TV channels & antenna towers in Medina, Minnesota

Medina has 37 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 KHVM-LD, 4.1 miles to the WSW.

37TV transmitters within 70 miles
9networks over the air
4.1 mito the closest tower
5,973population

Network channels in Medina

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
TLMKJNK-LDTelemundo25 16 mi105° ESE FairMinneapolis, MN
UNIWUMN-LDUnivision21 16 mi106° ESE FairMinneapolis, MN
ABCKSTP-TVABC5 22 mi85° E StrongSt. Paul, MN
CWWUCWCW23 22 mi85° E StrongMinneapolis, MN
CBSWCCO-TVCBS4 22 mi85° E StrongMinneapolis, MN
NBCKARENBC11 22 mi85° E StrongMinneapolis, MN
MeTVKSTC-TVMeTV5.3 22 mi85° E StrongMinneapolis, MN
FOXKMSP-TVFox9 22 mi86° E FairMinneapolis, MN
IONKPXM-TVION41 23 mi24° NNE GoodSt. Cloud, MN

Over-the-air TV in Medina

With roughly 5,970 residents, Medina is a town in Minnesota. Our map shows 37 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 11 full-power, 1 Class A, 17 low-power and 8 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 23 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 12 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 23 transmitters are within 25 miles, 1 between 25 and 45 miles, and 13 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 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 (fair signal) and Univision (fair 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 Medina

Point your antenna E, at about 85°. The main network towers for Medina 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 east of Medina (85° E). 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 Medina at fair strength or better, 86% arrive from the east; the rest are spread across one other direction.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Medina

The farthest main network tower for Medina is KMSP-TV (Fox), 22 miles away with a fair estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic 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 Medina

Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 28; see all in the finder.

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
KHVM-LDLow power4.1 mi 237° WSWGoodMinneapolis, MN
KTCJ-LDLow power4.1 mi 237° WSWGoodMinneapolis, MN
KKTW-LDLow power7.1 mi 113° ESEGoodMinneapolis, MN
K14RB-DLow power16 mi 105° ESEFairSt. Paul, MN
KMBD-LDLow power16 mi 105° ESEFairMinneapolis, MN
K33LN-DClass A16 mi 105° ESEFairMinneapolis, MN
KWJM-LDLow power16 mi 105° ESEFairMinneapolis, MN
KMQV-LDLow power16 mi 105° ESEFairRochester, MN
WDMI-LDLow power20 mi 83° EFairMinneapolis, MN
WFTCFull power22 mi 86° EStrongMinneapolis, MN
KTCA-TVFull power22 mi 86° EGoodSt. Paul, MN
KTCI-TVFull power22 mi 86° EGoodSt. Paul, MN
KMWE-LDLow power25 mi 104° ESEFairSt. Paul, MN
K28PQ-DLow power25 mi 346° NNWFairSaint Cloud, MN
W19EN-DTranslator45 mi 102° ESEPoorRiver Falls, WI
WCMN-LDLow power48 mi 317° NWPoorSt. Cloud-Sartell, MN
K26PF-DLow power53 mi 315° NWPoorSaint Cloud, MN
KONCFull power58 mi 309° NWWeakAlexandria, MN
K33MW-DLow power64 mi 201° SSWPoorMankato, MN
K20KW-DLow power64 mi 311° NWPoorSaint Cloud, MN
K31OR-DTranslator66 mi 254° WSWPoorOlivia, MN
K21NS-DTranslator66 mi 254° WSWPoorOlivia, MN
K18IR-DTranslator66 mi 254° WSWPoorOlivia, MN
K34OZ-DTranslator66 mi 254° WSWPoorOlivia, MN
K20JY-DTranslator66 mi 254° WSWPoorOlivia, MN

How Medina compares with the rest of Minnesota

With 23 stations at fair strength or better, Medina ranks 5th of 371 places in Minnesota: more than the typical Minnesota town (13). Its nearest major network tower is 16 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 Plymouth, 6.4 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Medina: 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 86° E, 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 23 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 Medina, MN?

ABC is on channel 5 from KSTP-TV, broadcasting from 22 miles E of Medina. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is CBS in Medina, MN?

CBS is on channel 4 from WCCO-TV, broadcasting from 22 miles E of Medina. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is NBC in Medina, MN?

NBC is on channel 11 from KARE, broadcasting from 22 miles E of Medina. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is Fox in Medina, MN?

Fox is on channel 9 from KMSP-TV, broadcasting from 22 miles E of Medina. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is CW in Medina, MN?

CW is on channel 23 from WUCW, broadcasting from 22 miles E of Medina. Estimated signal: strong.

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

37 transmitters within 70 miles of Medina; around 23 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 Medina?

Point your antenna E, at about 85°. The main network towers for Medina sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Medina?

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 Medina?

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 Medina?

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 Medina; signal estimates ignore terrain.