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1 Page 1 of 8 Federal Communications Commission Washington, DC Approved by OMB FCC 398 Children's Television Programming Report Report reflects information for the filing period ending: 09/30/2010 Call Sign Channel umbers Community of License KXLT-TV Licensee ame (analog) 46 (digital) City State County ZIP Code Rochester M Olmsted SagamoreHill of Minnesota LLC etwork Affiliation ielsen DMA Licensee World Wide Web Home Page Address (if applicable) etwork FOX Rochester-Mason City-Austin Facility ID Previous Call Sign (if applicable) License Renewal Expiration Date /01/2006 Analog Core Programming 2. State the average number of hours of Core Programming per week broadcast by the station. See 47 C.F.R (c). hours 3. (a) 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 ? (b) Identify publishers who were sent information in 3(a). 4. Complete the following for each program that you aired during the past three months that meets the definition of Core Programming. Complete chart below for each Core Program. [There are no analog core program reports.] on-core Educational and Informational Programming 5. Complete the following for each program that you aired during the past three months that is specifically designed to meet the educational and informational needs of children ages 16 and under, but does not meet one or more elements of the definition of Core Programming. See 47 C.F.R Complete chart below for each additional such educational and informational program. [There are no analog non-core program reports.] Sponsored Core Programming 6. List Core Programs, if any, aired by other analog stations that are sponsored by the Licensee and that meet the criteria set forth in 47 C.F.R Also indicate whether the amount of total Core Programming broadcast by another station increased. [There are no analog sponsored core program broadcast reports.] [There are no analog sponsored core program detail reports.] Digital Core Programming

2 Page 2 of 8 7. (a) State the average number of hours of Core Programming per week broadcast by the station on its main program stream. 3.5 hours (b) Did the Licensee broadcast on its main digital program stream the same Children's Core Programming provided on its analog channel? (c) If Yes to 7(b), the Licensee certifies that the representations and children's program information provided with respect to its analog channel apply equally with respect to its main digital program stream. If o to 7(c), submit as an Exhibit a Statement of Explanation. 8. (a) 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 hours (b) 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 hours 9. (a) 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 ? Y (b) Identify publishers who were sent information in 9(a). TV Media, TV Guide, Charter Communications, CEI, Hiawatha Broadband, FYI TV, FOX 10. Complete the following for each program that you aired during the past three months that meets the definition of Core Programming. Complete chart below for each Core Program. Title of Digital Core Program #1 What's up Que Pasa tal Times Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time umber of Pre-emptions Saturday 7:30am 7/3/10-9/4/ years 12 years Y "What's Up!Que Pasa" is a weekly multi-cultural show that emphasizes what we have in common with other cultures while teaching today's youth to appreciate our differences. Every week, the show bilingually presents a new theme, such as cross-cultural understanding, the dangers of drugs and smoking, and reading appreciation, to name a few, through a hip combination of rap and humor. Title of Digital Core Program #2 B in tune TV tal Times Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time umber of Pre-emptions Thursdays 7:30am 7/1/10-9/30/10 13 B InTune TV provides Core programming in the areas of music education, expression and awareness. B InTune TV teaches kids to use their passion for music as a foundation to enrich every aspect of their lives. In addition, B InTune TV hosts will interview upcoming music startsabout their inspirations and efforts to break into the spotlight while teaching teens how they can make their voices heard. tal Times Aired umber of Preemptions for other than Breaking ews umber of Preemptions Rescheduled Preemption #1 Date Preempted/Episode # If rescheduled, date and time reschedule Is the rescheduled date the second home? 9/9/

