Josh FREY

Minnesota

Senior Writer at Vikings Territory

Digital Producer at KAAL-TV (Austin, MN)

Frank’s Red Hot connoisseur // Sports are fun

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AccessABLE celebrates 50 years

3 weeks ago | kaaltv.com | Josh FREY

This summer, the AccessABLE program is celebrating 50 years of creating fun experiences for kids and adults. (ABC 6 News) — This summer, the AccessABLE program is celebrating 50 years of creating fun experiences for kids and adults. The program focuses on creating exciting events that are accessible to people with all different levels of ability. It features plenty of activities including dances, picnics, after school care, day programs for adults, summer camps, and more.
Authorities are searching for a Washington state father of 3 dead girls

3 weeks ago | kaaltv.com | Josh FREY

A man in central Washington state is wanted on suspicion of murder after his three young daughters were reported missing and then found dead. Authorities asked the public Tuesday for help finding Travis Decker, 32, who is wanted for three counts of murder and kidnapping, according to police in Wenatchee, about 100 miles (160 kilometers) east of Seattle. Police said it was unknown whether Decker, a former Army soldier with “extensive training,” was armed.
Bushel Boy Farms sells greenhouse locations in Iowa, Minnesota

3 weeks ago | kaaltv.com | Josh FREY

Bushel Boy Farms sells greenhouse locations in Iowa, Minnesota By KAALTV (ABC 6 News) — Bushel Boy Farms has confirmed that it is leaving its Iowa and Minnesota locations. The grower of hydroponic year-round tomatoes has sold its greenhouse locations to a new owner/operator, Best Boy Farms. Bushel Boy Farms has operated two greenhouse facilities in Owatonna and Mason City. “While this change is bittersweet, we are so thankful for our loyal customers and partners over the past 30+ years,” said...
Minnesota DPS warns of fake messages imitating Driver and Vehicle Services

3 weeks ago | kaaltv.com | Josh FREY

(ABC 6 News) — The Minnesota Department of Public Safety is alerting Minnesotans to beware of fake messages claiming to be from the “Minnesota Department of Motor Vehicles” or “DPSMN.”The messages request payment, and according to the DPS, they have created alarm among residents by making false claims and requesting payment for false traffic tickets while threatening action if the recipient doesn’t pay.
FAA reports RST air traffic control tower is understaffed

3 weeks ago | kaaltv.com | Josh FREY

(ABC 6 News) — The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has reported that the Rochester International Airport (RST) is well short of air traffic controllers staffing targets. However, the plan states that RST currently only had 11 Certified Professional Controllers (CPCs), meaning the control tower is less than halfway to the FAA’s goal of 23 responders on staff.
Testimony resumes Wednesday in trial of man accused of killing 5 women in 2023 Minneapolis crash

3 weeks ago | kaaltv.com | Josh FREY

(KSTP) — Jurors are hearing more testimony Wednesday in the trial of 28-year-old Derrick Thompson, who is accused of killing five people during a crash in Minneapolis nearly two years ago. Thompson is charged with multiple counts of criminal vehicular homicide and five counts of third-degree murder. Sahra Gesaade, Sabiriin Ali, Salma Abdikadir, Sagal Hersi and Siham Adam were all killed in the crash on June 16, 2023.
OCM to begin holding lottery for Minnesota cannabis licenses on Thursday

3 weeks ago | kaaltv.com | Josh FREY

(ABC 6 News) — After many delays, the Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management will start handing out the first licenses for Minnesota’s recreational cannabis market this week. The OCM will hold a pair of lotteries on Thursday. Social equity applicants will be chosen for retail sales first. After that, a separate general applicant lottery will be held for licenses to grow, transport, manufacture, and sell.
Gov. Reynolds orders flags at half-staff Friday to honor WWII solider killed on D-Day

3 weeks ago | kaaltv.com | Josh FREY

(ABC 6 News) — Governor Kim Reynolds has ordered all flags in Iowa to be flown at half-staff on Friday, June 6 to honor a fallen soldier from Cincinnati, Iowa, who was killed on D-Day during World War II in Normandy. U.S. Army Pvt. James Lee Harrington was killed in action when the landing craft he and 200 others were on hit an underwater mine as they approached Omaha Beach in Normandy.
The Latest: Trump promises to hike steel and aluminum tariffs to 50% starting Wednesday

3 weeks ago | kaaltv.com | Josh FREY

Meanwhile, the White House has officially asked Congress to claw back $9.4 billion in already approved spending, taking funding away from programs targeted by Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency. It’s a process known as “rescission,” which requires Trump to get approval from Congress to return money that had previously been appropriated. Voters in northern Virginia will pick successor to Rep. Gerry Connolly, who died last monthRepublican Virginia Gov.
At least one person injured in Freeborn County crash involving a semi truck

3 weeks ago | kaaltv.com | Josh FREY

(ABC 6 News) — At least one person is hurt after a semi truck and another car collided in Freeborn County on Tuesday afternoon. According to the Minnesota State Patrol, the crash occurred around 3:26 p.m. on I-90 eastbound near Bancroft Township. The MSP crash report states the two vehicles collided near milepost 158.