Scripps Media is cutting hundreds of jobs nationwide, including some in the Upper Midwest. Elsewhere, longtime MPR host Mindy Ratner is retiring.
Category: Weekly Log
Weekly Log: MPR Adds Local Daytime Hour; Lincoln Airstaff Cut
Minnesota Public Radio has added an hour of local programming to its weekday schedule. Elsewhere, a Nebraska radio station has dropped its local airstaff.
Weekly Log: Hennen Moves Back to Old Timeslot; CMA Awards for “KAT 103.7”
Scott Hennen’s Fargo-based talk show has moved back to its longtime mid-morning timeslot. Meanwhile, Omaha’s “KAT 103.7” and its morning team have won CMA Awards.
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.
Weekly Log: KARE Moves Show to Streaming; Permanent DST in Manitoba
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.
Weekly Log: Two Minneapolis TV Vets Return to Air
A Minneapolis TV anchor is back after several months off the air, while a retired TV reporter will appear on a former competitor. Elsewhere, two public radio networks have changed their schedules.
Weekly Log: Meteorologist Moves from Green Bay to Wausau
A meteorologist’s transition from Green Bay to Wausau is among this week’s people moves. Also, another Twin Cities TV show is now being simulcast in Rochester.
Weekly Log: Change To How TV Viewership Is Counted
Nielsen is changing the standard for how long a person needs to watch a TV show to count as a viewer. Also, there are also several regional media departures.
Weekly Log: Two Longtime Minnesota Broadcasters Pass
Longtime Minnesota broadcasters Paul Stagg and Chaz Millionaire have died. In Green Bay, a TV station is seeing two meteorologists depart and two arrive.
Weekly Log: “Ken’s FM” Returns; Bucks Announce TV Affiliates
A Fargo-area non-commercial station has returned to the air to raise money for its long-term operation. In Wisconsin, the Bucks have listed affiliates as they take their full season to broadcast TV.
