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(KCRG) – The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has confirmed three new cases of measles in Iowa. So far this year there have been 22 confirmed cases of measles. Most of the confirmed cases are appearing in southern parts of the state. According to the HHS website, here are the following known exposure locations. […] The post Iowa HHS confirms 3 new measles cases appeared first on ABC 6 News - kaaltv.com.

(ABC 6 News)– Recovery is Happening hosted their fifteenth annual Rally for Recovery 5k Walk/Run on Saturday. Organizers of the event said it’s meant to celebrate recovery from addiction out loud and invite others to choose recovery as well. “I knew that you could recover from a broken ankle, but I had no idea you […] The post Southern Minnesota non-profit hosts 5k to destigmatize substance abuse recovery appeared first on ABC 6 News - kaaltv.com.

Cloud cover will likely stick around through much of this evening, but luckily, rain chances will be very low, as this cloud activity is just the leftovers of storms from earlier this morning out west that have long since dissipated. With that said, you’ll be good to go for any outdoor plans this evening, with […] The post Occasional rain chances through Labor Day, a bit milder appeared first on ABC 6 News - kaaltv.com.

(ABC 6 News)– Albert lea closed out daisy season with its sixth annual Daisy Fest this Saturday. Daisy fest was founded by Jena Thompson in 2020 to bring the community together in a safe space. The first few festivals were out in the country during the pandemic. Now, Daisy Fest has made itself home in […] The post Albert Lea celebrates seventh annual Daisy Fest appeared first on ABC 6 News - kaaltv.com.

The Vikings have reached a deal with Harrison Smith to have him return to the Viking defense for his 15th season in the NFL. The post Harrison Smith Returns to Vikings for 15th season appeared first on ABC 6 News - kaaltv.com.

Good Saturday afternoon everyone! Cloud cover has been abundant through the entire day today as what is left of a large morning storm complex continues to pass through. We’ll see a bit of clearing before the sun goes down this evening, with mainly dry conditions expected to persist through much of tonight. By later on, […] The post Remaining a bit unsettled into early next week, signs of cooling down and drying out appeared first on ABC 6 News - kaaltv.com.

The origins of Labor Day date back to the late 19th century, when activists first sought to establish a day that would pay tribute to workers. While many workers have the day off, most big consumer-facing businesses are open, with many offering promotional sales to lure customers. Here’s what is open and closed this year on Labor Day, and some tips for those who are traveling on the long holiday weekend. The post What’s open on Labor Day? Most retailers. Closed? Government, banks and the

Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese and Paige Bueckers are going to be the next generation of players to lead the U.S. women’s national basketball team. They’re already making their presence felt in their first major international competition. The blueprint for the American success over the past three decades, which has seen eight straight Olympic gold medals and four consecutive World Cup titles, has been to build rosters with experienced veterans mixed with the next set of young stars who will be r

A spokesperson for the Kennedy Center is blaming “decades of neglect” for causing part of the ceiling to collapse in the performing arts venue's grand foyer. Spokesperson Roma Daravi said no one was injured when a chunk of the ceiling fell Friday evening. She said the damage underscores “the urgent need to close for renovation and revitalization” called for by President Donald Trump. Members of the Kennedy Center's Trump-aligned board are fighting in court over its plans to add Trump's n

Robin Morgan, a wholesome child star of the 1940s and ‘50s who grew up to become an all-American radical as a poet, essayist, editor and leading second-wave feminist, has died. Her death was confirmed Saturday by the Women’s Media Center, an organization she cofounded. She was 85. During the 1960s and ’70s, Morgan embodied and inspired historic changes in how women lived and thought. As she was happy to point out, the onetime “Ideal American Girl” was a rule breaker and justice seeker