| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| Attachments | Are attachments (other than associated schedules) being filed with this application? |
| Applicant | Address | Phone | Applicant Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contact Name | Address | Phone | Contact Type |
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| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| Station Type | Station Type | Network Affiliation |
| Affiliated network | ABC | |
| Nielsen DMA | Minneapolis-St.Paul | |
| Web Home Page Address | www.ksax.com |
| 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 | 0.0 |
| 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: | 0.0 |
| 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 Program (1 of 6) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Outback Adventure With Tim Faulkner |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays at 11:00 AM CT - Airs on Primary Digital Channel |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 10 |
| Total times aired | 13 |
| Number of Preemptions | 3 |
| Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | |
| Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | 3 |
| 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. | Produced for ages 13-16, this educational and informational program is hosted by wildlife expert Tim Faulkner. Viewers will be provided an eye-opening experience as Tim, animal expert and wildlife park operations manager, showcases the beauty and wonder of the natural world. Audiences will be brought closer to the natural world as Tim explores the habitats and adventures of creatures of all sizes, including a giant Galapagos tortoise, a baby wombat, the flying fox, and even a newly discovered species of birds. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Questions | Response |
|---|---|
| Title of Program | Outback Adventure With Tim Faulkner |
| List date and time rescheduled | 9/13/2015 @ 12:00 PM CT |
| Is the rescheduled date the second home? | No |
| Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
| Date Preempted | 2015-09-12 |
| Episode # | 9/12/2015 episode #124 |
| Reason for Preemption | Sports |
| Questions | Response |
|---|---|
| Title of Program | Outback Adventure With Tim Faulkner |
| List date and time rescheduled | 9/20/2015 @ 12:00 PM CT |
| Is the rescheduled date the second home? | No |
| Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
| Date Preempted | 2015-09-19 |
| Episode # | 9/19/2015 episode #125 |
| Reason for Preemption | Sports |
| Questions | Response |
|---|---|
| Title of Program | Outback Adventure With Tim Faulkner |
| List date and time rescheduled | 9/27/2015 @ 12:00 PM CT |
| Is the rescheduled date the second home? | No |
| Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
| Date Preempted | 2015-09-26 |
| Episode # | 9/26/2015 episode #126 |
| Reason for Preemption | Sports |
| Digital Core Program (2 of 6) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | The Wildlife Docs |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays at 10:30 CT - Airs on Primary Digital Channel |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
| Total times aired | 13 |
| Number of Preemptions | 0 |
| Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | |
| Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | 3 |
| 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. | The half hour weekly series, "The Wildlife Docs", produced for ages 13 thru 16 follows the surprising, exotic, and challenging lives of a veterinary staff that cares for over 2,000 animals. From nutrition to treatments, x-rays to surgery, preventative care to emergencies, this educational and informational program will allow viewers to witness a kaleidoscope of wild experiences through the eyes of our Veterinary Team. Unpredictable events unfold giving viewers a glimpse of the enormity, variety, and quality of treatment that sets the standard for animal care. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (3 of 6) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Ocean Mysteries |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays at 9:30 AM CT - Airs on Primary Digital Channel |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
| Total times aired | 13 |
| Number of Preemptions | 0 |
| Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | |
| Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | 1 |
| 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. | The half-hour weekly series, Ocean Mysteries, offers a fresh approach to the quest for aquatic understanding by blending stories of fascinating sea creatures, comparisons to popular land animals, and analogies to human experience. Hosted by Jeff Corwin, Ocean Mysteries is produced for ages 13-16 - and beyond -by showing how animals share the same behaviors, challenges and triumphs that humans do. From exciting rescues of abandoned animals to unexpected conflicts in the 'family dynamics' of the mingling species, viewers will get to know - and care- about these heroes, and all of the fascinating life teeming in our oceans. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (4 of 6) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Jack Hanna's Wild Countdown |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays at 9:00 AM CT - Airs on Primary Digital Channel |
