Richelle Heard

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Search warrants: Nearly 50 firearms, boxes of masks, $18K in cash found in Boelter’s home

1 week ago | kaaltv.com | Richelle Heard

Lawmaker Shootings Investigation(KSTP News) – Investigators have unsealed search warrants that were executed during the search for Vance Boelter in connection with the shootings of two Minnesota lawmakers and their spouses early Saturday morning. When authorities searched the vehicle that Boelter left at the Hortmans’ home in Brooklyn Park, they found a receipt for a Minneapolis storage unit rented in his name on June 10.
Jodi Huisentrut Docuseries to be released in July

1 week ago | kaaltv.com | Richelle Heard

(ABC 6 News) – ABC News Studios for Hulu and Committee Films are releasing “Her Last Broadcast: The Abduction of Jodi Huisentruit” on July 15, 2025.
Federal sentencing for Derrick Thompson scheduled for August

1 week ago | kaaltv.com | Richelle Heard

(KSTP) – Derrick Thompson, the man who crashed into another vehicle at high speeds and killed five people, will be sentenced in federal court in August. In federal court, Thompson was found guilty of illegal possession of a firearm, possession and intent to distribute fentanyl and carrying a firearm during and in relation to a drug trafficking crime in October 2024, ahead of his Minnesota jury trial.
Farmer's Marketplace in Austin wins MDA grant

2 weeks ago | kaaltv.com | Richelle Heard

Farmer’s Marketplace in Austin wins MDA grant By KAALTV (Credit: Minnesota Department of Agriculture) This one-time grant aims to help participating markets strengthen and expand nutrition assistance efforts during the 2025 market season. Farmer’s Marketplace has been granted $4,380, with a total of $146,669.55 being distributed throughout the state. Markets receiving funding must be located in Minnesota and participate in at least one nutrition assistance program this year. Eligible expenses...
Teen injured after SUV hits deer on I-90

2 weeks ago | kaaltv.com | Richelle Heard

(ABC 6 News) – A 19-year-old was injured after the Toyota 4Runner they were traveling in stuck a deer on Interstate 90. According to MSP, the crash occurred near Milepost 236 in Winona County. They say the SUV was heading west Monday morning at 12:36 a.m. when it struck a deer. Isaiah Mendez Lopez of Farmington suffered non-life-threatening injuries and was taken to an area hospital.
Experience Rochester launches summer campaign

2 weeks ago | kaaltv.com | Richelle Heard

(ABC 6 News) – Rochester’s official destination marketing organization is inviting travelers to “peel back the layers and discover a city full of surprises” this summer. This is part of Experience Rochester‘s “This is Rochester. Really.” summer campaign for 2025. It aims to o introduce or reintroduce the city to regional travelers as a vibrant, welcoming destination packed with live music, local flavor, and unexpected experiences.
Lyle-Pacelli, Lourde seniors named Mr. Baseball finalists

2 weeks ago | kaaltv.com | Richelle Heard

(ABC 6 News) – Two southeastern Minnesota High School Seniors have been named finalist for the the 2025 Mr. Baseball awards. Rochester Lourdes High School senior Nick Bowron splits his time between catcher and first base and has committed Creighton University. According to MaxPreps, Bowron batted .470 over 23 games, racking up 31 hits, 28 RBIs, with 12 home runs on the season.
RST team wins Customer Cup

2 weeks ago | kaaltv.com | Richelle Heard

(ABC 6 News) – It was a celebration at the Rochester International Airport on Thursday, as on airline team captured prestigious American Airlines Customer Cup. The Customer Cup for the first quarter of 2025 was awarded to the RST American Airlines team for their operational excellence, a strong safety record and superior customer service. the team consists of 22 members, led by their Station Manager, Sean Kelly.
Derrick Thompson convicted on all counts in crash that killed 5 women in Minneapolis

3 weeks ago | kaaltv.com | Richelle Heard

(KSTP) – Derrick Thompson has been convicted on all counts in connection with a crash that killed five women in June of 2023 in Minneapolis. The women who were killed were identified as Sahra Gesaade, Sabiriin Ali, Salma Abdikadir, Sagal Hersi and Siham Adam.
Rochester to host major league 'Quidditch'

3 weeks ago | kaaltv.com | Richelle Heard

(ABC 6 News) – Rochester MN Sports has announced the Med City will be hosting a Major League Quadball home series next weekend. On June 14th he Detroit Innovators take on the Minneapolis Monarchs=at the Regional Sports Stadium beginning at 5:00 p.m.Major Leage Quadball, formally known as Major League Quidditch, is an amateur quidditch league in the U.S. and Canada. The league is composed of 15 city-based teams—13 in the U.S. and 2 in Canada.