TV channels & antenna towers in Arden Hills, Minnesota
Arden Hills has 28 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 23 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is KSTP-TV (ABC), 1.2 miles to the NE.
Network channels in Arden Hills
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ABCKSTP-TVABC | 5 | 1.2 mi | 45° NE | Strong | St. Paul, MN |
| CWWUCWCW | 23 | 1.2 mi | 45° NE | Strong | Minneapolis, MN |
| CBSWCCO-TVCBS | 4 | 1.2 mi | 45° NE | Strong | Minneapolis, MN |
| NBCKARENBC | 11 | 1.2 mi | 45° NE | Strong | Minneapolis, MN |
| MeTVKSTC-TVMeTV | 5.3 | 1.2 mi | 45° NE | Strong | Minneapolis, MN |
| FOXKMSP-TVFox | 9 | 1.7 mi | 70° ENE | Strong | Minneapolis, MN |
| TLMKJNK-LDTelemundo | 25 | 7.6 mi | 228° SW | Good | Minneapolis, MN |
| UNIWUMN-LDUnivision | 21 | 7.7 mi | 226° SW | Good | Minneapolis, MN |
| IONKPXM-TVION | 41 | 23 mi | 330° NNW | Good | St. Cloud, MN |
Over-the-air TV in Arden Hills
Arden Hills is a town of about 9,950 people in Minnesota. There are 28 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles: 11 full-power, 1 Class A, 13 low-power and 3 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 23 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 18 at good or strong strength.
By distance, 23 transmitters are within 25 miles, 1 between 25 and 45 miles, and 4 farther out. Seven of the 9 network stations in range are licensed to Minneapolis, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Minneapolis's stations.
The strongest network signals here are ABC on channel 5 (KSTP-TV), CBS on channel 4 (WCCO-TV), NBC on channel 11 (KARE), Fox on channel 9 (KMSP-TV), CW on channel 23 (WUCW), ION on channel 41 (KPXM-TV), Telemundo on channel 25 (KJNK-LD), Univision on channel 21 (WUMN-LD) and MeTV on channel 5.3 (KSTC-TV). Spanish-language viewers can pick up Telemundo (good signal) and Univision (good signal). 4 full-power stations in range have no network listed in our data; these are typically public television, religious, shopping or independent stations.
Which way to point your antenna in Arden Hills
Point your antenna NE, at about 51°. The main network towers for Arden Hills sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
Six network stations, KSTP-TV, WUCW, WCCO-TV, KARE and KSTC-TV and others, transmit from the same tower site about 1.2 miles northeast of Arden Hills (45° NE). Aim there first: one setting covers all of them.
Of the 7 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Arden Hills at fair strength or better, 71% arrive from the northeast; the rest are spread across two other directions.
All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from Arden Hills, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Arden Hills
The farthest main network tower for Arden Hills is KMSP-TV (Fox), 1.7 miles away with a strong estimated signal. That is why we suggest an indoor antenna here. If you only watch the closer stations, a smaller antenna may do.
KSTP-TV is only 1.2 miles away with a strong signal. Signals that strong can overload an amplifier, so start without one and add it only if distant channels are missing. Read when an amplifier helps.
Other stations near Arden Hills
Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WDMI-LDLow power | 1.6 mi | 323° NW | Strong | Minneapolis, MN |
| WFTCFull power | 1.7 mi | 70° ENE | Strong | Minneapolis, MN |
| KTCA-TVFull power | 1.7 mi | 70° ENE | Strong | St. Paul, MN |
| KTCI-TVFull power | 1.7 mi | 70° ENE | Strong | St. Paul, MN |
| K14RB-DLow power | 7.6 mi | 228° SW | Good | St. Paul, MN |
| KMBD-LDLow power | 7.6 mi | 228° SW | Fair | Minneapolis, MN |
| K33LN-DClass A | 7.6 mi | 228° SW | Good | Minneapolis, MN |
| KWJM-LDLow power | 7.6 mi | 228° SW | Good | Minneapolis, MN |
| KMQV-LDLow power | 7.6 mi | 228° SW | Good | Rochester, MN |
| KMWE-LDLow power | 7.9 mi | 156° SSE | Good | St. Paul, MN |
| KKTW-LDLow power | 15 mi | 255° WSW | Fair | Minneapolis, MN |
| KHVM-LDLow power | 24 mi | 262° W | Fair | Minneapolis, MN |
| KTCJ-LDLow power | 24 mi | 262° W | Weak | Minneapolis, MN |
| W19EN-DTranslator | 25 mi | 114° ESE | Fair | River Falls, WI |
| K28PQ-DLow power | 35 mi | 311° NW | Weak | Saint Cloud, MN |
| WHWC-TVFull power | 63 mi | 90° E | Fair | Menomonie, WI |
| WCMN-LDLow power | 64 mi | 303° WNW | Poor | St. Cloud-Sartell, MN |
| W24CL-DTranslator | 64 mi | 31° NNE | Poor | Grantsburg, WI |
| K26PF-DLow power | 68 mi | 302° WNW | Poor | Saint Cloud, MN |
How Arden Hills compares with the rest of Minnesota
With 23 stations at fair strength or better, Arden Hills ranks 5th of 371 places in Minnesota: more than the typical Minnesota town (13). Its nearest major network tower is 1.2 miles away, against a state median of 24 miles.
