KTIS-FM (98.5
FM) is a
contemporary Christian music formatted
radio station
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located in
Minneapolis, Minnesota owned and operated by
Northwestern Media, a ministry of
the University of Northwestern - St. Paul. The station's studios are located on Snelling Avenue in
Roseville (which is next to
St. Paul
Paul; grc, Παῦλος, translit=Paulos; cop, ⲡⲁⲩⲗⲟⲥ; hbo, פאולוס השליח (previously called Saul of Tarsus;; ar, بولس الطرسوسي; grc, Σαῦλος Ταρσεύς, Saũlos Tarseús; tr, Tarsuslu Pavlus; ...
), while its transmitter is located on the
KMSP Tower
The KMSP Tower is a high aerial guyed mast used for the transmission of FM radio and over-the-air television in Shoreview, Minnesota. The structure was apparently the tallest in Minnesota until the construction of the KPXM Tower in 1997.
The ...
in
Shoreview
Shoreview is a city in Ramsey County, Minnesota. The population was 25,043 at the time of the 2010 census. In 2008, Shoreview ranked fourth in a ''Family Circle'' list of best family towns.
Geography
According to the United States Census Burea ...
.
KTIS is a non-profit radio station, receiving most of its donations and contributions from its listeners. The station is also aired on low-powered
translator
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s outside its main listening area. The station's programming is also streamed on the Internet.
KTIS hosts many different service projects and activities with which to better the community, such as the "Drive-thru Difference" and the web application PrayerWorks, which lets users submit prayer requests to be viewed by other users. The other users can then send a notification to the person who first submitted the request, letting them know that their prayer has been prayed.
KTIS-HD3
KTIS-HD3 is branded as "Legacy HD3," which provides a traditional Inspirational music format. There are short features at the top of every hour, including a 3-minute news package from SRN News, as well as a Good News Verse of the day.
KTIS-HD4
KTIS-HD4 is "The Mel," a student-operated station from University of Northwestern's Broadcasting Department. The station features eclectic music and clips from popular preachers and podcasts, as well as other features from the students of Northwestern.
Translators
References
External links
KTIS-FM official website University of Northwestern
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Christian radio stations in Minnesota
Radio stations in Minneapolis–Saint Paul
Radio stations established in 1949
1949 establishments in Minnesota
Northwestern Media
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