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'''KMSP-TV''', channel 9, is an [[O&O|owned-and-operated]] television station of the [[News Corporation]]-owned [[Fox Broadcasting Company]], located in [[Minneapolis, Minnesota]]. The station serves the Minneapolis-[[St. Paul, Minnesota|St. Paul]] (also known as the [[Twin Cities]]) area, and portions of western [[Wisconsin]]. KMSP-TV and sister station [[WFTC]] (channel 29, the Twin Cities' [[MyNetworkTV]] affiliate) are currently co-located in [[Eden Prairie, Minnesota]], and also share a transmission tower in [[Shoreview, Minnesota]].
'''KMSP-TV''', channel 9, is an [[O&O|owned-and-operated]] television station of the [[News Corporation]]-owned [[Fox Broadcasting Company]], located in [[Minneapolis, Minnesota]]. The station serves the Minneapolis-[[St. Paul, Minnesota|St. Paul]] (also known as the [[Twin Cities]]) area, and portions of western [[Wisconsin]]. KMSP-TV and sister station [[WFTC]] (channel 29, the Twin Cities' [[MyNetworkTV]] affiliate) are currently co-located in [[Eden Prairie, Minnesota]], and also share a transmission tower in [[Shoreview, Minnesota]].


The station is noted for having a number of [[Emmy]]-winning [[photojournalism|photojournalists]] and [[reporter]]s. The newscasts have been nationally honored with the prestigious [[Edward R. Murrow Award]] for Best Newscast and Spot News Coverage, in addition to Investigative Reporting, and Videography.
The station is noted for having a number of [[Emmy]]-winning [[photojournalism|photojournalists]] and reporters. The newscasts have been nationally honored with the prestigious [[Edward R. Murrow Award]] for Best Newscast and Spot News Coverage, in addition to Investigative Reporting, and Videography.


The KMSP-WFTC duopoly is a union shop, with all technicians and photographers being required to join the [[International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers|IBEW]] Local 292.
The KMSP-WFTC duopoly is a union shop, with all technicians and photographers being required to join the [[International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers|IBEW]] Local 292.


==History==
==History==
The station began broadcasting as '''KEYD''' on [[March 12]], [[1955]] and was affiliated with the [[DuMont Television Network]]. One of its first news reporters was [[Harry Reasoner]], who later in life would become one of the first presenters on [[60 Minutes]]. DuMont shut down in [[1956]], leaving the station as an independent outlet.
The station began broadcasting as '''KEYD''' on [[March 12]], [[1955]] and was affiliated with the [[DuMont Television Network]]. One of its first news reporters was [[Harry Reasoner]], who later in his career would become one of the first presenters on ''[[60 Minutes]]'', and later an anchor at [[ABC News]]. DuMont shut down in [[1956]], leaving the station as an independent outlet.


After one season, the station was sold to [[Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer]] and for a very brief period of time it used the call sign '''KMGM-TV'''. It later changed its call sign again to '''KMSP-TV''' when the station was sold to its longtime owner United Television (then a subsidiary of [[20th Century Fox]]) in [[1958]].
After one season, the station was sold to [[Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer]] and for a very brief period of time it used the call sign '''KMGM-TV'''. It later changed its call sign again to '''KMSP-TV''' when the station was sold to United Television, then a subsidiary of [[20th Century Fox]], in [[1958]].


In [[1961]], KMSP took over the [[American Broadcasting Company|ABC]] network affiliation from WTCN-TV (channel 11, now [[KARE]]), an affiliation it would keep until [[1979]]. Throughout its years with ABC, KMSP was notorious for having a sub-standard news department with large staff turnover. Ratings were dismal with KMSP obtaining only one-third of the viewing audience of their two competitors, [[CBS]] affiliate [[WCCO-TV]] (channel 4) and [[NBC]] station [[KSTP-TV]] (channel 5).
In [[1961]], KMSP took over the [[American Broadcasting Company|ABC]] network affiliation from WTCN-TV (channel 11, now [[KARE]]), an affiliation it would keep until [[1979]]. Throughout its years with ABC, KMSP was notorious for having a sub-standard news department with large staff turnover. Ratings were dismal with KMSP obtaining only one-third of the viewing audience of their two competitors, [[CBS]] affiliate [[WCCO-TV]] (channel 4) and [[NBC]] station [[KSTP-TV]] (channel 5).
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On [[August 29]], [[1978]], ABC announced that KSTP-TV would be its new affiliate in the Twin Cities. In the wake of ABC's rise to first place in viewership, the network sought to upgrade its affiliate list, which was made up of several stations that either had poor signals or poorly-performing local programming. Other higher-profile stations, like KSTP-TV switched to ABC during this period. The signing of channel 5 made nationwide news, as it had been an NBC affiliate for 30 years. In retaliation, KMSP immediately removed all ABC branding and regularly pre-empted network programming. KMSP attempted to affiliate with then-struggling third place NBC. However, NBC, miffed at losing one of its strongest affiliates, turned down KMSP's offer almost immediately and signed an affiliation agreement with independent WTCN-TV.
On [[August 29]], [[1978]], ABC announced that KSTP-TV would be its new affiliate in the Twin Cities. In the wake of ABC's rise to first place in viewership, the network sought to upgrade its affiliate list, which was made up of several stations that either had poor signals or poorly-performing local programming. Other higher-profile stations, like KSTP-TV switched to ABC during this period. The signing of channel 5 made nationwide news, as it had been an NBC affiliate for 30 years. In retaliation, KMSP immediately removed all ABC branding and regularly pre-empted network programming. KMSP attempted to affiliate with then-struggling third place NBC. However, NBC, miffed at losing one of its strongest affiliates, turned down KMSP's offer almost immediately and signed an affiliation agreement with independent WTCN-TV.


