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@ABC affiliate in southern MN & northern Iowa, covering news, weather, and sports in Rochester, Austin, Albert Lea, Mason City.

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This is the first time in half a century that a Chicago police officer has been convicted of murder for an on-duty death. #VanDykeMurderTrial
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On the busiest shopping day of the year, thousands protest at the #MOA #BlackLivesMatter http://t.co/b8qEcuttf3 http://t.co/3MwSYy4COP
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JUST IN: Minnesota House approves bill to legalize Sunday liquor sales. 85-45
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10 years
Here is the message @rihanna sent @Jeremy_Brossard #rihannameetjeremy . More tonight at 5:30 and 10. http://t.co/ozoSomH3MZ
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Our news director is speaking out following nasty comments toward our pregnant meteorologist. #EmbraceTheBump
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Mayo Clinic Ranked #1 Hospital in the Country by U.S. News and World Report
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Meet the newest members of the #rochmn police department. http://t.co/nvbVaktXeW http://t.co/7ACI36uiwq
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"Through our grief, we needed to focus it on something positive. Nothing positive came out of our son dying, but hopefully, we can prevent this from happening to another family..."
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Bone Marrow Recipient, Donor Meet for the First Time #rochmn @BeTheMatch @mcollinsabc6
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6 years
One of the best Quarterbacks in the NFL is recognizing a Mayo Clinic surgeon and patient.
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9 years
Kasson-Mantorville are Section 1AAA Champs, headed to State, beating Waseca 41-24 #mshsl @KM_Activities @KoMetHoops http://t.co/Z0R818j0yj
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Oman Oman with the board and a full court 3 for the win! Austin wins 56-55! @SportsCenter @espn @ABC6NEWS @Kimt
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Students at Owatonna Senior High School have been evacuated after a fire in the school. We are working to get more details.
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Male Athlete of the Year #rochsports banquet Brady Berge @KM_Activities
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Tensions are rising in the Kasson-Mantorville school district as teachers are taking a stand in a fight for better pay and health insurance policies ahead of Monday’s negotiations meeting.
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Minnesota joining a growing list of states in creating stronger gun control laws, with a $880 million-dollar public safety bill has passing through the House and Senate this last week.
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Minnesota drivers came together to hand-shovel snow for cars who become stuck on an on-ramp in the Minneapolis suburb of St. Louis Park on Tuesday. Full video ➡️
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St. Charles teen Braxton Wolhferd successfully received a new heart after a transplant Saturday night.
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Woot woot! #rochmn 7th grader wins Super Bowl tickets on @GMA this morning!
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🌟 Congratulations Emma! What an achievement! 👏
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4 years
In a world filled with division, one World War II veteran, who just celebrated his 100th birthday, is trying to bring everyone together through love.
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3 years
The @KellyClarksonTV has moved to 4 p.m. Tune in weekdays on ABC 6!
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4 years
The test has been fully validated and data will be submitted to the Food and Drug Administration for review and emergency use authorization. #mayoclinic #CoronavirusUSA #CoronavirusPandemic
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Kasson-Mantorville students immerse themselves in nature as part of the school's Nature-Based Kindergarten Experience.
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Governor Walz on Monday signed into law the $1 billion housing omnibus bill, the largest single investment in housing in state history.
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10 years
#RihannaMeetJeremy is a story we've been following and the meeting looks like it will happen! http://t.co/tORkRrWxlH http://t.co/ERbRRJ2N07
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8 years
Jackson Heydt has overcome odds, & he's not done. He shares his story with @SeanTehanABC6
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@stephaniekahan @stephaniekahan Hi Stephanie, could we use these photos across our platforms w/ credit to you? If so, can you provide flight info for story?
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7 years
A healthy baby girl was born weeks after #rochmn @MayoClinic doctors performed surgery on her inside the womb.
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8 years
This man, Dylan Bathke, has escaped from the Fillmore County Jail.
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9 years
Austin High School on lockdown. Police say witness reports seeing somebody with a gun. Police searching for weapons. http://t.co/J3jKyWLE8A
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JUST IN: The Stewartville Tigers girls basketball team will play for the Class AAA state championship. The Tigers defeated the top-seeded Becker Bulldogs, 60-59 in a thrilling game that went down to the final seconds.
