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Crews comb devastation in Oklahoma; confirmed death toll lowered to 24

Rescue teams combed through pulverized buildings and splintered homes early Tuesday after one of the deadliest tornadoes in U.S. history blasted through the suburbs of Oklahoma City, killing at least 24 people. More>>

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Toddler stabbed in Rochester last year has died

The young boy critically injured in a stabbing attack in Rochester last year has died at a hospital in Nebraska. More>>

Iowa man found guilty of strangling girlfriend

A Mason City man has been convicted of first-degree murder for the July 2012 strangulation death of his girlfriend. More>>

Staver sworn in as Rochester City Council president

At Monday night's city council meeting, Randy Staver took his seat as the official city council president. More>>

Best Buy reports 1Q loss on restructuring costs

Best Buy Co. is reporting a loss in its fiscal first quarter as it sold its stake in Best Buy Europe and works on a turnaround plan that includes cutting costs and closing some stores. More>>

Leaders to recap legislative session

Just a few hours after the four-month session wrapped up, Minnesota's top elected Democrats are scheduled to do a post-mortem on what lawmakers accomplished. More>>

Storm takes down trees in St. Charles

In St. Charles, in addition to the flooding, powerful straightline winds caused damage-- and plucked trees right out of the ground. More>>

Lawmakers burn midnight oil to finish bills

The governor's desk will be full today as state lawmakers worked late into the night Monday to hammer out details and vote on final bills before the end of the 2013 legislative session. More>>

North Iowa feels brunt of Sunday's storms

24 hours after the torrential rains and heavy winds hit the grounds across southeastern Minnesota and north Iowa, debris and water is all around. More>>

Floods waters rise in Jellystone Park

Rose creek runs right through the campground. Jellystone staff was aware of the potential flooding situation as they were giving regular updates to the people on their grounds. More>>

Bailey's comeback

PETERSON, Minn. (KTTC) -- Bailey Proudfoot keeps using one word when she talks about her recovery. "I really wanted to walk again, and run and be normal," she said. "I try and do like everything normal....I More>>

Rochester man pleads guilty to attempted murder charge

A Rochester man has admitted to attacking his estranged wife with a baseball bat and choking her. More>>

Region cleans up from Sunday's storms; more on the way?

Just a little over two weeks after cleaning up from a freak May snowstorm, southeastern Minnesota is now cleaning up after a powerful band of spring storms that uprooted trees, flooded roads and caused structural damage. More>>

MN House finally passes daycare union bill

The Minnesota House has passed a bill that allows a union drive among home daycare providers and personal care attendants after about 10 hours of debate strung out over more than two days. More>>

Sunday storms turn into Monday cleanup

Today is a day of cleanup for families all over southeast Minnesota and north Iowa after Sunday's strong winds, hail and flooding. More>>

Motorcycle crash injures Rochester man

Rochester police say local man is in critical condition after his motorcycle collided with a car. More>>

Apartment fire in Spring Valley

Before the storms hit Sunday, two Spring Valley families were displaced after a fire broke out in their apartment building. More>>

Wedding party burglary, council assault in Stewartville

A couple's gifts for their wedding party members were stolen during a rehearsal dinner in Stewartville. More>>

Tom Brokaw offers advice to Mayo Medical School graduates

Mayo Medical and Graduate School students earned their diplomas Saturday after years of hard work, and they also received words of wisdom from a Mayo Clinic trustee; former NBC Nightly News anchor Tom Brokaw. More>>

Slideshow: Storm damage pictures

Sunday's storms, with high-winds and heavy rains, caused widespread damage across the region. More>>

Loved ones shave their heads in honor of cancer victims

The 7th annual St. Baldrick's event was held at Whistle Binkies South on Saturday. More>>

Minn. lawmakers refuel dismal Vikings stadium fund

At the request of Gov. Mark Dayton's administration, the Legislature is temporarily rerouting money from a new cigarette tax and from a corporate tax to backfill a lagging stadium fund. More>>