As a result of being rejected by both ABC and NBC, KMSP would be freed up from investing as heavily in their meager news department. Most of the on-air and off-air staffers resigned, not wanting to work for an independent station, and frustrated with the station's lack of competitiveness over the years.
As a result of being rejected by both ABC and NBC, KMSP was forced to revert into an independent station. They would also be freed up from investing as heavily in their meager news department. Most of the on-air and off-air staffers resigned, not wanting to work for a down-scaled independent operation, and frustrated with the station's lack of competitiveness over the years.


KMSP became an independent station once again on [[March 5]], [[1979]], and picked up cartoons and more syndicated shows, with most of them coming from WTCN-TV. It rebranded itself as "Receptive Channel 9", and became quite aggressive in programming, obtaining broadcast rights to several state high school sports championships ([[MSHSL]]), the [[National Hockey League|NHL]]'s [[Minnesota North Stars]] and the [[Minnesota Twins]] baseball team. The stripped-down newscast was moved to 9:30, then by [[1981]] to 9:00 and expanded to a full hour.
KMSP became an independent station once again on [[March 5]], [[1979]], and picked up cartoons and more syndicated shows, with most of them coming from WTCN-TV. It rebranded itself as "Receptive Channel 9", and became quite aggressive in programming, obtaining broadcast rights to several state high school sports championships ([[MSHSL]]), the [[National Hockey League|NHL]]'s [[Minnesota North Stars]] and the [[Minnesota Twins]] baseball team. The stripped-down newscast was moved to 9:30 p.m., then by [[1981]] to 9:00 and expanded to a full hour.


As many people were predicting failure for the new channel 9, KMSP's transition into an independent station turned out to be a blessing in disguise. It was far more successful than it ever had been as an ABC affiliate. It became a regional [[superstation]], available on nearly every cable system in Minnesota as well as large portions of [[North Dakota]], [[South Dakota]], [[Iowa]], and [[Wisconsin]]. Over time, IT became one of the most successful and profitable independent stations in the country.
As many people were predicting failure for the new channel 9, KMSP's transition into an independent station turned out to be a blessing in disguise. It was far more successful than it ever had been as an ABC affiliate. It became a regional [[superstation]], available on nearly every cable system in Minnesota as well as large portions of [[North Dakota]], [[South Dakota]], [[Iowa]], and [[Wisconsin]]. Over time, IT became one of the most successful and profitable independent stations in the country.


During the early [[1980s]], KMSP went through another ownership change when United Television was merged with [[Chris-Craft Industries]].
In [[1981]], KMSP-TV went through another ownership change when United Television was merged with [[Chris-Craft Industries]]' television unit. This move joined channel 9 with two other successful independent stations, [[KCOP]] in [[Los Angeles]], and [[KPTV]] in [[Portland, Oregon]].


===First with Fox===
===First with Fox===
The station remained independent through [[1986]]. Intrigued by the idea of being a network affiliate while not having to be tied down to a network-dominated schedule, KMSP became one of the original affiliates of the newly-launched [[Fox Broadcasting Company|Fox]] network. However, it did not remain a Fox affiliate for long. In [[1988]], KMSP was one of several Fox affiliates nationwide disappointed with the network's programming offerings, which were bogging down KMSP's successful independent programming. They started pre-empting and time-shifting network shows, and eventually dropped the affiliation entirely. Fox subsequently moved its programmign to fledgling KITN (channel 29, now [[WFTC]]) and KMSP became an independent station once again.
In [[1986]] KMSP-TV became a network affiliate for a third time. The station agreed to become one of the original affiliates of the newly-launched [[Fox Broadcasting Company|Fox]] network. However, it did not remain a Fox affiliate for long. In [[1988]], KMSP was one of several Fox affiliates nationwide disappointed with the network's programming offerings, and they started pre-empting and time-shifting network shows. Prior to the start of the 1988-1989 Fall season, Fox cancelled channel 9's affiliation entirely and subsequently moved its programming to KITN-TV (channel 29, now [[WFTC]]). KMSP-TV became independent once again.


