TV channels & antenna towers in East Grand Forks, Minnesota

East Grand Forks has 12 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, NBC and Fox. About 10 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is K31MP-D, 1.1 miles to the N.

12TV transmitters within 70 miles
3networks over the air
1.1 mito the closest tower
8,643population

Network channels in East Grand Forks

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
FOXKBRRFox10 20 mi80° E FairThief River Falls, MN
NBCKVLY-TVNBC11 42 mi197° SSW GoodFargo, ND
ABCWDAY-TVABC6 64 mi187° S FairFargo, ND

Over-the-air TV in East Grand Forks

With roughly 8,640 residents, East Grand Forks is a town in Minnesota. Within 70 miles of the town center we count 12 licensed TV transmitters: 8 full-power and 4 low-power. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 10 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 6 at good or strong strength.

6 of them are within 25 miles of East Grand Forks, 3 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 3 are more than 45 miles out. Two of the 3 network stations in range are licensed to Fargo, ND, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Fargo's stations.

For the networks, the best local options are ABC on channel 6 (WDAY-TV), NBC on channel 11 (KVLY-TV) and Fox on channel 10 (KBRR). No CBS affiliate is listed within 70 miles; the nearest one in our data is KCCW-TV in Walker, MN, 138 miles to the southeast. 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 East Grand Forks

The main network towers around East Grand Forks are in different directions: NBC 197° SSW (42 mi) and Fox 80° E (20 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.

Of the 3 full-power and Class A network signals that reach East Grand Forks at fair strength or better, 67% arrive from the south; the rest are spread across one other direction.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for East Grand Forks

The farthest main network tower for East Grand Forks is KVLY-TV (NBC), 42 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic antenna here.

WDAY-TV (ABC), 64 miles south, is the exception: the nearest listed affiliate of its network is far enough away to need an outdoor antenna. Some local stations in our data carry no network tag, so check the other stations table below before buying a bigger antenna just for that one.

K30LR-D is only 2.3 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 East Grand Forks

Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal.

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
K31MP-DLow power1.1 mi 6° NGoodGrand Forks, ND
K30LR-DLow power2.3 mi 338° NNWStrongGrand Forks, ND
K18NT-DLow power2.4 mi 354° NFairGrand Forks, ND
KGFEFull power20 mi 81° EFairGrand Forks, ND
KCGE-DTFull power20 mi 81° EGoodCrookston, MN
K28MA-DLow power42 mi 197° SSWPoorArgusville, ND
KNGFFull power42 mi 197° SSWGoodGrand Forks, ND
KRDK-TVFull power47 mi 198° SSWGoodValley City, ND
KFMEFull power64 mi 187° SWeakFargo, ND

How East Grand Forks compares with the rest of Minnesota

With 10 stations at fair strength or better, East Grand Forks ranks 228th of 371 places in Minnesota: fewer than the typical Minnesota town (13). Its nearest major network tower is 20 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 Grand Forks, 0.5 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in East Grand Forks: 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 197° SSW, the direction of KVLY-TV (NBC), 42 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 10 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 East Grand Forks, MN?

ABC is on channel 6 from WDAY-TV, broadcasting from 64 miles S of East Grand Forks. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is NBC in East Grand Forks, MN?

NBC is on channel 11 from KVLY-TV, broadcasting from 42 miles SSW of East Grand Forks. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Fox in East Grand Forks, MN?

Fox is on channel 10 from KBRR, broadcasting from 20 miles E of East Grand Forks. Estimated signal: fair.

How many channels can I get with an antenna in East Grand Forks?

12 transmitters within 70 miles of East Grand Forks; around 10 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 East Grand Forks?

The main network towers around East Grand Forks are in different directions: NBC 197° SSW (42 mi) and Fox 80° E (20 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.

What kind of antenna do I need in East Grand Forks?

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. The towers are spread over about 117° of the compass, so a multi-directional antenna or a rotator will help. Picking up ABC from up to 64 miles away would take an outdoor antenna.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in East Grand Forks?

WDAY-TV (ABC), 64 miles south, is the exception: the nearest listed affiliate of its network is far enough away to need an outdoor antenna. Some local stations in our data carry no network tag, so check the other stations table below before buying a bigger antenna just for that one.

Is there an app to find TV towers in East Grand Forks?

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 East Grand Forks; signal estimates ignore terrain.