KFNW-FM

KFNW-FM (97.9 FM) is a contemporary Christian music formatted radio station located in Fargo, North Dakota. Branded Life 97.9, the station is owned and operated by Northwestern Media, a ministry of the University of Northwestern- St. Paul in St. Paul, Minnesota.

For the sister radio station, see Faith Radio.
KFNW-FM
Broadcast areaFargo-Moorhead
Frequency97.9 MHz
BrandingLife 97.9
Programming
FormatContemporary Christian
Ownership
Owner
KFNW, Faith Radio
History
First air date
1965
Call sign meaning
"Fargo Northwestern College"
Technical information
Facility ID49772
ClassC
ERP100,000 watts
HAAT305 meters
Transmitter coordinates
47°0′36″N 97°11′42″W
Translator(s)93.9 K230AS (Fergus Falls)
Links
WebcastListen Live
Websitelife979.com

KFNW is a non-profit radio station, receiving its funding from listener donations and the University of Northwestern- St. Paul. The station is also aired on several low-powered broadcast translators outside of its main listening area. The station's programming is also streamed on the Internet.

Its studios are located on 53rd Avenue South in Fargo, while its transmitter is located near Amenia.

History

On June 1, 2007, a fire in the antenna system used by KFNW-FM, WDAY-FM, and KRWK put all three stations off the air. KFNW-FM later resumed broadcasting from a backup transmitter site at reduced power.

In May 2020, KFNW-FM won the award for Small Market Station of the Year given by the Christian Music Broadcasters.

In May 2021, KFNW-FM moved their studios and offices to a remodeled facility located on 53rd Avenue South in Fargo.

Translators
Broadcast translator for KFNW-FM
Call signFrequencyCity of licenseERP (W)ClassFCC info
K230AS 93.9 MHz FMFergus Falls, Minnesota250DFMQ


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