TV channels & antenna towers in Saint Bonifacius, Minnesota

Saint Bonifacius has 79 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 20 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is KHVM-LD, 8.2 miles to the NE.

79TV transmitters within 70 miles
9networks over the air
8.2 mito the closest tower
2,283population

Network channels in Saint Bonifacius

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
TLMKJNK-LDTelemundo25 24 mi78° ENE FairMinneapolis, MN
UNIWUMN-LDUnivision21 24 mi78° ENE FairMinneapolis, MN
ABCKSTP-TVABC5 32 mi70° ENE GoodSt. Paul, MN
CWWUCWCW23 32 mi70° ENE GoodMinneapolis, MN
CBSWCCO-TVCBS4 32 mi70° ENE GoodMinneapolis, MN
NBCKARENBC11 32 mi70° ENE GoodMinneapolis, MN
MeTVKSTC-TVMeTV5.3 32 mi70° ENE GoodMinneapolis, MN
FOXKMSP-TVFox9 32 mi71° ENE FairMinneapolis, MN
IONKPXM-TVION41 34 mi30° NNE GoodSt. Cloud, MN

Over-the-air TV in Saint Bonifacius

Saint Bonifacius is a small community of about 2,280 people in Minnesota. There are 79 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles: 11 full-power, 1 Class A, 35 low-power and 32 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 20 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 10 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 10 transmitters are within 25 miles, 13 between 25 and 45 miles, and 56 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 (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 Saint Bonifacius

Point your antenna ENE, at about 70°. The main network towers for Saint Bonifacius 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 32 miles east of Saint Bonifacius (70° ENE). Aim there first: one setting covers all of them.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Saint Bonifacius

The farthest main network tower for Saint Bonifacius is KMSP-TV (Fox), 32 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 Saint Bonifacius

Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 70; see all in the finder.

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
KHVM-LDLow power8.2 mi 35° NEGoodMinneapolis, MN
KTCJ-LDLow power8.2 mi 35° NEFairMinneapolis, MN
KKTW-LDLow power16 mi 67° ENEFairMinneapolis, MN
K14RB-DLow power24 mi 78° ENEFairSt. Paul, MN
KMBD-LDLow power24 mi 78° ENEWeakMinneapolis, MN
K33LN-DClass A24 mi 78° ENEFairMinneapolis, MN
KWJM-LDLow power24 mi 78° ENEFairMinneapolis, MN
KMQV-LDLow power24 mi 78° ENEFairRochester, MN
WDMI-LDLow power30 mi 68° ENEFairMinneapolis, MN
KMWE-LDLow power32 mi 85° EWeakSt. Paul, MN
WFTCFull power32 mi 71° ENEGoodMinneapolis, MN
KTCA-TVFull power32 mi 71° ENEGoodSt. Paul, MN
KTCI-TVFull power32 mi 71° ENEGoodSt. Paul, MN
K28PQ-DLow power33 mi 3° NWeakSaint Cloud, MN
WCMN-LDLow power51 mi 331° NNWPoorSt. Cloud-Sartell, MN
W19EN-DTranslator52 mi 90° EPoorRiver Falls, WI
K33MW-DLow power53 mi 196° SSWPoorMankato, MN
K26PF-DLow power55 mi 328° NNWPoorSaint Cloud, MN
K31OR-DTranslator56 mi 260° WPoorOlivia, MN
K21NS-DTranslator56 mi 260° WPoorOlivia, MN
K18IR-DTranslator56 mi 260° WPoorOlivia, MN
K34OZ-DTranslator56 mi 260° WPoorOlivia, MN
K20JY-DTranslator56 mi 260° WPoorOlivia, MN
K23FP-DTranslator56 mi 260° WPoorOlivia, MN
K15LT-DLow power56 mi 260° WPoorOlivia, MN

How Saint Bonifacius compares with the rest of Minnesota

With 20 stations at fair strength or better, Saint Bonifacius ranks 110th of 371 places in Minnesota: more than the typical Minnesota town (13). Its nearest major network tower is 24 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 Chaska, 11 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Saint Bonifacius: 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 71° ENE, the direction of KMSP-TV (Fox), 32 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 20 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 Saint Bonifacius, MN?

ABC is on channel 5 from KSTP-TV, broadcasting from 32 miles ENE of Saint Bonifacius. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CBS in Saint Bonifacius, MN?

CBS is on channel 4 from WCCO-TV, broadcasting from 32 miles ENE of Saint Bonifacius. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is NBC in Saint Bonifacius, MN?

NBC is on channel 11 from KARE, broadcasting from 32 miles ENE of Saint Bonifacius. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Fox in Saint Bonifacius, MN?

Fox is on channel 9 from KMSP-TV, broadcasting from 32 miles ENE of Saint Bonifacius. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is CW in Saint Bonifacius, MN?

CW is on channel 23 from WUCW, broadcasting from 32 miles ENE of Saint Bonifacius. Estimated signal: good.

How many channels can I get with an antenna in Saint Bonifacius?

79 transmitters within 70 miles of Saint Bonifacius; around 20 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 Saint Bonifacius?

Point your antenna ENE, at about 70°. The main network towers for Saint Bonifacius sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Saint Bonifacius?

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 Saint Bonifacius?

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 Saint Bonifacius?

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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