===UPN affiliation===
===UPN affiliation===
By the early [[1990s]], Fox had exploded in popularity. It had strong shows that were starting to rival the offerings of the 'Big Three' networks, and had just picked up rights to the [[NFL]]. In response to this, KMSP's then-owner, Chris-Craft/United Television, partnered with [[Paramount Pictures]] (which soon became part of media conglomerate [[Viacom]]) to create yet another network, [[UPN]] (then an acronym for the "United Paramount Network"). On [[January 16]], [[1995]], KMSP would once again become a charter affiliate of a new network when UPN came to channel 9.
By the early [[1990s]], Fox had exploded in popularity. It had strong shows that were starting to rival the offerings of the 'Big Three' networks, and had just picked up rights to the [[NFL]]. In response to this, KMSP's then-owner, Chris-Craft/United Television, partnered with [[Paramount Pictures]] (which soon became part of media conglomerate [[Viacom]]) to create the [[UPN|United Paramount Network (UPN)]]. Channel 9 became a UPN affiliate on [[January 16]], [[1995]], the day the network commenced operations.


KMSP became one of UPN's most successful affiliates. In addition, it was still enjoying success with local sports programming featuring the Twins(now on WFTC), as well as the [[MSHSL]] championships (now on [[KSTC]]).
KMSP became one of UPN's most successful affiliates. In addition, it was still enjoying success with local sports programming featuring the Twins(now on WFTC), as well as the [[MSHSL]] championships (now on [[KSTC]]).


===Back to Fox===
===Back to Fox===
KMSP remained as a UPN affiliate even after the station, along with several other stations owned by Chris-Craft, was sold to the [[Fox Television Stations Group]]. Soon after, Fox bought WFTC. An affiliation swap was expected after KMSP's affiliation contract with UPN ran out, as Fox likely desired channel 9's [[VHF]] signal and rapidly growing news operation. On [[September 8]] [[2002]]; KMSP swapped network affiliations with WFTC. This move (accompanied by a "Make the Switch" ad campaign on both stations) made KMSP a Fox station once again, and fulfilled Fox's desire for a VHF signal and established news operation in the Twin Cities. At that time, KMSP took all Fox programming, including the Fox Box (now rebranded as [[4Kids TV]]). It should be noted that of all the former Chris-Craft stations Fox retained, KMSP was the only one not to retain its UPN affiliation.
KMSP remained as a UPN affiliate even after the station, along with several other stations owned by Chris-Craft/United, was sold to [[Fox Television Stations]]. Soon after, Fox bought WFTC in a station swap with [[Clear Channel Communications]]. An affiliation switch was expected after KMSP's affiliation contract with UPN ran out, as Fox likely desired channel 9's [[VHF]] signal and rapidly growing news operation. On [[September 8]], [[2002]], KMSP-TV swapped network affiliations with WFTC. This move (accompanied by a "Make the Switch" ad campaign on both stations) made channel 9 a Fox station once again, and fulfilled Fox's desire for a VHF signal and established news operation in the Twin Cities. Fox invested heavily in KMSP, and created the strongest news operation ever in the station's history (they even briefly produced a newscast for sister station WFTC). Ironically, the late night edition of "Fox 9 News" today often draw better ratings than the newscasts on KSTP-TV.


Fox invested heavily in KMSP, and created the strongest news operation ever (they even briefly produced a newscast for sister station WFTC). In addition, Fox has become a full-fledged competitor with NBC, ABC and CBS with shows like "[[24 (TV series)|24]]", "[[House (TV series)|House]]" and "[[American Idol]]" and a strong cable news operation. Ironically, the late night edition of "Fox 9 News" today often draw better ratings than the newscasts on KSTP-TV.

