TV channels & antenna towers in Minnetrista, Minnesota

Minnetrista has 61 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 KHVM-LD, 5.5 miles to the NE.

61TV transmitters within 70 miles
9networks over the air
5.5 mito the closest tower
7,178population

Network channels in Minnetrista

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
TLMKJNK-LDTelemundo25 22 mi83° E FairMinneapolis, MN
UNIWUMN-LDUnivision21 22 mi83° E FairMinneapolis, MN
ABCKSTP-TVABC5 30 mi73° ENE GoodSt. Paul, MN
CWWUCWCW23 30 mi73° ENE GoodMinneapolis, MN
CBSWCCO-TVCBS4 30 mi73° ENE GoodMinneapolis, MN
NBCKARENBC11 30 mi73° ENE GoodMinneapolis, MN
MeTVKSTC-TVMeTV5.3 30 mi73° ENE GoodMinneapolis, MN
FOXKMSP-TVFox9 30 mi74° ENE FairMinneapolis, MN
IONKPXM-TVION41 32 mi30° NNE GoodSt. Cloud, MN

Over-the-air TV in Minnetrista

With roughly 7,180 residents, Minnetrista is a town in Minnesota. Within 70 miles of the town center we count 61 licensed TV transmitters: 11 full-power, 1 Class A, 21 low-power and 28 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 22 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 11 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 10 transmitters are within 25 miles, 13 between 25 and 45 miles, and 38 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 Minnetrista

Point your antenna ENE, at about 73°. The main network towers for Minnetrista 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 30 miles east of Minnetrista (73° ENE). 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 Minnetrista 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 Minnetrista, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.

Antenna and amplifier advice for Minnetrista

The farthest main network tower for Minnetrista is KMSP-TV (Fox), 30 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 Minnetrista

Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 52; see all in the finder.

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
KHVM-LDLow power5.5 mi 36° NEGoodMinneapolis, MN
KTCJ-LDLow power5.5 mi 36° NEGoodMinneapolis, MN
KKTW-LDLow power14 mi 73° ENEFairMinneapolis, MN
K14RB-DLow power22 mi 83° EFairSt. Paul, MN
KMBD-LDLow power22 mi 83° EFairMinneapolis, MN
K33LN-DClass A22 mi 83° EFairMinneapolis, MN
KWJM-LDLow power22 mi 83° EFairMinneapolis, MN
KMQV-LDLow power22 mi 83° EFairRochester, MN
WDMI-LDLow power28 mi 71° ENEFairMinneapolis, MN
WFTCFull power30 mi 74° ENEGoodMinneapolis, MN
KTCA-TVFull power30 mi 74° ENEGoodSt. Paul, MN
KTCI-TVFull power30 mi 74° ENEGoodSt. Paul, MN
KMWE-LDLow power31 mi 89° EFairSt. Paul, MN
K28PQ-DLow power31 mi 1° NWeakSaint Cloud, MN
WCMN-LDLow power49 mi 328° NNWPoorSt. Cloud-Sartell, MN
W19EN-DTranslator50 mi 92° EPoorRiver Falls, WI
K26PF-DLow power54 mi 325° NWPoorSaint Cloud, MN
K33MW-DLow power55 mi 197° SSWPoorMankato, MN
K31OR-DTranslator58 mi 258° WSWPoorOlivia, MN
K21NS-DTranslator58 mi 258° WSWPoorOlivia, MN
K18IR-DTranslator58 mi 258° WSWPoorOlivia, MN
K34OZ-DTranslator58 mi 258° WSWPoorOlivia, MN
K20JY-DTranslator58 mi 258° WSWPoorOlivia, MN
K23FP-DTranslator58 mi 258° WSWPoorOlivia, MN
K15LT-DLow power58 mi 258° WSWPoorOlivia, MN

How Minnetrista compares with the rest of Minnesota

With 22 stations at fair strength or better, Minnetrista ranks 31st of 371 places in Minnesota: more than the typical Minnesota town (13). Its nearest major network tower is 22 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 Chanhassen, 11 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Minnetrista: 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 74° ENE, the direction of KMSP-TV (Fox), 30 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 Minnetrista, MN?

ABC is on channel 5 from KSTP-TV, broadcasting from 30 miles ENE of Minnetrista. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CBS in Minnetrista, MN?

CBS is on channel 4 from WCCO-TV, broadcasting from 30 miles ENE of Minnetrista. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is NBC in Minnetrista, MN?

NBC is on channel 11 from KARE, broadcasting from 30 miles ENE of Minnetrista. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Fox in Minnetrista, MN?

Fox is on channel 9 from KMSP-TV, broadcasting from 30 miles ENE of Minnetrista. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is CW in Minnetrista, MN?

CW is on channel 23 from WUCW, broadcasting from 30 miles ENE of Minnetrista. Estimated signal: good.

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

61 transmitters within 70 miles of Minnetrista; 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 Minnetrista?

Point your antenna ENE, at about 73°. The main network towers for Minnetrista sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Minnetrista?

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 Minnetrista?

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 Minnetrista?

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 Minnetrista; signal estimates ignore terrain.