You can get 21 free channels in ZIP 55088 (Lonsdale, MN)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 55088 · 0 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Attic or High-Gain Window Antenna
You have 9 Strong/Moderate channels. An attic or 2nd-floor window antenna will lock in way more channels than a basic flat panel.
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🧭 Broadcast Tower Compass — Which Way to Point Your Antenna
Each dot is a local TV tower relative to your center point (● Green = Strong, ● Blue = Moderate, ● Amber = Weak).
Primary Aim Direction: NNE (18°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing NNE (18°), or aim your attic/rooftop antenna toward that compass bearing for the strongest signal lock.
After placing or moving your antenna, always run a fresh TV channel rescan.
Channel Lineup & Tower Directions for ZIP 55088
Sorted with Strong signals and major broadcast networks first. Channel is the virtual channel number your TV displays; Band / RF Ch. is the actual radio frequency that determines whether you need a VHF-capable antenna. How we calculate signals.
| Channel | Network | Station | Distance | Point Antenna | Band / RF Ch. | Estimated Signal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | ABC | KSTP-TV St. Paul, MN · Full Power | 39.1 mi | NNE (18°) | UHF RF 35 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 4 | CBS | WCCO-TV Minneapolis, MN · Full Power | 39.1 mi | NNE (18°) | UHF RF 32 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 11 | NBC | KARE Minneapolis, MN · Full Power | 39.1 mi | NNE (18°) | UHF RF 31 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 9 | FOX | KMSP-TV Minneapolis, MN · Full Power | 39.1 mi | NNE (19°) | High VHF RF 9 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 17 | PBS | KTCI-TV St. Paul, MN · Full Power | 39.1 mi | NNE (19°) | UHF RF 23 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 2 | PBS | KTCA-TV St. Paul, MN · Full Power | 39.1 mi | NNE (19°) | UHF RF 34 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 23 | CW | WUCW Minneapolis, MN · Full Power | 39.1 mi | NNE (18°) | UHF RF 22 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 29 | MyNetworkTV | WFTC Minneapolis, MN · Full Power | 39.1 mi | NNE (19°) | UHF RF 29 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 45 | Independent | KSTC-TV Minneapolis, MN · Full Power | 39.1 mi | NNE (18°) | UHF RF 30 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 12 | CBS | KEYC-TV Mankato, MN · Full Power | 65.0 mi | SW (232°) | High VHF RF 12 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | K14RB-D St. Paul, MN · Low Power | 31.7 mi | N (10°) | UHF RF 14 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | KWJM-LD Minneapolis, MN · Low Power | 31.7 mi | N (10°) | UHF RF 15 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | KJNK-LD Minneapolis, MN · Translator | 31.7 mi | N (10°) | UHF RF 25 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | K33LN-D Minneapolis, MN · Class A | 31.7 mi | N (10°) | UHF RF 33 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 3 | CBS | KIMT Mason City, IA · Full Power | 79.8 mi | SSE (155°) | UHF RF 24 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 10 | NBC | KTTC Rochester, MN · Full Power | 81.2 mi | SE (144°) | High VHF RF 10 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 41 | ION | KPXM-TV St. Cloud, MN · Full Power | 56.2 mi | N (360°) | UHF RF 16 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WUMN-LD Minneapolis, MN · Low Power | 31.6 mi | N (10°) | UHF RF 21 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | KMBD-LD Minneapolis, MN · Low Power | 31.7 mi | N (10°) | UHF RF 20 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | KMWE-LD St. Paul, MN · Low Power | 32.5 mi | NNE (26°) | UHF RF 17 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W11DX-D Minneapolis, MN · Low Power | 33.1 mi | NE (36°) | High VHF RF 11 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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