On [[September 9]] [[2006]], 4Kids TV programming moved to sister station WFTC.
===Video News Release===
===Video News Release===


On June 16th, 2006, KMSP played a "[[video news release]]" about convertibles produced by GM in its entirety. The narrator, [[Medialink]] publicist Andrew Schmertz, was introduced as reporter André Schmertz. KMSP did not disclose the corporate source of this segment to their viewers.[http://www.prwatch.org/fakenews2/vnr41]
On [[June 16]], [[2006]], KMSP played a "[[video news release]]" about convertibles produced by GM in its entirety. The narrator, [[Medialink]] publicist Andrew Schmertz, was introduced as reporter André Schmertz. KMSP did not disclose the corporate source of this segment to their viewers.[http://www.prwatch.org/fakenews2/vnr41]

===Notable events===
*[[1955]] &ndash; Channel 9 signs on as KEYD.
*[[1955]] &ndash; DuMont network folds. Call letters become KMGM and the station becomes an independent. Later, the station becomes KMSP.
*[[1961]] &ndash; ABC moves affiliation from WTCN to KMSP.
*[[1979]] &ndash; KMSP becomes independent again when ABC moves to KSTP.
[[Image:Switch KMSP.jpg|thumb|250px|A commercial informing people about the switch (2002)]]
*[[1986]] &ndash; The station becomes one of the original FOX affiliates.
*[[1988]] &ndash; KMSP becomes independent for the 3rd time when FOX moves to KITN channel 29.
*[[1995]] &ndash; KMSP, along with other United Television stations, becomes one of the original UPN affiliates.
*[[2002]] &ndash; FOX Television Inc purchases KMSP, then WFTC and causes a reshuffling of the station staffs. KMSP becomes a Fox affiliate once again later that year. [[News Director]] [[Ted Canova]] and [[Director of Photography]] [[Matthew Knisely]], among others, come to the station.
*[[2003]] &ndash; The station receives the [[Edward R. Murrow Award]] for Videography. The newscast also receives the award in [[2004]].
*[[2004]] &ndash; The photography and editing department is chosen as one runner up for the [[National Press Photographers Association|National Press Photographers Association's]] Station Of The Year competition.
*[[August 2005]] &ndash; Creation of Fox9 News at 5 P.M.
*[[May 2006]] &ndash; FOX9 gets new [[News Director]], Bill Dallman, from [[KDVR-TV]] in Denver.
*[[June 2006]] &ndash; KMSP plays "[[video news release]]" produced by GM in its entirety.

*[[July 2006]] &ndash; KMSP unveils new Fox O&O logo on their website and the new MyFox9.com.
*[[August 2006]] &ndash; FOX9 News 7-9 AM Weekends Created.
*[[August 2006]] &ndash; FOX9 News 10 PM Edition Created.
*[[January 2007]] &ndash; FOX9 News Begins Using Tapeless Playback (Avid Unity Airspeed) on all Segments.
*[[Feburary 2007]] &ndash; FOX9 Photojournalist Andy Shilts was named Regional Press Photographer of the year by the [[National Press Photographers Association|National Press Photographers Association's]].
*[[March 2007]] &ndash; FOX9 and it's photography staff were named the Runner-Up as the [[National Press Photographers Association|National Press Photographers Association's]] Station Of The Year.
*[[March 2007]] &ndash; FOX9 Photojournalist Andy Shilts was named the Erine Crisp National Press Photographer of the year by the [[National Press Photographers Association|National Press Photographers Association's]].
*[[April 6, 2007]] &ndash; Debut of 3D: Traffic on the Fox 9 Morning News.


==Programming==
==Programming==
The station has had a long-running 9 p.m. [[newscast]] (''FOX9 News at 9''), which airs an hour before most other news broadcasts in the area (being in the [[Central Time Zone]], [[Minnesota]] TV stations usually air their nightly newscasts at 10 p.m.). The two primary [[news anchor]]s are [http://www.fox9.com/features/aboutus/story.asp?1372696 Jeff Passolt] and [http://www.fox9.com/features/aboutus/story.asp?1372697 Robyne Robinson], who have been paired longer than any other anchor team in the Twin Cities, according to the station.
The station has had a long-running 9 p.m. [[newscast]] (''Fox 9 News at 9''), which airs an hour before most other news broadcasts in the area (being in the [[Central Time Zone]], Minnesota TV stations usually air their nightly newscasts at 10 p.m.). The two primary news anchors are [http://www.fox9.com/features/aboutus/story.asp?1372696 Jeff Passolt] and [http://www.fox9.com/features/aboutus/story.asp?1372697 Robyne Robinson], who have been paired longer than any other anchor team in the Twin Cities, according to the station.


