You can get 32 free channels in ZIP 56118 (Mountain Lake, MN)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 56118 · 1 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.
🧭 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: E (90°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing E (90°), 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 56118
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 | 30.8 mi | E (90°) | High VHF RF 12 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 20 | PBS | KSMN Worthington, MN · Full Power | 45.8 mi | W (267°) | UHF RF 15 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | K29IE-D St. James, MN · Translator | 24.5 mi | ENE (61°) | UHF RF 29 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | K14KE-D St. James, MN · Translator | 24.6 mi | ENE (61°) | UHF RF 14 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | K26CS-D St. James, MN · Translator | 24.6 mi | ENE (61°) | UHF RF 26 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | K30FN-D St. James, MN · Low Power | 24.6 mi | ENE (61°) | UHF RF 30 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | K32GX-D St. James, MN · Low Power | 24.6 mi | ENE (61°) | UHF RF 32 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | K34JX-D St. James, MN · Low Power | 24.6 mi | ENE (61°) | UHF RF 34 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | KMNF-CD Mankato, MN · Class A | 30.8 mi | E (90°) | High VHF RF 8 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 43 | ABC | KRWF Redwood Falls, MN · Full Power | 44.2 mi | NNW (329°) | UHF RF 27 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 13 | ABC | KSFY-TV Sioux Falls, SD · Full Power | 80.5 mi | WSW (250°) | High VHF RF 13 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 11 | CBS | KELO-TV Sioux Falls, SD · Full Power | 80.5 mi | WSW (250°) | High VHF RF 11 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 46 | NBC | KDLT-TV Sioux Falls, SD · Full Power | 81.9 mi | WSW (249°) | UHF RF 21 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K17MY-D Jackson, MN · Low Power | 23.1 mi | S (175°) | UHF RF 17 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K19HZ-D Jackson, MN · Translator | 23.1 mi | S (175°) | UHF RF 19 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K22MY-D Jackson, MN · Low Power | 23.1 mi | S (175°) | UHF RF 22 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K23FO-D Jackson, MN · Translator | 23.1 mi | S (175°) | UHF RF 23 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K27NF-D Jackson, MN · Low Power | 23.1 mi | S (175°) | UHF RF 27 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K28OI-D Jackson, MN · Low Power | 23.1 mi | S (175°) | UHF RF 28 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K29LV-D Jackson, MN · Translator | 23.1 mi | S (175°) | UHF RF 29 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K30KQ-D Jackson, MN · Low Power | 23.1 mi | S (175°) | UHF RF 30 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K31NT-D Jackson, MN · Translator | 23.1 mi | S (175°) | UHF RF 31 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K34NU-D Jackson, MN · Translator | 23.1 mi | S (175°) | UHF RF 34 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K35IZ-D Jackson, MN · Translator | 23.1 mi | S (175°) | UHF RF 35 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K16CG-D St. James, MN · Low Power | 24.5 mi | ENE (61°) | UHF RF 16 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K20LP-D St. James, MN · Low Power | 24.5 mi | ENE (61°) | UHF RF 20 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K21DG-D St. James, MN · Low Power | 24.5 mi | ENE (61°) | UHF RF 21 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K23MF-D St. James, MN · Low Power | 24.5 mi | ENE (61°) | UHF RF 23 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K24JV-D St. James, MN · Low Power | 24.5 mi | ENE (61°) | UHF RF 24 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K31KV-D St. James, MN · Low Power | 24.5 mi | ENE (61°) | UHF RF 31 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K35KI-D St. James, MN · Low Power | 24.5 mi | ENE (61°) | UHF RF 35 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K28OH-D St. James, MN · Low Power | 24.6 mi | ENE (61°) | UHF RF 28 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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