TV channels & antenna towers in Edina, Minnesota

Edina has 30 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 WUMN-LD (Univision), 7.0 miles to the NE.

30TV transmitters within 70 miles
9networks over the air
7.0 mito the closest tower
50,138population

Network channels in Edina

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
UNIWUMN-LDUnivision21 7.0 mi34° NE GoodMinneapolis, MN
TLMKJNK-LDTelemundo25 7.1 mi32° NNE GoodMinneapolis, MN
ABCKSTP-TVABC5 16 mi41° NE StrongSt. Paul, MN
CWWUCWCW23 16 mi41° NE StrongMinneapolis, MN
CBSWCCO-TVCBS4 16 mi41° NE StrongMinneapolis, MN
NBCKARENBC11 16 mi41° NE StrongMinneapolis, MN
MeTVKSTC-TVMeTV5.3 16 mi41° NE StrongMinneapolis, MN
FOXKMSP-TVFox9 16 mi43° NE GoodMinneapolis, MN
IONKPXM-TVION41 31 mi356° N GoodSt. Cloud, MN

Over-the-air TV in Edina

With roughly 50,100 residents, Edina is a city in Minnesota. Within 70 miles of the town center we count 30 licensed TV transmitters: 10 full-power, 1 Class A, 17 low-power and 2 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 22 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 17 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 21 transmitters are within 25 miles, 3 between 25 and 45 miles, and 6 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). 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 Edina

Point your antenna NE, at about 41°. The main network towers for Edina 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 16 miles northeast of Edina (41° NE). Aim there first: one setting covers all of them.

Of the 7 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Edina 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 Edina, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.

Antenna and amplifier advice for Edina

The farthest main network tower for Edina is KMSP-TV (Fox), 16 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an indoor antenna here. If you only watch the closer stations, a smaller antenna may do.

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 Edina

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

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
K14RB-DLow power7.1 mi 32° NNEGoodSt. Paul, MN
KMBD-LDLow power7.1 mi 32° NNEFairMinneapolis, MN
K33LN-DClass A7.1 mi 32° NNEGoodMinneapolis, MN
KWJM-LDLow power7.1 mi 32° NNEGoodMinneapolis, MN
KMQV-LDLow power7.1 mi 32° NNEGoodRochester, MN
KKTW-LDLow power8.8 mi 327° NNWGoodMinneapolis, MN
KMWE-LDLow power13 mi 73° ENEFairSt. Paul, MN
WDMI-LDLow power15 mi 34° NEFairMinneapolis, MN
WFTCFull power16 mi 43° NEStrongMinneapolis, MN
KTCA-TVFull power16 mi 43° NEStrongSt. Paul, MN
KTCI-TVFull power16 mi 43° NEGoodSt. Paul, MN
KHVM-LDLow power17 mi 298° WNWFairMinneapolis, MN
KTCJ-LDLow power17 mi 298° WNWFairMinneapolis, MN
W19EN-DTranslator32 mi 88° EWeakRiver Falls, WI
K28PQ-DLow power38 mi 333° NNWPoorSaint Cloud, MN
K21NU-DLow power57 mi 187° SPoorMinneapolis, MN
K33MW-DLow power60 mi 215° SWPoorMankato, MN
WCMN-LDLow power63 mi 316° NWPoorSt. Cloud-Sartell, MN
K26PF-DLow power68 mi 314° NWPoorSaint Cloud, MN
K31LN-DLow power69 mi 143° SEPoorRochester, MN
K29OE-DLow power69 mi 143° SEPoorRochester, MN

How Edina compares with the rest of Minnesota

With 22 stations at fair strength or better, Edina ranks 31st of 371 places in Minnesota: more than the typical Minnesota town (13). Its nearest major network tower is 7.0 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 Minneapolis, 7.5 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Edina: step by step

  1. Place the antenna high on a window or wall that faces the towers. Upstairs is better than downstairs.
  2. Point it toward 43° NE, the direction of KMSP-TV (Fox), 16 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 Edina, MN?

ABC is on channel 5 from KSTP-TV, broadcasting from 16 miles NE of Edina. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is CBS in Edina, MN?

CBS is on channel 4 from WCCO-TV, broadcasting from 16 miles NE of Edina. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is NBC in Edina, MN?

NBC is on channel 11 from KARE, broadcasting from 16 miles NE of Edina. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is Fox in Edina, MN?

Fox is on channel 9 from KMSP-TV, broadcasting from 16 miles NE of Edina. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CW in Edina, MN?

CW is on channel 23 from WUCW, broadcasting from 16 miles NE of Edina. Estimated signal: strong.

How many channels can I get with an antenna in Edina?

30 transmitters within 70 miles of Edina; around 22 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 Edina?

Point your antenna NE, at about 41°. The main network towers for Edina sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Edina?

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 Edina?

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 Edina?

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 Edina; signal estimates ignore terrain.