==Notable Personalities==
==Notable Personalities==
===Current On-Air Talent===
===Anchors===
'''FOX9 ANCHORS'''
*[http://www.myfoxtwincities.com/myfox/pages/InsideFox/Detail?contentId=516015&version=8&locale=EN-US&layoutCode=TSTY&pageId=5.3.1 Jeff Passolt], 5:00 and 9:00 Anchor, Sunday-Thursdays/10:00PM Anchor
*[http://www.myfoxtwincities.com/myfox/pages/InsideFox/Detail?contentId=516015&version=8&locale=EN-US&layoutCode=TSTY&pageId=5.3.1 Jeff Passolt], 5:00 and 9:00 Anchor, Sunday-Thursdays/10:00PM Anchor
*[http://www.myfoxtwincities.com/myfox/pages/InsideFox/Detail?contentId=516627&version=6&locale=EN-US&layoutCode=TSTY&pageId=5.3.1 Robyne Robinson], 5:00 & 9:00PM Anchor, seen Sunday-Thursdays
*[http://www.myfoxtwincities.com/myfox/pages/InsideFox/Detail?contentId=516627&version=6&locale=EN-US&layoutCode=TSTY&pageId=5.3.1 Robyne Robinson], 5:00 & 9:00PM Anchor, seen Sunday-Thursdays
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*[http://www.myfoxtwincities.com/myfox/pages/InsideFox/Detail?contentId=528294&version=6&locale=EN-US&layoutCode=TSTY&pageId=5.3.1 Tom Halden], Weekend Morning Anchor/Wed-Fri Morning Reporter
*[http://www.myfoxtwincities.com/myfox/pages/InsideFox/Detail?contentId=528294&version=6&locale=EN-US&layoutCode=TSTY&pageId=5.3.1 Tom Halden], Weekend Morning Anchor/Wed-Fri Morning Reporter


===Weather===
'''FOX9 REPORTERS'''
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*[http://www.myfoxtwincities.com/myfox/pages/InsideFox/Detail?contentId=2213505&version=2&locale=EN-US&layoutCode=TSTY&pageId=5.3.1 Ian Leonard] ([[American Meteorological Society|AMS]] Seal of Approval), Chief Meteorologist,Sunday-Thursdays
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*[http://www.myfoxtwincities.com/myfox/pages/InsideFox/Detail?contentId=519491&version=3&locale=EN-US&layoutCode=TSTY&pageId=5.3.1 Keith Marler] ([[American Meteorological Society|AMS]] Seal of Approval), Weekday Morning Meteorologist
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*[http://www.christineclayburg.com/ Christine Clayburg], Friday and Saturday Evening Meteorologist, on a temporary basis
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* Erik Maitland, Weekend Morning Meteorologist
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*[http://www.myfoxtwincities.com/myfox/pages/InsideFox/Detail?contentId=666424&version=2&locale=EN-US&layoutCode=TSTY&pageId=5.3.1 Ron Trenda], Fill-in Meteorologist

===Sports===
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*[http://www.myfoxtwincities.com/myfox/pages/InsideFox/Detail?contentId=666469&version=4&locale=EN-US&layoutCode=TSTY&pageId=5.3.1 Jim Rich] Sports Director/Weeknight Sports Anchor
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*[http://www.myfoxtwincities.com/myfox/pages/InsideFox/Detail?contentId=519391&version=5&locale=EN-US&layoutCode=TSTY&pageId=5.3.1 Dawn Mitchell], Weekend Sports Anchor

===Reporters===
*Jody Ambroz, General Assignment Reporter
*Jody Ambroz, General Assignment Reporter
*[http://www.myfoxtwincities.com/myfox/pages/InsideFox/Detail?contentId=530658&version=3&locale=EN-US&layoutCode=TSTY&pageId=5.3.1 Jeff Baillon], Investigative Reporter
*[http://www.myfoxtwincities.com/myfox/pages/InsideFox/Detail?contentId=530658&version=3&locale=EN-US&layoutCode=TSTY&pageId=5.3.1 Jeff Baillon], Investigative Reporter
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*[http://www.myfoxtwincities.com/myfox/pages/InsideFox/Detail?contentId=666002&version=3&locale=EN-US&layoutCode=TSTY&pageId=5.3.1 Scott Wasserman], General Assignment Reporter
*[http://www.myfoxtwincities.com/myfox/pages/InsideFox/Detail?contentId=666002&version=3&locale=EN-US&layoutCode=TSTY&pageId=5.3.1 Scott Wasserman], General Assignment Reporter