3 Page 3 of 8 If rescheduled, were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? Reason for Preemption OTHER Title of Digital Core Program #3 Eco Company tal Times Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time umber of Pre-emptions Wednesdays 7:30am 7/7/10-9/29/10 12 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. tal Times Aired umber of Preemptions for other than Breaking ews umber of Preemptions Rescheduled Preemption #1 Date Preempted/Episode # If rescheduled, date and time reschedule Is the rescheduled date the second home? 9/22/10 9/25/10 8:30a If rescheduled, were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? Reason for Preemption OTHER Title of Digital Core Program #4 Made in Hollywood: Teen Edition tal Times Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time umber of Pre-emptions Mondays 7:30am 7/5/10-9/6/10 10 Made in Hollywood: Teen Edition offers a facinating look behind the hoolywood scenes covering the wide variety of options that make up the movie and entertainment business. teens learn how to pursue careers in areas of entertainment. Subjects range from wardrobe, set design and makeup to animation, video games and more. tal Times Aired umber of Preemptions for other than Breaking ews umber of Preemptions Rescheduled Preemption #1 Date Preempted/Episode # If rescheduled, date and time reschedule Is the rescheduled date the second home? 9/13/ R 9/18/10 11am If rescheduled, were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? Reason for Preemption OTHER

4 Page 4 of 8 Title of Digital Core Program #5 Pets.TV tal Times Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time umber of Pre-emptions Tuesdays 7:30am 7/13/10-9/28/10 12 Pets.TV celebrates the pets we love and the people who love them. Pet ews, Pet Care, Pet Health and Pet Lifestyles. Pets.TV not only features the usual domestic household pets but the unusual exotic pets people love. Title of Digital Core Program #6 Sports Stars of morrow tal Times Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time umber of Pre-emptions Fridays 7:30am 7/2/10-9/17/10 12 Sports stars of morrow focuses on today's youth as they pursue their dreams of becoming the next sports superstars. The show profiles college and high school talent in sports and provides an in-depth look at the hard work and dedication it takes to achieve their goals. Title of Digital Core Program #7 This Week in Baseball ETWORK tal Times Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time umber of Pre-emptions Saturdays 2:30pm 7/3/10-9/25/10 13 "This Week In Baseball" highlights the pro-social on-and-off the field activities of MLB's leading players and coaches. Working with the ational Association for Sport and Physical Education (ASPE), "This Week In Baseball" seeks to provide today's youth with educational messages that can have an impact on development of positive lifestyle behaviors. The program portrays the positive outcomes that result from dedication, hard work, self-discipline, teamwork, practice and personal responsibilities. The program also relates the achievements and experiences of baseball players to potential achievements in life. The program is regularly scheduled and airs between the hours of 7:00 am and 10:00 pm. The program is in length, and is identified as an educational and informational show, targeted to teens (13-16 year olds), at the beginning and through each broadcast and in listings provided to publishers of program guides. Title of Digital Core Program #8 M@d About

5 Page 5 of 8 tal Times Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time umber of Pre-emptions Saturdays 7:30am 9/11/10-9/25/10 3 Mad Aboutâ? provides CORE programming in the area of Financial Literacy, utrition, Earth Science, Ecology, Health, Life Skills and Fitness that tie to state and national education standards. Mad Aboutâ? explores being "green" and understanding how our actions impact the world. The Mad Aboutâ? team find out about healthy snacks and proper exercise through sketch comedy segments. Music videos teach financial literacy and the importance of family budgeting. Animation reinforces concepts of cyber bully prevention. Title of Digital Core Program #9 Curiosity Quest Goes Green tal Times Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time umber of Pre-emptions Mondays 7:30am 9/13/10-9/27/ years 12 years Y "Curiosity Quest Goes Green" features kids learning how to help protect the environment. Series is E/I rated (12 & under) and is suitable for family viewing. 11. 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 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? Y If o, submit as an Exhibit a Statement of Explanation setting forth the number of repeats in excess of the repeat limit and the times and dates the episodes involved were aired. on-core Educational and Informational Programming 12. Complete the following for each program that you aired during the past three months that is specifically designed to meet the educational and informational needs of children ages 16 and under, but does not meet one or more elements of the definition of Core Programming. See 47 C.F.R Complete chart below for each additional such educational and information program. [There are no digital non-core program reports.] Sponsored Core Programming 13. List Core Programs, if any, aired by other stations that are sponsored by the Licensee and that meet the criteria set forth in 47 C.F.R Also indicate whether the amount of total Core Programming broadcast by another station increased. [There are no digital sponsored core program broadcast reports.] [There are no digital sponsored core program detail reports.] Other Matters 14. Complete the following for each analog and digital program that you plan to air for the next quarter that meets the definition of Core Programming. Complete chart below for each Core Program, identifying whether it is to be broadcast on the station's analog or digital channel or both channels.