MN lottery players win nearly $3.9 million in run

Minnesota State Lottery players won nearly $3.9 million in prizes during the 6 1/2-week run up to Saturday night's Powerball jackpot drawing. More>>

Flash floods hit Mitchell County

The downtown streets of Stacyville turned into a flowing stream of water. More>>

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Minn. Legislature backs excuse-free absentee votes
Minn. Legislature backs excuse-free absentee votes
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) -- The Legislature has sent Gov. Mark Dayton a bill that lets anyone vote by absentee ballot without being forced to provide an excuse. The change is included in a larger electionMore >>
The Legislature has sent Gov. Mark Dayton a bill that lets anyone vote by absentee ballot without being forced to provide an excuse.More >>
Number of people sickened by raw cheese up to 25
Number of people sickened by raw cheese up to 25
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) -- Minnesota health officials say more than two-dozen people have been sickened by eating raw Mexican-style cheese. The Minnesota Department of Health said Monday at least 25 MinnesotansMore >>
Minnesota health officials say more than two-dozen people have been sickened by eating raw Mexican-style cheese.More >>
Minn. House finally passes daycare union bill
Minn. House finally passes daycare union bill
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) -- The Minnesota House has passed a bill that allows a union drive among home daycare providers and personal care attendants after about 10 hours of debate strung out over more thanMore >>
The Minnesota House has passed a bill that allows a union drive among home daycare providers and personal care attendants after about 10 hours of debate strung out over more than two days.More >>
Body found in trunk of towed car in Minn.
Body found in trunk of towed car in Minn.
Authorities are investigating the discovery of a body in the trunk of a car towed from Brooklyn Park to a wrecker lot near downtown Minneapolis.More >>
Authorities are investigating the discovery of a body in the trunk of a car towed from Brooklyn Park to a wrecker lot near downtown Minneapolis.More >>
Minn. legislative session closes on adjournment
Minn. legislative session closes on adjournment
Minnesota lawmakers are working through the day and looking more likely to bump right up against the midnight deadline to adjourn the legislative session.More >>
Minnesota lawmakers are working through the day and looking more likely to bump right up against the midnight deadline to adjourn the legislative session.More >>
Mother says girl is recovering from 'choking game'
Mother says girl is recovering from 'choking game'
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) -- A Twin Cities mother says her 13-year-old daughter is recovering at Children's Hospital after engaging in a dangerous activity with her friends. Devolia Wilson has a warningMore >>
A Twin Cities mother says her 13-year-old daughter is recovering at Children's Hospital after engaging in a dangerous activity with her friends.More >>
Suburban Twin Cites poverty increasing
Suburban Twin Cites poverty increasing
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) -- A new report shows poverty in the Twin Cities suburbs is growing faster than many other metropolitan areas in the nation. A study by the Brookings Institution released MondayMore >>
A new report shows poverty in the Twin Cities suburbs is growing faster than many other metropolitan areas in the nation.More >>
MN anhydrous ammonia facilities tightly regulated
MN anhydrous ammonia facilities tightly regulated
ST. CLOUD, Minn. (AP) -- Minnesota doesn't have ammonium nitrate fertilizer plants like the one that exploded in Texas last month, but the state does have anhydrous ammonia storage facilities that canMore >>
Minnesota doesn't have ammonium nitrate fertilizer plants like the one that exploded in Texas last month, but the state does have anhydrous ammonia storage facilities that can be potentially dangerous.More >>
Historic Superior lighthouse free for the taking
Historic Superior lighthouse free for the taking
DULUTH, Minn. (AP) -- Wisconsin's historic Superior Entry lighthouse is free for the taking. No longer needed by the U.S. Coast Guard, the lighthouse is being offered to any eligible group that wouldMore >>
Wisconsin's historic Superior Entry lighthouse is free for the taking.More >>
Minn. Capitol renovation could get last-day rescue
Minn. Capitol renovation could get last-day rescue
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) -- The Minnesota Legislature may resort to a stand-alone borrowing measure that would pay for state Capitol-related renovation costs and nothing more. The Senate unanimously passedMore >>
The Minnesota Legislature may resort to a stand-alone borrowing measure that would pay for state Capitol-related renovation costs and nothing more.More >>

