TV channels & antenna towers in Cannon Falls, Minnesota

Cannon Falls has 40 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 11 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is W19EN-D, 29 miles to the NNE.

40TV transmitters within 70 miles
9networks over the air
29 mito the closest tower
4,062population

Network channels in Cannon Falls

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
UNIWUMN-LDUnivision21 37 mi331° NNW WeakMinneapolis, MN
TLMKJNK-LDTelemundo25 37 mi331° NNW WeakMinneapolis, MN
FOXKMSP-TVFox9 40 mi344° NNW FairMinneapolis, MN
ABCKSTP-TVABC5 40 mi343° NNW GoodSt. Paul, MN
CWWUCWCW23 40 mi343° NNW GoodMinneapolis, MN
CBSWCCO-TVCBS4 40 mi343° NNW GoodMinneapolis, MN
NBCKARENBC11 40 mi343° NNW GoodMinneapolis, MN
MeTVKSTC-TVMeTV5.3 40 mi343° NNW GoodMinneapolis, MN
IONKPXM-TVION41 62 mi338° NNW WeakSt. Cloud, MN
ABCKAALABC6 63 mi162° SSE FairAustin, MN
FOXKXLT-TVFox47 63 mi162° SSE WeakRochester, MN
FOXWEUXFox48 68 mi62° ENE PoorChippewa Falls, WI
CWKTTCCW10.2 69 mi160° SSE PoorRochester, MN

Over-the-air TV in Cannon Falls

With roughly 4,060 residents, Cannon Falls is a town in Minnesota. Our map shows 40 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 16 full-power, 1 Class A, 20 low-power and 3 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 11 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 8 at good or strong strength.

0 of them are within 25 miles of Cannon Falls, 25 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 15 are more than 45 miles out. Seven of the 13 network stations in range are licensed to Minneapolis, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Minneapolis's stations.

The best-placed network stations 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 (weak signal) and Univision (weak signal). 5 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 Cannon Falls

Point your antenna NNW, at about 344°. The main network towers for Cannon Falls sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

Six network stations, KMSP-TV, KSTP-TV, WUCW, WCCO-TV and KARE and others, transmit from the same tower site about 40 miles north of Cannon Falls (344° NNW). Point at that site and a single antenna setting picks them all up.

Of the 7 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Cannon Falls at fair strength or better, 86% arrive from the north; the rest are spread across one other direction.

All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from Cannon Falls, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.

Antenna and amplifier advice for Cannon Falls

The farthest main network tower for Cannon Falls is KARE (NBC), 40 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic antenna here. Viewers who do not need that station can often manage with less.

An amplifier only helps here if you run a long cable (over about 50 feet) or split the antenna to several TVs. Otherwise better placement does more. See the amplifier guide.

Other stations near Cannon Falls

Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 27; see all in the finder.

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
W19EN-DTranslator29 mi 21° NNEWeakRiver Falls, WI
KMWE-LDLow power32 mi 343° NNWWeakSt. Paul, MN
K31LN-DLow power35 mi 146° SEPoorRochester, MN
K29OE-DLow power35 mi 146° SEPoorRochester, MN
K14RB-DLow power37 mi 331° NNWWeakSt. Paul, MN
KMBD-LDLow power37 mi 331° NNWPoorMinneapolis, MN
K33LN-DClass A37 mi 331° NNWWeakMinneapolis, MN
KWJM-LDLow power37 mi 331° NNWWeakMinneapolis, MN
KMQV-LDLow power37 mi 331° NNWWeakRochester, MN
W22FD-DLow power38 mi 152° SSEPoorDodge Center, MN
WFTCFull power40 mi 344° NNWGoodMinneapolis, MN
KTCA-TVFull power40 mi 344° NNWGoodSt. Paul, MN
KTCI-TVFull power40 mi 344° NNWGoodSt. Paul, MN
WDMI-LDLow power41 mi 341° NNWPoorMinneapolis, MN
K21NU-DLow power42 mi 224° SWPoorMinneapolis, MN
K25NK-DLow power43 mi 139° SEPoorRochester, MN
KKTW-LDLow power43 mi 322° NWPoorMinneapolis, MN
KHVM-LDLow power50 mi 313° NWPoorMinneapolis, MN
KTCJ-LDLow power50 mi 313° NWPoorMinneapolis, MN
K30RA-DLow power56 mi 169° SPoorDexter, MN
K27OW-DTranslator58 mi 176° SPoorRochester, MN
K33MW-DLow power61 mi 248° WSWPoorMankato, MN
KSMQ-TVFull power63 mi 162° SSEWeakAustin, MN
K35PC-DLow power63 mi 162° SSEPoorRochester, MN
WHWC-TVFull power63 mi 54° NEFairMenomonie, WI

How Cannon Falls compares with the rest of Minnesota

With 11 stations at fair strength or better, Cannon Falls ranks 206th of 371 places in Minnesota: fewer than the typical Minnesota town (13). Its nearest major network tower is 37 miles away, against a state median of 24 miles.

41% of Minnesota's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an amplified indoor or attic antenna. The nearest larger city is Northfield, 13 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Cannon Falls: step by step

  1. Mount the antenna in the attic or high on the wall facing the towers, keeping the cable to the TV as short as you can.
  2. Point it toward 343° NNW, the direction of KARE (NBC), 40 miles away. Closer stations usually come in even off-axis.
  3. Run a full channel scan on your TV (usually Settings → Channels → Auto program; the name varies by brand).
  4. Expect around 11 stations, each with a few subchannels. If one you want is missing, turn the antenna 5–10° toward it and scan again.
  5. Rescan every few months, or whenever a channel disappears; stations occasionally change frequency.

Frequently asked questions

What channel is ABC in Cannon Falls, MN?

ABC is on channel 5 from KSTP-TV, broadcasting from 40 miles NNW of Cannon Falls. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CBS in Cannon Falls, MN?

CBS is on channel 4 from WCCO-TV, broadcasting from 40 miles NNW of Cannon Falls. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is NBC in Cannon Falls, MN?

NBC is on channel 11 from KARE, broadcasting from 40 miles NNW of Cannon Falls. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Fox in Cannon Falls, MN?

Fox is on channel 9 from KMSP-TV, broadcasting from 40 miles NNW of Cannon Falls. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is CW in Cannon Falls, MN?

CW is on channel 23 from WUCW, broadcasting from 40 miles NNW of Cannon Falls. Estimated signal: good.

How many channels can I get with an antenna in Cannon Falls?

40 transmitters within 70 miles of Cannon Falls; around 11 of them are likely to be receivable with amplified indoor or attic 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 Cannon Falls?

Point your antenna NNW, at about 344°. The main network towers for Cannon Falls sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Cannon Falls?

Amplified indoor or attic antenna (25–45 miles). Towers are at medium range. An amplified indoor antenna can work; an attic-mounted antenna is the safer choice.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Cannon Falls?

An amplifier only helps here if you run a long cable (over about 50 feet) or split the antenna to several TVs. Otherwise better placement does more. See the amplifier guide.

Is there an app to find TV towers in Cannon Falls?

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.

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More: all TV stations in Minnesota · Midwest region · antenna buying guide · how to aim an antenna. Distances are straight-line from the center of Cannon Falls; signal estimates ignore terrain.