Riverfront Broadcasting is returning to Iowa with the purchase of four silent radio stations from Connoisseur Media.
Leighton Adds Another West-Central Minn. FM Station
Leighton Media is buying KMGK/107.1 (Glenwood) from Steven Nestor’s Branstock Communications.
Civic Media Continues Expansion with Illinois, Iowa Purchases
Madison-based Civic Media is continuing its Midwestern expansion with the purchase of 13 radio stations in Illinois and Iowa from the Pritchard family.
FCC Monitor: California Callsign Parked in Iowa
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
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
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
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
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
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
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…