Radio Industry Minnesota

Ending months of turmoil and confusion at public radio station KPCC-FM (89.3), the board of trustees of Pasadena City College voted unanimously Wednesday night to turn over operation of the station to Minnesota Public Radio, which intends to triple the budget and turn it into a major, in-depth local news outlet. The agreement becomes effective Jan. 1 and provides for a six-month transition, during which KPCC will begin hiring up to 10 reporters and producers.

Ending months of turmoil and confusion at public radio station KPCC-FM (89.3), the board of trustees of Pasadena City College voted unanimously Wednesday night to turn over operation of the station to Minnesota Public Radio, which intends to triple the budget and turn it into a major, in-depth local news outlet. The agreement becomes effective Jan. 1 and provides for a six-month transition, during which KPCC will begin hiring up to 10 reporters and producers.