TV channels & antenna towers in Roseville, Minnesota
Roseville has 29 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 WFTC, 3.9 miles to the NNE.
Network channels in Roseville
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FOXKMSP-TVFox | 9 | 3.9 mi | 23° NNE | Strong | Minneapolis, MN |
| ABCKSTP-TVABC | 5 | 4.0 mi | 12° NNE | Strong | St. Paul, MN |
| CWWUCWCW | 23 | 4.0 mi | 12° NNE | Strong | Minneapolis, MN |
| CBSWCCO-TVCBS | 4 | 4.0 mi | 12° NNE | Strong | Minneapolis, MN |
| NBCKARENBC | 11 | 4.0 mi | 12° NNE | Strong | Minneapolis, MN |
| MeTVKSTC-TVMeTV | 5.3 | 4.0 mi | 12° NNE | Strong | Minneapolis, MN |
| UNIWUMN-LDUnivision | 21 | 6.0 mi | 248° WSW | Good | Minneapolis, MN |
| TLMKJNK-LDTelemundo | 25 | 6.0 mi | 250° WSW | Good | Minneapolis, MN |
| IONKPXM-TVION | 41 | 26 mi | 333° NNW | Good | St. Cloud, MN |
Over-the-air TV in Roseville
Roseville, Minnesota has a population of about 35,600. There are 29 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles: 11 full-power, 1 Class A, 14 low-power and 3 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 23 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 18 at good or strong strength.
22 of them are within 25 miles of Roseville, 2 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 5 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 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 (good signal) and Univision (good 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 Roseville
Point your antenna NNE, at about 15°. The main network towers for Roseville sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
Six network stations, KMSP-TV, KSTP-TV, WUCW, WCCO-TV and KARE and others, transmit from the same tower site about 3.9 miles northeast of Roseville (23° NNE). That one direction covers every station on the site.
Of the 7 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Roseville at fair strength or better, 71% arrive from the north; the rest are spread across two other directions.
All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from Roseville, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Roseville
The farthest main network tower for Roseville is KARE (NBC), 4.0 miles away with a strong estimated signal. That is why we suggest an indoor antenna here. Viewers who do not need that station can often manage with less.
WFTC is only 3.9 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 Roseville
Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WFTCFull power | 3.9 mi | 23° NNE | Strong | Minneapolis, MN |
| KTCA-TVFull power | 3.9 mi | 23° NNE | Strong | St. Paul, MN |
| KTCI-TVFull power | 3.9 mi | 23° NNE | Strong | St. Paul, MN |
| WDMI-LDLow power | 4.4 mi | 347° NNW | Good | Minneapolis, MN |
| KMWE-LDLow power | 5.2 mi | 142° SE | Good | St. Paul, MN |
| K14RB-DLow power | 6.0 mi | 250° WSW | Good | St. Paul, MN |
| KMBD-LDLow power | 6.0 mi | 250° WSW | Fair | Minneapolis, MN |
| K33LN-DClass A | 6.0 mi | 250° WSW | Good | Minneapolis, MN |
| KWJM-LDLow power | 6.0 mi | 250° WSW | Good | Minneapolis, MN |
| KMQV-LDLow power | 6.0 mi | 250° WSW | Good | Rochester, MN |
| KKTW-LDLow power | 14 mi | 267° W | Fair | Minneapolis, MN |
| W19EN-DTranslator | 24 mi | 107° ESE | Fair | River Falls, WI |
| KHVM-LDLow power | 24 mi | 270° W | Fair | Minneapolis, MN |
| KTCJ-LDLow power | 24 mi | 270° W | Weak | Minneapolis, MN |
| K28PQ-DLow power | 37 mi | 314° NW | Poor | Saint Cloud, MN |
| WHWC-TVFull power | 63 mi | 87° E | Fair | Menomonie, WI |
| WCMN-LDLow power | 65 mi | 305° NW | Poor | St. Cloud-Sartell, MN |
| W24CL-DTranslator | 67 mi | 30° NNE | Poor | Grantsburg, WI |
| K21NU-DLow power | 67 mi | 194° SSW | Poor | Minneapolis, MN |
| K26PF-DLow power | 70 mi | 304° NW | Poor | Saint Cloud, MN |
How Roseville compares with the rest of Minnesota
With 23 stations at fair strength or better, Roseville ranks 5th of 371 places in Minnesota: more than the typical Minnesota town (13). Its nearest major network tower is 3.9 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 Saint Paul, 5.3 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in Roseville: step by step
- Place the antenna high on a window or wall that faces the towers. Upstairs is better than downstairs.
- Point it toward 12° NNE, the direction of KARE (NBC), 4.0 miles away. Closer stations usually come in even off-axis.
- Run a full channel scan on your TV (usually Settings → Channels → Auto program; the name varies by brand).
- 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.
- Rescan every few months, or whenever a channel disappears; stations occasionally change frequency.
Frequently asked questions
What channel is ABC in Roseville, MN?
ABC is on channel 5 from KSTP-TV, broadcasting from 4.0 miles NNE of Roseville. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is CBS in Roseville, MN?
CBS is on channel 4 from WCCO-TV, broadcasting from 4.0 miles NNE of Roseville. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is NBC in Roseville, MN?
NBC is on channel 11 from KARE, broadcasting from 4.0 miles NNE of Roseville. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is Fox in Roseville, MN?
Fox is on channel 9 from KMSP-TV, broadcasting from 3.9 miles NNE of Roseville. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is CW in Roseville, MN?
CW is on channel 23 from WUCW, broadcasting from 4.0 miles NNE of Roseville. Estimated signal: strong.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Roseville?
29 transmitters within 70 miles of Roseville; around 23 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 Roseville?
Point your antenna NNE, at about 15°. The main network towers for Roseville sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
What kind of antenna do I need in Roseville?
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 Roseville?
WFTC is only 3.9 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.
Is there an app to find TV towers in Roseville?
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 Roseville; signal estimates ignore terrain.