Satellite Stations and Translators
KSTP-TV's transmitter is located at the Telefarm paired tower installation in Shoreview also used by WCCO-TV, KARE and WUCW. In addition KSTP-TV also operates two satellite stations: KSAX in Alexandria and KRWF in Redwood Falls/Marshall. KSTP's signal is extended by way of twelve translators in central and southern Minnesota.
| Station | City of license | Channels (TV / DT) |
First air date | ERP | HAAT | Facility ID | Transmitter Coordinates |
| KSAX | Alexandria | 42 (UHF) 42 (PSIP) |
September 15, 1987 | 80 kW | 356 m | 35584 | 45°41′59″N 95°10′35″W / 45.69972°N 95.17639°W / 45.69972; -95.17639 (KSAX) |
| KRWF | Redwood Falls | 27 (UHF) 43 (PSIP) |
April 14, 1987 | 58 kW | 151 m | 35585 | 44°29′2.5″N 95°29′28″W / 44.484028°N 95.49111°W / 44.484028; -95.49111 (KRWF) |
KSAX and KRWF signed-on in 1987 as satellite stations of KSTP. Right from the start, they aired local newscast cut-ins during KSTP's weeknight broadcasts. KRWF was a satellite station of KSAX, fully simulcasting KSAX's programming. Expanding their operations in 1999, the stations hired their first meteorologist. This continued in 2004 with the launch of a half-hour high school sports highlight show. The stations have won numerous broadcast journalism awards from various broadcaster associations.
On June 25, 2012, KSTP-TV shut down KSAX/KRWF's local operations, converting the two stations into full-time satellites. The studio for KSAX/KRWF remains open as a news bureau and sales office, and KSAX/KRWF continue to use local commercial inserts during commercial breaks.
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