26% of Minnesota's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an indoor antenna. The nearest larger city is Shoreview, 2.0 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in Arden Hills: step by step
- Place the antenna high on a window or wall that faces the towers. Upstairs is better than downstairs.
- Point it toward 70° ENE, the direction of KMSP-TV (Fox), 1.7 miles away. Closer stations usually come in even off-axis.
- Run a full channel scan on your TV (usually Settings → Channels → Auto program; the name varies by brand).
- Expect around 23 stations, each with a few subchannels. If one you want is missing, turn the antenna 5–10° toward it and scan again.
- Rescan every few months, or whenever a channel disappears; stations occasionally change frequency.
Frequently asked questions
What channel is ABC in Arden Hills, MN?
ABC is on channel 5 from KSTP-TV, broadcasting from 1.2 miles NE of Arden Hills. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is CBS in Arden Hills, MN?
CBS is on channel 4 from WCCO-TV, broadcasting from 1.2 miles NE of Arden Hills. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is NBC in Arden Hills, MN?
NBC is on channel 11 from KARE, broadcasting from 1.2 miles NE of Arden Hills. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is Fox in Arden Hills, MN?
Fox is on channel 9 from KMSP-TV, broadcasting from 1.7 miles ENE of Arden Hills. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is CW in Arden Hills, MN?
CW is on channel 23 from WUCW, broadcasting from 1.2 miles NE of Arden Hills. Estimated signal: strong.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Arden Hills?
28 transmitters within 70 miles of Arden Hills; around 23 of them are likely to be receivable with indoor antenna. Each station usually carries several subchannels, so the total channel count after a scan is higher.
Which direction should I point my TV antenna in Arden Hills?
Point your antenna NE, at about 51°. The main network towers for Arden Hills sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
What kind of antenna do I need in Arden Hills?
Indoor antenna (up to ~25 miles). The main towers are close. A flat indoor antenna near a window facing the towers should pull in the major networks.
Do I need an antenna amplifier in Arden Hills?
KSTP-TV is only 1.2 miles away with a strong signal. Signals that strong can overload an amplifier, so start without one and add it only if distant channels are missing. Read when an amplifier helps.
Is there an app to find TV towers in Arden Hills?
Yes. The free RCA Signal Finder app for iPhone and Android uses your phone's GPS and compass to show which way each tower is from where you stand.
TV channels in nearby Minnesota cities
- Shoreview2.0 mi
- New Brighton2.4 mi
- Roseville3.1 mi
- Saint Anthony3.6 mi
- Little Canada3.7 mi
- Vadnais Heights4.1 mi
- Falcon Heights4.1 mi
- Mounds View4.6 mi
- Columbia Heights5.2 mi
- Spring Lake Park5.6 mi
- Fridley5.8 mi
- Minneapolis7.1 mi
- White Bear Lake7.5 mi
- Saint Paul7.9 mi
- Coon Rapids8.0 mi
- Lino Lakes8.3 mi
- North Saint Paul8.5 mi
- Blaine8.5 mi
- Brooklyn Center8.8 mi
- Robbinsdale9.0 mi
- West Saint Paul9.7 mi
- Golden Valley9.8 mi
- Crystal10 mi
- Mahtomedi10 mi
More: all TV stations in Minnesota · Midwest region · antenna buying guide · how to aim an antenna. Distances are straight-line from the center of Arden Hills; signal estimates ignore terrain.