KFNW-FM

For the sister radio station, see Faith Radio.

KFNW-FM
Broadcast areaFargo-Moorhead
Frequency97.9 MHz
BrandingLife 97.9
Programming
FormatChristian contemporary
Ownership
Owner
KFNW, Faith Radio
History
First air date
March 12, 1965 (1965-03-12)
Call sign meaning
Fargo, University of Northwestern - St. Paul
Technical information[1]
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID49772
ClassC
ERP100,000 watts
HAAT305 meters
Transmitter coordinates
47°0′35.9″N 97°11′42.3″W / 47.009972°N 97.195083°W / 47.009972; -97.195083
Translator93.9 K230AS (Fergus Falls, Minnesota)
Links
Public license information
WebcastListen Live
Websitelife979.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

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

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


References

  1. ^ "Facility Technical Data for KFNW-FM". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  2. ^ "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.
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