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Approved by OMB 3060-0928
January 2015
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(REFERENCE COPY - Not for submission) Children's Television Programming Report

FRN:
0013392477
File Number:
CPR-174721
Submit Date:
10/08/2015
Call Sign:
KXLT-TV
Facility ID:
35906
City:
ROCHESTER
State:
MN
Service:
Full Service Television
Purpose:
Children's TV Programming Report
Status:
Received
Status Date:
10/08/2015
Filing Status:
Active



Report reflects information for : Third Quarter of 2015

General Information

Section Question Response
Attachments Are attachments (other than associated schedules) being filed with this application?

Applicant Information

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Applicant Name, Type, and Contact Information

Applicant Address Phone Email Applicant Type

Contact Representatives (0)

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Contact Name Address Phone Email Contact Type

Children's Television Information

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Section Question Response
Station Type Station Type Network Affiliation
Affiliated network FOX
Nielsen DMA Rochester-Mason City-Austin
Web Home Page Address www.myfox47.com

Digital Core Programming

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Question Response
State the average number of hours of Core Programming per week broadcast by the station on its main program stream 3.0
State the average number of hours per week of free over-the-air digital video programming broadcast by the station on other than its main program stream 168.0
State the average number of hours per week of Core Programming broadcast by the station on other than its main program stream. See 47 C.F.R. Section 73.671: 3.0
Does the Licensee provide information identifying each Core Program aired on its station, including an indication of the target child audience, to publishers of program guides as required by 47 C.F.R. Section 73.673? Yes
Does the Licensee certify that at least 50% of the Core Programming counted toward meeting the additional programming guideline (applied to free video programming aired on other than the main Yes No program stream) did not consist of program episodes that had already aired within the previous seven days either on the station's main program stream or on another of the station's free digital program streams? Yes

Digital Core Programs(9)

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Digital Core Program (1 of 9) Response
Program Title Greenscreen Adventures (Me-TV Secondary channel)
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturday 7:00a, 7:30a
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 26
Total times aired
Number of Preemptions 0
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience 7 years to 13 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Green Screen Adventures sparks enthusiasm for writing through age-appropriate sketch comedy, original songs, puppetry, and story theatre. The stories are based on the writing of elementary school students, ages 7-13. Children get the message that their words have power, that their voices are being heard. Our diverse Green Screen company of performers and writers reinforce critical writing skills and share positive social messages. Our educational mission emphasizes the four "C"s as well as the three "R"s - Curiosity, Confidence, Citizenship, Compassion.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (2 of 9) Response
Program Title Into The Outdoors
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Tuesdays 7am (9/8-9/29/15)
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 4
Total times aired
Number of Preemptions 0
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience 7 years to 14 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Into the Outdoors is a show that is hosted by an adventure team of kids discovering the fun of exploring science and nature. This half-hour program takes viewers from the highs of flying over glacial features to the lows of exploring vast caverns underground. And whether it's probing active bear dens or diving under water with sturgeon, the show decodes some of nature's most curious mysteries using cutting-edge science. The show is also supported by an online educational network that delivers scores of serious science videos and lesson activities into classroom where teachers and students can expand their hands-on learning. So in the end, Into the Outdoors entertains and educates while helping excite our next generation of scientists and explorers.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (3 of 9) Response
Program Title Saved by the Bell (Me-TV Secondary channel)
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Sunday 9:00a, 9:30a, 10:00a, 10:30a
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 52
Total times aired
Number of Preemptions 0
