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Minnesota Teens Abusing Prescription Drugs   
Prescription drug abuse is up among Minnesota teenagers. 28% of 12th grade boys admitted to using drugs that weren't prescribed to them at least once in the last year...
Updated: 07:54 PM
 
Clinton Projected Winner of West Virginia
ABC News is projecting that Democrat Hillary Clinton will carry the state of West Virginia in today's primary. This is a race she was expected to win by double digits. Watch ABC 6 NEWS at ten for full results.
Updated: 06:34 PM
 
Remembering Fallen Officers   
 An emotional day for officers of the law in our area as they take time to remember those that gave their lives to keep our streets safe...
Updated: 05:50 PM
 
Decision Time for Local Farmers   
Our chances for rain are quieting down a bit and that's good news for farmers, but is it in time?  Minnesota farmers made some big gains in fieldwork and planting last week.  But those gains could be a little too late for some...
Updated: 05:47 PM
 
Social Security Scam Warning
A scam warning tonight, someone is running a telephone scam in the Austin area -- and they're targeting senior citizens.

Updated: 05:45 PM
 
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Serve and Protect the Last Frontier   
Many police departments across the country are dealing with low recruitment numbers. As they all compete for candidates, one department is traveling across the Midwest to boost its force...
Updated: 06:57 PM
 
Gas Prices Climb, Again
The price of gas continue to drive through the roof. Gas prices jumped eight to ten cents around southern Minnesota today. The average price of a gallon of regular gasoline now stands at $3.69...
Updated: 03:52 PM
 
Minnesota Fire Deaths Drop to 40 in 2007
Minnesota fire deaths reached a record low in 2007. State Fire Marshal Jerry Rosendahl says Minnesota recorded 40 fire deaths last year...
Updated: 03:17 PM
 
Proposed Ethanol Plant Faces Skepticism
An ethanol plant planned for southern Minnesota is getting a cool reception from conservationists...
Updated: 10:53 AM
 
Culver Reacts to Immigration Raid   
Iowa Governor Chet Culver immediately reacted to Monday’s raid. He says those who bring undocumented workers into the U.S. should be prosecuted...
Updated: 12:51 PM
 
Man and Dog Escape House Fire   
One man was forced from his home late last night after he was first having trouble with blown fuses. Firefighters were called to a home on 14th Avenue Northeast in Austin around 10:15 last night...
Updated: 03:25 PM
 
Plan to Cleanup Edgewater Park   
We now know the timetable for the cleanup of Edgewater Park in Albert Lea. The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency was at last night's City Council meeting with their plans...
Updated: 10:13 AM
 
Minnesota’s ID Problems   
The Minnesota Department of Public Safety is taking a closer look at how it issues state identification cards...
Updated: 10:11 AM
 
Commuter Challenge   
If the high price of gas wasn't enough to get people thinking about alternative ways to get to work, what about the chance to win a vacation?  That's exactly what the City of Rochester is doing with this year's commuter challenge week...
Updated: 10:17 AM
 
Local Businessman Charged with Sex Crimes   
A well-known businessman in Mantorville is accused of sexually abusing one of his female employees...
Updated: 07:28 AM
 
Pawlenty on Short List for V.P.   
Governor Tim Pawlenty is on top of the Washington Post's list of potential running mates for presidential hopeful John McCain...
Updated: 10:18 AM
 
Deadly Storms in Three States   
More violent spring storms left at least 22 people dead in three states over the weekend...
Updated: 12:33 PM
 
Capitol Events Mark Minnesota's 150th Year   
Citizens, politicians and protesters marked Minnesota's 150th year of statehood by gathering at the Capitol on Sunday to remember its past and ponder its future...
Updated: 07:56 AM
 
Mother's Day on a Budget   
A national survey says the slumping economy forced sons and daughters across the country to scale back on spending for Mother's Day this year...
Updated: 10:35 AM
 
Cracking Down on Drive-Offs   
Whether you hit the highway or drove down the street to visit mom this Mother's Day weekend, record high gas prices were hard to ignore...
Updated: 12:26 PM
 
Fishing Opener Kick Off   
Hundreds of anglers are hitting the lakes as the statewide walleye fishing opener kicks off this weekend. But there's a new set of rules officials want you to keep in mind as you grab your tackle box...
Updated: 11:05 AM
 
Stamp Out Hunger Day   
In an effort to say good-bye to hunger, postal workers from across the country participated in Stamp Out Hunger Day. It's the 16th year they've collected food for area food shelves...
Updated: 11:12 AM
 
Revival of Recycling   
Minnesota's recycling rate is the second best in the country as 41% of our trash is recycled. But there's still a lot of room for improvement...
Updated: 10:37 AM
 
Anglers Reel in Travel Plans
When the clock strikes midnight, anglers say they'll be out on the lake catching their first fish of the season. But is the big trek up north worth it?
Updated: 10:37 PM
 
Fishing Opener Nears   
Saturday is the big day, the Governor's fishing opener.  Governor Tim Pawlenty says he'll be on Pelican Lake, in Breezy Point early Saturday morning, hoping to reel in a big walleye...
Updated: 05:55 PM
 
Keeping Students in the Classroom   
An education bill sits on Governor Pawlenty's desk, awaiting his signature. If he signs it, students will have to stay in school until they're 18-years-old. Many local schools are already taking their own actions...
Updated: 07:08 PM
 
District to Search for Raskin's Replacement
Austin School Board members say they will not come up with offers to keep Superintendent Candace Raskin and will need search for her replacement. Raskin plans to hand in a formal resignation early next week...
Updated: 04:34 PM
 
Student Threatens to Shoot Classmates   
Yet another threat at a high school, this time a student verbally threatened to shoot students in a classroom. A 17-year old Austin High School said he would kill students with a gun as he walked out of the classroom...
Updated: 08:51 PM
 
Statewide Push to Increase Recycling
Minnesotans recycle about 41% of their trash, but a pair of state agencies say that needs to increase to keep up with the increasing volume of waste...
Updated: 03:19 PM
 
Mayo Clinic Announces Fundraising Campaign   
Mayo Clinic is kicking off the biggest fundraising campaign in its history.  The goal is to raise $1.25 billion. They're already more than halfway there but Mayo Clinic needs your help to make their goal...

Updated: 10:39 PM