6 Page 6 of 8 Title of Planned Core Program #1 B InTune TV tal Times to be Aired Thursdays 7:30am 13 B InTune TV provides Core programming in the areas of music education, expression and awareness. B InTune TV teaches kids to use their passion for music as a foundation to enrich every aspect of their lives. In addition, B InTune TV hosts will interview upcoming music startsabout their inspirations and efforts to break into the spotlight while teaching teens how they can make their voices heard. Title of Planned Core Program #2 Eco Company tal Times to be Aired Wednesdays 7:30am 13 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. Title of Planned Core Program #3 Curiosity Quest Goes Green tal Times to be Aired Mondays 7:30am 13 7 years 12 years "Curiosity Quest Goes Green" features kids learning how to help protect the environment. Series is E/I rated (12 & under) and is suitable for family viewing. Title of Planned Core Program #4 Pets.TV tal Times to be Aired Tuesdays 7:30am 13

7 Page 7 of 8 Pets.TV celebrates the pets we love and the people who love them. Pet ews, Pet Care, Pet Health and Pet Lifestyles. Pets.TV not only features the usual domestic household pets but the unusual exotic pets people love. Title of Planned Core Program #5 Sports Stars of morrow tal Times to be Aired fridays 7:30am 14 Sports stars of morrow focuses on today's youth as they pursue their dreams of becoming the next sports superstars. The show profiles college and high school talent in sports and provides an in-depth look at the hard work and dedication it takes to achieve their goals. Title of Planned Core Program #6 Mad About Money tal Times to be Aired Saturdays 7:30am 13 Mad About Money conveys important messages about money, saving, and investing in a fun and entertaining way. Each TV episode relies on a small company of skilled comedic actors to explore significant topics within a subject area. It incorporates comic monologues, sketch and improv comedy, eye-catching animation, music videos, humorous "man on the street" interviews, and viewer-created questions about money. Title of Planned Core Program #7 This Week in Baseball ETWORK tal Times to be Aired Saturdays 2:30pm 1 "This Week In Baseball" highlights the pro-social on-and-off the field activities of MLB's leading players and coaches. Working with the ational Association for Sport and Physical Education (ASPE), "This Week In Baseball" seeks to provide today's youth with educational messages that can have an impact on development of positive lifestyle behaviors. The program portrays the positive outcomes that result from dedication, hard work, self-discipline, teamwork, practice and personal responsibilities. The program also relates the achievements and experiences of baseball players to potential achievements in life. The program is regularly scheduled and airs between the hours of 7:00 am and 10:00 pm. The program is in length, and is identified as an educational and informational show, targeted to teens (13-16

8 Page 8 of 8 year olds), at the beginning and through each broadcast and in listings provided to publishers of program guides. 15. 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 (e)(11)(iii)? Y 16. Identify the licensee's children's programming liaison. ame Telephone umber Danika Stagemeyer Address Address 6301 Bandel Rd W dstagemeyer@fox47kxlt.com City State ZIP Code Rochester M 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 non-core 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 , OTES 2 and 3. We started digital only programming on Feb 17, 2009 "Other" preemptions are due to technical difficulties WILLFUL FALSE STATEMETS MADE O THIS FORM ARE PUISHABLE BY FIE AD/OR IMPRISOMET (U.S. CODE, TITLE 18, SECTIO 1001), AD/OR REVOCATIO OF AY STATIO LICESE OR COSTRUCTIO PERMIT (U.S. CODE, TITLE 47, SECTIO 312(a)(1)), AD/OR FORFEITURE (U.S. CODE, TITLE 47, SECTIO 503). I certify that the statements in this application are true, complete, and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief, and are made in good faith. ame of Licensee Signature SagamoreHill of Minnesota LLC Date 10/05/2010 FCC Form 398 March 2006

FCC 398. Children's Television Programming Report

FCC 398. Children's Television Programming Report 1 of 11 8/31/2010 10:34 AM Federal Communications Commission Washington, DC 20554 FCC 398 Children's Television Programming Approved by OMB 3060-0754 reflects information for quarter: Licensee Information