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01/07/2025

House DFL leaders say they won’t show up on the first day of the legislative session if a power-sharing agreement is not reached.

House DFL leaders say they won’t show up on the first day of the legislative session if a power-sharing agreement is not reached.

01/07/2025

Two University of Minnesota professors are being honored with the National Medal of Science, the nation’s highest scientific award.

Two University of Minnesota professors are being honored with the National Medal of Science, the nation's highest scientific award.

01/07/2025

There will be a new face at the Austin Public School Board meetings, as Robert “Bob” Hartman, was sworn in for a four-year term at the board’s 2025 organizational meeting on Monday.

There will be a new face at the Austin Public School Board meetings, as Robert "Bob" Hartman, was sworn in for a four year term at the board's 2025 organizational meeting on Monday.

01/06/2025

Officials say the funding will help local EMS providers continue saving lives in rural communities.

Emergency aid payments have been made to several Minnesota cities as of late December.

01/06/2025

At least 12 states from northern Alabama to southern New Jersey have been on alert for ice and snow as the major winter storm dumps record snowfall.

The first major winter storm of the new year is turning deadly as heavy snow and icy weather stretch from the Midwest to the Mid-Atlantic.

01/06/2025

The charges stem from Morgenstern’s time as a speech coach with Rochester Public Schools.

On Monday, jury selection began for the trial of a former Rochester police officer.

01/06/2025

Carter's state funeral is set for Thursday, January 9.

Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter is now lying in repose in his home state of Georgia.

01/06/2025

Setting goals can help improve your mental health by giving you a sense of direction and purpose. When it comes to goal setting, one of the most effective strategies is using SMART goals.

Setting goals can help improve your mental health by giving you a sense of direction and purpose. When it comes to goal setting, one of the most effective strategies is using SMART goals. Use the SMART method to make your goals specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound. For example,...

01/06/2025

The patient, who was exposed to non-commercial backyard flock and wild birds, was over age 65 and had underlying medical conditions, officials said.

The first person has died of bird flu in the United States, the Louisiana Department of Health confirmed on Monday.

01/06/2025

“This donation will help us expand access to vital resources, create sustainable solutions, and collaborate with community partners to uplift individuals and families in need,” said Jennifer Hengel, Executive Director of Semcac, via a press release.

On Monday, Semcac announced a donation of $50,000 from Olmsted Medical Center (OMC).

01/06/2025

On Monday morning, the Stewartville Fire Department responded to a dumpster fire at 2510 Hwy 63 North.

On Monday morning, the Stewartville Fire Department responded to a dumpster fire at 2510 Hwy 63 North.

01/06/2025

Rochesterfest has announced its new General Chairperson as well as a new theme for 2025 following a meeting with Mayor Kim Norton on Monday.

https://www.kaaltv.com/news/rochesterfest-announces-general-chairperson-and-theme-for-2025/

01/06/2025

BREAKING: Congress certified President-elect Donald Trump as the winner of the 2024 election in proceedings that unfolded Monday.

Congress has certified President-elect Donald Trump as the 2024 election winner without challenge. It's in stark contrast to 2021 violence. Lawmakers convened under heavy security and a snowstorm to certify the vote, with the reading of the electoral results from the states coming swiftly. The legac...

01/06/2025

Floyd County Court awarded the Pure Prairie Poultry employee $1,400.

(ABC 6 News) — A former Pure Prairie Poultry employee filed in small claims court to get their last paycheck, which they allege the company never paid.

01/06/2025

Ahziyas Dampha was murdered by Austin Navarro in July of 2023.

(ABC 6 New) – An Albert Lea toddler’s family is raising money for his headstone.Ahziyas Dampha was murdered by Austin Navarro in July of 2023. RELATED: Family of deceased toddler speaks on grief – ABC 6 News – kaaltv.comRELATED: Albert Lea man sentenced to nearly 17 years in prison, 8 years ...

01/06/2025

We're wishing everyone in our ABC 6 News Birthday Club a very happy birthday this Monday morning!

01/06/2025

The Rochester Fire Department was on the scene of an apartment building fire early Monday morning.

The Rochester Fire Department was on the scene of an apartment building fire early Monday morning.

01/06/2025

The first full week of the new year will start quiet with bright sunshine, however temperatures will continue to run cold and well below-average.

The first full week of the new year will start quiet with bright sunshine, however temperatures will continue to run cold and well below-average.High pressure will drift overhead keeping the weather quiet under a mainly sunny sky.Temperatures will continue to run below-average as highs are expected....