KIMT-TV (Mason City, IA)

KIMT is the CBS-affiliated TV station serving North Central Iowa and Southeastern Minnesota. It is based in Mason City, Iowa, and transmits a high definition digital signal on UHF channel 42, which is recognized as virtual channel 3.1 through PSIP. The transmission comes from a transmitter located near Meyer, Iowa, close to the Minnesota border. Viewers can tune in to KIMT on Charter and Mediacom channel 3, with high definition options available on Charter digital channel 784 and Mediacom digital channel 803. Owned by Media General, the station operates from its studios on North Pennsylvania Avenue in Downtown Mason City and has a sales office on East William Street in Downtown Albert Lea, Minnesota. KIMT features a variety of syndicated shows, including Wheel of Fortune, Jeopardy!, Dr. Phil, and The Dr. Oz Show, among others.

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English

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#105293

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#21528

Arts and Entertainment/TV Movies and Streaming

#667

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Rochesterfest brings traveling Vietnam Wall to Soldiers Field

4 days ago | kimt.com | Evan Berg

ROCHESTER, Minn.- The organizers of Rochesterfest decided to bring in a new display to honor veterans for this year's festivities at Soldiers Field Memorial Park on Monday, June 23, a traveling Vietnam Wall. The wall is meant to be a smaller replica of a memorial in Washington D.C. dedicated to around 60,000 soldiers and first responders who lost their lives in the war.
City of Rochester considers $145M in Capital Improvement Projects for 2026

4 days ago | kimt.com | Evan Berg

ROCHESTER, Minn.- The Rochester City Council held a study session on Monday, June 23 to go over an audit of its spending in the year 2024, the budget ahead for the 2026-27 fiscal year and over $560 million in Capital Improvement Projects being considered over the next 5 years. In 2026 alone, Aaron Parrish, Rochester's Deputy City Administrator says there are 127 projects being considered, which would cost the city around $145 million.
Nursing student Emma Vrieze wins Miss Minnesota 2025 title

6 days ago | kimt.com | Mike Bunge

WELCH, Minn. — Emma Vrieze and Lily Geyer were crowned Miss Minnesota 2025 and Miss Minnesota’s Teen 2025, respectively, at the Treasure Island Resort & Casino on Friday. Vrieze, representing Miss Glacial Waters, received a $10,000 educational scholarship and will compete in the 2026 Miss America competition. A Nursing student at Minnesota State University Moorhead, she plans to promote water safety through her initiative, Swim With Knowledge.
Trump says Harvard has acted ‘appropriately’ and deal could soon be announced

6 days ago | kimt.com | Betsy Klein

(CNN) — President Donald Trump said Friday that Harvard has “acted extremely appropriately” during negotiations that could soon result in a deal, signaling a possible major shift in his administration’s efforts to target the university. “Many people have been asking what is going on with Harvard University and their largescale improprieties that we have been addressing, looking for a solution.
Rochester hosts Great Race: Meet drivers and classic cars

1 week ago | kimt.com | Mike Bunge

ROCHESTER, Minn. — The Hemmings Great Race, a renowned nine-day classic car rally, will make a stop at the Mayo Civic Center in downtown Rochester on Saturday. Starting at 3:45 p.m., this event offers a unique chance for local residents to witness 120 antique automobiles and meet drivers from around the world. Jeff Stumb, Great Race Director, described the event as an "instant festival" when it arrives in a city.
Mason City community urged to donate blood during trauma season

1 week ago | kimt.com | Mike Bunge

JOHNSTON, Iowa — LifeServe Blood Center is calling on the Mason City community to participate in this year's Blood Donor Day to help increase the local blood supply during the busy summer months, often known as trauma season. The event will take place on Friday, July 18, 2025, from 6:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Mason City Donor Center located at 4700 Fourth Street Southwest, Suite E.
Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines Invests $20M in Minnesota nonprofits

1 week ago | kimt.com | Evan Berg

CHATFIELD, Minn.- The Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines is investing $20 million in Minnesota nonprofits with the help of around 174 banks that are members of the cooperative as part of its annual Member Impact Fund program. The program chooses one out of 13 states and 3 pacific U.S. territories to distribute grant funding to where it matches applicants donations to local nonprofits on a scale of 3 to 1. This year is the first time Minnesota has been selected for the program.
Rochester Parks and Recreation say city parks have plenty of options to cool off in a heat advisory

1 week ago | kimt.com | Evan Berg

ROCHESTER, Minn.- As the city is expecting to be in the middle of a heat advisory starting Saturday, June 21, Rochester Parks and Recreation says city parks have plenty of options for visitors looking to cool off.
USDA's Sun Meals aid Minnesota families with summer nutrition

1 week ago | kimt.com | Mike Bunge

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — The Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) is collaborating with 185 schools and community organizations to provide meals and snacks at over 800 sites this summer through the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Summer Food Service Program, known as Sun Meals. Sun Meals aims to bridge the nutrition gap for families reliant on school meals during the academic year, ensuring children have access to healthy meals over the summer.
MercyOne hosts Walk-In Wednesday hiring event

1 week ago | kimt.com | Mike Bunge

MASON CITY, Iowa — MercyOne is hosting hiring events for clinical positions, inviting licensed healthcare professionals, including nurses, therapists, and technicians, to explore opportunities within their clinical care teams. The event will feature on-the-spot interviews on June 25 from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM CST.