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01/20/2026

With things like dry January, extreme cold and the close proximity to the holiday season, most bars and restaurants around Rochester expect to see business slow down this time of year, but some local businesses have stayed steady this year. ⬇️Click the link in the comments to read more

01/20/2026

Amid numerous fraud investigations in Minnesota, a US senator announced Monday he is introducing legislation to revoke naturalized citizenship of people convicted of fraud and other felonies. ⬇️Click the link in the comments to read more

01/20/2026

The American College Theatre Festival is bringing in more than 1200 college theatre students and artists to Rochester this week. ⬇️Click the link in the comments to read more

01/20/2026

With snowy and icy road conditions Sunday and Monday, the Minnesota State Patrol has reported over 400 crashes took place over the course of the two days. ⬇️Click the link in the comments to read more

01/20/2026

The community came together in Rochester on Monday, to celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., showing support for the man who brought the push for equal rights to so many. ⬇️Click the link in the comments to read more

01/20/2026

The first MLK Day softball fast-pitch tournament was held at the RCTC dome in Rochester on Monday, with hopes of additional tournaments in the future. ⬇️Click the link in the comments to read more

01/20/2026

As of Monday, the federal government is facing a deadline to respond to Minnesota's lawsuit challenging ICE operations in the Twin Cities. ⬇️Click the link in the comments to read more

01/20/2026

Peak energy alerts were issued for Mower and Freeborn County early Monday as a result of colder weather, with more alerts possible later in the week. ⬇️Click the link in the comments to read more

01/19/2026

This week, ABC 6 Sports is asking for your input to help decide which local high school sports game should be our ABC 6 Game of the Week! Want your school to be included? Be sure to vote by clicking the link below!

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01/19/2026

It’s National Popcorn Day! 🍿 join us today at 4:30pm to celebrate!

01/19/2026

A blast of Arctic air has made its way into the Weather First area bringing bitterly cold temperatures to the entire region as the new week begins. ⬇️Click the link in the comments to read more

01/19/2026

The federal government has filed an appeal of a judge’s order that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents can’t detain peaceful protesters or use tear gas against them. ⬇️Click the link in the comments to read more