Minot-Bismarck-Dickinson News: Local TV, Radio and Newspapers
The latest headlines from Minot-Bismarck-Dickinson (Williston)'s own TV stations, newspapers and radio newsrooms, updated through the day. Further down: which channel each network is on and every station licensed in the Minot-Bismarck-Dickinson (Williston), ND market.
Latest Minot-Bismarck-Dickinson (Williston) news
- Donated reporter’s journal is tested for blood
- North Dakota improves ACT composite test scores
- Commission mulls court space options
- Alliance to host panel on Badlands future
- Flu vaccinations underway in Minot
- Area school business managers recognized
- North Dakota U.S. House candidates differ on federal oversight of AI
- What AI data centers could mean for North Dakota
- Does North Dakota spend more per public school student than its neighboring states?
Headlines and links come from each outlet's own news feed; the story opens on the outlet's website. Updated Oct 21, 9:45 am EDT.
The Minot-Bismarck-Dickinson (Williston), ND TV market has 16 full-power stations in FCC records. Here is which channel each network is on, who holds each license, and what viewers say about them.
What channel is ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX and PBS in Minot-Bismarck-Dickinson (Williston)?
- ABC: KMCY on channel 14 (Minot); KBMY on channel 17 (Bismarck)
- NBC: KFYR-TV on channel 5 (Bismarck); KQCD-TV on channel 7 (Dickinson); KUMV-TV on channel 8 (Williston); KMOT on channel 10 (Minot)
- PBS: KBME-TV on channel 3 (Bismarck); KWSE on channel 4 (Williston); KSRE on channel 6 (Minot); KDSE on channel 9 (Dickinson)
- The CW: KXMA-TV on channel 2 (Dickinson); KXMD-TV on channel 11 (Williston); KXMB-TV on channel 12 (Bismarck); KXMC-TV on channel 13 (Minot)
All full-power stations in the Minot-Bismarck-Dickinson (Williston) market
| Network | Station | Channel | RF | City of license |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ABC | KMCY | 14 | 14 | Minot, ND |
| ABC | KBMY | 17 | 17 | Bismarck, ND |
| NBC | KFYR-TV | 5 | 31 | Bismarck, ND |
| NBC | KQCD-TV | 7 | 7 | Dickinson, ND |
| NBC | KUMV-TV | 8 | 8 | Williston, ND |
| NBC | KMOT | 10 | 10 | Minot, ND |
| PBS | KBME-TV | 3 | 22 | Bismarck, ND |
| PBS | KWSE | 4 | 11 | Williston, ND |
| PBS | KSRE | 6 | 15 | Minot, ND |
| PBS | KDSE | 9 | 9 | Dickinson, ND |
| The CW | KXMA-TV | 2 | 19 | Dickinson, ND |
| The CW | KXMD-TV | 11 | 14 | Williston, ND |
| The CW | KXMB-TV | 12 | 12 | Bismarck, ND |
| The CW | KXMC-TV | 13 | 13 | Minot, ND |
| Independent | KNDM | 24 | 24 | Minot, ND |
| Independent | KNDB | 26 | 26 | Bismarck, ND |
Channel is the virtual channel your TV shows; RF is the frequency the station transmits on. A channel scan on your TV picks up changes after a station moves frequency.
Where to find MeTV, Antenna TV and other networks in Minot-Bismarck-Dickinson (Williston)
Digital subchannels carry 7 more networks over the air in this market, free with an antenna:
| Network | Channel |
|---|---|
| Antenna TV | 2.2 (KXMA-TV), 12.2 (KXMB-TV), 13.2 (KXMC-TV), 11.2 (KXMD-TV) |
| Ion Mystery | 2.4 (KXMA-TV), 12.4 (KXMB-TV), 13.4 (KXMC-TV), 11.4 (KXMD-TV) |
| Laff | 2.3 (KXMA-TV), 12.3 (KXMB-TV), 13.3 (KXMC-TV), 11.3 (KXMD-TV) |
| MeTV | 5.3 (KFYR-TV), 10.3 (KMOT), 7.3 (KQCD-TV), 8.3 (KUMV-TV) |
| Grit | 5.6 (KFYR-TV) |
| Outlaw | 5.4 (KFYR-TV) |
| Quest | 5.5 (KFYR-TV) |
News, talk and public radio in the Minot-Bismarck-Dickinson (Williston) area
| Frequency | Station | Format | City of license |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90.5 FM | KCND | Public radio; jazz, classical, news | Bismarck, ND |
| 550 AM | KFYR | News-Talk | Bismarck, ND |
| 660 AM | KEYZ | News/talk, classic country | Williston, ND |
Music, sports and other radio in the Minot-Bismarck-Dickinson (Williston) area
See all 25 stations
| Frequency | Station | Format | City of license |
|---|---|---|---|
| 88.1 FM | KFLK | Religious | Minot, ND |
| 89.1 FM | KLBF | Christian talk and teaching | Lincoln, ND |
| 91.3 FM | KXRP | Country | Bismarck, ND |
| 92.1 FM | KZRX | Active rock | Dickinson, ND |
| 92.9 FM | KYYY | Adult contemporary | Bismarck, ND |
| 93.7 FM | KIZZ | Contemporary hit radio | Minot, ND |
| 94.5 FM | KQDY | Country | Bismarck, ND |
| 96.1 FM | KYYZ | Country | Williston, ND |
| 96.5 FM | KBYZ | Classic rock | Bismarck, ND |
| 97.1 FM | KYYX | Country | Minot, ND |
| 97.5 FM | KKCT | Contemporary hit radio | Bismarck, ND |
| 98.5 FM | KXWI | Country | Williston, ND |
| 98.7 FM | KACL | Classic hits | Bismarck, ND |
| 99.1 FM | KCAD | Country music | Dickinson, ND |
| 99.9 FM | KMXA-FM | Adult contemporary | Minot, ND |
| 101.1 FM | KDSR | Adult hits | Williston, ND |
| 101.5 FM | KSSS | Active rock | Bismarck, ND |
| 105.3 FM | KZPR | Active rock | Minot, ND |
| 106.9 FM | KHTZ | Classic hits | Minot, ND |
| 710 AM | KXMR | Sports/classic rock | Bismarck, ND |
| 910 AM | KCJB | Classic country; talk | Minot, ND |
| 1130 AM | KBMR | Classic country | Bismarck, ND |
| 1230 AM | KDIX | Classic hits | Dickinson, ND |
| 1390 AM | KRRZ | Classic hits | Minot, ND |
| 1460 AM | KLTC | Classic country | Dickinson, ND |
NOAA Weather Radio in the Minot-Bismarck-Dickinson (Williston) area
| Frequency | Call sign | Transmitter | NWS office |
|---|---|---|---|
| 162.475 MHz | WXL78 | Bismarck, ND | Bismarck, ND |
| 162.400 MHz | WXL80 | Dickinson, ND | Bismarck, ND |
| 162.400 MHz | WXL83 | Minot, ND | Bismarck, ND |
| 162.550 MHz | WXL84 | Williston, ND | Bismarck, ND |
Local newspapers in the Minot-Bismarck-Dickinson (Williston) area
2 newspapers are based in communities in this TV market.
| Newspaper | Based in | Type | Founded |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bismarck Tribune | Bismarck, ND | Daily newspaper | 1873 |
| Minot Daily News | Minot, ND | Daily newspaper | 1886 |
Obituaries in the Minot-Bismarck-Dickinson (Williston) area
Death notices and obituaries from 3 local newspapers; each link opens the paper's own obituaries page.