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Claims filed for work lost during shutdown

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) -- Claims against the state for interrupted road work during last summer's government shutdown are piling up. So far, 29 claims by highway contractors who lost work have been settled More>>

Stylin' Salon burglarized during morning commute

STEWARTVILLE, Minn. (KTTC) -- Authorities are hoping someone saw something that could help solve a Stewartville burglary. According to the Olmsted County Sheriff's Office, it happened at Stylin' Salon More>>

Slippery evening commute expected

ROCHESTER, Minn. (KTTC) -- A weak storm system from the west is spreading clouds and a little light snow across the region Friday. We're going to have a little light snow in the morning hours along and More>>

MN DNR holds deer damage workshop Video included

Crop damage from deer can be a big concern for farmers in the southeastern region of Minnesota. To help farmers and landowners resolve the problem, the Minnesota DNR hired a specialist and are hoping Thursday's workshop would help put an end to deer damage once and for all. More>>

IBM to help Rochester police prevent crime Video included

What if there was a way to better stop crime in Rochester? New technology by IBM is helping police in our city do just that. More>>

Annual golden eagle spotting yields favorable results Video included

WABASHA, Minn. (KTTC) -- The National Eagle Center's Scott Mehus organized a day dedicated to spotting golden eagles eight years ago. It's part of a partnership with several groups. Some believed the More>>

St. Charles men arraigned on marijuana and obstruction charges Video included

Two men from St. Charles have been arraigned on drug charges after a Southeast Minnesota Task Force raid Wednesday afternoon, and one of them is a familiar name. More>>

Cars, trucks banned from some Lake Pepin access points

Unseasonably warm weather has prompted Goodhue County Sheriff Scott McNurlin to ban certain vehicles from two bodies of water. More>>

Two arrested in Rochester drug bust Video included

A wanted drug dealer is off the streets after a bust in northwest Rochester. More>>

Minn. House bill lets prosecutors carry guns

A Minnesota state House committee has passed a bill that would let county attorneys carry guns on the job. More>>

No injuries in school bus crash near Chatfield Video included

No students were injured when a school bus slid into a power pole Thursday morning on Old Territorial Road near Chatfield. More>>

Appeal of Goodhue Co. wind project permit whittled to 1 group Video included

An appeal of a Goodhue County wind project permit has been whittled from four to one opposition group with the latest challenger dismissed over a mailing mistake. More>>

Austin woman suspected of thefts in 3 states

Authorities believe that two people arrested at a northeast Missouri Walmart store may be responsible for thefts in three states. More>>

Family of Minn. couple missing in wreck still waiting Video included

The children of a Minnesota couple missing in the Italian cruise ship disaster say the waiting has become "an extreme test" of their patience. More>>

Closing the "skills gap" a priority in Rochester job creation Video included

If you're looking for work, or even wondering if you should go back to school, you're not alone. According to a recent Workforce Development survey, a third of the businesses in southeastern Minnesota don't believe the applicant pool possesses the necessary skills needed to succeed on the job. More>>

Meeting on Vikings stadium gets decision-makers on same page Video included

Just like a see-saw NFL battle in the black-and-blue division, the Minnesota Vikings are now on-board with the idea of re-building a brand new stadium on the site of the Metrodome. That was the topic of discussion in today's meeting at the Capitol, getting closer to an official proposal. More>>

Winona county history center to be restored Video included

It's been a long time in waiting, but the Historical Center in Winona will soon be restored. More>>

Red Wing police arrest pair in alleged robbery

Red Wing police have arrested two people in an alleged robbery Tuesday evening of a man at the Parkway Motel on Highway 61. More>>

Obama touts vision for jobs at Cedar Rapids stop Video included

President Barack Obama has used his visit to a small factory in Cedar Rapids to lay out his plans to boost U.S. manufacturing and preview themes for his re-election campaign. More>>

Vikings' Wilf 'optimistic' about Metrodome site

Minnesota Vikings owner Zygi Wilf says the team wants a new stadium in the Twin Cities, even if it means building on the current site of the Metrodome. More>>

Minnesota prison system temporarily locked down Video included

All 9,500 inmates in Minnesota's prison system were on a roughly 24 lockdown while authorities conducted a takedown of alleged members of the Native Mob gang. More>>

Catalytic converter thefts continue Video included

An IBM employee is the latest victim in the series of catalytic converter thefts. More>>

Eliminating the landfill waste Video included

Employees at the landfill and the Waste to Energy facility are trying to get approval for new equipment that will ultimately eliminate the need for a new landfill. More>>

Highway 14 closed for a short time after an accident Video included

Highway 14 was shut down for a short time after an accident just east of Stockton around 2 p.m. Tuesday. More>>

Bachmann says she'll seek 4th term

Minnesota Rep. Michele Bachmann says she'll seek a fourth term in the U.S. House following her failed presidential bid. More>>

Some school districts opting out of spring break

Some Minnesota school districts are scrapping the traditional spring break in favor of some extended weekends. More>>

US military raid in Somalia frees American, Dane Video included

The same U.S. Navy SEAL team that killed Osama bin Laden parachuted into Somalia under cover of darkness early Wednesday and crept up to an outdoor camp where an American woman and Danish man were being held hostage. Soon,... More>>

Slick sidewalks creating havoc Video included

Sidewalk patrol has stepped up since the beginning of the year and with the recent snowfall it's important to keep those walkways clear. More>>

Opening day of the Minnesota legislative session Video included

Tuesday marks the opening of the new legislative session for the State of Minnesota. All eyes are on St. Paul as our senators and representatives returned to work. More>>

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KTTC Military Veterans Wall of Honor

KTTC Military Veterans Wall of Honor can be seen each Sunday during KTTC's 5 p.m. and 10 p.m. news, and later on KTTC.com.  Click here for information on how to submit information for KTTC's Military Veterans Wall of Honor. More>>

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