KFNW-FM

For the sister radio station, see Faith Radio.

KFNW-FM

Fargo, North Dakota
Broadcast area	Fargo-Moorhead
Frequency	97.9 MHz
Branding	Life 97.9
Programming
Format	Contemporary Christian
Ownership
Owner	Northwestern Media (University of Northwestern - St. Paul)
Sister stations	KFNW, Faith Radio
History
First air date	1965
Call sign meaning	"Fargo Northwestern College"
Technical information
Facility ID	49772
Class	C
ERP	100,000 watts
HAAT	305 meters
Transmitter coordinates	47°0′36″N 97°11′42″W
Translator(s)	93.9 K230AS (Fergus Falls)
Links
Webcast	Listen Live
Website	life979.com

KFNW-FM (97.9 FM) is a contemporary Christian 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.

History

On June 1, 2007, a fire in the antenna system used by KFNW-FM, WDAY-FM, and KRWK put all three stations off the air. KFNW-FM later resumed broadcasting from a backup transmitter site at reduced power.

In May 2020, KFNW-FM won the award for Small Market Station of the Year given by the Christian Music Broadcasters.

In May 2021, KFNW-FM moved their studios and offices to a remodeled facility located on 53rd Avenue South in Fargo.

Translators

Broadcast translator for KFNW-FM

Call sign	Frequency	City of license	ERP (W)	Class	FCC info
K230AS	93.9 MHz FM	Fergus Falls, Minnesota	250	D	FMQ

External links

• Official website
• KFNW in the FCC FM station database
• KFNW in Nielsen Audio's FM station database
• K230AS in the FCC FM station database