===Former personalities===
'''FOX9 WEATHER TEAM'''
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*[http://www.myfoxtwincities.com/myfox/pages/InsideFox/Detail?contentId=2213505&version=2&locale=EN-US&layoutCode=TSTY&pageId=5.3.1 Ian Leonard] ([[American Meteorological Society|AMS]] Seal of Approval), Chief Meteorologist,Sunday-Thursdays
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*[http://www.myfoxtwincities.com/myfox/pages/InsideFox/Detail?contentId=519491&version=3&locale=EN-US&layoutCode=TSTY&pageId=5.3.1 Keith Marler] ([[American Meteorological Society|AMS]] Seal of Approval), Weekday Morning Meteorologist
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*[http://www.christineclayburg.com/ Christine Clayburg], Friday and Saturday Evening Meteorologist, on a temporary basis
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* Erik Maitland, Weekend Morning Meteorologist
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*[http://www.myfoxtwincities.com/myfox/pages/InsideFox/Detail?contentId=666424&version=2&locale=EN-US&layoutCode=TSTY&pageId=5.3.1 Ron Trenda], Fill-in Meteorologist

'''SPORTS ANCHORS/REPORTERS'''
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*[http://www.myfoxtwincities.com/myfox/pages/InsideFox/Detail?contentId=666469&version=4&locale=EN-US&layoutCode=TSTY&pageId=5.3.1 Jim Rich] Sports Director/Weeknight Sports Anchor
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*[http://www.myfoxtwincities.com/myfox/pages/InsideFox/Detail?contentId=519391&version=5&locale=EN-US&layoutCode=TSTY&pageId=5.3.1 Dawn Mitchell], Weekend Sports Anchor

===Former Anchors & Personalities===
*'''Lori Aoki''', Anchor
*'''Lori Aoki''', Anchor
*'''Tony Burden''', Anchor at 9:30 & 10
*'''Tony Burden''', Anchor at 9:30 & 10
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*[http://q13.trb.com/news/kcpq-bio-laray,0,545706.htmlstory?coll=kcpq-newsstaff-1 Lara Yamada], Weekend Morning Anchor (August-October 2006)''''''
*[http://q13.trb.com/news/kcpq-bio-laray,0,545706.htmlstory?coll=kcpq-newsstaff-1 Lara Yamada], Weekend Morning Anchor (August-October 2006)''''''


==News Directors==
*'''Ray Niekamp''', Interim 1978-1980
*'''Tony Burton''', News Director and Anchor, 1980+
*'''Penny Parish'''
*'''Dana Benson''', until 2002
*'''Ted Canova''', 2002-January 2006
*'''Bill Dallman''', May 2006-present

==News/Station Presentation==
===Newscast Titles===
===Newscast Titles===
'''Morning'''
'''Morning'''
*''Good Day Minnesota'' (1997-2002)
*''Good Day Minnesota'' (1997-2002)
*''FOX9 Morning News'' (2002-present)
*''Fox 9 Morning News'' (2002-present)


'''Evening'''
'''Evening'''
*''Minnesota 9 News'' (1970s-Early 1990s)
*''Minnesota 9 News'' (1970s-Early 1990s)
*''9 News'' (1990s-2002)
*''9 News'' (1990s-2002)
*''FOX9 News'' (2002-present)
*''Fox 9 News'' (2002-present)


==Broadcasting facilities==
==Broadcasting facilities==
The [[KMSP TV Tower]] is located in [[Shoreview, Minnesota]]. KMSP owns the tower, which stands 1466 feet (446.8 m) tall, but shares it with WFTC and the [[Twin Cities Public Television]] stations, KTCA and KTCI. Several [[FM band|FM]] stations are also on the tower: [[KQRS]], [[KXXR]] ("93X"), [[KTCZ]] ("Cities 97"), [[KTIS]], [[KSJN]], [[KJZI]], [[KDWB]], [[KEEY]] ("K102"), [[WLTE]] and [[KZJK]].
The [[KMSP TV Tower]] is located in [[Shoreview, Minnesota]]. KMSP owns the tower, which stands 1466 feet (446.8 m) tall, but shares it with WFTC and the [[Twin Cities Public Television]] stations, [[KTCA-TV]] and [[KTCI-TV]]. Several [[FM band|FM]] stations are also on the tower: [[KQRS]], [[KXXR]] ("93X"), [[KTCZ]] ("Cities 97"), [[KTIS]], [[KSJN]], [[KJZI]], [[KDWB]], [[KEEY]] ("K102"), [[WLTE]] and [[KZJK]].


KMSP has an extensive network of [[broadcast translator]]s to carry its analog signal throughout much of the state.
KMSP-TV has an extensive network of [[broadcast translator]]s to carry its analog signal throughout much of the state.
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KMSP-TV, channel 9, is an owned-and-operated television station of the News Corporation-owned Fox Broadcasting Company, located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The station serves the Minneapolis-St. Paul (also known as the Twin Cities) area, and portions of western Wisconsin. KMSP-TV and sister station WFTC (channel 29, the Twin Cities' MyNetworkTV affiliate) are currently co-located in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, and also share a transmission tower in Shoreview, Minnesota.