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Growers making up for lost time in planting corn
Growers making up for lost time in planting corn
Corn growers across the Midwest have made up for lost time in a big way from a slow start to planting season after a waterlogged spring.More >>
Corn growers across the Midwest have made up for lost time in a big way from a slow start to planting season after a waterlogged spring.More >>
West Des Moines board seeks interim superintendent
West Des Moines board seeks interim superintendent
The West Des Moines school board says it hopes to have an interim superintend appointed by the end of the week.More >>
The West Des Moines school board says it hopes to have an interim superintend appointed by the end of the week.More >>
Worker injured in Iowa grain elevator flash fire
Worker injured in Iowa grain elevator flash fire
Authorities are investigating the cause of a flash fire at an Otho grain elevator that injured a construction worker.More >>
Authorities are investigating the cause of a flash fire at an Otho grain elevator that injured a construction worker.More >>
Iowa man found guilty of strangling girlfriend
Iowa man found guilty of strangling girlfriend
A Mason City man has been convicted of first-degree murder for the July strangulation death of his girlfriend.More >>
A Mason City man has been convicted of first-degree murder for the July strangulation death of his girlfriend.More >>
News Minute: Here is the latest Iowa news from The Associated Press
News Minute: Here is the latest Iowa news from The Associated Press
A Clinton woman who ran an accounting business has been sentenced to nearly two years in prison for embezzling $332,000 from a client. A judge also ordered Regina Jimenez to pay the money back and spend a year on supervised...More >>
Iowa House set to take up 1-time spending bill
Iowa House set to take up 1-time spending bill
House lawmakers are scheduled to debate a number of one-time spending items including a substantial state contribution toward law enforcement pensions.More >>
House lawmakers are scheduled to debate a number of one-time spending items including a substantial state contribution toward law enforcement pensions.More >>
Clinton woman gets 21 months in prison for fraud
Clinton woman gets 21 months in prison for fraud
A Clinton woman who ran an accounting business has been sentenced to 21 months in prison on charges that she embezzled $332,000 from a client.More >>
A Clinton woman who ran an accounting business has been sentenced to 21 months in prison on charges that she embezzled $332,000 from a client.More >>
Waverly installing barriers due to minor flooding
Waverly installing barriers due to minor flooding
Officials plan to install flood barrier in Waverly to hold back water from the Cedar River.More >>
Officials plan to install flood barrier in Waverly to hold back water from the Cedar River.More >>
More tornado alerts in wake of deadly twister
More tornado alerts in wake of deadly twister
Tornado warnings have been issued across much of the Midwest, stretching from Oklahoma to Illinois, following a second deadly twister in as many days in the Oklahoma City area.More >>
Tornado warnings have been issued across much of the Midwest, stretching from Oklahoma to Illinois, following a second deadly twister in as many days in the Oklahoma City area.More >>
Downtown Des Moines plaza gets new name
Downtown Des Moines plaza gets new name
A plaza in downtown Des Moines is getting a new name more than 30 years after it opened.More >>
A plaza in downtown Des Moines is getting a new name more than 30 years after it opened.More >>

