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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#76991

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#15896

Arts and Entertainment/TV Movies and Streaming

#509

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Ecuador recaptures gang leader wanted in the United States more than a year after his prison escape

2 days ago | kaaltv.com | Gonzalo Solano |Gabriela Molina

QUITO, Ecuador (AP) — A fugitive drug trafficker wanted by authorities in Ecuador and the United States was recaptured more than a year after he escaped from prison in the Andean nation, Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa announced Wednesday.
New body cam footage of officer involved shooting in domestic violence police chase

3 days ago | kaaltv.com | Rachel Mantos

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) – ABC 6 News has obtained never before seen body camera footage from three law enforcement agencies who responded to a deadly domestic violence call turned police chase.
Mideast governments condemn suicide bombing of Syrian church as death toll rises to 25

4 days ago | kaaltv.com | Ghaith Alsayed |Kareem Chehayeb

DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) — The death toll from a suicide bomb attack on a church in Syria at the weekend has risen to 25, state media said Monday. The attack Sunday on the Mar Elias Greek Orthodox church during a Divine Liturgy in Dweil’a, near Damascus, was the first of its kind in Syria in years, and comes as Damascus under its de facto Islamist rule is trying to win the support of minorities.
Chateau Theater to host Madhouse Wrestling on Saturday

1 week 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 anyone looking for some mayhem on Saturday night, Chateau Theater is your destination. Madhouse Wrestling’s “All My Rowdy Friends” show will be held there, featuring a 6-match card and plenty of entertainment.
Mayor Kim Norton and MLB sponsoring free Honkers Summer Camp

1 week 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) — A hot summer day is well spent at the ballpark and Mayor Kim Norton is offering a helping hand. After partnering with the United States Conference of Mayors and Major League Baseball, Norton is sponsoring 300 kids to attend Rochester Honkers Summer Camp.
Spring Grove and Stewartville place Top 4 at MN State Clay Target Championship

1 week ago | kaaltv.com | Jose Solis

Spring Grove and Stewartville place Top 4 at MN State Clay Target Championship 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) — Recap of the Minnesota State Clay Target Championships on Friday, June 20....
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.
GoFundMe set up for woman killed in Wabasha County

1 week ago | kaaltv.com | Erich Schweitzer

(ABC 6 News) – A GoFundMe has been set up for the family of Melissa Hunt, who died on Wednesday from injuries allegedly caused by Craig Hameister. According to the Wabasha County Sheriff’s Office, the two had a previous relationship together. The funds raised will go toward assistance with funeral costs for Hunt’s family. A statement from the GoFundMe describes Hunt as a daughter, sister, mom, niece and friend:“The family and friends of Melissa Hunt are mourning their heartbreaking loss.
Diocese of Winona-Rochester addresses legal claims against it

1 week ago | kaaltv.com | Erich Schweitzer

(ABC 6 News) – Very Reverend William D. Thompson of the Diocese of Winona-Rochester put out a statement regarding multiple legal claims they face. Thompson said three legal claims against the Diocese and three other entities of the Diocese had been filed in Olmsted and Winona County Courts. They stem from insurance issues addressed in the Diocese’s bankruptcy case.
Search for evidence underway in connection to Hortman murders

1 week ago | kaaltv.com | Erich Schweitzer

(KSTP) – The Brooklyn Park Police Department said they are conducting another search of the Edinburgh Golf Course on Friday for evidence in connection with the targeted killing of House Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark, and the subsequent break-in at the Hortman home. Police said that detectives are searching the course Friday morning. The golf course is next to the Hortman home. CHOPPER 5 captured crews searching a lake and pond on the golf course.