You can get 20 free channels in ZIP 56161 (Lakefield, MN)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 56161 · 0 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: N (2°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing N (2°), 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 56161
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 | 48.3 mi | ENE (70°) | High VHF RF 12 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 20 | PBS | KSMN Worthington, MN · Full Power | 33.7 mi | WNW (293°) | UHF RF 15 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 13 | ABC | KSFY-TV Sioux Falls, SD · Full Power | 61.9 mi | WSW (258°) | High VHF RF 13 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 11 | CBS | KELO-TV Sioux Falls, SD · Full Power | 61.9 mi | WSW (258°) | High VHF RF 11 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 46 | NBC | KDLT-TV Sioux Falls, SD · Full Power | 63.2 mi | WSW (258°) | UHF RF 21 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | K17MY-D Jackson, MN · Low Power | 18.1 mi | ESE (113°) | UHF RF 17 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | K19HZ-D Jackson, MN · Translator | 18.1 mi | ESE (113°) | UHF RF 19 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | K22MY-D Jackson, MN · Low Power | 18.1 mi | ESE (113°) | UHF RF 22 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | K23FO-D Jackson, MN · Translator | 18.1 mi | ESE (113°) | UHF RF 23 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | K27NF-D Jackson, MN · Low Power | 18.1 mi | ESE (113°) | UHF RF 27 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | K28OI-D Jackson, MN · Low Power | 18.1 mi | ESE (113°) | UHF RF 28 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | K29LV-D Jackson, MN · Translator | 18.1 mi | ESE (113°) | UHF RF 29 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | K30KQ-D Jackson, MN · Low Power | 18.1 mi | ESE (113°) | UHF RF 30 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | K31NT-D Jackson, MN · Translator | 18.1 mi | ESE (113°) | UHF RF 31 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | K34NU-D Jackson, MN · Translator | 18.1 mi | ESE (113°) | UHF RF 34 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | K35IZ-D Jackson, MN · Translator | 18.1 mi | ESE (113°) | UHF RF 35 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | K18MO-D Worthington, MN · Low Power | 19.2 mi | WSW (251°) | UHF RF 18 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 9 | ABC | KCAU-TV Sioux City, IA · Full Power | 89.9 mi | SSW (211°) | High VHF RF 9 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 14 | CBS | KMEG Sioux City, IA · Full Power | 89.7 mi | SSW (211°) | UHF RF 32 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 4 | NBC | KTIV Sioux City, IA · Full Power | 89.7 mi | SSW (211°) | UHF RF 14 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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