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Heart and Hustle: @TritonCobras Girls Basketball team is finding purpose to play through loss. Heartfelt story by @chizad7 and @LauraLeeABC6
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7 years
Kasson-Mantorville, Zumbrota-Mazeppa claim state wrestling titles
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Addie marked the anniversary of her kidney transplant @MayoClinic Tues. Her donor? Her mother! http://t.co/WZj84olKUF http://t.co/syXfSzelIi
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Mayo High School has done what no other school was able to do in the state, reaching more than 50 percent of female participation in AP Computer Science A.
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7 years
Hey @austin_packers , you ready for state? @HoopsAhs boys basketball punches ticket with win over Northfield.
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6 years
Seth's original goal was 100 blankets... which was blown out of the water after so many responded to his online call for donations. @MayoClinic @chizad7
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Minnesota State Fair officials announced Monday that Keith Urban and special guest Lindsay Ell will play at the Grandstand on Aug. 26. Tickets go on sale Friday, April 21 at 10:00 a.m.
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Byron Public School’s volleyball team defeats Monticello High School at their state tournament match in St. Paul, winning all three sets.
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Students walk into Bryon High School every day ready to learn. But there’s one classroom where learning isn’t the only important thing.
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Katie Wohlfiel of Kasson-Mantorville Middle School has been named ABC 6's November Excellent Educator
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4 years
“Who would have thunk, fruit flies?” @MayoClinic researchers are using fruit flies to learn more about how to lessen the side effects of cancer treatments.
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10 years
Kasson-Mantorville Komets Dana Rasmussen, Maddie Damon and Cori Kennedy sign their Letters of Intent. @KM_Activities http://t.co/zondLSpCV6
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9 years
Congrats to Brownsdale Elementary teacher @kreklingk . He's this week's #ExcellentEducator . http://t.co/uhhV70SFR9 http://t.co/0LU4gOMxtW
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Congratulations to Byron Middle School teacher Tom O'Leary and his 7th-grade Life Science class who won tickets to the Harlem Globetrotters game on March 19, and Tom O'Leary will also be recognized at the game.
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Albert Lea students reminded of dangers of drinking & driving today. http://t.co/CHsJegONDO http://t.co/HUjaJZcqIP
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9 years
Southland School Levy Passes: 684-yes and 304-no
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9 years
Selfie of the Day? #rochmn Mayor Ardell Brede at @WhiteHouse for @Pontifex speech this morning. http://t.co/pJdPQad8YE
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5 years
@amyklobuchar says we have lost plants all over the midwest. "This doesn't need to happen."
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4 years
JUST IN: Do you agree or disagree with this decision? #RochMN
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7 years
AMBER ALERT for 3 Children in IA, may be heading to MN. 2003 maroon Cadillac CTS w/ license plate 561 XEY
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4 years
POLL: In a new poll from ABC 6 News conducted by SurveyUSA, Minnesotans have Biden 9 pts over President Trump. And DFL Smith poised to defeat GOP challenger Lewis. #Minnesota #poll #Vote
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Mayo Clinic is closing most of its U.S. outpatient practices and suspending scheduled surgeries on Nov. 26 to offer staff a day of thanks for all the hard work they've done in support of our patients during the pandemic.
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9 years
@KM_Activities won their second consecutive class AA state title trophy in softball today. http://t.co/jFQWwl0VSz http://t.co/sHt9YVrFWQ
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4 years
👏 What a great idea! @HormelFoods
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8 years
Olivia and her friend Bobbi from Hayfield High are doing a great thing to help others. Their story tonight at 10.
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4 years
Randy Brock, a meteorologist and real estate agent, announced his candidacy for Minnesota House District 26B Monday on the democratic ticket.
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4 years
Minnesota Sen. Amy Klobuchar issued a statement Monday saying her husband, John, has tested positive for COVID-19 and is currently hospitalized with pneumonia.
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1 year
26-year-old Kingsbury went missing 11 days ago. Winona Police tells ABC 6 News that they expect to have new information in the investigation into her disappearance Tuesday.
