TV channels & antenna towers in Winthrop, Minnesota

Winthrop is a small community of about 1,360 people in Minnesota. Within 70 miles of the town center we count 79 licensed TV transmitters: 2 full-power, 2 Class A, 35 low-power and 40 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 2 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better.

By distance, 0 transmitters are within 25 miles, 40 between 25 and 45 miles, and 39 farther out. Two of the 5 network stations in range are licensed to Mankato, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Mankato's stations.

The strongest network signals here are ABC on channel 43 (KRWF), Fox on channel 12.2 (KEYC-TV), CW on channel 7.2 (KMNF-CD), Telemundo on channel 25 (KJNK-LD) and Univision on channel 21 (WUMN-LD). No CBS affiliate is listed within 70 miles; the nearest one in our data is WCCO-TV in Minneapolis, MN, 70 miles to the northeast. No NBC affiliate is listed within 70 miles; the nearest one in our data is KARE in Minneapolis, MN, 70 miles to the northeast. Spanish-language viewers can pick up Telemundo (very weak signal) and Univision (very weak signal).

The main network towers around Winthrop are in different directions: ABC 266° W (56 mi) and Fox 183° S (42 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.

Two network stations, KEYC-TV and KMNF-CD, transmit from the same tower site about 42 miles south of Winthrop (183° S). Point at that site and a single antenna setting picks them all up.

KRWF (ABC) lies beyond the radio horizon of its transmitter as seen from Winthrop. Past that point signals fade quickly, so antenna height matters more than amplification.

The farthest main network tower for Winthrop is KRWF (ABC), 56 miles away with a very weak estimated signal. That is why we suggest an outdoor directional antenna here. If you only watch the closer stations, a smaller antenna may do.

At this distance a low-noise preamplifier mounted on the mast, right below the antenna, helps more than an amplifier near the TV. It boosts the signal before cable loss eats into it. See the amplifier guide.

With 2 stations at fair strength or better, Winthrop ranks 352nd of 371 places in Minnesota: fewer than the typical Minnesota town (13). Its nearest major network tower is 42 miles away, against a state median of 24 miles.

33% of Minnesota's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an outdoor directional antenna. The nearest larger city is Mankato, 32 miles away.