WFNU-LP
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{{Infobox radio station
| name = WFNU-LP
| logo = WFNU logo.png
| city = Saint Paul, Minnesota
| country = US
| area = Frogtown, Saint Paul, Minnesota
| branding = "Frogtown Community Radio"
| airdate = August 3, 2016
| frequency = {{Frequency|94.1|MHz}}
| format = Variety
| power = 100 Watts
| haat = {{convert|29.1|m|ft|0|abbr=on}}
| class = L1
| facility_id = 195511
| coordinates = {{coord|44|57|22.0|N|93|07|33.0|W|type:landmark}}
| callsign_meaning =
| former_callsigns =
| owner = Frogtown Tuned-In
| licensee =
| sister_stations = KRSM-LP, WEQY-LP
| webcast = http://listen.optimizedmedia.net/wfnu128
| website = {{official website|http://www.wfnu.org}}
| affiliations =
| licensing_authority= FCC
}}
WFNU-LP is a community low-power broadcast radio station licensed to Saint Paul, Minnesota, serving Frogtown and much of Saint Paul on 94.1 MHz.{{cite web|url=http://transition.fcc.gov/fcc-bin/fmq?call=WFNU|title=FM Query Results -- Audio Division (FCC) USA|accessdate=September 8, 2017}}
The station has a hyper-local focus on the Frogtown community and surrounding neighborhoods. Programming is varied, with multiple genres of music to local talk with community members. WFNU-LP broadcasts from an antenna on top of the Frogtown Square building on the corner of University Avenue and Dale Street in Frogtown.{{cite web|url=http://www.wfnu.org/our-story|title=What is WFNU Frogtown Community Radio?|accessdate=September 8, 2017}}{{cite web|url=https://www.startribune.com/behind-the-scenes-at-st-paul-wfnu-frogtown-community-radio/600129057|title=Low-power St. Paul radio station tunes into the heart of Frogtown|author=James Walsh|date=December 20, 2021|publisher=Minneapolis Star Tribune}}
Although the station is considered hyper-local due to its small coverage area, it has joined the larger local stations in fundraising for causes over the years.{{cite web|url=https://www.kare11.com/video/news/local/breaking-the-news/metro-radio-stations-encourage-listeners-to-give-to-the-max/89-8d6f536b-f4a5-40bf-b542-b6e9f0e832f6|title=Metro radio stations encourage listeners to give to the max|work=KARE|publisher=Tegna Inc.|date=November 16, 2023|author=kare11.com}}
The station's programming is varied, with a mix of local music, talk, and even programs hosted by children. Local celebrities have also donated time to the station to help its hosts.{{cite web|url=https://www.monitorsaintpaul.com/stories/kids-on-the-radio,1762|work=Midway Como Frogtown Monitor|date=November 11, 2020|title=Kids on the radio}}{{cite web|url=https://www.vikings.com/news/justin-jefferson-helps-advance-dream-radio-host-with-autism|work=Vikings.com|title=Jefferson Helps Advance Dream of Radio Host with Autism|author=Craig Peters|date=November 11, 2020}}
History
WFNU-LP is the second LPFM radio station in St. Paul (the first being WEQY-LP). The station launched on August 3, 2016 after the organization had been streaming programming online for over a year.{{cite web|url=http://www.startribune.com/frogtown-s-wfnu-to-hit-airwaves-with-the-raising-of-radio-tower/389132461
|title=Frogtown's WFNU to hit airwaves with the raising of radio tower|author=James Walsh|publisher=Minneapolis Star Tribune|date=August 4, 2016|access-date=September 8, 2017}}{{cite web|url=https://www.twincities.com/2015/11/01/st-paul-radio-station-trying-to-raise-money-for-antenna-equipment|work=St. Paul Pioneer Press|date=November 1, 2015|author=Frederick Melo|title=St. Paul radio station trying to raise money for antenna, equipment}}
The station received help from the Prometheus Radio Project based out of Philadelphia.{{cite web|url=https://www.minnpost.com/media/2016/08/launch-frogtown-station-low-power-radio-comes-full-circle-twin-cities|title=With launch of Frogtown station, low power radio comes full circle in Twin Cities|work=MinnPost|author=Brian Lambert|date=August 10, 2016}}
See also
References
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External links
- {{official website|http://www.wfnu.org}}
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{{Minneapolis-St. Paul Radio}}
Category:Low-power FM radio stations in Minnesota
Category:Community radio stations in the United States
Category:Radio stations established in 2016
Category:Radio stations in Minnesota
Category:2016 establishments in Minnesota
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