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KSTP-TV (channel 5) is a television station licensed to Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States, serving the Twin Cities area as an affiliate of ABC. It is the flagship television property of locally based Hubbard Broadcasting, which has owned the station since its inception, and is sister to Minneapolis-licensed independent station KSTC-TV (channel 5.2) and radio stations KSTP (1500 AM), KSTP-FM (94.5), and KTMY (107.1 FM). The five outlets share studios on University Avenue, on the Saint Paul–Minneapolis border; KSTP-TV's transmitter is located at Telefarm Towers in Shoreview, Minnesota.

Key Information

KSTP-TV operates two full-power satellite stations: KSAX (channel 42) in Alexandria (with transmitter near Westport), and KRWF (channel 43) in Redwood Falls (with transmitter near Vesta). KSTP-TV also serves as the default ABC affiliate for the Mankato market, as that area does not have an ABC affiliate of its own. The station's signal is also relayed in St. James, Minnesota, over translator K30FN-D, which also serves the Mankato market.

Nielsen Media Research treats KSTP-TV and its satellites as one station in local ratings books, using the identifier name KSTP+.

History

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Founding

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Stanley E. Hubbard, founder of KSTP radio, was one of broadcasting's foremost pioneers. In June 1939, he purchased one of the first television cameras available from RCA and began experimenting with television, but the television blackout brought on by World War II prevented any transmissions from being made. The first telecast by KSTP-TV reportedly occurred on December 7, 1947, when Jack Horner hosted a 25-minute program. On April 27, 1948, KSTP-TV signed on as the first commercial television station in Minnesota, although an experimental mechanical television station had been set up by WDGY station engineers more than a decade earlier. That station's license expired in 1938 as the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) was not interested in continuing mechanical TV broadcasts.

National affiliation

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KSTP-TV was originally an NBC affiliate, as KSTP radio had been an affiliate of the NBC Red Network since 1928. Channel 5 claims to have been the NBC television network's first affiliate located west of the Mississippi River; however, this distinction is actually held by KSD-TV (now KSDK) in St. Louis, which signed on one year earlier. (Also, both the studios and the transmitter are located east of the river.) It was part of NBC's Midwest Network, a regional group of NBC affiliates that fed programming in the days before the coaxial cable link to New York City. In 1961, due to its status as an NBC affiliate, it was the first television station not owned by a network to broadcast all of its local programs in color.

1970s

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In the mid-1970s, ABC—which had become the top-rated television network in the United States—began looking for stronger affiliates across the country. KMSP-TV (channel 9), the Twin Cities' ABC affiliate since 1961, had long struggled in the ratings. ABC had approached independent station WTCN-TV (channel 11, now KARE), CBS affiliate WCCO-TV (channel 4), and KSTP-TV to affiliate with the network. Channel 5 surprised the industry on August 29, 1978, by announcing its intention to sever ties with then third-place NBC after 30 years to join ABC. The affiliation switch occurred on March 5, 1979, and was ABC's biggest coup at the time; the NBC affiliation subsequently went to WTCN-TV that same day.[4][5] One of the last prime time NBC programs to air on channel 5 was The Wonderful World of Disney; the first ABC program to air in general on the station was Good Morning America, as announced by then-news anchor Tom Ryther. Later on, the first prime time ABC program to air on the station was a first-run episode of the short-lived series, Salvage 1.[6][7] "We want to go into the 1980s in a leadership position with a network which we think has the management, team and depth to be the best. That's ABC. We're just absolutely thrilled," said KSTP's Stanley S. Hubbard, son of station founder Stanley E. Hubbard.[8]

2000s

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In 2000, Hubbard Broadcasting purchased independent station KVBM-TV (channel 45; now KSTC), creating Minnesota's first commercial television station duopoly (though there is a longstanding public television duopoly: KTCA/KTCI).[citation needed]

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KSTP-TV has used its "groovy 5" logo or variations on it since April 1969—it is the longest-used station logo in the Upper Midwest. By 1982, the design contained a white '5' on a red rounded edge square background. The number was italicized for a time in the mid-to-late 1980s. In the early 1990s, the logo endured a more dramatic makeover, with a gold colored '5' on a blue ABC-style disc (with either the call letters or the Eyewitness News name imprinted upon it), with the center colored in green. By the late 1990s, a brighter logo—still with a gold '5'—returned to the rectangular look, adding a black ABC logo. In the 2000s through mid-2010s, a white '5' was used on a red parallelogram, also featuring the ABC logo. On November 30, 2014, the logo was redesigned, and now features the "groovy 5" logo in blue with red lines circling the left part of the logo, with the ABC logo again. On March 22, 2021, the logo got its current redesign, putting a white 5 inside a red "app" shaped square with rounded corners (an updated version of the 1982–1986 logo), similar to the logo used in the 2000s. An updated graphics and music package debuted on the same day.

Broadcast center

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KSTP-TV's studios and offices—also serving as the corporate offices of Hubbard Broadcasting and, from 1989 to 2002, the studios of sister operation All News Channel—are located at 3415 University Avenue, precisely on the Minneapolis–St. Paul boundary. The sidewalk in the adjacent photo of the building is on the city line. The principal production facilities, including the news studio, are on the Minneapolis side of the building. However, the station has a St. Paul mailing address (55114-2099) and telephone number (area code 651) because its business and advertising offices are on the St. Paul side. The large 594-foot-tall (181 m) freestanding transmitting tower, which was amongst the tallest in the country when completed in 1948,[9] has one leg in each city, with the third leg precisely on the city line. This tower is primarily used as a studio transmitter link relaying the signals for both KSTP-TV and KSTP-FM to the Telefarm paired tower setup in Shoreview (shared with KSTP-FM, WCCO-TV, KARE, and WUCW), along with backup transmitter facilities in case of failure at Shoreview. The tower also houses the transmitter for KEC65, the NOAA Weather Radio station serving the Twin Cities area.