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience 13 years to 16 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. "Saved By The Bell" is a weekly television series targeted to teens 13-16 years of age, which explores social themes and coping strategies through the daily school life of six teen-aged friends at Bayside High who help each other make the most of growing up in a complicated world. The multi-ethnic cast members serve as role models for young teen viewers as they deal with such issues as dealing with the death of a loved one, the right to say "no," the meaning of heroism, teenage alcohol use and other issues of particular concern to young teens.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (4 of 9) Response
Program Title Eco Company (Main)
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Monday 7:00a
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 13
Total times aired 12
Number of Preemptions 0
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled 0
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience 13 years to 16 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Eco company will explore all aspects of being green and understanding how we impact our world. The Eco team will report on the latest technologies in energy, recycling, conservation and organics and will share stories of young people making a positive impact on the environment. Each week the show will also provide practical tips that teens, and people of all ages can use in their daily lives.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (5 of 9) Response
Program Title Wild About Animals (Main)
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Tuesday 7:00a
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 9
Total times aired
Number of Preemptions 0
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience 13 years to 16 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. "WILD ABOUT ANIMALS" is a half-hour animal E/I magazine series that airs 52 weeks of the year. The show is hosted by the Emmy-award winning actress Mariette Hartley. Mariette has committed herself to fighting for the rights of animals for over 20 years. This series is produced for children 16 and under (specific target audience is 13-16). As the producers of "WILD ABOUT ANIMALS" it is the objective of Steve Rotfeld Productions, Inc., to educate and inform children, specifically in the target age group, by bringing them entertaining and interesting stories about the world's most fascinating animals. Each episode will consist of four (4) different stories designed to teach children about both exotic and unique animals, as well as to educate them further about animals they see every day.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (6 of 9) Response
Program Title X-Ploration: Animal Science (Main)
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturday 7:00a
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 13
Total times aired
Number of Preemptions 0
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience 13 years to 16 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. XPLORATION: ANIMAL SCIENCE takes viewers beyond the pretty pictures to discover how and why animals behave as they do. How is a cheetah able to accelerate 0-60 in three seconds? How does a polar bear smell prey up to six miles away? What enables a humming bird to flap its wings 70 times per second?!
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (7 of 9) Response
Program Title X-Ploraion: Awesome Planet (Main)
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Wednesday 7:00a
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 13
Total times aired
Number of Preemptions 0
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience 13 years to 16 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Host and experts explore the most spectacular places on earth and learn how it all came to be... X-plore bubbling volcanoes, Raft magnificent glacial lakes, Hike the deepest canyons, Dive the deepest oceans.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (8 of 9) Response
Program Title X-Ploration: Outer Space (Main)
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Thursday 7:00a
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 13
Total times aired
Number of Preemptions 0
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience 13 years to 16 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. We will collaborate with NASA to entertain, educate, fascinate, and stimulate... Floating in Zero Gravity, How to Wash Your Hair in Space, Is There Life Beyond Earth?, Space Weather
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (9 of 9) Response
Program Title X-Ploration: Earth 2050 (Main)
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Friday 7:00a
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 13
Total times aired
Number of Preemptions 0
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience 13 years to 16 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. What will the world look like in 2050? Where will advancements in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics lead us? From personal jet packs to self-driving cars, EARTH 2050 explores these ideas and more with technology gurus, science fiction writers, and creative thinkers.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Non-Core Educational and Informational Programming (0)

