log: Timberwolves Return to WCCO; Wild Games on KSTP-TV

Posted on October 2, 2026October 2, 2026 by Jon Ellis

All Timberwolves games will be back on broadcast radio under a new deal with WCCO. Meanwhile, ten Minnesota Wild games will be on regional broadcast TV.

Leighton to Become Fully Employee-Owned Company

Posted on September 30, 2026 by Jon Ellis

Minnesota radio station owner Leighton Enterprises, which does business as Leighton Media, will become a fully employee-owned company under a stock redemption agreement that will see several top leaders sell their individual…

FCC Monitor: Green Bay LPTV Station Returns License

Posted on September 28, 2026September 27, 2026 by Jon Ellis

The owner of a Green Bay low-power TV station has returned its license after another company applied for the channel. Meanwhile, an Appleton, Wis., FM translator will change frequency.

Weekly Log: KARE Moves Show to Streaming; Permanent DST in Manitoba

Posted on September 25, 2026September 24, 2026 by Jon Ellis

KARE 11’s “Breaking the News” is moving to a streaming-only show at a new time. Meanwhile, a time change in Manitoba could cause confusion for TV viewers.

St. Cloud’s WMIN Shifts from Standards to Classic Hits

Posted on September 24, 2026 by Jon Ellis

Tri-County Broadcasting has updated the playlist on one of its St. Cloud-market stations to replace Adult Standards with a broad mix of Classic Hits from the 1960s to the 1980s.

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  • FCC Monitor: California Callsign Parked in Iowa
  • Update: WREY, WDGY Owner Buys Additional FM Signals, AM Station
  • Weekly Log: More Timberwolves TV Affiliates Announced
  • Christensen Family Buys Another Southwestern Minnesota Station
  • FCC Monitor: Community News Media Completes Rincon TV Purchases
  • Weekly Log: Timberwolves Return to WCCO; Wild Games on KSTP-TV
  • Leighton to Become Fully Employee-Owned Company
  • FCC Monitor: Green Bay LPTV Station Returns License
  • Weekly Log: KARE Moves Show to Streaming; Permanent DST in Manitoba
  • St. Cloud’s WMIN Shifts from Standards to Classic Hits

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