TV channels & antenna towers in Eden Prairie, Minnesota

Eden Prairie has 36 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 22 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is KKTW-LD, 9.8 miles to the N.

36TV transmitters within 70 miles
9networks over the air
9.8 mito the closest tower
63,496population

Network channels in Eden Prairie

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
UNIWUMN-LDUnivision21 13 mi50° NE FairMinneapolis, MN
TLMKJNK-LDTelemundo25 13 mi49° NE FairMinneapolis, MN
ABCKSTP-TVABC5 22 mi48° NE StrongSt. Paul, MN
CWWUCWCW23 22 mi48° NE StrongMinneapolis, MN
CBSWCCO-TVCBS4 22 mi48° NE StrongMinneapolis, MN
NBCKARENBC11 22 mi48° NE StrongMinneapolis, MN
MeTVKSTC-TVMeTV5.3 22 mi48° NE StrongMinneapolis, MN
FOXKMSP-TVFox9 22 mi50° NE FairMinneapolis, MN
IONKPXM-TVION41 34 mi7° N GoodSt. Cloud, MN

Over-the-air TV in Eden Prairie

Eden Prairie is a city of about 63,500 people in Minnesota. Within 70 miles of the town center we count 36 licensed TV transmitters: 10 full-power, 1 Class A, 17 low-power and 8 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 22 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 9 at good or strong strength.

21 of them are within 25 miles of Eden Prairie, 3 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 12 are more than 45 miles 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 (fair signal) and Univision (fair signal). 3 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 Eden Prairie

Point your antenna NE, at about 49°. The main network towers for Eden Prairie 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 22 miles northeast of Eden Prairie (48° NE). Aim there first: one setting covers all of them.

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

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Eden Prairie

The farthest main network tower for Eden Prairie is KMSP-TV (Fox), 22 miles away with a fair estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic antenna here. Skip that station and you may get away with a smaller antenna.

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 Eden Prairie

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
KKTW-LDLow power9.8 mi 6° NFairMinneapolis, MN
K14RB-DLow power13 mi 49° NEFairSt. Paul, MN
KMBD-LDLow power13 mi 49° NEFairMinneapolis, MN
K33LN-DClass A13 mi 49° NEFairMinneapolis, MN
KWJM-LDLow power13 mi 49° NEFairMinneapolis, MN
KMQV-LDLow power13 mi 49° NEFairRochester, MN
KHVM-LDLow power14 mi 319° NWFairMinneapolis, MN
KTCJ-LDLow power14 mi 319° NWFairMinneapolis, MN
KMWE-LDLow power20 mi 71° ENEFairSt. Paul, MN
WDMI-LDLow power21 mi 44° NEFairMinneapolis, MN
WFTCFull power22 mi 50° NEStrongMinneapolis, MN
KTCA-TVFull power22 mi 50° NEGoodSt. Paul, MN
KTCI-TVFull power22 mi 50° NEGoodSt. Paul, MN
K28PQ-DLow power38 mi 342° NNWPoorSaint Cloud, MN
W19EN-DTranslator38 mi 85° EPoorRiver Falls, WI
K21NU-DLow power55 mi 181° SPoorMinneapolis, MN
K33MW-DLow power55 mi 211° SSWPoorMankato, MN
WCMN-LDLow power61 mi 321° NWPoorSt. Cloud-Sartell, MN
K26PF-DLow power66 mi 319° NWPoorSaint Cloud, MN
K25QC-DLow power69 mi 217° SWPoorLake Crystal, MN
K31OR-DTranslator69 mi 265° WPoorOlivia, MN
K21NS-DTranslator69 mi 265° WPoorOlivia, MN
K18IR-DTranslator69 mi 265° WPoorOlivia, MN
K34OZ-DTranslator69 mi 265° WPoorOlivia, MN
K20JY-DTranslator69 mi 265° WPoorOlivia, MN

How Eden Prairie compares with the rest of Minnesota

With 22 stations at fair strength or better, Eden Prairie ranks 31st of 371 places in Minnesota: more than the typical Minnesota town (13). Its nearest major network tower is 13 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 Minneapolis, 13 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Eden Prairie: 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 50° NE, the direction of KMSP-TV (Fox), 22 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 22 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 Eden Prairie, MN?

ABC is on channel 5 from KSTP-TV, broadcasting from 22 miles NE of Eden Prairie. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is CBS in Eden Prairie, MN?

CBS is on channel 4 from WCCO-TV, broadcasting from 22 miles NE of Eden Prairie. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is NBC in Eden Prairie, MN?

NBC is on channel 11 from KARE, broadcasting from 22 miles NE of Eden Prairie. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is Fox in Eden Prairie, MN?

Fox is on channel 9 from KMSP-TV, broadcasting from 22 miles NE of Eden Prairie. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is CW in Eden Prairie, MN?

CW is on channel 23 from WUCW, broadcasting from 22 miles NE of Eden Prairie. Estimated signal: strong.

How many channels can I get with an antenna in Eden Prairie?

36 transmitters within 70 miles of Eden Prairie; around 22 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 Eden Prairie?

Point your antenna NE, at about 49°. The main network towers for Eden Prairie sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Eden Prairie?

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 Eden Prairie?

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 Eden Prairie?

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 Eden Prairie; signal estimates ignore terrain.