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NewsCenter Extra: Sexual harassment in the workplace
NewsCenter Extra: Sexual harassment in the workplace
ROCHESTER/ST. PAUL, Minn. (KTTC) -- Investigators with Minnesota's Dept. of Human Rights (MDHR) are poring over dozens of active complaints of all kinds, and though many center on alleged sexual harassment,More >>
Investigators with Minnesota's Dept. of Human Rights (MDHR) are poring over dozens of active complaints of all kinds, and though many center on alleged sexual harassment, a Rochester-based employment attorney says there are increasingly more that involve religious or cultural differences as our society becomes more diverse.More >>
Runners race for a cure in Austin
Runners race for a cure in Austin
AUSTIN, Minn. (KTTC)--Austin High School's Youth Leadership group sponsored their third annual "Strides for a Cure 5K" at Todd Park in Austin on Saturday. More than 120 people participated in the eventMore >>
Austin High School's Youth Leadership group sponsored their third annual "Strides for a Cure 5K" at Todd Park in Austin on Saturday.More >>
Volunteer shortage for the Med City Marathon
Volunteer shortage for the Med City Marathon
ROCHESTER, Minn. (KTTC) -- Less than a week before people take off destined for the finish line for the Med City Marathon.If lacing up your tennis shoes for a run isn't for you... maybe volunteering suitsMore >>
It's less than a week before people take off, destined for the finish line for the Med City Marathon.More >>
Tax Conference Committee finalizing bill, includes DMC
Tax Conference Committee finalizing bill, includes DMC
ST. PAUL, Minn. (KTTC)- Legislators warn that nothing is a certainty at the State Capitol until everything is signed, and that is proving to be the case this year. Thursday night, key legislators cameMore >>
Legislators warn that nothing is a certainty at the state Capitol until everything is signed, and that is proving to be the case this year. Thursday night, key legislators came to an agreement on the tax bill that includes Destination Medical Center.More >>
Could 'trolling' constitute 'cyber-stalking?'
Could 'trolling' constitute 'cyber-stalking?'
GOODVIEW, Minn. (KTTC) -- Bad reviews are a potential deal-breaker for any business product or person. But what if that person who wrote the review never tried the product? Could there be legal consequences?That'sMore >>
Bad reviews are a potential deal breaker for any business, product or person. But what if that person who wrote the review never tried the product? Could there be legal consequences?More >>
Follow up: Authorities explain dog shooting incident
Follow up: Authorities explain dog shooting incident
ROCHESTER, Minn. (KTTC) -- Here's a follow-up on a story we first brought you Tuesday. It's the story of two dogs who were shot to death near Dodge Center. We spoke with the owners who say their daughterMore >>
Here's a follow-up on a story we first brought you Tuesday. It's the story of two dogs who were shot to death near Dodge Center. On Wednesday, we talked to several people who say there is more to the story.More >>
How will Mayo's DMC change downtown?
How will Mayo's DMC change downtown?
ROCHESTER, Minn. (KTTC) -- One major part of Destination Medical Community is an expansion of private business in Rochester. There are still a lot of possibilities as to what this could mean for the city. DestinationMore >>
One major part of Destination Medical Community is an expansion of private business in Rochester. There are still a lot of possibilities as to what this could mean for the city. DestinationMore >>

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Teheran pitches Braves past Twins
Teheran pitches Braves past Twins
ATLANTA (AP) -- Julio Teheran pitched 8 1-3 strong innings, Dan Uggla hit a three-run homer and the Atlanta Braves won their fourth straight game with a 5-1 victory over the struggling Minnesota TwinsMore >>
Julio Teheran pitched 8 1-3 strong innings, Dan Uggla hit a three-run homer and the Atlanta Braves won their fourth straight game with a 5-1 victory over the struggling Minnesota Twins on Monday.More >>
Malik Smith transfers to Minnesota
Malik Smith transfers to Minnesota
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- Guard Malik Smith has signed his tender to transfer from Florida International to Minnesota. Minnesota announced the completion of the transfer on Monday. Smith is following coachMore >>
Guard Malik Smith has signed his tender to transfer from Florida International to Minnesota.More >>
Red Sox win 5th in row, beat Twins on rainy day
Red Sox win 5th in row, beat Twins on rainy day
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- John Lackey allowed one hit over six innings before a three-hour rain delay, Dustin Pedroia and Will Middlebrooks homered and the Boston Red Sox beat the Minnesota Twins 5-1 SundayMore >>
John Lackey allowed one hit over six innings before a three-hour rain delay, Dustin Pedroia and Will Middlebrooks homered and the Boston Red Sox beat the Minnesota Twins 5-1 Sunday for their fifth straight win.More >>
Minn. lawmakers refuel dismal Vikings stadium fund
Minn. lawmakers refuel dismal Vikings stadium fund
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) -- Minnesota Vikings stadium finance plan, take two. At the request of Gov. Mark Dayton's administration, the Legislature is temporarily rerouting money from a new cigarette taxMore >>
At the request of Gov. Mark Dayton's administration, the Legislature is temporarily rerouting money from a new cigarette tax and from a corporate tax to backfill a lagging stadium fund.More >>
Rangers beat Tigers 11-8 despite 3 HRs for Cabrera
Rangers beat Tigers 11-8 despite 3 HRs for Cabrera
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) -- David Murphy put Texas ahead with a three-run home run, and the Rangers spoiled a three-homer game from Miguel Cabrera with an 11-8 victory against the Detroit Tigers on SundayMore >>
David Murphy put Texas ahead with a three-run home run, and the Rangers spoiled a three-homer game from Miguel Cabrera with an 11-8 victory against the Detroit Tigers on Sunday night.More >>

