Richelle Heard

Rochester

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Kasson-Mantorville Elementary School named 2024-25 PLTW Distinguished School

5 days ago | kaaltv.com | Richelle Heard

(ABC 6 News) – Kasson-Mantorville Elementary School has been named a 2024-25 Project Lead The Way, or PLTW Distinguished School. The honor recognizes select schools from across the U.S. that provide transformative learning experiences for students with PLTW Launch. This is an elementary STEM curriculum. To be eligible for the recognition, K-M Elementary had to have more than 75% of the student body participating in the program.
Train collides with tractor truck in Albert Lea

6 days ago | kaaltv.com | Richelle Heard

(ABC 6 News) – A Canadian Pacific train collision with a tractor truck resulted in non-life threatening injures for the driver. According to the Freeborn County Sheriff’s Office, crews were notified Tuesday, May 5, at around 10:50 a.m. Witnesses near 870th Avenue, just south of County Road 6, told deputies they could hear the Canadian Pacific train. They report it was sounding its horn as it neared the gravel road.
Trump announces a trade deal with UK

1 week ago | kaaltv.com | Richelle Heard

It’s the first bilateral trade deal announced since Trump began slapping tariffs on U.S. trading partners. The deal affirms that “reciprocity and fairness is a vital principle of international trade,” Trump said from the Oval Office. It increases access for U.S. beef, ethanol, and other agricultural products, Trump added. It also fast tracks American goods through the U.K.’s customs process, Trump said.
Rochester's Ladies Night Out on May 6

2 weeks ago | kaaltv.com | Richelle Heard

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Wykoff's Gateway Cafe ravaged by fire

2 weeks ago | kaaltv.com | Richelle Heard

(ABC 6 News) – A Fillmore County favorite eatery, has been forced to close after an overnight fire. At around 2:00 a.m. Wednesday morning, the Cafe posted on their Facebook page, saying, “It is with great sadness that I share that The Gateway Cafe caught fire tonight and will not be operational for the foreseeable future. We are in shock.” The cafe is located at 118 Gold St N in Wykoff and had been purchased by new owners within the last few years.
Minnesota's 'Cold Weather Rule' ends April 30

2 weeks ago | kaaltv.com | Richelle Heard

(ABC 6 News) Today, April 30, Minnesota’s Cold Weather Rule comes to an end. This means utilities are no longer restricted from disconnecting residential electric service due to non-payment. Rochester Public Utilities is reminding customers that are facing financial hardships to reach out to RPU Customer Care. According to RPU, assistance may be available through various community resource programs, and their staff are ready to help customers understand their options.
Hwy. 14 delays expected beginning May 5

2 weeks ago | kaaltv.com | Richelle Heard

Beginning May 5, back-ups and delays are expected, while crews work on resurfacing the road from Highway 52 to Crossroads Dr. SW and from 3rd Ave. SE to Marion Rd. SE/15th Ave. Traffic will not be detoured during construction, but drivers are likely to experience traffic delays when traffic lanes are closed in the work zones. The work will also include sidewalk repairs and replacements, crosswalk improvements, and new pedestrian ramps.
Mason City Highway 122 lane closures

2 weeks ago | kaaltv.com | Richelle Heard

Mason City Highway 122 lane closures By KAALTV (ABC 6 News) – The two center lane of Highway 122 through Mason City are now closed for construction. According to the City of Mason City, these closures extend for Maple Drive to east of Indian Avene. Officials expect the lanes to re-open again on Wednesday, May 7, weather permitting. Drivers are encored to take alternate routes until the repair work is completed. However, if you are driving near the work zones, please proceed with caution and...
Cannon Falls responders battle flames at McDonald's

3 weeks ago | kaaltv.com | Richelle Heard

(ABC 6 News) – Cannon Falls firefighters responded to a fire that went through the roof of a McDonald’s restaurant on Hickory Drive Wednesday morning. The Cannon Falls Police Department, which arrived at the scene first, confirmed that it was a structure fire at the McDonald’s at 425 Hickory Drive, with flames through the roof on the south side.
Mass for Pope Francis to be held at Rochester's Co-Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist

3 weeks ago | kaaltv.com | Richelle Heard

(ABC 6 News) Rochester’s Co-Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist will be celebrating the Mass for Pope Francis Thursday, April 24 at7:00 p.m. Bishop Barron will conduct the service and are welcome to attend. In regard to parking, the Mayo West Lot will be opened at 5:30pm for those coming to this Mass. The Co-Cathedral advises it would be best for everyone that arrives after 5:30pm to park there.