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

United States

#19923

Arts and Entertainment/TV Movies and Streaming

#615

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Man charged with arson after authorities say he sparked New Jersey Pine Barrens blaze

5 hours ago | kaaltv.com | Bruce Shipkowski

CHATSWORTH, N.J. (AP) — A man set wooden pallets on fire and failed to properly put them out in New Jersey’s Pine Barrens, sparking a quick-moving wildfire with smoke affecting the air quality in the New York City area, authorities said Thursday.
Morning Trivia: Monday, April 21, 2025

3 days ago | kaaltv.com | Brandon Marshall

Morning Trivia: Monday, April 21, 2025 By KAALTV Question: Which flower is considered an Easter symbol? Answers: A) Rose, B) Lily, C) Daisy, D) Tulip Congrats to the trivia winner Joe E. from Austin, Minnesota!...
Active pattern to deliver multiple chances for rain this week

3 days ago | kaaltv.com | Brandon Marshall

The week will be fairly active with multiple chances for showers and some thunderstorms, but there will also be plenty of dry time in-between. A weak wave will pass through late Monday night along a west-to-east frontal boundary draped over the area leading to the development of a few spotty showers and a stray thunderstorms.
Warmer than average temperatures expected into the weekend

3 days ago | kaaltv.com | Brandon Marshall

Temperatures are expected to get a nice boost to well above-average levels from Tuesday to Thursday before coming down a bit into the weekend, but still remain above-average. An upper-level ridge will develop over the eastern portion of the country as a low pressure trough digs into the southwest U.S.. This will amplify the jet stream to the north and promote southwest flow allowing warm, Pacific air to flow into the region leading to well above-average temperatures.
Early morning showers end with gradual clearing, breezy and cool Monday

3 days ago | kaaltv.com | Brandon Marshall

A storm system will continue to pull away northeast of the area with any lingering rain showers ending early Monday morning followed by gradual clearing during the afternoon. After a soggy Sunday and Sunday night, rain will come to an end early Monday. Clouds will remain overhead with clearing expected by mid-to-late afternoon with sunshine. It’ll be a breezy day with a northwest wind gusting up to 30 mph at times.
Multiple chances for rain this week along with warmer than average temperatures

3 days ago | kaaltv.com | Brandon Marshall

An active pattern will bring multiple chances for rain this week along with above-average temperatures. Rain will end early Monday morning with the rest of the day expecting to be dry. Clouds will clear with skies becoming mostly sunny by mid-to-late afternoon. It’ll be a breezy and cool day with high temperatures ranging from the upper 50s to lower 60s.
15 Years of Bruins Hockey

5 days 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) — One season of hockey can fill a chapter book with memories. Fifteen seasons and you’ll need a phone book. “The crowds every year just get bigger, more impactful, get louder get rowdier,” Chris Sower, a fan celebrating 15 years with his partner Angel, said.
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture says state is trying to recoup losses from Pure Prairie Poultry

6 days ago | kaaltv.com | Hanna Holland

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) — Months after the Charles City based chicken processing plant, Pure Prairie Poultry, closed its doors, Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig says the state will continue to work to get the money they are owed. Just days before the closure, a bankruptcy filing with 937 creditors had been dismissed.
Morning Trivia: Friday, April 18, 2025

6 days ago | kaaltv.com | Brandon Marshall

Morning Trivia: Friday, April 18, 2025 By KAALTV Question: During which life stage does a caterpillar create its chrysalis? Answers: A) Egg, B) Larva, C) Pupa, D) Adult Congrats to the trivia winner Patricia R. from Mazeppa, Minnesota!...
Cool weekend ahead with Easter Sunday showers possible

6 days ago | kaaltv.com | Brandon Marshall

Temperatures are expected to be cooler than average through the weekend with the chance of afternoon and evening showers on Easter Sunday. High pressure will build into the Upper Midwest on Saturday leading to a quiet day with sunshine, but temperatures will run a bit below average with afternoon highs around the lower-to-middle 50s. The wind will be light out of the northwest. Clouds thicken up on Easter Sunday with a partly sunny sky expected.