Programming

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KSTP clears most ABC network programming. In the late 1970s, KSTP was the base for Country Day, a half-hour weekday agricultural news program that aired on a "network" of stations in Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, North Dakota, and South Dakota. Steve Edstrom was the main host. From 1982 to 1994, when nationally syndicated talk shows started ruling the daytime airwaves, KSTP ran a talk program of its own called Good Company, that was hosted by married couple Sharon Anderson and Steve Edelman. Both of them had appeared briefly in the movie Fargo as TV hosts, and continue to be recognized as area celebrities from time to time. Currently, Edelman runs Edelman Productions, a company that produces series for Food Network, HGTV, History and DIY Network, with his wife Anderson hosting a few of them. Edelman Productions is headquartered in California where both Edelman and Anderson now live, but it has offices both in California and Minnesota, where they produce their shows.

In 2007, KSTP decided to bring back an hour-long afternoon talk program similar to Good Company. Twin Cities Live, described as "a show about Minnesotans created by Minnesotans", began airing on April 21, 2008, and airs weekdays at 3 p.m.[10] A public casting call at the Mall of America attracted a Burnsville, Minnesota native, John Hanson, who was selected from over 500 people. A few months later, former Milwaukee news anchor Rebekah Wood was hired as his partner. Wood was replaced by Elizabeth Ries on June 15, 2009. Ries and Hanson co-hosted together for over three years until Hanson received an offer to become the program director of KCSP in Kansas City.[11] Hanson's last day on Twin Cities Live was December 21, 2012. Over the next four months, numerous television personalities served as guest co-hosts on TCL until the producers could find the best fit. KSTP weekend anchor Chris Egert was chosen to be Ries' new co-host on April 29, 2013.[12] Egert and Ries co-hosted the show for nine months until Egert was promoted to weekday morning news anchor in February 2014.[13] The station again had to go through a process of finding the next co-host, this time taking five months. On July 21, 2014, Steve Patterson was named the new co-host of TCL.[14] Ries is the current host of Twin Cities Live. On April 16, 2018, close to ten years after the program first hit the airwaves, Twin Cities Live was expanded to 90 minutes to include an extra half-hour at 4 p.m. called Twin Cities Live at Four, also hosted by Patterson and Ries. The extra half-hour replaced Who Wants to Be a Millionaire (which was canceled in May 2019) which was moved to 2 p.m. Patterson left Twin Cities Live in 2021.[citation needed]

The title Twin Cities Live was first used from 1985 to 1991 for a short-lived morning talk show that debuted at a time when KSTP was trying to reinvent its news image. The other talk show that aired on KSTP-TV is Live with Kelly and Ryan, which was on KSTP for 33 years beginning in the late 1980s under prior hosts Kathie Lee Gifford and Regis Philbin and ending in 2021, when it moved to KARE.

During the trial of Derek Chauvin, KSTP launched a digital subchannel showing the court feed without commentary.[15]

News operation

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KSTP-TV presently broadcasts 37 hours of locally produced newscasts each week (with six hours each weekday and 3+1⁄2 hours each on Saturdays and Sundays). In addition, the station produces a political discussion show called At Issue, which is hosted by Tom Hauser, and Sports Wrap, a sports highlight program that airs on Sunday evenings at 10:45 p.m. and on special occasions, such as when KSTP airs ESPN Monday Night Football telecasts featuring the Minnesota Vikings, or the final game of the NBA Finals. The station formerly ran a Friday night edition of the program focusing on high school sports that aired from September through May. These segments were usually hosted by Rod Simons and Anne Hutchinson, but Simons was later fired by the station in 2008 and Hutchinson also was let go in December of that year. A week prior to Hutchinson's departure, High School Sports Wrap was canceled due to low revenues.[16] For much of the time since the 1980s, KQRS-FM morning show host Tom Barnard has served as the station's voice-over announcer.

A longtime trademark of the station is the use of the letter "V" in Morse code (standing for 'victory') as a sonic identity, a hallmark of Stanley E. Hubbard's operation of the KSTP stations since World War II, when he held an interest in teaching Morse code to his listening audience.[17][18]

For a time in the early 1990s, KSTP aired overnight news under the banner of Eyewitness News All Night, featuring half-hour local news blocks, alternating with blocks of content from the Hubbard-owned All News Channel (which originated from KSTP's facilities and utilized the station's on-air personalities).[citation needed]

The station ran advertisements in 2005 featuring Ed Asner (emulating Lou Grant).[19]

Meteorologist Dave Dahl was hired in 1977, began doing on-air weather reporting in 1979, and was named chief meteorologist in 1986. Dahl denies global warming and states that the earth has been stable or cooling for the last two decades.[20] Dave Dahl retired at the end of 2020.

Joe Schmit was a sports reporter and later sports director from 1985, until switching to news anchor in 2005; Schmit left the station in June 2006 to join Petters Media and Marketing Group.[21] After the collapse of the company and the arrest and conviction of founder Tom Petters, Schmit returned to KSTP-TV on January 14, 2010.[22]

Equipment inside a KSTP-TV news van.

On May 12, 2006, KSTP debuted a half-hour newscast at 4 p.m. On September 10, 2007, it was moved to 4:30 p.m., serving as a lead-in to the 5 p.m. newscast. For the first year, KSTP began to have news competition in that timeslot, when KARE debuted an online/television lifestyle program at 4 p.m. in May 2007. KSTP began broadcasting its newscasts in high-definition on June 14, 2009, the first Hubbard-owned station and also, the last major network station in the Twin Cities to do so (KMSP and WCCO had already transitioned their local newscasts to HD the previous month, on May 11 and 28, respectively).[23] On August 30, 2010, KSTP expanded its weekday morning newscast a half-hour earlier, now running from 4:30 to 7 a.m.[24]

Notable former on-air staff

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Technical information

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Subchannels

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The signal of KSTP-TV contains four subchannels, while KSTC-TV's signal contains five. KSTP hosts the ATSC 1.0 signal of CW affiliate WUCW (channel 23) through an agreement with Sinclair Broadcast Group. Through the use of virtual channels, KSTC-TV's subchannels are associated with channel 5.