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Sponsored Core Programming (0)

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Liaison Contact

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Question Response
Does the Licensee publicize the existence and location of the station's Children's Television Programming Reports (FCC 398) as required by 47 C.F.R. Section 73.3526(e)(11)(iii)? Yes
Name of children's programming liaison Danika Stagemeyer
Address 6301 Bandel Rd NW
City Rochester
State MN
Zip 55901
Telephone Number 507.535.8942
Email Address dstagemeyer@fox47kxlt.com
Include any other comments or information you want the Commission to consider in evaluating your compliance with the Children's Television Act (or use this space for supplemental explanations). This may include information on any other noncore educational and informational programming that you aired this quarter or plan to air during the next quarter, or any existing or proposed non-broadcast efforts that will enhance the educational and informational value of such programming to children. See 47 C.F.R. Section 73.671, NOTES 2 and 3. KXLT only airs a digital signal, no analog. Therefore, Questions 7(b) and 7(c) are inapplicable.

Other Matters (8)

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Other Matters (1 of 8) Response
Program Title X-ploration: Outer Space (Main)
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Thursdays 7:00a
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 13
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience from 13 years to 16 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. We will collaborate with NASA to entertain, educate, fascinate, and stimulate... Floating in Zero Gravity, How to Wash Your Hair in Space, Is There Life Beyond Earth?, Space Weather
Other Matters (2 of 8) Response
Program Title X-Ploration: Earth 2050 (Main)
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Friday 7:00a
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 13
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience from 13 years to 16 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. What will the world look like in 2050? Where will advancements in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics lead us? From personal jet packs to self-driving cars, EARTH 2050 explores these ideas and more with technology gurus, science fiction writers, and creative thinkers.
Other Matters (3 of 8) Response
Program Title Eco Company (Main)
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Mondays 7:00a
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 13
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience from 13 years to 16 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Eco company will explore all aspects of being green and understanding how we impact our world. The Eco team will report on the latest technologies in energy, recycling, conservation and organics and will share stories of young people making a positive impact on the environment. Each week the show will also provide practical tips that teens, and people of all ages can use in their daily lives.
Other Matters (4 of 8) Response
Program Title Saved By The Bell (ME-TV Secondary Channel)
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Sundays 9:00am, 9:30a, 10:00a, 1030a
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 52
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience from 13 years to 16 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. "Saved By The Bell" is a weekly television series targeted to teens 13-16 years of age, which explores social themes and coping strategies through the daily school life of six teen-aged friends at Bayside High who help each other make the most of growing up in a complicated world. The multi-ethnic cast members serve as role models for young teen viewers as they deal with such issues as dealing with the death of a loved one, the right to say "no," the meaning of heroism, teenage alcohol use and other issues of particular concern to young teens.
Other Matters (5 of 8) Response
Program Title Into the Outdoors
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Tuesdays 7am
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 13
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience from 13 years to 16 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Into the Outdoors is a show that is hosted by an adventure team of kids discovering the fun of exploring science and nature. This half-hour program takes viewers from the highs of flying over glacial features to the lows of exploring vast caverns underground. And whether it's probing active bear dens or diving under water with sturgeon, the show decodes some of nature's most curious mysteries using cutting-edge science. The show is also supported by an online educational network that delivers scores of serious science videos and lesson activities into classroom where teachers and students can expand their hands-on learning. So in the end, Into the Outdoors entertains and educates while helping excite our next generation of scientists and explorers.
Other Matters (6 of 8) Response
Program Title X-Ploration: Awesome Planet (Main)
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Thursday 7:00a
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 13
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience from 13 years to 16 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Host and experts explore the most spectacular places on earth and learn how it all came to be... X-plore bubbling volcanoes, Raft magnificent glacial lakes, Hike the deepest canyons, Dive the deepest oceans.
Other Matters (7 of 8) Response
Program Title X-Ploration: Animal Science (Main)
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturday 7:00a
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 13
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience from 13 years to 16 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. XPLORATION: ANIMAL SCIENCE takes viewers beyond the pretty pictures to discover how and why animals behave as they do. How is a cheetah able to accelerate 0-60 in three seconds? How does a polar bear smell prey up to six miles away? What enables a humming bird to flap its wings 70 times per second?!
Other Matters (8 of 8) Response
Program Title Green Screen Adventures (ME-TV Secondary Channel)
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturday 7:00a, 7:30a
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 26
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience from 7 years to 13 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Green Screen Adventures sparks enthusiasm for writing through age-appropriate sketch comedy, original songs, puppetry, and story theatre. The stories are based on the writing of elementary school students, ages 7-13. Children get the message that their words have power, that their voices are being heard. Our diverse Green Screen company of performers and writers reinforce critical writing skills and share positive social messages. Our educational mission emphasizes the four "C"s as well as the three "R"s - Curiosity, Confidence, Citizenship, Compassion.

Certification

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Question Response

The undersigned certifies that he or she is (a) the party filing the Children's Television Programming, or an officer, director, member, partner, trustee, authorized employee, or other individual or duly elected or appointed official who is authorized to sign on behalf of the party filing the Children's Television Programming; or (b) an attorney qualified to practice before the Commission under 47 C.F.R. Section 1.23(a), who is authorized to represent the party filing the Children's Television Programming, and who further certifies that he or she has read the document; that to the best of his or her knowledge, information,and belief there is good ground to support it; and that it is not interposed for delay.

FAILURE TO SIGN THIS APPLICATION MAY RESULT IN DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION AND FORFEITURE OF ANY FEES PAID

Upon grant of this application, the Authorization Holder may be subject to certain construction or coverage requirements. Failure to meet the construction or coverage requirements will result in automatic cancellation of the Authorization. Consult appropriate FCC regulations to determine the construction or coverage requirements that apply to the type of Authorization requested in this application.

WILLFUL FALSE STATEMENTS MADE ON THIS FORM OR ANY ATTACHMENTS ARE PUNISHABLE BY FINE AND/OR IMPRISONMENT (U.S. Code, Title 18, §1001) AND/OR REVOCATION OF ANY STATION AUTHORIZATION (U.S. Code, Title 47, §312(a)(1)), AND/OR FORFEITURE (U.S. Code, Title 47, §503).

I certify that this application includes all required and relevant attachments.
I declare, under penalty of perjury, that I am an authorized representative of the above-named applicant for the Authorization(s) specified above.

SagamoreHill of Minnesota Licenses,LLC


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