Wisconsin-based media company buys six radio stations in Fargo-Moorhead

The parent company of six radio stations in the Fargo-Moorhead area is being sold to Midwest Communications in Wausau. The family-owned company already owns 47 radio stations in Wisconsin, Minnesota, Michigan, Illinois and Indiana. The deal is still pending FCC approval.

Author:
BMTN Staff
Updated:
Mar 8, 2018
Original:
Sep 18, 2012

The parent company of six radio stations in the Fargo-Moorhead area is being sold to Midwest Communications in Wausau. The family-owned company already owns 47 radio stations in Wisconsin, Minnesota, Michigan, Illinois and Indiana. The deal is still pending FCC approval.

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