KAAL-TV (Austin, MN)

KAAL is the television station affiliated with ABC that serves the Driftless Area, which includes parts of Southeastern Minnesota and Northeastern Iowa. Based in Austin, Minnesota, it transmits a high-definition digital signal on UHF channel 33 (also available as virtual channel 6.1 through PSIP) from its transmitter located in Grand Meadow Township, Minnesota. KAAL is owned by Hubbard Broadcasting and has its studios situated on 10th Place Northeast, conveniently located along I-90/U.S. 218 in Austin. The station features a variety of syndicated shows, such as Entertainment Tonight, Hot Bench, The Ellen DeGeneres Show, The Meredith Vieira Show, and Rachael Ray, among others. Additionally, KAAL operates a low-powered translator that serves Mason City, Iowa, broadcasting a digital signal on UHF channel 33 from a transmitter in Garner, Iowa, along U.S. 18.

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English

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#102321

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#19923

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Road to Gold: Pine Island Baseball

20 hours ago | kaaltv.com | Jose Solis

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) — For the first time since 2016, the Pine Island Panthers are going to the Baseball State Tournament following their 6-0 win over Caledonia in the Section 1AA Championship. A major part of the Panthers’ success is limiting errors, not to mention that fielding took a big jump forward.
Honkers leave Express at the station, 11-5

20 hours ago | kaaltv.com | Jose Solis

Honkers leave Express at the station, 11-5 Jose Solis KAALTV 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) — Highlights of the Eau Claire Express versus the Rochester Honkers on Thursday, June 5....
MDH warns federal cuts could impact chronic disease programs

1 day ago | kaaltv.com | Erich Schweitzer

(ABC 6 News) – With budget cuts and layoffs at the federal level, the Minnesota Department of Health’s programs for diabetes and heart health could be in jeopardy. MDH says the majority of funding for that program comes from federal grants and without them, MDH’s work — including partnerships and outgoing grants — to address diabetes and cardiovascular health may not be able to continue.
Pet of the Week: Boo Boo and Buster

1 day ago | kaaltv.com | Erich Schweitzer

A comprehensive look at local, multi-state and national news events provided by the ABC 6 News Team including updates on sports and weather conditions and traffic. (ABC 6 News) – Meet Boo Boo and Buster in this week’s Pet of the Week segment!Kristi Ziegler from Paws and Claws Humane Society brings Boo Boo into the ABC 6 News studio in this live interview. She is available for adoption now. Courtesy of Mower County Humane Society
What the Tech? A.I. assistant tools

1 day ago | kaaltv.com | Erich Schweitzer

A comprehensive look at local, multi-state and national news events provided by the ABC 6 News Team including updates on sports and weather conditions and traffic. (ABC 6 News) – You’ve probably used Chat GPT for any number of things but it isn’t the only AI game in town. There are three other major AI platforms getting a lot of attention. Chat GPT, Google Gemini, Microsoft CoPilot, and Perplexity are comparable in many ways but does one stand out from the others?
Former Prime Minister Hamdok says the military's recent gains won't end Sudan's civil war

2 days ago | kaaltv.com | Sam Metz

MARRAKECH, Morocco (AP) — Sudan’s former prime minister on Wednesday dismissed the military’s moves to form a new government as “fake,” saying its recent victories in recapturing the capital Khartoum and other territory will not end the country’s two-year civil war. In a rare interview with The Associated Press, Abdalla Hamdok said no military victory, in Khartoum or elsewhere, could end the war that has killed tens of thousands and driven millions from their homes.
Byron Softball clinches spot in Class AAA Championship game

2 days ago | kaaltv.com | Jose Solis

Byron Softball clinches spot in Class AAA Championship game By KAALTV (ABC 6 News) — The historic ride for Byron Bears Softball will continue into Friday. The #7 Bears went 2-0 on Wednesday in North Mankato, defeating #3 Cretin-Durham Hall and #2 Chisago Lakes to land a spot in the Class AAA Championship. Byron, making their first-ever appearance at State, edged out the CDH Raiders in a narrow 4-3 victory before defeating the Wildcats of Chisago Lakes, 6-4. The Bears will play either #5...
Highway 63 near Racine closed in both directions due to crash

2 days ago | kaaltv.com | Erich Schweitzer

Highway 63 near Racine closed in both directions due to crash By KAALTV (ABC 6 News) – MnDOT is reporting that a crash just two miles south of Racine has closed Highway 63 in both directions. from Minnesota 511 The crash was reported around 1:03 p.m. today, MnDOT saying it happened between 255th Street and 265th Street. Drivers in the area are advised to use a detour during this time....
Nebraska is the latest state to ban transgender students from girls' sports

2 days ago | kaaltv.com | Margery Beck

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen signed into law Wednesday a measure banning transgender students from girls’ sports, making the state the latest to keep transgender athletes from competing on women’s and girls’ teams. Pillen signed the law flanked by dozens of lawmakers, women athletes and other advocates — including former collegiate swimmer Riley Gaines, who has made a name for herself as a vocal advocate of banning transgender athletes from women’s sports.
1 dead after severe weather tears through central US, including flooding in Texas and Kansas

2 days ago | kaaltv.com | Jamie Stengle |Steve Karnowski

DALLAS (AP) — One person has died after severe weather tore through parts of the central U.S., including heavy rain in Dallas, a tornado that touched down in the Kansas City area and flash flooding in Kansas that forced firefighters to rescue dozens of people, including stranded motorists. A Dallas man died Wednesday after his vehicle became stuck in high water, authorities said. He was in one of two cars submerged under a bridge on Interstate 635, the Dallas Fire-Rescue Department said.