KMSP Tower

In the world, KMSP Tower has been a recurring theme throughout history. Since its origins, KMSP Tower has captured the interest and attention of people of all ages and backgrounds. Its impact has been so significant that it has marked a before and after in the way we understand and relate to the world around us. In this article, we will thoroughly explore the impact of KMSP Tower on different aspects of everyday life, from its influence on popular culture to its relevance in science and technology. Through a comprehensive analysis, we will discover the true magnitude of KMSP Tower and its role in contemporary society.

KMSP Tower
The tower in 2024
KMSP Tower is located in Minnesota
KMSP Tower
Location within Minnesota
General information
TypeTV & Radio transmission tower
LocationShoreview, Ramsey County, Minnesota, U.S.
Coordinates45°3′30″N 93°7′28″W / 45.05833°N 93.12444°W / 45.05833; -93.12444
OwnerFox Television Stations, LLC
Height1,466 feet (447 m)

The KMSP Tower is a high aerial guyed mast used for the transmission of FM radio and over-the-air television in Shoreview, Minnesota. The structure was apparently the tallest in Minnesota until the construction of the KPXM Tower in 1997.[1]

The tower, which was built in 1971, is owned by KMSP-TV ("Fox 9") parent Fox Television Stations but is shared by several area broadcasters; sister station WFTC ("Fox 9+") and the Twin Cities Public Television stations, KTCA and KTCI. Several FM stations are also on the tower: KQRS-FM 92.5 ("KQ92"), KXXR 93.7 ("93X"), KTCZ 97.1 ("Cities 97"), KTIS-FM 98.5, KSJN 99.5 ("MPR Classical"), KFXN-FM 100.3 ("KFAN"), KDWB 101.3, KEEY 102.1 ("K102"), KMNB 102.9 ("102.9 The Wolf"), and KZJK 104.1 ("Jack FM").[2]

KMSP Tower with the Telefarm Towers in the background
Antenna of the KMSP Tower

In 2001, a painter working on the tower died from asphyxia upon falling 500 feet down the structure.[3]

In April 2022, the tower underwent upgrades to increase KMSP-TV's effective radiated power from 30 kW to 36.2 kW, improving signal strength and expanding coverage.[4]

FM

FM radio stations
Frequency Call sign Name Format Owner
92.5 KQRS-FM 92 KQRS Classic Rock Cumulus Media
93.7 KXXR 93X Active Rock
97.1
97.1 HD2
97.1 HD3		 KTCZ Cities 97
K-Love
Hot 102.5		 Hot AC
Contemporary Christian
Hip hop		 iHeartMedia
98.5
98.5 HD2
98.5 HD3
98.5 HD4		 KTIS-FM Life 98.5
Faith 900
Legacy HD3
The Mel
 Contemporary Christian
Christian Talk
Classic CCM
Contemporary worship music		 University of Northwestern - St. Paul
99.5
99.5 HD2		 KSJN Classical MPR
Classical 24		 Classical
Classical		 Minnesota Public Radio
100.3
100.3 HD2
100.3 HD3		 KFXN-FM The Fan
News/Talk 1130
K-Love		 Sports
News/Talk
Contemporary Christian		 iHeartMedia
101.3
101.3 HD2
101.3 HD3		 KDWB-FM 101.3 KDWB
Pride Radio
State Fair Radio		 Top 40 (CHR)
Dance/EDM
Variety Hits
102.1
102.1 HD3		 KEEY K102
WIXK simulcast		 Country
Hmong Music, Talk & News
102.9
102.9 HD2
102.9 HD3		 KMNB 102.9 The Wolf
WCCO (AM)
CBS Sports Radio		 Country
News/Talk
Sports Radio		 Audacy, Inc.
104.1 KZJK Jack FM Adult Hits

Television

Channel Callsign Affiliation Branding Subchannels Owner
(Virtual) Channel Programming
2.1 KTCA PBS TPT 2 2.4
2.5 		PBS Kids
TPT Now 		Twin Cities Public Television
2.3 KTCI PBS TPT Life 2.2
2.6 		Minnesota Channel
9.2 WFTC MyNetworkTV Fox 9 Plus 9.1
9.3 		Fox
Movies! 		Fox Television Stations
9.9 KMSP-TV Fox Fox 9 9.4
9.5
9.6 		Buzzr
The Grio
Decades

See also

References

  1. ^ Sturdevant, Andy (March 17, 2016). "Sure, Shoreview has trees — but it's the three giant towers that command attention". Minnpost. Retrieved May 23, 2022.
  2. ^ "RabbitEars.Info".
  3. ^ "Worker dies on TV tower in Shoreview". Brainerd Dispatch. Archived from the original on February 8, 2018. Retrieved February 7, 2018.
  4. ^ "FCC Monitor: KMSP Upgrades". Northpine. 10 April 2022. Retrieved 6 January 2025.