TV stations in the West North Central

Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska and the Dakotas. The West North Central has 594 licensed TV transmitters, 208 of them full-power, serving 1,596 cities and towns.

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Over-the-air TV in the West North Central

The West North Central has 594 licensed TV transmitters across 7 states and territories. 208 are full-power stations and 146 are translators (25% of the total). Minnesota has the most transmitters (206) and North Dakota the fewest (46).

Across the 1,596 cities and towns we cover here, a typical place gets 10 stations at fair strength or better, and the nearest major network tower is a median 27 miles away. 39% of places need an outdoor antenna, more than the national figure of 28%.

Ramsey, MN has the most stations in reach (24 at fair strength or better). Grand Marais, MN is the most remote: its nearest major network tower is 91 miles away.

The tallest full-power transmitter in the region is KOLR (CBS), 631 m above the surrounding terrain near Springfield, MO.

States

StateStationsFull powerNetwork affiliatesCities
Iowa613218285
Kansas652927216
Minnesota2063424371
Missouri863537398
Nebraska692621145
North Dakota46271680
South Dakota612514101

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