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Dodge County purchasing building in Mantorville Video included

The Dodge County Board is moving ahead in purchasing a building in Mantorville. More>>

Winona Senior High School evacuated after chemical spill Video included

Winona Senior High School was evacuated Tuesday morning after an ammonium sulfide spill. More>>

3 firefighters fall through roof while battling house fire in Winona Video included

Three firefighters fell through the roof of a home while battling a house fire in Winona Monday night. More>>

Man charged in animal abuse case spends weekend in jail Video included

The Fillmore County man accused of neglecting more than 50 horses, ponies and mules last year spent the weekend in jail. More>>

Lobbyists tally costs of 2013 Minn. session

Groups that lobbied to advance or block legislation at Minnesota's Capitol are filing mandatory reports detailing how much they spent on the efforts. More>>

Catholic priest remains behind bars on criminal sex charge Video included

A Roman Catholic priest remains behind bars in Blue Earth after an appearance Monday afternoon in which he was advised of his rights.  Father Leo Koppala, 47, is charged with second degree criminal sexual conduct after an alleged fondling incident involving a 12-year-old girl in the basement of one of his parishioners. More>>

Local Law Enforcement Torch Run hits streets Video included

A very special procession got underway in our area Tuesday morning: the Rochester leg of the Law Enforcement Torch Run took to the streets. More>>

Fatal motorcycle crash in north Iowa

One person has been killed after crashing their motorcycle in north Iowa. More>>

Canton man gets 12 years hard time for crime spree Video included

A judge in Fillmore County has sentenced Roger Bergmann, 39, of Canton to 12 years in state prison for a string of violent crimes last December 21.  Bergmann will serve at least eight years hard time under the best of circumstances, according to his defense attorney Frederick Suhler, Jr. More>>

Summer academy in Kasson Video included

School may be out for the summer, but that didn't stop hundreds of young students from staying sharp. More>>

Minn. farmers creep ahead with remaining planting

Minnesota farmers who still have wet fields are creeping ahead with their remaining spring planting. More>>

NTSB rules in 2011 Mayo Clinic helicopter crash Video included

Federal officials investigating a helicopter crash that a killed Mayo Clinic heart surgeon and technician say financial pressures contributed to the pilot's decision to continue flying through deteriorating weather. More>>

Mike Benson challenges Tim Walz in 2014 Video included

A Rochester Republican is running for congress. State representative Mike Benson announced he is running against Tim Walz for Minnesota's first district seat.
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La Crosse doctor killed in Madeline Island plane crash Video included

One of the men killed in a plane crash in northwestern Wisconsin Sunday was a doctor at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse. His brother was the other victim. More>>

Winona State University to provide computers to students Video included

Students at Winona State University are getting more digital schooling than years past. More>>

Root River State Trail closed for repairs Video included

The Root River State Trail between the towns of Lanesboro and Whalan closed Monday for repairs. More>>

Habitat for Humanity home completed in Harmony Video included

Neighbors and volunteers celebrated the completion of a Habitat for Humanity home for a mother and her five children Monday in Harmony. More>>

Crews battle house fire in Winona Video included

It was a frightening moment last night in Winona, when 3 firefighters battling a blaze fell through the roof of a home. More>>

Rochester City Council approves DMC Video included

The Rochester City Council took on Mayo Clinic's 'Destination Medical Center' at last night's meeting, and a plan for the DMC to become a corporate entity has been approved. More>>

Utica man killed by flying shrapnel at bachelor-bachelorette party Video included

The Taylor family is mourning the death of husband and father Jeff Taylor, after a freak accident at a Saturday evening party near their home.  The Fillmore County Sheriff's Office is investigating the death of Taylor from a flying shrapnel wound. More>>

Iowa business owner arrested, charged with indecent contact with a child

An Iowa business owner was arrested in Minnesota and charged with 4 counts of indecent contact with a child. More>>

Rochester woman airlifted in ATV crash

A Rochester woman was injured in an ATV accident over the weekend. More>>

Experts: Expect mosquitoes to be out in full force Video included

Thanks to our wet, cold spring, officials say we can expect a big brood of mosquitoes this summer-- and they're likely hatching now. More>>

Celebrating Flag Day Video included

WINONA, Minn. (KTTC) --  We all recognize the American flag, but Friday Americans are paying especially close attention to it. That's because Friday is flag day. A flag boldly waves outside of the National More>>

3 airlifted in weekend motorcycle crash Video included

3 people were airlifted to a hospital after their motorcycles collided in a multi-vehicle crash over the weekend. More>>

Wasioja Civil War Days aim to entertain and educate Video included

Even though there were no official Civil War battles here in Minnesota, that is not stopping war enthusiasts from dawning the colors of the Union and Confederacy for a chance at replicating a piece of our country's history. More>>

Woman injured after fall from bluffs Video included

ST. CHARLES, Minn. (KTTC) -- A woman is taken to a Rochester hospital after falling off the bluffs in Whitewater State Park. Officials say she was hiking on Chimney Rock when she slipped and fell. Elba More>>

Elton Hills ravine project still not complete Video included

Last fall neighbors along the Elton Hills ravine where angry as crews began tearing down trees in a project meant to control erosion.
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Senior dog depicted in online photo quietly turns 20

An elderly dog depicted in a photo that gained widespread acclaim online has quietly turned 20. More>>

Family grateful for water rescue Video included

It was a dramatic water rescue caught on camera. More>>

Work to begin Monday on West Circle Drive Video included

Motorists could see some delays while driving on West Circle Drive starting Monday. More>>

Woman drowns in Owatonna lake Video included

A woman drowned in an Owatonna Lake over the weekend. More>>

Tuition freeze official for the University of Minnesota Video included

ST. PAUL, Minn. (KTTC) -- Friday morning the University of Minnesota Board of Regents approved President Eric Kalor's $3.6 billion budget for the 2014 fiscal year. The budget includes A 2-year tuition More>>

Junk redefined in Fountain Video included

FOUNTAIN, Minn. (KTTC) -- If you're looking to get out of the city and onto the farm this weekend, three sisters near Fountain might just have just the thing for you. More>>

Miller won't challenge Walz for 1st District congressional seat Video included

WINONA, Minn. (KTTC) -- There's a new twist in the coming campaign for Minnesota's First District seat in Congress. State Senator Jeremy Miller from Winona says he has decided not to run against incumbent More>>

Mayo proton beam project taking shape Video included

What might it take to rid cancer cells in Mayo Clinic patients? About 125 tons of equipment in the form of a new proton beam gantry. More>>

First business considering St. Charles industrial park Video included

The city of St. Charles may soon have its first business in its industrial park. More>>

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