For some reason, Minneapolis has a low number of full-power commercial FM stations for Market #16... only ten (92.5, 93.7, 94.5, 97.1, 100.3, 101.3, 102.1, 102.9, 104.1, 107.9). There are two full-power non-commercial FMs in the commercial section of the dial (98.5, 99.5). And there are a few lower-power stations in the mix (96.3, 107.1 and the 105 trio).
Compare Minneapolis with a similar-sized market like Phoenix: 14 full power commercial FMs and several more lower power and move-in FMs. But Phoenix has no non-commercial FMs in the commercial band.
With fewer FM outlets, there are fewer opportunities for new formats in Minneapolis. That's why there is no AC and no Alternative Rock station in the Twin Cities. There's only one Top 40 station, while most large markets have two. And being very white, there are no commercial Urban, Rhythmic or Latin FM stations in Minneapolis either.
Compare Minneapolis with a similar-sized market like Phoenix: 14 full power commercial FMs and several more lower power and move-in FMs. But Phoenix has no non-commercial FMs in the commercial band.
With fewer FM outlets, there are fewer opportunities for new formats in Minneapolis. That's why there is no AC and no Alternative Rock station in the Twin Cities. There's only one Top 40 station, while most large markets have two. And being very white, there are no commercial Urban, Rhythmic or Latin FM stations in Minneapolis either.