KFNW-FM
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Broadcast area | Fargo-Moorhead |
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| Frequency | 97.9 MHz |
| Branding | Life 97.9 |
| Programming | |
| Format | Christian contemporary |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | |
| KFNW, Faith Radio | |
| History | |
First air date | March 12, 1965 |
Call sign meaning | Fargo, University of Northwestern - St. Paul |
| Technical information[1] | |
Licensing authority | FCC |
| 49772 | |
| Class | C |
| ERP | 100,000 watts |
| HAAT | 305 meters |
Transmitter coordinates | 47°0′35.9″N 97°11′42.3″W / 47.009972°N 97.195083°W |
| Translator | 93.9 K230AS (Fergus Falls, Minnesota) |
| Links | |
Public license information | |
| Webcast | Listen Live |
| Website | life979.com |
KFNW-FM (97.9 MHz) is a Christian adult contemporary 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.
KFNW is a non-profit radio station, receiving its funding from listener donations. 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
[edit]On March 12, 1965, the station signed on the air.[2]
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
[edit]| Call sign | Frequency | City of license | FID | ERP (W) | Class | FCC info |
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| K230AS | 93.9 MHz FM | Fergus Falls, Minnesota | 141499 | 250 | D | LMS |
References
[edit]- ↑ "Facility Technical Data for KFNW-FM". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
- ↑ "KFNW Gets FM Radio Approval". The Fargo Forum and Moorhead News. Fargo, North Dakota. March 13, 1965. p. 3. Retrieved November 28, 2025 – via Newspapers.com.
External links
[edit]- Official website
- Facility details for Facility ID 49772 (KFNW-FM) in the FCC Licensing and Management System
- KFNW-FM in Nielsen Audio's FM station database
- Facility details for Facility ID 141499 (K230AS) in the FCC Licensing and Management System
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