Subchannels of KSTP-TV[25] and KSTC-TV[26]
Channel Station Res. Aspect Short name Programming
5.1 KSTP-TV 720p 16:9 KSTPDT ABC
5.2 KSTC-TV 45TV Independent
5.3 480i MeTV MeTV
5.4 GetTV GetTV
5.5 720p KSTCCam Traffic cameras
5.6 480i MeTOONS MeTV Toons
5.7 KSTP-TV H & I Heroes & Icons
5.8 IonPlus Ion Plus
23.1 KSTP-TV 1080i 16:9 The CW The CW (WUCW)
  Broadcast on behalf of another station
Subchannels of KSAX[27] and KRWF[28]
Channel Res. Aspect Short name Programming
KSAX KRWF KSAX KRWF
42.1 43.1 720p 16:9 KSAX-DT KRWF-DT ABC (KSTP-TV)
42.2 43.2 KSAXDT2 KRWFDT2 KSTC-TV (Independent)[a]
42.3 43.3 480i KSAXDT3 KRWFDT3 MeTV (KSTC-TV)
42.5 43.5 720p KSAXCam KRWFCam Traffic cameras (KSTC-TV)
  1. ^ 480i on KRWF-DT2

Analog-to-digital conversion

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KSTP-TV signed on its digital television signal in 1999. The station ended regular programming on its analog signal, over VHF channel 5, on June 12, 2009, the official date on which full-power television stations in the United States transitioned from analog to digital broadcasts under federal mandate. The station moved its digital signal from its pre-transition UHF channel 50 to channel 35,[29] using virtual channel 5.

The station participated in the "Analog Nightlight" program until its analog transmitter was turned off for good on July 12, 2009.[30]

Satellite stations and translators

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Satellites

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KSTP-TV operates two satellite stations northwest of the Twin Cities area. These two stations carry KSTP on their DT1 signal, KSTC on DT2, and MeTV on DT3, leaving the other four subchannel services exclusive to the Twin Cities.

Station City of license Channels
(RF / VC) 		Licensee First air date Callsign meaning ERP HAAT Transmitter coordinates Facility ID Public license information
KSAX Alexandria 24 (UHF)
42 		KSAX-TV, Inc. September 15, 1987 (38 years ago) (1987-09-15) KSTP for Alexandria 55.3 kW 361 m (1,184 ft) 45°41′59″N 95°10′36″W / 45.69972°N 95.17667°W / 45.69972; -95.17667 (KSAX) 35584 Public file
LMS
KRWF Redwood Falls 27 (UHF)
43 		April 14, 1987 (38 years ago) (1987-04-14) Redwood Falls 58 kW 151 m (495 ft) 44°29′3″N 95°29′28″W / 44.48417°N 95.49111°W / 44.48417; -95.49111 (KRWF) 35585 Public file
LMS
Former KSAX/KRWF logo

KSAX's schedule was virtually identical to that of KSTP-TV, though it aired separate identifications and commercials. It also placed local inserts into KSTP's weeknight broadcasts. KRWF was a full-time repeater of KSAX. Expanding their operations in 1999, the stations hired their first meteorologist. This continued in 2004 with the launch of a half-hour high school sports highlight show.[31] The stations have won numerous broadcast journalism awards from various broadcaster associations. On June 25, 2012, Hubbard Broadcasting shut down KSAX/KRWF's local operations, converting the two stations into full-time satellites of KSTP-TV outside of occasional local advertising and community calendar notices.[32]

Translators

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In addition, KSTP-TV's signal is further extended by way of twelve translators in central and southern Minnesota. Seven of them nominally repeat KSAX and are part of that station's license.

1Translator is in the Mankato market.

Carriage in Canada

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On September 11, 2014, KSTP-TV filed a complaint with the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) regarding its carriage in Canada and simultaneous substitution (simsubbing), as well as notifying the CRTC of viewer complaints of problems with closed captioning and poorly-timed simsubbing on its cable feed in Canada. In particular, KSTP is stating it is authorized for broadcast by the FCC, and not the CRTC, and is concerned that it may not have the appropriate broadcast rights for viewing in Canada. Hubbard Broadcasting, the owners of KSTP-TV, also argued concerns about their video feed being modified for Canadian viewers via simsubbing, removal of its closed-captioning information (a Broadcast Act violation, if proven), not having its digital subchannels carried as well, and that this might be a potential Copyright Act of Canada violation for its programming to air in Canada. Similar to other American stations, KSTP has also asked for compensation for its carriage in Canada or to have its unauthorized coverage cease, as it was never asked for permission to be relayed on cable services in Canada.[33] The CRTC ultimately ruled against KSTP-TV on September 16, 2014, regarding their request to be removed from the CRTC's list of stations eligible for carriage in Canada, a fear that was shared by Shaw Media (owners of Shaw Direct/Shaw Cable/CANCOM) and Thunder Bay MP Bruce Hyer. A secondary concern posed by Shaw Media was that KSTP-TV would try to ask for fee-for-carriage in a cross-border retransmission consent agreement, which does not currently exist under the Copyright Act of Canada, and as the CRTC explained, is outside the scope of the Broadcast Act of 1968 or its regulatory responsibilities.[34]

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KSTP-TV, virtual channel 5, is an ABC-affiliated television station licensed to Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States, serving the Minneapolis–Saint Paul market as the flagship property of family-owned Hubbard Broadcasting, Inc. The station signed on the air on April 27, 1948, as the upper Midwest's first commercial television station and the first between Chicago and the West Coast. Originally affiliated with NBC for its first three decades, KSTP-TV switched to ABC in 1979 amid a major network realignment in the market. It has maintained continuous operation with a focus on local news under the Eyewitness News brand, featuring extended newscasts and investigative reporting that has occasionally drawn criticism for challenging prevailing narratives, as seen in its defense of a 2014 story on police conduct amid public backlash. As one of the last independently owned stations in a major market amid industry consolidation, KSTP-TV emphasizes Minnesota-centric storytelling, weather, sports, and public affairs programming, including the weekly At Issue political analysis show.