| 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. | Wildlife expert and animal ambassador, Jack Hanna, brings the viewer face-to face with the best of the beasts. In this weekly half-hour series that will engage viewers 13-16, as well as the whole family, Jack highlights his favorite animals and adventures from around the world. Presented in countdown style, Jack offers up a different 'top ten' each week in a variety of categories. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (5 of 6) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Born To Explore |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays at 11:30 AM CT - Airs on Primary Digital Channel |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 9 |
| Total times aired | 13 |
| Number of Preemptions | 4 |
| Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | |
| Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | 4 |
| 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. | In Born to Explore, Richard Wiese takes the role of the ultimate Social Studies teacher to a new level, brining the viewing audience to the places and people of our world who form our cultures. Whether he climbs Mount Kilimanjaro, explores why people live a the base of an active volcano, or travels down the Nile River, viewers will travels the world without leaving their homes. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Questions | Response |
|---|---|
| Title of Program | Born To Explore |
| List date and time rescheduled | 9/20/2015 @ 12:30 PM CT |
| Is the rescheduled date the second home? | No |
| Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
| Date Preempted | 2015-09-19 |
| Episode # | 9/19/2015 episode #422 |
| Reason for Preemption | Sports |
| Questions | Response |
|---|---|
| Title of Program | Born To Explore |
| List date and time rescheduled | 8/30/2015 @ 12:00 PM CT |
| Is the rescheduled date the second home? | No |
| Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
| Date Preempted | 2015-08-29 |
| Episode # | 8/29/2015 episode #426 |
| Reason for Preemption | Sports |
| Questions | Response |
|---|---|
| Title of Program | Born To Explore |
| List date and time rescheduled | 9/27/2015 @ 12:30 PM CT |
| Is the rescheduled date the second home? | No |
| Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
| Date Preempted | 2015-09-26 |
| Episode # | 9/26/2015 episode #420 |
| Reason for Preemption | Sports |
| Questions | Response |
|---|---|
| Title of Program | Born To Explore |
| List date and time rescheduled | 9/13/2015 @ 12:30 PM CT |
| Is the rescheduled date the second home? | No |
| Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
| Date Preempted | 2015-09-12 |
| Episode # | 9/12/2015 episode #425 |
| Reason for Preemption | Sports |
| Digital Core Program (6 of 6) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Sea Rescue |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays at 10:00 AM CT - Airs on Primary Digital Channel |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
| Total times aired | 13 |
| Number of Preemptions | 0 |
| Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | |
| Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | 1 |
| 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. | Sea Rescue offers educational and entertaining television by demonstrating the welfare and medical benefits that rescue and rehabilitation programs provide animals. Viewers will also learn that there is a reciprocal benefit of rescued animals provide valuable insight into their biology and ecology. This information adds to the pool of knowledge necessary to conserve threatened and endangered species. Each week, Sea Rescue will leave its audience inspired by the real life stories of the featured animals and rescuers. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| 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 | Katherine J. Bowman |
| Address | 3415 University Avenue |
| City | St. Paul |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 55114 |
| Telephone Number | 651-642-4372 |
| Email Address | kbowman@kstp.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. | KSTP/45TV/KSAX/KRWF Community Outreach 2015 3rd Quarter - July through September Tom Durian emceed on September 24 the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, "Twin Cities Finest", awards gala at Muse Event Center in Minneapolis Darren Wolfson had a University of Minnesota student and a St. Thomas student job shadow him in July. Dave Dahl hosted the "Step Up for Down Syndrome" walk at Como lake on September 27th. Chris Eggert 7/11 Emcee - anti-bullying rally for former Viking Esera Tuaolo 9/19 Night of Fall Fashions to benefit the Emily Program 9/20 Emcee - JDRF annual gala 9/26 Emcee - Gillette Children's Specialty Healthcare Joe Schmit July 12 - MC Wendy's Mind Over Matter Gala July 15 - Speak at North Metro Chamber of Commerce August 18 - Host Auction benefit for Tamara Duick August 24 - Speak to Byron High School teachers/staff September 2 - Moderate Dunkers panel on Gopher Football September 9 - Speak at UM Masonic Cancer Benefit September 10 -Speak at Imagine Lecture Series - Mayo Clinic Eau Claire September 26 - Speak at Thumbs Up High walk/run for suicide awareness Elk River September 29th - Speak at Trinity Church Men's Club - Stillwater Tom Hauser August 13th - Emceed "Leading with Faith Awards" at St. Catherine's University in St. Paul. September 12th - Speaker at Minnesota Credit Unions Conference in Brainerd September 19th - Emceed "Purple Ride 5K and Bike" event to raise money for Pancreatic Cancer Action Network...Maple Grove September 25th - Emceed "Cathedral Festival of Lights" fundraiser in downtown St. Paul. |