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10 years
A 10yo girl in remission from #cancer is helping other sick kids @MayoClinic .The touching story tonight at 5. http://t.co/uDyH0mpqnb
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9 years
The first #ABC6GOTW of the season! Byron at Stewartville. Who's going to win? Who are you rooting for? RT for the Bears, fav. for Tigers!
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2 years
Lyle, MN native and RCTC standout Olivia Christianson’s jersey was placed on the Ring of Honor display at the Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame in Knoxville, Tennessee, in recognition of her outstanding play for the 2021-2022 season.
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8 years
@stephaniekahan Thank you! Have a great rest of your flight.
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Mayo Clinic nurses in #rochmn celebrating $50,00 win in Wednesday's Powerball drawing.
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7 years
BREAKING: Senate passes bill to legalize Sunday liquor sales in Minnesota, 38-28
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7 years
Team of the Year #rochsports banquet Zumbrota-Mazeppa Softball
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6 years
This year Kasson-Mantorville Schools said enrollment was up considerably compared to years past.
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Byron High School is one of nine schools across Minnesota that will receive a boost from the Minnesota Department of Agriculture for meat processing education.
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5 years
Her stop in Mason City is part of a bus tour in Iowa dubbed 'For All of America'.
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10 years
Check out this MASSIVE buck Kyle Falck took down in Decorah, IA. (Photo:Tyler Rinken) http://t.co/KjiNGAmaTm
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200 students from Southland High School raised over $4,000 to buy gifts for Toys for Tots! WAY TO GO! http://t.co/AVJB4cfFj0
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Renovations will Welcome @KMKometsHS Students #BackToSchool @NickStreiff
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Recreational marijuana could soon be legalized and regulated in Minnesota under bills that are entering the final rounds of debate at the Legislature.
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4 years
The Rochester Grizzlies plan to start their season on October 2.
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23 organizations came from all over to teach students about services they can access like therapy and the crisis center, but also learn skills like yoga.
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BREAKING: The father of Madeline Kingsbury’s children has been arrested in Winona County on suspicion of second-degree murder.
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9 years
Bball player Matthew Hurt from #rochmn JM receives division-I scholarship offer. He's in 8th grade! Hear from him @ 6 http://t.co/3V65nsQ6A4
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A cat named Professor X runs nearly purr-fect race. Wins seat in senate election at @NDSU http://t.co/nHNqU3xCbc http://t.co/uVCWi2GNVS
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JUST IN: Hennepin Co. Med. Examiner -- #PhilandoCastile died of multiple gunshot wounds. Manner of death: homicide
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Beginning Wednesday, Jan. 24, Rochester public school teachers have announced their intention to leave work at the end of the contracted workday
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"PETA hopes their kindness and swift action will inspire everyone to look out for animals in need, especially during the dangerous winter months." #RochesterMN @peta
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The Dodge County Wildcats hockey team held its 13th annual fundraiser game for cancer research on Saturday at the Dodge County Ice Arena in Kasson.
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First District Congressman Jim Hagedorn will serve another term in Congress after defeating Dan Feehan Tuesday by nearly 12,500 votes.
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Byron High School Ranked in Top 500 High Schools in the Nation @ByronBears
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Nearly 29 years later, the search for former news anchor Jodi Huisentruit continues with new billboard signs placed near Mason City.
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After two women were caught on camera stealing tips and then leaving a local restaurant, some of the businesses' biggest customers repaid them in kindness.
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We're looking into creepy clown sightings across the area tonight at 10! Hear from a Rochester man who says he saw one!
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10 years
It's SPORTS ZONE!!! Join @CalebOstrander and the debut of sports anchor @jeannaradz starting NOW!! http://t.co/icTQg3lAbF
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A Byron High School teacher has been selected as this year’s recipient of the Outstanding Educator Award.
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6 years
No matter what side of the aisle you sit on, one delegate at the @MinnesotaDFL convention in #rochmn has a message on inclusion that everyone can get behind. @JustinDFTBA @kris_schulze
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Maddie Damon of Kasson-Mantorville just broke the state softball strikeout record with her 1,179 K! Highlight tonight http://t.co/Abzm6qduNa
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