Ownership and Governance

Hubbard Family Ownership

KSTP-TV has been owned by , Inc., since its as the upper Midwest's first commercial television station, which signed on the air on April 27, 1948. The station traces its roots to radio station KSTP, established by Stanley E. Hubbard in 1923 as one of the earliest broadcasters in . Hubbard, who initially held 25% of KSTP's stock, secured full control of the radio operations through an arranged stock transfer approved by the (FCC) on March 28, 1947, enabling the expansion into television. Hubbard Broadcasting remains a privately held, family-owned enterprise, with the Hubbard family retaining majority control and operational leadership across its portfolio, including KSTP-TV as its flagship television property. Following Stanley E. Hubbard's death in 1962, his children— including Stanley E. Hubbard II, Robert W. Hubbard, and Ginny Hubbard—assumed key roles, with Robert overseeing television operations and Ginny managing radio stations affiliated with KSTP. This structure has preserved the company's independence amid industry consolidation, positioning it among a dwindling number of family-controlled broadcasters in the United States as of 2025. The Hubbard family's stewardship emphasizes long-term investment in local journalism and infrastructure, with no public indications of divestiture or external equity partnerships diluting family ownership. This continuity contrasts with trends where many legacy stations have been absorbed by publicly traded media conglomerates, allowing to maintain direct family influence over programming and strategy at KSTP-TV.

Corporate Structure and Key Executives

Hubbard Broadcasting, Inc., the parent entity of KSTP-TV, operates as a privately held corporation wholly owned by the Hubbard family, with ownership structured through revocable trusts that vest primary control in Stanley S. Hubbard. Founded in 1923 by Stanley E. Hubbard, the company maintains a family-centric model, avoiding public ownership to preserve strategic independence in broadcasting decisions. This structure enables direct oversight of assets like KSTP-TV, the flagship television station, alongside radio, digital, and other media properties across multiple U.S. markets. Stanley S. Hubbard, grandson of the founder and born in 1933, has served as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer since assuming leadership roles in the 1960s and formalizing top executive authority in 1983. Under his direction, Hubbard Broadcasting expanded from local Minnesota operations to national scope, including the launch of satellite broadcasting subsidiaries in the 1980s. Family members hold key positions across divisions, reflecting third-generation involvement; for instance, Ginny Hubbard, Stanley S. Hubbard's daughter, chairs and leads Hubbard Radio, LLC, the company's radio arm, overseeing 50+ stations as of 2024. Television operations, including KSTP-TV, report through corporate channels without a separately delineated TV-specific executive suite publicly detailed beyond station-level management. At the station level for KSTP-TV, operational leadership includes roles such as news director, filled by figures like Michael Garber as of recent records, though these positions align with broader corporate directives rather than independent corporate governance. This integrated structure prioritizes family continuity and local market focus, distinguishing Hubbard from publicly traded media conglomerates.

Facilities and Operations

Broadcast Center and Studios

The broadcast center and studios of KSTP-TV are situated at 3415 University Avenue, positioned directly on the municipal boundary between St. Paul and Minneapolis, Minnesota. This location has served as the station's primary production facility since its inaugural broadcast on April 27, 1948, when KSTP-TV became Minnesota's first commercial television outlet. The Hubbard Broadcasting-owned complex integrates television and radio operations, housing studios shared with sister stations KSTP-AM, KSTP-FM, KTMY, and KSTC-TV. The facility encompasses multiple dedicated studios, including Studios A, B, and C, with Studio A designated for principal newscasts such as 5 Eyewitness News at 6:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. Supporting infrastructure includes an extensive , control rooms, and production areas enabling continuous local content creation, , and sports coverage. In December 2014, KSTP-TV unveiled a redesigned main studio set characterized by curved architectural elements, stone-like textures, warm color palettes, and programmable backlit graphics for enhanced visual dynamics during broadcasts. This longstanding venue underscores Hubbard Broadcasting's commitment to centralized, efficient media production in the market, with the border-straddling site historically accommodating both initial analog transmissions and modern digital workflows. The studios facilitate 5 Eyewitness News programming, syndicated content, and community events, maintaining operational continuity amid evolving broadcast technologies.

Technical Infrastructure

KSTP-TV transmits its primary over-the-air signal on virtual channel 5, remapped to physical RF channel 35 (UHF band), following relocation during the 2017–2020 broadcast spectrum incentive auction repack. The station's transmitter is situated at the Telefarm Towers in Shoreview, Minnesota, a shared facility rebuilt in 1999–2000 to accommodate digital television operations. This setup delivers coverage across the Minneapolis–Saint Paul designated market area, extending to much of central Minnesota. The digital broadcast employs an effective radiated power (ERP) of 1,000 kW and an antenna height above average terrain (HAAT) of 454 meters (1,490 feet), enabling robust signal propagation over urban and suburban terrains. Digital subchannels include 5.1 for ABC affiliate programming in 720p high definition with Dolby Digital 5.1 surround audio, 5.7 for the Heroes & Icons classic TV network in 480i standard definition with stereo audio, and 5.8 for ION Plus in 480i with Dolby Digital 5.1 audio. These multicasting capabilities allow efficient spectrum use for additional content without compromising the primary feed. Since August 22, 2023, KSTP-TV has supported (NextGen TV) transmission, integrating broadcast signals with IP-based enhancements for potential 4K ultra-high-definition delivery, hyper-localized content, and improved indoor reception on compatible devices. This upgrade, coordinated with other stations, maintains by continuing ATSC 1.0 simulcasts on RF channel 35 alongside the new standard. KSTP-TV's initial digital launch occurred on UHF channel 50 prior to the 2009 full-power transition and subsequent repack adjustments.

