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07-21-2004, 11:16 PM
Big changes coming for KSMQ?
KTTC-TVJuly 21 -
KSMQ-TV is currently controlled solely by the Austin School District--but that could soon change. And everyone involved sees a possible turnover to a non-profit group as an exciting expansion for all of southern Minnesota. NewsCenter's Karna Bergstrom was at the meeting about the future of KSMQ-TV.
Discussions have been going on for more than a year on how the broadcasting license for KSMQ can be transferred from the Austin Public Schools to a non-profit organization.
This new group would be able to give more money to a station that has been struggling in the last few years.
And also be able to expand KSMQ's reach to communities all across southern Minnesota.
A broadcasting consultant presented his proposal on the future of KSMQ.
The non-profit group would oversee policy, planning, and management of the station and possibly move KSMQ from it's current location at Riverland Community College.
The consultant says state and federal money for the station is starting to dry up making it difficult for the school district to own KSMQ on its own.
"Instead of having one licensee, as the school district does that and has to take all the responsibility right now.If you have a community group where you have a lot of community buy in then that gives it extra strength to be able to prosper," said consultant Don Thigpen.
"Right now it's very much an Austin station and if it's regional it will have a larger base for funding and support and we think that will make the station healthier and therefore it can benefit our district even more," said Superintendent Candace Raskin.
So far the group is made up of five area organizations and institutions.
They have committed to becoming members of this new non-profit group.
They include the city of Austin, Hiawatha Broadband Communications in Winona, Hormel Foods, Riverland Community College and Rochester Community and Technical College--other members may still be added.
The consultant says it's important to have groups throughout the area on-board because they want the station to reach the entire region.
The Austin School Board will discuss the business plan and the transfer of license next Monday and will make a final decision sometime in August
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KTTC-TVJuly 21 -
KSMQ-TV is currently controlled solely by the Austin School District--but that could soon change. And everyone involved sees a possible turnover to a non-profit group as an exciting expansion for all of southern Minnesota. NewsCenter's Karna Bergstrom was at the meeting about the future of KSMQ-TV.
Discussions have been going on for more than a year on how the broadcasting license for KSMQ can be transferred from the Austin Public Schools to a non-profit organization.
This new group would be able to give more money to a station that has been struggling in the last few years.
And also be able to expand KSMQ's reach to communities all across southern Minnesota.
A broadcasting consultant presented his proposal on the future of KSMQ.
The non-profit group would oversee policy, planning, and management of the station and possibly move KSMQ from it's current location at Riverland Community College.
The consultant says state and federal money for the station is starting to dry up making it difficult for the school district to own KSMQ on its own.
"Instead of having one licensee, as the school district does that and has to take all the responsibility right now.If you have a community group where you have a lot of community buy in then that gives it extra strength to be able to prosper," said consultant Don Thigpen.
"Right now it's very much an Austin station and if it's regional it will have a larger base for funding and support and we think that will make the station healthier and therefore it can benefit our district even more," said Superintendent Candace Raskin.
So far the group is made up of five area organizations and institutions.
They have committed to becoming members of this new non-profit group.
They include the city of Austin, Hiawatha Broadband Communications in Winona, Hormel Foods, Riverland Community College and Rochester Community and Technical College--other members may still be added.
The consultant says it's important to have groups throughout the area on-board because they want the station to reach the entire region.
The Austin School Board will discuss the business plan and the transfer of license next Monday and will make a final decision sometime in August
I have a offer from Cabelas that dosen't pay as much but but has a better furture. Plus up to a 40% discount on stuff couldn't be bad
