KLOBUCHAR ON TV SWITCH TO DIGITAL

Television stations will switch from analog to digital signals next year. Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar said she's concerned that some viewers will be left staring at a blank screen. Klobuchar sits on the Senate Commerce Committee and suggests viewers pick up a government discount coupon for a converter box. Check it out online at www.dtv2009.gov. Klobuchar said Minnesota has one of the highest percentages of households that still pick up over-the-air broadcasts, 21%. Minnesota Broadcasters Association Executive Director Jim du Bois said the move is not unlike the change to color TV or the introduction of FM radio but this one it taking place overnight.