Historical Timeline

Founding and Initial Launch (1948–1950s)

KSTP-TV was established by Stanley E. Hubbard through Hubbard Broadcasting, Inc., which had pioneered radio broadcasting in Minnesota with KSTP-AM since 1923. The station signed on as a commercial television outlet on April 27, 1948, becoming Minnesota's first such venture and the initial one between Chicago and the West Coast. Operating on VHF channel 5, early transmissions originated from the Prom Ballroom in St. Paul before relocating to purpose-built studios along the Minneapolis-Saint Paul boundary. As an NBC affiliate from inception, KSTP-TV supplemented network content with secondary DuMont programming until that network's decline in 1956. Initial programming emphasized a blend of live local events, network feeds, and rudimentary news segments, reflecting the nascent state of television technology and limited equipment availability post-World War II. The station adopted the slogan "Where the Twin Cities Meet" to underscore its regional focus. By introducing the Midwest's first daily newscast, KSTP-TV pioneered consistent local journalism on air, airing reports that captured emerging community interests amid sparse competition. Throughout the , operations expanded with growing household TV penetration in the , enabling fuller schedules of entertainment, educational fare, and public affairs content. Hubbard's hands-on oversight ensured continuity under family control, distinguishing KSTP-TV from corporate-owned peers. Technical advancements, including improved signal coverage, supported viewership gains, though the era's broadcasts remained black-and-white until color experiments in the late laid groundwork for later full adoption.

Affiliation Evolution and Growth (1960s–1980s)

During the 1960s, KSTP-TV maintained its longstanding affiliation with the NBC television network, which it had held since its launch in 1948, while investing in technological advancements to expand its reach and appeal. Under the direction of Stanley S. Hubbard, the station became the first in the United States to broadcast its full programming schedule in color starting January 1, 1961, equipping studios, mobile units, and tape operations for comprehensive color production. This innovation positioned KSTP-TV as a leader in regional broadcasting, enhancing viewer engagement in the Twin Cities market amid rising television penetration, with the area's TV households growing from approximately 100,000 sets in 1950 to over 500,000 by the mid-1960s. The station's NBC affiliation continued through the 1970s without interruption, carrying network staples that contributed to stable viewership, though ABC's national rise prompted strategic reevaluation. On August 29, 1978, KSTP-TV announced it would sever its 50-year ties with NBC to join ABC, effective March 5, 1979, in a swap where former ABC affiliate WTCN-TV (channel 11) assumed NBC duties. This affiliation evolution marked ABC's most significant market gain to date, aligning KSTP-TV with a network experiencing surging popularity driven by hits like Happy Days and Roots, which boosted ABC's prime-time dominance from third place in the early 1970s to first by 1977. The switch facilitated growth in the 1980s, as KSTP-TV leveraged ABC's momentum to expand local news and programming output, including enhanced remote capabilities with color-equipped mobile units introduced in the prior decade. By aligning with ABC's expanding syndication and sports portfolio, the station strengthened its competitive position in the Twin Cities, where it remained locally owned amid national consolidation trends.

Digital Era and Recent Developments (1990s–Present)

In the late 1990s, KSTP-TV initiated its transition to digital broadcasting, signing on its digital signal over UHF channel 50 on November 8, 1999, ahead of the broader industry shift. This early adoption allowed for improved signal quality and laid the groundwork for future subchannel offerings and high-definition programming. The station maintained its analog VHF channel 5 signal until the federally mandated full-power digital transition on June 12, 2009, after which it relocated its digital operations to UHF channel 35 while retaining virtual channel 5.1. The early 2000s marked expansion through Hubbard Broadcasting's launch of sister station KSTC-TV on channel 45 on September 11, 2000, creating Minnesota's first permitted television duopoly and enabling shared resources for local content production. KSTP-TV introduced high-definition newscasts in summer 2009, becoming one of the last major Twin Cities stations to do so amid the post-transition upgrades, which enhanced visual clarity for its Eyewitness News programs. In 2012, the station absorbed operations of Hubbard-owned KSAX-TV and KRWF, converting them into full-time satellites to extend ABC affiliation and news coverage to central Minnesota without separate local programming. Digital subchannels emerged over time, including additions like TrueReal on 5.5 in October 2021, supporting niche content distribution. Recent years have seen KSTP-TV embrace advanced over-the-air technologies, joining four other Minneapolis-St. Paul stations to launch ATSC 3.0 (NextGen TV) service in August 2023, which integrates broadcast with IP capabilities for features such as 4K UHD, HDR video, and interactive elements. This deployment, hosted via shared hosting arrangements, positions the station for enhanced viewer engagement amid cord-cutting trends, while its website and streaming platforms have expanded access to live news and on-demand content. Ownership under the Hubbard family has remained stable, emphasizing local operations without corporate mergers disrupting its independent structure.

Branding and Visual Identity

Evolution of Logos

KSTP-TV's visual branding has long centered on a stylized numeral "5," colloquially known as the "Groovy 5" for its distinctive swash-like top bar and circular accent in the lower left corner. This core element, introduced in its original form in April 1969, has undergone iterative refinements rather than wholesale redesigns, prioritizing continuity over trends toward generic station logos. Variations since the 1990s have primarily involved adjustments to color schemes, backgrounds, and accents, such as a gold "5" on a blue disc in the early 1990s followed by a shift to a red polygon background around 2004. In March 2021, the station refreshed its primary logo by enclosing the " 5" in a bold red square with rounded corners, eliminating flanking swooshes from prior iterations while preserving the numeral's iconic shape and positioning the ABC affiliate globe to partially overlap the design. This update aligned with Hubbard Broadcasting's strategy to maintain regional recognizability amid broader industry shifts toward simplified, app-like aesthetics. To commemorate its 75th anniversary in 2023—marking the April 27, 1948, sign-on—a temporary iteration added a "7" numeral to the left of the "5," extending beyond the red box with a diagonal line echoing the original's angle and a flipped top stroke for stylistic harmony. A blue ribbon element below bore "75 years," integrating with the existing framework without altering the core "Groovy 5" or ABC logo. These evolutions underscore KSTP-TV's emphasis on heritage in branding, distinguishing it from peers adopting more uniform designs.

