Shannon Knight reports she is among those cut at Cumulus Media. Knight had most recently hosted at “93X” (KXXR/93.7 Minneapolis) and was previously on-air at KQRS/92.5 and “Love 105.”
Audacy’s “102.9 The Wolf” (KMNB Minneapolis) sparked speculation by announcing that something is “coming home” at 4:50 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13. Promotional stunt or format change? Stay tuned.
Matt Kummer has exited the news director’s office at Tegna NBC affiliate KARE 11 (Minneapolis). Kummer writes that he is pursuing new opportunities in the Twin Cities outside of TV.
Caroline Dade has departed Allen Media ABC affiliate WKOW/27 (Madison) for a reporter job at Hubbard ABC affiliate KSTP-TV/5 (St. Paul).
News anchor Blake Eason has announced plans to depart Hearst ABC affiliate WISN-TV/12 (Milwaukee).
Tegna announced that Ryan Drake will serve as president and general manager of ABC affiliates WOI-DT/5 (Ames-Des Moines) and WQAD/8 (Moline-Quad Cities).
Matthew Brown announced he is stepping down from the role of executive director at WTIP/90.7 (Grand Marais) for health reasons. He will remain at the station in other roles.
Weigel Broadcasting has discontinued the 7 a.m. newscast on “The M” (WMLW/49 Racine-Milwaukee) but continues its 4:30 to 7 a.m. newscast on “CBS58” (WDJT Milwaukee).
Tegna’s KARE (Minneapolis) has added 365BLK on channel 11.7.
All-Christmas update: A total of nine Upper Midwest radio stations, all owned by iHeartMedia, flipped to Santa’s playlist on Nov. 6, the first Friday of November. A few more changed in the following days, bringing the seasonal total to 16 as of Thursday, Nov. 12. More flips are likely later in the day after this post is initially published. Track the flips on the 2026 All-Christmas Stations list and send your tips to jonellis@northpine.com.
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