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(ABC 6 News)–Brad Finstad has announced the four southern Minnesota students he nominated to the nation’s U.S. service academies for 2026, all of whom have accepted appointments. The nominees include: “It is a privilege to nominate this group of outstanding students from Minnesota’s First District to attend our great service academies,” Finstad said in a […] The post Rochester Century student among Finstad’s 2026 U.S. Service Academy Nominees appeared fi

(ABC 6 News) — Later this month, local treatment courts will be hosting the 20th annual Sober Fest in Kasson. The Dodge, Wabasha, Winona, Steele/Waseca, Rice, Olmsted, and Third Judicial District Veteran’s Treatment Courts will be hosting the event on Saturday, July 25 at Veteran’s Memorial (North) Park in Kasson from 10 a.m. to 2 […] The post Local treatment courts to host 20th annual Sober Fest in Kasson appeared first on ABC 6 News - kaaltv.com.

(WOI) — Get ready to celebrate America 250 at the Iowa State Fair with its new fair foods. There will be more than 80 new foods to try at the 2026 Iowa State Fair, with many of them taking a bite out of U.S. history. Two-time Best Fair Food champion Winn & Sara’s Kitchen has a new […] The post Iowa State Fair announces new foods for 2026 fair appeared first on ABC 6 News - kaaltv.com.

We’ll have a bit of cloud cover around during the morning hours especially today, as a large decaying complex of showers and thunderstorms tracks through around sunrise. Mid-level dry air has largely caused this complex to collapse locally, with breezy conditions giving way to calm winds behind what’s left of it. Does this mean you’ll […] The post A mix of clouds and sun with a toasty feel Tuesday appeared first on ABC 6 News - kaaltv.com.

Question of the day: What family of plants does poison ivy belong to? Choices: A.) Cashew, B.) Walnut, C.) Mint, D.) Chickweed Answer: A.) Cashew Congratulations to Carol B. from Albert Lea, MN for winning today’s trivia challenge! The post Tuesday morning trivia – 7/7/26 appeared first on ABC 6 News - kaaltv.com.

Good Tuesday morning everyone! A large complex of powerful thunderstorms rolled through much of Minnesota last night, and we are now seeing the leftovers of it across our area in the form of light rain and breezy conditions. Remnant cloud cover from this complex will likely stick around through at least the first half of […] The post Warm & humid through late week, mainly dry apart from a shower & storm chance Wednesday – early Thursday appeared first on ABC 6 News - kaaltv.c

(KSTP)–A vigil marking 10 years since Philando Castile’s death is also renewing attention on the state training fund created in his honor. Castile was shot and killed during a traffic stop in Falcon Heights 10 years ago. His death led to mandatory police training requirements in de-escalation, crisis management and implicit bias, which is helped […] The post Tracking the impact of police training fund on the 10th anniversary of Philando Castile’s death appeared first on ABC 6 New

(ABC 6 News)–A bicyclist was struck by a vehicle Monday evening in southwest Rochester. According to police, the crash happened around 7 p.m. near the intersection of Salem Road Southwest and Fox Valley Drive. Preliminary reports indicate the bicyclist did not appear to suffer serious injuries. No other information has been released as the incident […] The post Bicyclist struck by vehicle in southwest Rochester appeared first on ABC 6 News - kaaltv.com.

(ABC 6 News)–Due to heavy rainfall and flooding several state parks and trails across southeast Minnesota are temporarily closed. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) says high water, along with damage to roads and trails, has made some areas unsafe for visitors. Among the locations affected are Beaver Creek Valley State Park, portions of […] The post Flooding Temporarily Closes Southeast Minnesota State Parks appeared first on ABC 6 News - kaaltv.com.

(ABC 6 News)–The Austin City Council recognized retired Police Chief Dave McKichan during their meeting Monday 6 July. They honored his years of service to the community, and leadership of the Austin Police Department. Council members presented McKichan with a proclamation recognizing his dedication to public safety and his commitment to serving the residents of […] The post Retired Austin Police chief Dave McKichan honored by City Council appeared first on ABC 6 News - kaaltv.com.