| Other Matters (1 of 6) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Sea Rescue |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays at 10:00 AM CT - Airs on Primary Digital Channel |
| 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. | Sea Rescue offers educational and entertaining television by demonstrating the welfare and medical benefits that rescue and rehabilitation programs provide animals. Viewers will also learn that there is a reciprocal benefit of rescued animals provide valuable insight into their biology and ecology. This information adds to the pool of knowledge necessary to conserve threatened and endangered species. Each week, Sea Rescue will leave its audience inspired by the real life stories of the featured animals and rescuers. |
| Other Matters (2 of 6) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Born to Explore |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sundays at 12:30 PM CT - Airs on Primary Digital Channel |
| 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. | In Born to Explore, Richard Wiese takes the role of the ultimate Social Studies teacher to a new level, brining the viewing audience to the places and people of our world who form our cultures. Whether he climbs Mount Kilimanjaro, explores why people live a the base of an active volcano, or travels down the Nile River, viewers will travels the world without leaving their homes. |
| Other Matters (3 of 6) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Jack Hanna's Wild Countdown |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays at 9:00 AM CT - Airs on Primary Digital Channel |
| 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. | Wildlife expert and animal ambassador, Jack Hanna, brings the viewer face-to face with the best of the beasts. In this weekly half-hour series that will engage viewers 13-16, as well as the whole family, Jack highlights his favorite animals and adventures from around the world. Presented in countdown style, Jack offers up a different 'top ten' each week in a variety of categories. |
| Other Matters (4 of 6) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Ocean Mysteries with Jeff Corwin |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays at 9:30 AM CT - Airs on Primary Digital Channel |
| 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. | The half-hour weekly series, Ocean Mysteries, offers a fresh approach to the quest for aquatic understanding by blending stories of fascinating sea creatures, comparisons to popular land animals, and analogies to human experience. Hosted by Jeff Corwin, Ocean Mysteries is produced for ages 13-16 - and beyond -by showing how animals share the same behaviors, challenges and triumphs that humans do. From exciting rescues of abandoned animals to unexpected conflicts in the 'family dynamics' of the mingling species, viewers will get to know - and care- about these heroes, and all of the fascinating life teeming in our oceans |
| Other Matters (5 of 6) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | The Wildlife Docs |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays at 10:30 AM CT - Airs on Primary Digital Channel |
| 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. | The half hour weekly series, "The Wildlife Docs", produced for ages 13 thru 16 follows the surprising, exotic, and challenging lives of a veterinary staff that cares for over 2,000 animals. From nutrition to treatments, x-rays to surgery, preventative care to emergencies, this educational and informational program will allow viewers to witness a kaleidoscope of wild experiences through the eyes of our Veterinary Team. Unpredictable events unfold giving viewers a glimpse of the enormity, variety, and quality of treatment that sets the standard for animal care. |
| Other Matters (6 of 6) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Rock The Park |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sundays at 12:00 PM CT - Airs on Primary Digital Channel |
| 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. | Rock the Park is a weekly half-hour series produced and designed to educate and inform children 13-16 years of age and taps into America's love affair with our national parks. In this awe-inspiring and entertaining series our hosts, Jack Steward and Colton Smith, come face to face with nature and some of the most amazing places on earth. Viewers will witness the fascinating underwater world of Dry Tortugas National Park in Florida, which is home to the world's most unique coral and marine life. They'll watch as Jack and Colton raft their way through Alaska's remote Aniakchak National Monument and Preserve, spotting the region's famous brown bears. Viewers will reach new heights as Jack and Colton embark on their biggest climbing challenge yet - The Grand Teton in Wyoming's Grand Teton National Park. |
| 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). |
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| 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. |
KSAX-TV, Inc.
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