KFNW-FM

{{short description|Contemporary Christian music radio station in Fargo, North Dakota}}

{{for|the sister radio station |Faith Radio}}

{{Use American English|date=February 2025}}

{{Use mdy dates|date=January 2025}}

{{Infobox radio station

| name = KFNW-FM

| logo = Life 97.9 logo.png

| city = Fargo, North Dakota | country = US

| area = Fargo-Moorhead

| branding = Life 97.9

| translator = 93.9 K230AS (Fergus Falls, Minnesota)

| frequency = 97.9 MHz

| airdate = 1965

| format = Christian adult contemporary

| erp = 100,000 watts

| haat = 305 meters

| class = C

| facility_id = 49772

| coordinates = {{coord|47|0|36|N|97|11|42|W|region:US-ND_type:landmark|display=inline,title}}

| callsign_meaning = Fargo, Northwestern College

| former_callsigns =

| affiliations =

| owner = Northwestern Media

| licensee = University of Northwestern - St. Paul

| sister_stations = KFNW, Faith Radio

| webcast = [http://skylight.implex.net/KFNWFM.asx Listen Live]

| website = [http://life979.com/ life979.com]

| licensing_authority = FCC

}}

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 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.