Josh FREY

Minnesota

Managing Editor at Purpleptsd.com

Senior Writer at Vikings Territory

Digital Producer at KAAL-TV (Austin, MN)

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Air quality alert issued for parts of Minnesota this weekend

1 week ago | kaaltv.com | Josh FREY

(ABC 6 News) — The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has issued an air quality alert for west central, north central, northwest, and central Minnesota. The alert takes effect at 6 a.m. on Saturday, May 31 and runs until 6 p.m. on Sunday, June 1. The affected area includes Bemidji, East Grand Forks, Moorhead, Roseau, and the Tribal Nations of Leech Lake and Red Lake.
MDH launces campaign to encourage Minnesotans to stay cool during extreme heat

1 week ago | kaaltv.com | Josh FREY

(ABC 6 News) — The Minnesota Department of Health is launching a statewide campaign to help protect Minnesotans from extreme heat. According to MDH, extreme heat kills more people in the U.S. than tornadoes, hurricanes, and flooding combined. The Stay Cool MN campaign will kick off on Friday, May 30 and encourages Minnesotans to follow these tips to stay safe when it is hot outside:• Stay hydrated. Drink plenty of fluids throughout the day, especially if you are active outdoors.
Owatonna Police seeking information on suspicious activity and property damage to residences

1 week ago | kaaltv.com | Josh FREY

(ABC 6 News) — The Owatonna Police Department is seeking video footage or information in connection to suspicious activity and property damage to residences in the city. According to the City of Owatonna, the incidents occurred in the area of Elm Avenue South and McKinley Street from 2-4:30 a.m. on Monday, May 26. Since that time, OPD has taken reports of someone pounding on doors or kicking them, and the department is looking to identify the person or people.
Secretary Naig announces 33 Choose Iowa Food Purchasing Grants for schools

1 week ago | kaaltv.com | Josh FREY

The program connects Iowa schools with Chose Iowa members to encourage school food service programs to purchase and serve ingredients and products sourced from local farmers and small businesses. The program was authorized during the 2024 legislative session and is an initiative of Choose Iowa. “This Choose Iowa pilot program is yet another way we’re connecting Iowa farmers and small businesses with schools to provide fresh, local, and nutritious food to our students.
Elma man charged with attempted murder after allegedly shooting at four officers

1 week ago | kaaltv.com | Josh FREY

(ABC 6 News) — An Elma man has been arrested and charged after allegedly shooting at four peace officers, including the Howard County Sheriff, on Wednesday at around 3:38 p.m.Mark Zweibohmer, 45, faces four counts of attempted murder of a peace officer. According to the criminal complaint, Zweibohmer shot at the Howard County Sheriff, two HCSO deputies, and an Iowa State Patrol Trooper while at his home on 160th Street in Elma.
RPS appeals loss of federal grant for mental health program

1 week ago | kaaltv.com | Josh FREY

(ABC 6 News) — Rochester Public Schools is appealing the U.S. Department of Education’s decision to discontinue the district’s School-Based Mental Health grant. The grant went towards a program for RPS to prepare and license staff to provide mental health services to students.
Arrest made in 40-year-old Iowa cold case

1 week ago | kaaltv.com | Josh FREY

(ABC 6 News) — In Iowa, an arrest has been made in a 40-year-old cold case. On Wednesday, the Linn County Sheriff’s Office arrested 64-year-old Michael Shappert, who lives in Oregon, on 1st-degree murder charges in the death of Ron Novak, who was killed in 1983. Investigators say they were able to link Shappert to the crime through DNA found on the murder weapon and Novak’s clothes. Schappert is still in Oregon waiting to be extradited back to Iowa.
Red Wing School District could be forced to change mascot if education bill does not pass

1 week ago | kaaltv.com | Josh FREY

(ABC 6 News) — As lawmakers race to finish budget negotiations at the Minnesota Capitol, one southern Minnesota school district is closely watching the education bill. If it doesn’t pass, the Red Wing School District, named the “Wingers” after Chief Red Wing, may have to change its mascot. That is because in 2023, the State of Minnesota passed a law requiring all schools with an American Indian name, mascot, or logo to get approval from the state’s tribal nations. Red Wing’s application was denied.
Iowa's largest tree located in Mitchell County

1 week ago | kaaltv.com | Josh FREY

The day's local, regional and national news, detailed events and late-breaking stories are presented by the ABC 6 News Team, along with the latest sports, weather updates including the extended forecast. (ABC 6 News) — It’s bigger than it looks, and it looks pretty big. It has been determined that the biggest tree in the State of Iowa resides in Mitchell County. It is an eastern cottonwood tree that is located about seven miles south of the Minnesota border near the Village of Otranto.
Elon Musk is leaving the Trump administration after criticizing president's 'big beautiful bill'

1 week ago | kaaltv.com | Josh FREY

WASHINGTON (AP) — Elon Musk is leaving his government role as a top adviser to President Donald Trump after spearheading efforts to reduce and overhaul the federal bureaucracy. The billionaire entrepreneur posted Wednesday about his decision on X, his social media website. “As my scheduled time as a Special Government Employee comes to an end, I would like to thank President @realDonaldTrump for the opportunity to reduce wasteful spending,” he wrote.