Slogans and Promotional Campaigns

KSTP-TV's inaugural slogan, "Where the Meet," was introduced upon its launch on April 27, 1948, reflecting the station's transmitter location on the boundary between and Saint Paul. This tagline emphasized the station's role in bridging the metropolitan area's two core cities, aligning with its early focus on commercially supported local broadcasting and community-oriented programming. In the late 1970s, following the abandonment of the "Eyewitness News" format by rival KMSP-TV in 1973, KSTP-TV adopted "5 Eyewitness News" as its primary news branding, which has since become a defining hallmark of its local journalism operations. This format prioritizes on-scene reporting, weather, and sports coverage, positioning the station as a key provider of real-time Twin Cities information. During the late 1980s, KSTP-TV promoted itself with the slogan "Minnesota's News Channel," used in station identifications and advertisements to underscore its statewide news reach, as evidenced in 1987 broadcasts and 1989 industry publications. The tagline persisted until around 1991, coinciding with expansions in digital capabilities. Beyond slogans, KSTP-TV has run community-focused promotional campaigns, such as the annual "Why We Give" initiative, which highlights nonprofit organizations and encourages viewer philanthropy through public service announcements and feature stories. Other efforts include the "Stuff the Sleigh" holiday drive for food donations, launched in November 2023, and partnerships like the Apollo Furnace Giveaway, aimed at aiding low-income households with essential home repairs. These campaigns leverage the station's news platform to foster local engagement, often tied to seasonal or crisis-response themes.

Programming Portfolio

Network Affiliation and Syndication

KSTP-TV has served as the ABC affiliate for the Minneapolis–Saint Paul market since March 5, 1979. The station signed on April 27, 1948, initially as an affiliate, aligning with its sister radio station KSTP's longstanding NBC Red Network partnership dating to 1928. This primary affiliation provided the bulk of its primetime, daytime, and weekend programming until the late 1970s. The 1979 affiliation switch stemmed from ABC's dissatisfaction with low-rated incumbent affiliate KMSP-TV (channel 9), prompting the network to court stronger performers. KSTP-TV, then NBC's outlet, agreed to join ABC, effective March 5, 1979, marking ABC's largest affiliation coup at the time. Concurrently, NBC shifted to WTCN-TV (channel 11, now KARE-TV), while KMSP-TV transitioned to independent status. KSTP-TV has retained its ABC affiliation uninterrupted since, delivering network news, sports, and entertainment to the Twin Cities. Beyond ABC network content on main channel 5.1, KSTP-TV incorporates syndicated programming in select daytime and early evening slots, such as game shows and talk formats typical for affiliates. Its digital subchannels expand syndication offerings: 5.5 airs Defy TV, featuring court and reality shows, while 5.7 broadcasts Heroes & Icons, focused on classic television reruns. Sister station KSTC-TV (channel 45), operated by Hubbard Broadcasting, absorbs additional syndicated inventory that KSTP-TV lacks capacity for, including off-network sitcoms and movies. This multicasting and sister-station strategy optimizes syndication revenue while prioritizing local and network commitments.

Local Original Content

KSTP-TV produces a range of original local programming centered on lifestyle, community features, and public affairs, emphasizing Minnesota-specific content beyond network syndication and news broadcasts. These shows highlight regional events, culture, and issues, often incorporating viewer interaction and on-location segments to engage the Twin Cities audience. The flagship lifestyle program, Twin Cities Live, airs weekdays from 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. CT, delivering 90 minutes of content on local recipes, events, entertainment, and community spotlights such as book clubs and contests. Debuting around 2009, it marked its 15th anniversary in 2024 and expanded distribution to the Duluth market via satellite affiliate KSAX. The format prioritizes live, viewer-driven segments to showcase everyday Minnesota life, including cooking demonstrations and regional business features. In 2021, KSTP launched Minnesota Live as a weekday morning counterpart, airing at 9:00 a.m. CT to focus on uplifting stories about the state's people, places, and innovations. Replacing syndicated fare, the show features hosts discussing local travel, health tips, and cultural highlights, streamed via the station's app and website for broader accessibility. Public affairs programming includes At Issue with Tom Hauser, a weekly half-hour series offering in-depth political analysis, legislative updates, and interviews with state figures. Hosted by KSTP's chief political reporter since the early 2000s, it airs Sundays and addresses topics like government funding and elections, drawing on guest experts for balanced discourse.

News Division Operations

The news division of KSTP-TV, branded as 5 Eyewitness News, produces daily local programming covering news, weather, traffic, and sports for the Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan area and greater Minnesota. Operations are headquartered at the station's studios located at 3415 University Avenue in St. Paul, Minnesota, with a dedicated newsroom phone line for tips and inquiries at (612) 588-6397. The division is led by News Director Michael Garber, who oversees strategic adaptations including enhanced digital delivery and social media engagement to address competitive challenges in viewer preferences. Assistant News Director Daren Sukhram supports production and operational workflows. Programming includes multiple daily newscasts, such as the morning show from 5:30 to 7:00 a.m. anchored by teams like Chris Egert and Megan Newquist, followed by noon and evening editions at 5:00 p.m., 6:00 p.m., and 10:00 p.m. These broadcasts feature a mix of live reporting, field crews, and studio segments, with extended coverage simulcast on sister station KSTC-TV (45TV) for shows like Eyewitness News at 9:00 p.m. The format emphasizes real-time updates on regional events, supported by a team of anchors including Lindsey Brown, Kevin Doran, and Brandi Powell, alongside reporters and specialists in weather and sports. A key component is the 5 Investigates unit, an award-winning investigative team dedicated to exposing government waste, fraud in taxpayer programs, police misconduct, and public accountability issues across Minnesota. This specialized group conducts in-depth probes, such as examinations of nonprofit funding legitimacy and state program fraud, producing special reports like "What the Fraud?" aired in October 2025. The unit operates within the broader newsroom, integrating findings into main newscasts and online content to prioritize empirical scrutiny of institutional practices. Overall operations reflect a family-owned station's commitment to local journalism amid industry shifts, with production processes incorporating historic facilities alongside modern tools for web and mobile dissemination. Viewer feedback and tip submissions are actively solicited to inform coverage, underscoring a focus on community-sourced leads.

