WFNU-LP is a community
low-power broadcast
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radio station
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licensed to
Saint Paul, Minnesota
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, serving
Frogtown and much of
Saint Paul
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on 94.1 MHz.
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.
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.
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.
History
WFNU-LP is the second
LPFM
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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.
The station received help from the
Prometheus Radio Project
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based out of Philadelphia.
See also
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List of community radio stations in the United States
Following is a list of FCC-licensed community radio stations in the United States, including both full-power and low-power non-commercial educational services. The list is divided into two sections:
* Full-power community stations
* Low-pow ...
References
External links
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Low-power FM radio stations in Minnesota
Community radio stations in the United States
Radio stations established in 2016
Radio stations in Minnesota
2016 establishments in Minnesota
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