KTIS-FM
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KTIS-FM is a contemporary Christian music
formatted radio station
located in Minneapolis, Minnesota
owned and operated by Northwestern College
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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 translators outside of its main listening area. The station's programming is also streamed on the Internet.
KTIS hosts many different service projects and activities in which to better the community. They are constaintly coming up with new and exciting ways in which to make connnections within the community. Drive Thru Difference is such an example.
KTIS-HD4 is now "The Remnant". The Remnant was conceived in March, 2008 by the students of Northwestern College's Broadcasting Department. At that time, they reformatted the programming that was on KTIS-HD2 at the time, naming it "The Remnant". An eclectic mix of music from various Christian artists comprises the playlist. Also in the mix are short features from John Piper, Mark Driscoll and Ravi Zacharias. In January of 2011 the station adapted to a blend of its eclectic format, Christian CHR and Christian Rock. On November 22, 2011, The Remnant moved from KTIS-HD2 to KTIS-HD4.
Contemporary Christian music
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formatted radio station
Radio station
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located in Minneapolis, Minnesota
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Minneapolis , nicknamed "City of Lakes" and the "Mill City," is the county seat of Hennepin County, the largest city in the U.S. state of Minnesota, and the 48th largest in the United States...
owned and operated by Northwestern College
Northwestern College (Minnesota)
Northwestern College is a private Christian college located in Roseville, Minnesota, and is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. Established in 1902 as Northwestern Bible and Missionary Training School by Dr...
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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 translators outside of its main listening area. The station's programming is also streamed on the Internet.
KTIS hosts many different service projects and activities in which to better the community. They are constaintly coming up with new and exciting ways in which to make connnections within the community. Drive Thru Difference is such an example.
Translators
KTIS-HD2
KTIS-HD2 is a simulcast of Faith 900 KTIS AM. This simulcast is useful for when Faith 900's AM signal goes down to 500 watts during the nighttime hours. This simulcast was moved from KTIS-HD4 on November 22, 2011 to give it a higher digital bitrate and better dial position.KTIS-HD3
In late 2009, KTIS-HD3 came back on the air after an almost year-long hiatus. Now mainly featuring Inspirational Classics from years past. There are short features at the top of every hour, including a 2-minute news package from the Associated Press, as well as a 1-minute Faith Report, the Good News Verse of the day, and a weather forecast from Faith 900, KTIS' sister station on the AM band.KTIS-HD4
In January 2011, KTIS became the first station in Minnesota (and only the 11th in the entire nation) to start broadcasting with an "HD4" HD Radio channel. Until November 22, 2011, KTIS-HD4 was airing a simulcast of Faith 900, KTIS-AM. On that date, the simulcast moved to KTIS-HD2.KTIS-HD4 is now "The Remnant". The Remnant was conceived in March, 2008 by the students of Northwestern College's Broadcasting Department. At that time, they reformatted the programming that was on KTIS-HD2 at the time, naming it "The Remnant". An eclectic mix of music from various Christian artists comprises the playlist. Also in the mix are short features from John Piper, Mark Driscoll and Ravi Zacharias. In January of 2011 the station adapted to a blend of its eclectic format, Christian CHR and Christian Rock. On November 22, 2011, The Remnant moved from KTIS-HD2 to KTIS-HD4.