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-FM
Broadcast areaFargo-Moorhead
Frequency97.9 MHz
BrandingLife 97.9
Programming
FormatChristian adult contemporary
Ownership
Owner
KFNW, Faith Radio
History
First air date
1965
Call sign meaning
Fargo, Northwestern College
Technical information[1]
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID49772
ClassC
ERP100,000 watts
HAAT305 meters
Transmitter coordinates
47°0′36″N 97°11′42″W / 47.01000°N 97.19500°W / 47.01000; -97.19500
Translator(s)93.9 K230AS (Fergus Falls, Minnesota)
Links
Public license information
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

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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

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Broadcast translator for KFNW-FM
Call sign Frequency City of license FID ERP (W) Class FCC info
K230AS 93.9 MHz FM Fergus Falls, Minnesota 141499 250 D LMS
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  1. ^ "Facility Technical Data for KFNW-FM". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.