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Last Update: 3/16/2008
HDTV and standard definition digital signals are actually broadcast on different channels than the analog channel
numbers you're used to. For example, WCCO broadcasts their regular
analog signal on Channel 4, but their digital signal on Channel 32 (the call
letters WCCO-DT stand for WCCO Digital Television). These alternate channel
numbers can be difficult to remember, so the stations use a technique called
“remapping” to get their stations to show up on your digital television
where you’re used to seeing them. For example, WCCO-DT is remapped to
channel 4.1, KSTP-DT is remapped to channel 5.1, KARE-DT is remapped to 11.1,
etc. All the Minneapolis-St. Paul local channels are broadcast from the Shoreview "telefarm," except KPXM-DT which broadcasts from St. Cloud.
Minneapolis-St. Paul Digital Television Chart
The following chart lists the stations
that are currently broadcasting digitally in Minneapolis-St. Paul. The numbers in
parentheses after the channel numbers indicate where you will find the signal
when tuning in. In most cases, the signal has been remapped to appear where
the corresponding analog channel is located. The listing under HDTV indicates
whether a channel is passing at least some HDTV signals. This does not mean
that all programming on this channel is in high-definition.
Station |
Channel |
Network |
HDTV |
| KTCI-DT |
16 (17.1-.5) |
PBS |
No |
| WFTC-DT |
21 (29.1) |
MyNetwork |
Yes |
| WUCW-DT |
22 (23.1) |
The CW |
Yes |
| KMSP-DT |
26 (9.1) |
Fox |
Yes |
| WCCO-DT |
32 (4.1) |
CBS |
Yes |
| KTCA-DT |
34 (2.1-2.2) |
PBS-HD |
Yes |
| KARE-DT |
35 (11.1-.2) |
NBC |
Yes |
| KPXM-DT |
40 (41.1-.4) |
Ion Network |
No |
| KSTC-DT |
44 (45.1) |
Independent |
No |
| KSTP-DT |
50 (5.1-.2) |
ABC |
Yes |
KTCI-DT 16 (17.1-17.5)
PBS is currently using this digital
channel for multicasting standard definition programming, generally showing
different broadcasts on 17.1-17.5. Tpt17 is being
broadcast on 17.1, tpt-MN on 17.2, tpt-Kids on 17.3, tpt-Create on 17.4 and tpt-Wx
on 17.5.
WFTC-DT 21 (29.1)
WFTC-DT is an affiliate of My Network, which launched on September 5, 2006. WFTC-DT began broadcasting in 720p HD in August, 2006.
WUCW-DT 22 (23.1)
WUCW is an affiliate of the new CW Network. The CW currently broadcasts much
of its primetime schedule in high-definition.
KMSP-DT 26 (9.1)
Fox began broadcasting in high-definition (720p)
on September 12, 2004. Fox has highlighted high definition
sports programming, including the NFL and Major
League Baseball. Fox began broadcasting several series in
high-definition beginning in the 2004 Fall Season.
WCCO-DT 32 (4.1)
CBS broadcasts nearly all its primetime
lineup in 1080i high-definition. One of the highlights every year is the CBS
broadcast of the Grammy Awards. CBS also covers major sporting events in high-definition
including The Masters, NCAA basketball, U.S. Open Tennis, NFL football
and the SEC college football game of the week. For soap opera fans, The Young
and the Restless is broadcast daily in high-definition. The Late Show with David Letterman has recently begun broadcasting in high-definition.
KTCA-DT 34 (2.1-2.2)
KTCA-DT came into existence on August
1, 2003. KTCA-DT is currently broadcasting in 720p. PBS-HD is the only 24/7 over-the-air broadcast HD network. Currently, PBS-HD is seen on channel 2.2 with a feed of the standard definition channel KTCA 2 on 2.1.
KARE-DT 35 (11.1-.2)
As of April 27, 2006, KARE-DT became the first station to bring local news in high definiton to the Twin Cities market. This event was also combined with a major set redesign. NBC is currently broadcasting an
increasing amount of primetime programming in 1080i high-definition. All new
NBC shows are offered in high-definition. Channel 11.2 (standard definition only) broadcasts WeatherPlus, a weather channel featuring national and local weather. The channel is staffed by KARE's local meteorologists.
KPXM-DT 40 (41.1-.4)
The local Ion Network (previously Pax) affilite broadcasts
from near Big Lake and may be difficult to pull in for some in the metro area.
KPXM-DT is not broadcasting in high-definition.
KSTC-DT 44 (45.1)
KSTC-DT does not broadcast in high-definition.
KSTP-DT 50 (5.1-.2)
Most primetime shows on ABC are broadcast
in 720p high-definition. Other highlights are the annual Academy Awards show,
the Bowl Championship Series and the NBA. Channel 5.2 (standard definition) broadcasts news 24 hours, except for weekends when it carries children's programming to meet FCC requirements..
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