You can get 17 free channels in ZIP 56050 (St. Peter, MN)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 56050 · 2 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Outdoor Rooftop Directional Antenna
Signals here are mostly distant or weak. A rooftop directional antenna (with a mast preamp) gives you the best shot at reliable HD.
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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: SW (226°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing SW (226°), 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 56050
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | CBS | KEYC-TV Mankato, MN · Full Power | 32.0 mi | SW (226°) | High VHF RF 12 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | K33MW-D Mankato, MN · Low Power | 7.8 mi | SW (220°) | UHF RF 33 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 5 | ABC | KSTP-TV St. Paul, MN · Full Power | 68.2 mi | NE (35°) | UHF RF 35 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 4 | CBS | WCCO-TV Minneapolis, MN · Full Power | 68.2 mi | NE (35°) | UHF RF 32 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 11 | NBC | KARE Minneapolis, MN · Full Power | 68.2 mi | NE (35°) | UHF RF 31 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | K25QC-D Lake Crystal, MN · Low Power | 22.7 mi | SW (231°) | UHF RF 25 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | KMNF-CD Mankato, MN · Class A | 32.0 mi | SW (226°) | High VHF RF 8 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 9 | FOX | KMSP-TV Minneapolis, MN · Full Power | 68.4 mi | NE (36°) | High VHF RF 9 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 17 | PBS | KTCI-TV St. Paul, MN · Full Power | 68.4 mi | NE (36°) | UHF RF 23 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 2 | PBS | KTCA-TV St. Paul, MN · Full Power | 68.4 mi | NE (36°) | UHF RF 34 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 23 | CW | WUCW Minneapolis, MN · Full Power | 68.2 mi | NE (35°) | UHF RF 22 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 29 | MyNetworkTV | WFTC Minneapolis, MN · Full Power | 68.4 mi | NE (36°) | UHF RF 29 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 45 | Independent | KSTC-TV Minneapolis, MN · Full Power | 68.2 mi | NE (35°) | UHF RF 30 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K14KE-D St. James, MN · Translator | 33.8 mi | WSW (252°) | UHF RF 14 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K26CS-D St. James, MN · Translator | 33.8 mi | WSW (252°) | UHF RF 26 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K30FN-D St. James, MN · Low Power | 33.8 mi | WSW (252°) | UHF RF 30 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K34JX-D St. James, MN · Low Power | 33.8 mi | WSW (252°) | UHF RF 34 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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