The station is noted for having a number of Emmy-winning photojournalists and reporters. The newscasts have been nationally honored with the prestigious Edward R. Murrow Award for Best Newscast and Spot News Coverage, in addition to Investigative Reporting, and Videography.

The KMSP-WFTC duopoly is a union shop, with all technicians and photographers being required to join the IBEW Local 292.

History

The station began broadcasting as KEYD on March 12, 1955 and was affiliated with the DuMont Television Network. One of its first news reporters was Harry Reasoner, who later in his career would become one of the first presenters on 60 Minutes, and later an anchor at ABC News. DuMont shut down in 1956, leaving the station as an independent outlet.

After one season, the station was sold to Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer and for a very brief period of time it used the call sign KMGM-TV. It later changed its call sign again to KMSP-TV when the station was sold to United Television, then a subsidiary of 20th Century Fox, in 1958.

In 1961, KMSP took over the ABC network affiliation from WTCN-TV (channel 11, now KARE), an affiliation it would keep until 1979. Throughout its years with ABC, KMSP was notorious for having a sub-standard news department with large staff turnover. Ratings were dismal with KMSP obtaining only one-third of the viewing audience of their two competitors, CBS affiliate WCCO-TV (channel 4) and NBC station KSTP-TV (channel 5).

Ratings improved by 1977 when ABC went from being the last-place network to being the first. To cash in, KMSP rebranded itself "ABC9" (approximately 20 years before U.S. stations would be using the network name in their branding en masse), and retooled their newscast. Unfortunately, KMSP's news department was still not up to the same level as the competition, and ABC put KMSP on notice that it would drop its affiliation unless improvements were made, and fast.

Independent station

On August 29, 1978, ABC announced that KSTP-TV would be its new affiliate in the Twin Cities. In the wake of ABC's rise to first place in viewership, the network sought to upgrade its affiliate list, which was made up of several stations that either had poor signals or poorly-performing local programming. Other higher-profile stations, like KSTP-TV switched to ABC during this period. The signing of channel 5 made nationwide news, as it had been an NBC affiliate for 30 years. In retaliation, KMSP immediately removed all ABC branding and regularly pre-empted network programming. KMSP attempted to affiliate with then-struggling third place NBC. However, NBC, miffed at losing one of its strongest affiliates, turned down KMSP's offer almost immediately and signed an affiliation agreement with independent WTCN-TV.

As a result of being rejected by both ABC and NBC, KMSP was forced to revert into an independent station. They would also be freed up from investing as heavily in their meager news department. Most of the on-air and off-air staffers resigned, not wanting to work for a down-scaled independent operation, and frustrated with the station's lack of competitiveness over the years.

KMSP became an independent station once again on March 5, 1979, and picked up cartoons and more syndicated shows, with most of them coming from WTCN-TV. It rebranded itself as "Receptive Channel 9", and became quite aggressive in programming, obtaining broadcast rights to several state high school sports championships (MSHSL), the NHL's Minnesota North Stars and the Minnesota Twins baseball team. The stripped-down newscast was moved to 9:30 p.m., then by 1981 to 9:00 and expanded to a full hour.

As many people were predicting failure for the new channel 9, KMSP's transition into an independent station turned out to be a blessing in disguise. It was far more successful than it ever had been as an ABC affiliate. It became a regional superstation, available on nearly every cable system in Minnesota as well as large portions of North Dakota, South Dakota, Iowa, and Wisconsin. Over time, IT became one of the most successful and profitable independent stations in the country.

In 1981, KMSP-TV went through another ownership change when United Television was merged with Chris-Craft Industries' television unit. This move joined channel 9 with two other successful independent stations, KCOP in Los Angeles, and KPTV in Portland, Oregon.

First with Fox

In 1986 KMSP-TV became a network affiliate for a third time. The station agreed to become one of the original affiliates of the newly-launched Fox network. However, it did not remain a Fox affiliate for long. In 1988, KMSP was one of several Fox affiliates nationwide disappointed with the network's programming offerings, and they started pre-empting and time-shifting network shows. Prior to the start of the 1988-1989 Fall season, Fox cancelled channel 9's affiliation entirely and subsequently moved its programming to KITN-TV (channel 29, now WFTC). KMSP-TV became independent once again.