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Iowa man found guilty in strangulation death
Iowa man found guilty in strangulation death
Tuesday morning headlines
Tuesday morning headlines
Staver sworn in as City Council president
Staver sworn in as City Council president
Elected officials react to legislative session
Elected officials react to legislative session
Sunday's storm downs trees in St. Charles
Sunday's storm downs trees in St. Charles
North Iowa suffers flood damage in Sunday's storm
North Iowa suffers flood damage in Sunday's storm
2013 Legislative session ends
2013 Legislative session ends
Athlete of the Week - Madison Damon
Athlete of the Week - Madison Damon
Bailey's comeback
Bailey's comeback
Playoffs can mean a lot to young athletes the culmination of years of practice and determination.

For one area softball player standing on the field this spring is about a lot more than winning.

For Bailey Proudfoot this spring is about survivingMore >>
Minnesota lawmakers wrap up session
Minnesota lawmakers wrap up session
The governor's desk will be full tomorrow as state lawmakers hammer out the final bills tonight.

The session deadline is midnight tonight and scheduled right now, a 2-billion dollar tax bill being debated in the senate.More >>

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A New Year...A New You!
A New Year...A New You!
My blog, A New Year - A New you is meant to help get you inspired about creating an exciting life and lifestyle. Decorating, Entertaining, Fitness, Nutrition, DIY projects - let's share and live our best life - together!More >>
It's time to live our best life! My blog, A New Year - A New you is meant to help get you inspired about creating an exciting life and lifestyle. Decorating, Entertaining, Fitness, Nutrition, DIY projects - let's share and live our best life - together!More >>
Robin Wolfram's A New Year - A New You Webisodes
Robin Wolfram's A New Year - A New You Webisodes
Get exclusive online-only webisodes from KTTC's own Robin Wolfram!More >>
Get exclusive online-only webisodes from KTTC's own Robin Wolfram!More >>
Mayo Clinic's Destination Medical Center
Mayo Clinic's Destination Medical Center
Check out this section to learn more about Mayo Clinic's DMC proposal-- and watch video clips from KTTC's DMC Town Hall Meeting to find out more about what DMC might mean for southeastern Minnesota.
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An in-depth look at Mayo Clinic's Destination Medical Center proposal, and what it means for the city of Rochester and southeastern Minnesota.More >>
KTTC Military Veterans Wall of Honor
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 >>
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 >>
KTTC Birthday Spotlight
KTTC Birthday Spotlight
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KTTC Pet of the Week
KTTC Pet of the Week
Looking for a pet to add to your family? Click here to check out KTTC's Pet of the Week page!More >>
Looking for a pet to add to your family? Click here to check out KTTC's Pet of the Week page!More >>
Wireless Emergency Alerts
Wireless Emergency Alerts
Find out more about the new Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA) sent by the government to your cell phone.More >>
Find out more about the new Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA) sent by the government to your cell phone.More >>
Tax Guide
Tax Guide
Tax forms, tips from the IRS and more.More >>
Forms, tips and more to help you through tax season.More >>