KDNW

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KDNW
Life 97.3 logo.png
Broadcast area Duluth-Superior
Frequency 97.3 MHz
BrandingLife 97.3
Programming
Format Christian adult contemporary
Ownership
Owner
Duluth: KDNI, WJRF
Hibbing: KRFG (FM)
History
First air date
1993;31 years ago (1993)
Call sign meaning
KDuluth NorthWestern College
Technical information [1]
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID 49797
Class C1
ERP 72,000 watts
HAAT 168 m (551 ft)
Translator(s) see below
Links
Public license information
Webcast Listen live
Website life973.com

KDNW (97.3 FM, "Life 97.3") is a Christian adult contemporary music radio station located in Duluth, Minnesota, owned and operated by Northwestern Media, a ministry of the University of Northwestern-St. Paul, a Christian university in Roseville, Minnesota.

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Former logo

KDNW is a non-profit radio station, receiving most of its donations and contributions from its listeners. The station is also rebroadcast on several full powered stations and translators (low-powered rebroadcasters) outside of its main listening area.

Translators

Call sign Frequency City of license FID ERP (W) HAAT Class FCC info
KRFG102.9 FM Nashwauk, Minnesota 6863325,00077  m (253  ft)C3 LMS
WDNW91.9 FM Ashland, Wisconsin 7639474,500103 m (338 ft)A LMS
WJRF89.5 FM Duluth, Minnesota 493481,650>40,000(CP)168 m (551 ft)A>C1(CP) LMS
Broadcast translator for KDNW-FM
Call sign Frequency City of license FID ERP (W) Class FCC info
K201IX88.1 FM Grand Rapids, Minnesota 140253250D LMS
W230AN93.9 FM Hayward, Wisconsin 86422250D LMS
W268AT101.5 FM Spooner, Wisconsin 13858019D LMS
K288BF105.5 FM Grand Marais, Minnesota 63341122D LMS

46°47′20″N92°07′05″W / 46.789°N 92.118°W / 46.789; -92.118


  1. "Facility Technical Data for KDNW". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.

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