As October 2024 began, RBR+TVBR first reported on the sale of a venerable AM radio station and its companion FM translator for $600,000. This put the wheels in motion on a transfer of control of the properties from Forum Communications Company to Flag Family Media, and its “Bakken Beacon Media LLC.”
An objection to the deal ended up in the FCC’s hands. It came from a listener, who saw a Facebook host from a talk host at the buyer’s current radio stations about the state of journalism today and reacted — arguing that what he shared demonstrated why it would be “dangerous” for Flag Family Media to own the station.
The FCC has dismissed the objection, putting the wheels in motion on an anticipated closing.
