You can get 22 free TV channels in Rochester, MN
5 channels are rated Strong (indoor-ready) near the center of Rochester. Check your exact ZIP code below.
Indoor Window or Tabletop Antenna
5 stations arrive with a Strong signal here. Place a quality indoor antenna near a window or wall facing the towers.
🧭 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: S (178°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing S (178°), 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.
All Free Over-the-Air TV Channels in Rochester, MN
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | ABC | KAAL Austin, MN · Full Power | 25.8 mi | S (185°) | UHF RF 36 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 10 | NBC | KTTC Rochester, MN · Full Power | 30.7 mi | S (175°) | High VHF RF 10 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 47 | FOX | KXLT-TV Rochester, MN · Full Power | 25.8 mi | S (185°) | UHF RF 26 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 15 | PBS | KSMQ-TV Austin, MN · Full Power | 25.8 mi | S (185°) | UHF RF 20 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | K25NK-D Rochester, MN · Low Power | 7.1 mi | ENE (75°) | UHF RF 25 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 3 | CBS | KIMT Mason City, IA · Full Power | 38.9 mi | SSW (197°) | UHF RF 24 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 8 | CBS | WKBT-DT La Crosse, WI · Full Power | 56.9 mi | E (84°) | High VHF RF 8 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 24 | PBS | KYIN Mason City, IA · Full Power | 38.9 mi | SSW (197°) | UHF RF 18 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K14TV-D Rochester, MN · Low Power | 25.8 mi | S (185°) | UHF RF 14 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K35PC-D Rochester, MN · Low Power | 25.8 mi | S (185°) | UHF RF 35 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 19 | ABC | WXOW La Crosse, WI · Full Power | 57.1 mi | ESE (104°) | UHF RF 28 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 5 | ABC | KSTP-TV St. Paul, MN · Full Power | 79.4 mi | NNW (336°) | UHF RF 35 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 4 | CBS | WCCO-TV Minneapolis, MN · Full Power | 79.4 mi | NNW (336°) | UHF RF 32 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 11 | NBC | KARE Minneapolis, MN · Full Power | 79.4 mi | NNW (336°) | UHF RF 31 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 13 | NBC | WEAU Eau Claire, WI · Full Power | 87.4 mi | ENE (59°) | UHF RF 17 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 25 | FOX | WLAX La Crosse, WI · Full Power | 56.9 mi | ESE (104°) | UHF RF 33 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 9 | FOX | KMSP-TV Minneapolis, MN · Full Power | 78.8 mi | NNW (336°) | High VHF RF 9 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 31 | PBS | WHLA-TV La Crosse, WI · Full Power | 57.1 mi | ESE (104°) | UHF RF 15 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 2 | PBS | KTCA-TV St. Paul, MN · Full Power | 78.8 mi | NNW (336°) | UHF RF 34 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 23 | CW | WUCW Minneapolis, MN · Full Power | 79.4 mi | NNW (336°) | UHF RF 22 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 29 | MyNetworkTV | WFTC Minneapolis, MN · Full Power | 78.8 mi | NNW (336°) | UHF RF 29 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 45 | Independent | KSTC-TV Minneapolis, MN · Full Power | 79.4 mi | NNW (336°) | UHF RF 30 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
📬 Get an email alert if local TV channels change in your area
When a local station changes frequencies or a new free channel signs on, we'll let you know it's time to rescan your TV.
100% free. Unsubscribe anytime in one click.