Journalistic Record

Achievements and Awards

KSTP-TV's news division has garnered recognition for investigative journalism and in-depth reporting, including the prestigious Alfred I. duPont-Columbia University Award in 2021 for its comprehensive coverage of George Floyd's death on May 25, 2020, and the ensuing civil unrest in Minneapolis, which highlighted systemic issues in policing and community response. The station's 5 Investigates unit has secured multiple Upper Midwest Regional Emmy Awards from the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences. In October 2025, it won two such awards: one in the Journalistic Enterprise category for a collaborative report led by Eric Rasmussen with photojournalists Lee Zwiefelhofer and others, and another for Kirsten Swanson's investigation into proposed OSHA regulations potentially impacting fire department budgets. Sports director Joe Schmit has personally earned 19 Regional Emmy Awards over his tenure since 1985, alongside a National Headliner Award for broadcast excellence. Anchor Megan Newquist received an Emmy in 2019 for an exclusive worldwide interview with the father of Justine Ruszczyk Damond, slain in a police shooting, while political reporter Tom Hauser has won four Emmys for the "At Issue" series, including one in 2015 for coverage of U.S.-Cuba relations following a trip to Havana. At the Minnesota Society of Professional Journalists' 2025 Page One Awards, KSTP-TV took first place in investigative reporting for Swanson and photojournalist Monty Stuempert's "Ready to Burn" series on fire department safety risks, with the station's team earning additional honors across categories for overall journalistic impact. In 2020, anchor Matt Belanger was awarded an Upper Midwest Emmy for outstanding anchor performance. These accolades underscore KSTP's emphasis on enterprise reporting, though individual and team wins often reflect contributions from Hubbard Broadcasting's broader operations rather than station-wide metrics.

Notable On-Air Talent

Stan Turner anchored KSTP-TV's newscasts from the late 1970s through the mid-1980s, helping drive the station to substantial ratings gains during that period. He began at Hubbard Broadcasting in 1968 as a State Capitol reporter, later advancing to news director before assuming the anchor role, and continued with the company until 2002, including stints anchoring the national All News Channel. Turner secured an exclusive 1983 interview with President Ronald Reagan and mentored emerging talent, such as discovering Jason Davis for "On the Road Again" segments. Pat Miles holds the distinction as the first woman to co-anchor KSTP-TV's news, breaking ground in a male-dominated field at the station during her tenure. Her pioneering role contributed to evolving gender representation in Twin Cities broadcast journalism. Among long-serving figures, Chris Egert stands out as one of KSTP-TV's longest-tenured anchors, co-hosting morning newscasts since joining the team and also contributing to "Minnesota Live." In weather reporting, Ken Barlow has earned multiple Emmy Awards for his meteorology work, including adjunct teaching in broadcast meteorology at St. Cloud State University. Similarly, anchor Megan Newquist has received multiple Emmys, notably for a 2019 worldwide exclusive interview with the father of Justine Ruszczyk Damond. Sports anchor Chris Long has been with the station since 2010, building a career largely rooted in Minnesota media.

Criticisms and Controversies

In November 2014, KSTP-TV aired a report alleging that Minneapolis Mayor Betsy Hodges was "flashing a known gang sign" in a photograph taken with convicted felon and campaign supporter Michael Brown, sparking widespread criticism for sensationalism and racial insensitivity. The segment, which included anonymous sources claiming the gesture indicated gang affiliation, drew condemnation from local activists and media watchdogs, who argued it lacked context and implied unfounded criminal ties between Hodges and Brown, a Somali-American community organizer. The Minnesota chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists urged KSTP to disavow the story, describing it as "fundamentally flawed" and reliant on speculative expertise from a former gang member without corroboration. Station owner Stanley Hubbard defended the reporting, asserting it highlighted legitimate concerns about the mayor's associations, and KSTP refused to retract or apologize despite protests and calls for boycotts. In July 2020, KSTP reporter Mary McGuire interviewed Muslim community member Sophia Rashid about threats from an Aryan biker gang in Stillwater, but drew backlash for asking, "What's the difference between a hijab and white supremacist gang regalia?" during the on-camera exchange. Critics, including Rashid herself, labeled the question insensitive and Islamophobic, arguing it equated religious attire with extremist symbols and undermined the story's focus on hate group intimidation. KSTP aired the segment but faced accusations of poor journalistic judgment, with some observers noting it exemplified broader concerns about the station's handling of diversity-related topics amid perceptions of conservative editorial leanings under Hubbard Broadcasting ownership. In August 2025, former meteorologist Wren Clair filed a lawsuit against KSTP-TV in Ramsey County District Court, alleging sex discrimination, sexual harassment, and retaliation under the Minnesota Human Rights Act. Clair, who worked at the station from 2018 until her termination in May 2025, claimed supervisor Chris Justus pressured her to wear tight-fitting dresses to appeal to male viewers and retaliated against her complaints by reducing her airtime and firing her. The suit also named former chief meteorologist Ken Barlow and others, accusing them of sexist comments about her appearance and creating a hostile work environment, including instances where male colleagues refused to collaborate on weather coverage. KSTP has denied the allegations, stating Clair was fired for performance issues, and the case remains pending as of October 2025.

Technical Details

Subchannels and Digital Offerings

KSTP-TV's primary digital signal operates on virtual channel 5 (UHF digital channel 35), multiplexing several subchannels to provide diverse programming. Subchannel 5.1 carries the station's main ABC affiliate feed in high definition, featuring network programming alongside local news and content from 5 Eyewitness News. Subchannel 5.2 simulcasts programming from sister station KSTC-TV, an independent outlet known as 45TV, which airs syndicated shows, Minnesota high school sports, and original local productions. Subchannel 5.3 broadcasts MeTV, a digital multicast network focused on classic television series from the 1950s through 1980s. Satellite stations KSAX-TV (virtual channel 42) in Alexandria and KRWF-TV (virtual channel 43) in Mankato simulcast KSTP-TV's ABC programming on their respective 42.1 and 43.1 subchannels, extending the network's reach across central and southern Minnesota. These satellites also carry KSTC-TV content on 42.2 and 43.2, with additional subchannels like 42.3 and 43.3 offering other multicast services, though specifics vary by market demands and FCC allocations. Beyond over-the-air subchannels, KSTP-TV provides digital offerings through its website and mobile applications, including live streaming of 5 Eyewitness News newscasts and a 24/7 streaming channel accessible via kstp.com and dedicated apps for iOS and Android devices. These platforms support features like picture-in-picture viewing, on-demand video archives, and digital extras such as investigative reports and lifestyle segments from programs like Twin Cities Live and Minnesota Live. In August 2023, KSTP-TV launched ATSC 3.0 (NextGen TV) service as part of a joint effort with other Minneapolis-area stations, enabling enhanced features like 4K video, interactive content, and integration of over-the-air broadcasts with IP-delivered data for compatible receivers. This upgrade, hosted on a shared spectrum arrangement, aims to future-proof broadcast delivery while maintaining compatibility with existing ATSC 1.0 signals on subchannels.

