KSMN
Full power TV station · Worthington, Minnesota
KSMN is a full power over-the-air TV station, licensed to Worthington, Minnesota. Its signal is estimated to reach about 47 cities and towns within 59 miles.
About KSMN
Full-power stations are the main licensed broadcasters in a market. They may run the highest power from the tallest towers and are protected from interference, so they set the core of what you can receive.
At 200 kW effective radiated power, KSMN runs more power than 45% of full-power TV stations nationwide (median: 273 kW).
Its antenna sits 290 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 25% of full-power stations. Taller antennas see farther: this one's radio horizon is roughly 51 miles, beyond which the signal fades quickly.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 59 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 47 cities and towns in our guide with about 343,000 residents, as far as Brookings, SD (51 miles).
Station facts
| Network | Independent / not listed |
| Virtual channel | Not listed |
| Station type | Full power (DTV) |
| City of license | Worthington, MN |
| Tower location | 43.89778, -95.94750 |
| Effective radiated power | 200 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 290 m (952 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 71558 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive KSMN
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Slayton, MN | 11 mi | 237° WSW | Strong |
| Fulda, MN | 17 mi | 276° W | Good |
| Adrian, MN | 18 mi | 358° N | Good |
| Pipestone, MN | 20 mi | 111° ESE | Good |
| Luverne, MN | 21 mi | 38° NE | Good |
| Worthington, MN | 26 mi | 318° NW | Good |
| Tracy, MN | 28 mi | 215° SW | Good |
| Garretson, SD | 30 mi | 66° ENE | Good |
| Flandreau, SD | 34 mi | 108° ESE | Good |
| Rock Rapids, IA | 34 mi | 19° NNE | Good |
| Sibley, IA | 36 mi | 344° NNW | Good |
| Brandon, SD | 38 mi | 56° NE | Good |
| Dell Rapids, SD | 38 mi | 82° E | Good |
| Marshall, MN | 39 mi | 192° SSW | Good |
| Windom, MN | 41 mi | 273° W | Good |
| Lakefield, MN | 42 mi | 292° WNW | Good |
| Sioux Falls, SD | 45 mi | 57° ENE | Good |
| Minneota, MN | 46 mi | 178° S | Good |
| Crooks, SD | 46 mi | 69° ENE | Good |
| Harrisburg, SD | 49 mi | 49° NE | Fair |
| Sheldon, IA | 50 mi | 355° N | Fair |
| Hull, IA | 50 mi | 11° N | Fair |
| Mountain Lake, MN | 51 mi | 267° W | Fair |
| Rock Valley, IA | 51 mi | 20° NNE | Fair |
| Cottonwood, MN | 51 mi | 195° SSW | Fair |
| Brookings, SD | 51 mi | 124° SE | Fair |
| Jackson, MN | 52 mi | 292° WNW | Fair |
| Sanborn, IA | 52 mi | 344° NNW | Fair |
| Canton, SD | 52 mi | 38° NE | Fair |
| Hartford, SD | 53 mi | 69° ENE | Fair |
| Spirit Lake, IA | 54 mi | 308° NW | Fair |
| Springfield, MN | 54 mi | 244° WSW | Fair |
| Tea, SD | 54 mi | 55° NE | Fair |
| Arnolds Park, IA | 55 mi | 312° NW | Fair |
| Hartley, IA | 55 mi | 335° NNW | Fair |
| Milford, IA | 56 mi | 315° NW | Fair |
| Volga, SD | 57 mi | 121° ESE | Fair |
| Sioux Center, IA | 58 mi | 11° NNE | Fair |
| Canby, MN | 58 mi | 164° SSE | Fair |
| Madison, SD | 59 mi | 97° E | Fair |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is the KSMN transmitter tower?
KSMN broadcasts from a tower at 43.8978, -95.9475, near Edgerton, MN. It is licensed to Worthington, Minnesota.
How far does KSMN broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 59 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 67 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch KSMN with an antenna?
About 343,000 people live in the 47 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for KSMN?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the KSMN tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.