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09/17/2025

Green Goods announced Tuesday on social media that is now selling both medical and recreational ma*****na at all eight of its locations, including one in Rochester.

09/17/2025

During Tuesday’s Olmsted County Board Meeting, the League of Women Voters of Minnesota delivered their report on Minnesota’s post-election review. Their message to voters and county leaders was clear: the system is working, despite doubts that sometimes surface on social media.

During Tuesday's Olmsted County Board Meeting, the League of Women Voters of Minnesota delivered their report on Minnesota's post-election review. Their message to voters and county leaders was clear: the system is working, despite doubts that sometimes surface on social media.

09/17/2025

Congresswoman Nancy Mace (R-South Carolina) has filed a resolution to censure Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minnesota) and strip her of all House committee assignments for comments regarding Charlie Kirk’s death.

Congresswoman Nancy Mace (R-South Carolina) has filed a resolution to censure Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minnesota) and strip her of all House committee assignments for comments regarding Charlie Kirk's death.

09/17/2025

The Albert Lea city arena renovation project, which was approved by voters last year and officially broke ground in May, has hit a roadblock.

09/17/2025

After polls closed at 8 p.m., it has been announced that DFLer Xp Lee has won the special election to fill late Rep. Melissa Hortman’s seat in the Minnesota House.

After polls closed at 8 p.m., it has been announced that DFLer Xp Lee has won the special election to fill late Rep. Melissa Hortman's seat in the Minnesota House.

09/17/2025

An experienced Minnesota lawmaker has announced that she will retire at the end of her current term.

09/17/2025

Austin's annual Welcoming Week series where it recognizes the many immigrants that make up the community is well underway, working to bring everyone together despite their differences.

09/17/2025

An employee of the Walmart said the store was closed for about an hour as 6-7 Owatonna police cars arrived at the scene, and employees evacuated from inside the store.

The Owatonna Walmart closed temporarily on Tuesday afternoon due to a bomb threat.

09/17/2025

Historic Downtown Albert Lea, in partnership with the Albert Lea Convention & Visitors Bureau, has announced the return of the Fall Shop Sip-n-Stroll.

09/16/2025

It's going to be a tight race to the finish for this week's ABC 6 Game of the Week! With less than 24 hours to go, Newman Catholic vs. St. Ansgar (44%) narrowly leads Century vs. John Marshall (43%). Be sure to get your vote in before 6 p.m. on Wednesday 9/17!

Every week this fall, ABC 6 News is picking one football game to be the Game of the Week. Want your school to be featured? Vote below!

09/16/2025

Prosecutors brought a murder charge Tuesday against the man accused of assassinating Charlie Kirk and outlined evidence, including a text message confession to his partner and a note left beforehand saying he had the opportunity to kill one of the nation’s leading conservative voices “and I’m going to take it.”

Prosecutors brought a murder charge Tuesday against the man accused of assassinating Charlie Kirk and outlined evidence, including a text message confession to his partner and a note left beforehand saying he had the opportunity to kill one of the nation’s leading conservative voices “and I’m ...

09/16/2025

UPDATE: The Owatonna Walmart announced it has reopened and operating under normal business hours.

The Owatonna Walmart has temporarily closed on Tuesday evening and was evacuated.