Analog-to-Digital Conversion

KSTP-TV initiated digital television broadcasting on November 8, 1999, transmitting its signal over UHF channel 50 while continuing to simulcast its primary analog programming on VHF channel 5. This early adoption aligned with voluntary digital tests encouraged by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) ahead of the national transition mandate. The station's digital service initially covered the Twin Cities metropolitan area, with additional reach extended outstate via translators. In preparation for the DTV transition, KSTP-TV participated in FCC spectrum auctions and channel elections, negotiating for post-transition operations on UHF channel 35 as its final RF allocation, with channel 50 serving as an interim digital channel from 1999 to 2009. The FCC's full-power analog shutdown deadline, originally set for February 17, 2009, but delayed by Congress to June 12, 2009, required KSTP-TV to terminate its analog signal on that date, ending over six decades of VHF broadcasting on channel 5. During the simulcast era, the station maintained both formats to minimize viewer disruption, though digital coverage initially lagged in some rural areas dependent on analog reception. Post-transition, KSTP-TV's primary digital subchannel retained virtual channel 5.1, mapping to the new RF channel 35 for improved efficiency and compatibility with ATSC standards, enabling high-definition programming and multicasting capabilities. This shift complied with the FCC's requirement for full-power stations to vacate analog spectrum for digital use, reallocating the recovered VHF band for other services. No extensions or nightlight service were reported for KSTP-TV, which completed the conversion on schedule without noted technical disruptions in core markets.

Satellite Stations and Translators

KSTP-TV extends its ABC-affiliated programming to rural areas of central and southwestern Minnesota through two full-power satellite stations owned by Hubbard Broadcasting: KSAX-TV (virtual channel 42) in Alexandria and KRWF-TV (virtual channel 43) in Redwood Falls. Both stations signed on September 15, 1987, initially simulcasting KSTP-TV while inserting local commercials and limited news cut-ins during evening newscasts. KSAX-TV's transmitter is located near Westport, approximately 20 miles southeast of Alexandria, serving Douglas County and surrounding communities. KRWF-TV broadcasts from a tower near Redwood Falls, covering Redwood County and parts of adjacent areas in the southwestern part of the state. On June 25, 2012, Hubbard Broadcasting discontinued separate local operations at KSAX-TV and KRWF-TV, converting them into full-time satellites of KSTP-TV, except for local advertisements and station identifications. This change eliminated dedicated local news inserts, with the stations now airing KSTP-TV's full schedule, including subchannels for independent station KSTC-TV on 42.2/43.2 and other multicast networks mirroring KSTP's offerings. The satellites enhance signal reach in regions beyond the Twin Cities DMA, where terrain and distance limit KSTP-TV's primary UHF signal propagation. In addition to satellites, KSTP-TV's signal is relayed via low-power translators in select areas, such as K30FN-D (channel 30) in St. James, which serves portions of Watonwan County and overlaps with the Mankato market. These translators, operated under KSAX-TV's licensee, fill coverage gaps in underserved communities but carry minimal independent programming.

Distribution and Reach

Signal Coverage

KSTP-TV transmits its primary over-the-air signal from the Telefarm Towers in Shoreview, Minnesota, at coordinates 45°03′44″N 93°08′22″W. The station broadcasts on RF channel 35 (UHF) with a maximum effective radiated power of 1,000 kW using a directional antenna and an antenna height above average terrain of 1,489 feet. The noise-limited contour of this signal spans approximately 69.2 miles from the transmitter site, covering an area of 15,024.5 square miles and reaching an estimated population of 3,863,342. This encompasses the core Minneapolis–Saint Paul metropolitan area and extends into east-central Minnesota counties such as Anoka, Hennepin, Ramsey, Dakota, and Washington, with fringe reception possible in adjacent rural zones. Reception quality varies by terrain, distance, and antenna type, with optimal over-the-air viewing requiring directional antennas in suburban and rural areas within the contour; urban viewers in the Twin Cities often receive reliable signals with indoor antennas due to proximity. The signal's reach aligns with the station's role in the #15-ranked designated market area, though over-the-air coverage is more limited than cable or satellite distribution.

Cross-Border Carriage Issues

KSTP-TV's over-the-air signal reaches portions of northwestern Ontario, including the Thunder Bay region, where it has been distributed by Canadian cable and satellite providers such as Shaw Communications and Bell MTS. This cross-border availability stems from the station's proximity to the U.S.-Canada border and the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC)'s authorization of select non-local U.S. stations for retransmission to serve underserved markets. In response to uncompensated carriage, Hubbard Broadcasting, owner of KSTP-TV, joined efforts by U.S. border stations to seek retransmission consent fees, forming part of the U.S. TV Coalition in 2012 to lobby Canadian regulators and providers for payment akin to U.S. market practices. On September 11, 2014, KSTP-TV filed a formal complaint with the CRTC, arguing that its signal was not receivable over-the-air in Canada and requesting delisting from the CRTC's eligible stations roster to halt unauthorized distribution. The CRTC denied Hubbard's application on May 13, 2015, in Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2015-187, determining that KSTP-TV should remain eligible for carriage due to historical distribution patterns and the public interest in providing access to ABC network programming in border areas lacking sufficient local options. Hubbard contended that direct reception was infeasible given terrain and distance, but the CRTC prioritized continuity of service over the station's compensation claims, reflecting broader Canadian policy favoring regulated, fee-free access to U.S. signals near the border rather than negotiating individual retransmission agreements. This decision aligned with prior rejections of similar U.S. station requests, underscoring the CRTC's resistance to U.S.-style fee-for-carriage mandates absent bilateral trade adjustments.

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