UPN affiliation

By the early 1990s, Fox had exploded in popularity. It had strong shows that were starting to rival the offerings of the 'Big Three' networks, and had just picked up rights to the NFL. In response to this, KMSP's then-owner, Chris-Craft/United Television, partnered with Paramount Pictures (which soon became part of media conglomerate Viacom) to create the United Paramount Network (UPN). Channel 9 became a UPN affiliate on January 16, 1995, the day the network commenced operations.

KMSP became one of UPN's most successful affiliates. In addition, it was still enjoying success with local sports programming featuring the Twins(now on WFTC), as well as the MSHSL championships (now on KSTC).

Back to Fox

KMSP remained as a UPN affiliate even after the station, along with several other stations owned by Chris-Craft/United, was sold to Fox Television Stations. Soon after, Fox bought WFTC in a station swap with Clear Channel Communications. An affiliation switch was expected after KMSP's affiliation contract with UPN ran out, as Fox likely desired channel 9's VHF signal and rapidly growing news operation. On September 8, 2002, KMSP-TV swapped network affiliations with WFTC. This move (accompanied by a "Make the Switch" ad campaign on both stations) made channel 9 a Fox station once again, and fulfilled Fox's desire for a VHF signal and established news operation in the Twin Cities. Fox invested heavily in KMSP, and created the strongest news operation ever in the station's history (they even briefly produced a newscast for sister station WFTC). Ironically, the late night edition of "Fox 9 News" today often draw better ratings than the newscasts on KSTP-TV.

Video News Release

On June 16, 2006, KMSP played a "video news release" about convertibles produced by GM in its entirety. The narrator, Medialink publicist Andrew Schmertz, was introduced as reporter André Schmertz. KMSP did not disclose the corporate source of this segment to their viewers.[1]

Programming

The station has had a long-running 9 p.m. newscast (Fox 9 News at 9), which airs an hour before most other news broadcasts in the area (being in the Central Time Zone, Minnesota TV stations usually air their nightly newscasts at 10 p.m.). The two primary news anchors are Jeff Passolt and Robyne Robinson, who have been paired longer than any other anchor team in the Twin Cities, according to the station.

Notable Personalities

Anchors

Weather

  • Ian Leonard (AMS Seal of Approval), Chief Meteorologist,Sunday-Thursdays
  • Keith Marler (AMS Seal of Approval), Weekday Morning Meteorologist
  • Christine Clayburg, Friday and Saturday Evening Meteorologist, on a temporary basis
  • Erik Maitland, Weekend Morning Meteorologist
  • Ron Trenda, Fill-in Meteorologist

Sports

Reporters

Former personalities

  • Lori Aoki, Anchor
  • Tony Burden, Anchor at 9:30 & 10
  • Pete Busch, Traffic
  • Joe Digiovanni, Chief Meteorlogist
  • Rod Grams, Anchor
  • Jeff Grayson, Sports Director (Now with FOX Sports Net)
  • Angela Hampton, 10:00pm News Anchor
  • Heather Harden, Anchor
  • Leslie Jones, Morning Reporter
  • Ernie Martz, Weatherman (1980s)
  • Mike Nicco, Weekend Meteorolgist (December 2003-December 2006)
  • Janie Peterson, Chief Meteorolgist (2000-2006)
  • Gary Rebstock, Anchor
  • Beth Ruyak, Anchor
  • Sam Scaman, Chief Meteorologist
  • Dave Sheehan, Sports (1980s)
  • Tim Sherno, Morning News Anchor (1997-2005; Now at rival KSTP-TV)
  • Mike Tsolinas, Morning Weather
  • Sue Turner, Weekend Anchor
  • Robin Wolfram, Morning News Anchor
  • Lara Yamada, Weekend Morning Anchor (August-October 2006)'

Newscast Titles

Morning

  • Good Day Minnesota (1997-2002)
  • Fox 9 Morning News (2002-present)

Evening

  • Minnesota 9 News (1970s-Early 1990s)
  • 9 News (1990s-2002)
  • Fox 9 News (2002-present)

Broadcasting facilities

The KMSP TV Tower is located in Shoreview, Minnesota. KMSP owns the tower, which stands 1466 feet (446.8 m) tall, but shares it with WFTC and the Twin Cities Public Television stations, KTCA-TV and KTCI-TV. Several FM stations are also on the tower: KQRS, KXXR ("93X"), KTCZ ("Cities 97"), KTIS, KSJN, KJZI, KDWB, KEEY ("K102"), WLTE and KZJK.

KMSP-TV has an extensive network of broadcast translators to carry its analog signal throughout much of the state.

Reference

External links

source: https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=KMSP-TV&diff=137934218&oldid=137720331