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Dodge County purchasing building in Mantorville
Dodge County purchasing building in Mantorville
MANTORVILLE, Minn. (KTTC) -- The Dodge County Board is moving ahead in purchasing a building in Mantorville. The county is buying the old Kasson-Mantorville Intermediate School. The building sold for $595,000More >>
The Dodge County Board is moving ahead in purchasing a building in Mantorville.More >>
Winona Senior High School evacuated after chemical spill
Winona Senior High School evacuated after chemical spill
WINONA, Minn. (KTTC)--Winona Senior High School was evacuated Tuesday morning after an ammonium sulfide spill.According to the Winona Fire Department, one of the classrooms was being renovated and constructionMore >>
Winona Senior High School was evacuated Tuesday morning after an ammonium sulfide spill.More >>
Man charged in animal abuse case spends weekend in jail
Man charged in animal abuse case spends weekend in jail
PRESTON, Minn. (KTTC) -- The Fillmore County man accused of neglecting more than 50 horses, ponies and mules last year spent the weekend in jail.Wilbur Schmoll, 80, was held in the Fillmore County JailMore >>
The Fillmore County man accused of neglecting more than 50 horses, ponies and mules last year spent the weekend in jail.More >>
Catholic priest remains behind bars on criminal sex charge
Catholic priest remains behind bars on criminal sex charge
BLUE EARTH, Minn. (KTTC) -- 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 withMore >>
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 >>
Fatal motorcycle crash in north Iowa
Fatal motorcycle crash in north Iowa
near OSAGE, Iowa (KTTC) -- One person has been killed after crashing their motorcycle in north Iowa. According to the Globe Gazette, the crash happened Monday afternoon near Osage. Very little informationMore >>
One person has been killed after crashing their motorcycle in north Iowa.More >>
La Crosse doctor killed in Madeline Island plane crash
La Crosse doctor killed in Madeline Island plane crash
ASHLAND, Wisconsin (KTTC) -- 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. 63-year-oldMore >>
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 >>

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Mauer, Doumit lead Twins over White Sox
Mauer, Doumit lead Twins over White Sox
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn (AP) -- Another big hit from Ryan Doumit turned what could've been an ugly loss into a win for the Minnesota Twins. Doumit hit a go-ahead double in the eighth inning, leading MinnesotaMore >>
Another big hit from Ryan Doumit turned what could've been an ugly loss into a win for the Minnesota Twins.More >>
Frazier plays Vikings' interest in Bishop coy
Frazier plays Vikings' interest in Bishop coy
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (AP) -- The Minnesota Vikings are playing coy about their interest in linebacker Desmond Bishop. Vikings coach Leslie Frazier declined after minicamp practice Tuesday to confirmMore >>
The Minnesota Vikings are playing coy about their interest in linebacker Desmond Bishop.More >>
Minnesota Lynx look to cool Mercury's hot streak
Minnesota Lynx look to cool Mercury's hot streak
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. (AP) -- Less the two weeks ago, the Minnesota Lynx routed Phoenix behind a solid performance from Maya Moore, sending the Mercury to a third consecutive defeat. Diana Taurasi is a bigMore >>
The WNBA's two highest-scoring teams go head to head as the Mercury seek a fourth straight victory when they host Minnesota on Wednesday night.More >>
Kasson-Mantorville tops Perham for 2A title
Kasson-Mantorville tops Perham for 2A title
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- Joey Hyde pitched a complete game to guide the Kasson-Mantorville Komets to an 8-1 victory over the Perham Yellowjackets in the Class 2A state championship at Target Field on Monday.More >>
Joey Hyde pitched a complete game to guide the Kasson-Mantorville Komets to an 8-1 victory over the Perham Yellowjackets in the Class 2A state championship at Target Field on Monday.More >>
Wild re-sign defenseman Marco Scandella
Wild re-sign defenseman Marco Scandella
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) -- The Minnesota Wild have re-signed defenseman Marco Scandella to a two-year contract. The team announced the deal on Monday. Scandella was eligible to be a restricted freeMore >>
The Minnesota Wild have re-signed defenseman Marco Scandella to a two-year contract.More >>
Trevor Mbakwe gets chance to work out for Wolves
Trevor Mbakwe gets chance to work out for Wolves
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- The Minnesota Timberwolves are working out another group of draft prospects. Their guests on Monday afternoon included a player that president of basketball operations Flip SaundersMore >>
The Minnesota Timberwolves are working out another group of draft prospects.More >>
Fister, Hunter lead Tigers over Twins 5-2
Fister, Hunter lead Tigers over Twins 5-2
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- Doug Fister held Minnesota hitless until the sixth inning and Torii Hunter connected for his 300th career home run, leading the Detroit Tigers over the Twins 5-2 Sunday. Fister (6-4)More >>
Doug Fister held Minnesota hitless until the sixth inning and Torii Hunter connected for his 300th career home run, leading the Detroit Tigers over the Twins 5-2 Sunday.More >>
Twins OF Willingham out vs Tigers with sore knee
Twins OF Willingham out vs Tigers with sore knee
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- Minnesota Twins outfielder Josh Willingham was out of the lineup against the Detroit Tigers on Sunday after receiving a cortisone shot in his balky left knee. The slugger had theMore >>
Minnesota Twins outfielder Josh Willingham was out of the lineup against the Detroit Tigers on Sunday after receiving a cortisone shot in his balky left knee.More >>
Wolves intrigued by Shabazz Muhammad's scoring
Wolves intrigued by Shabazz Muhammad's scoring
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn (AP) -- No, Flip Saunders isn't comparing Shabazz Muhammad to Michael Jordan. And no, the Minnesota Timberwolves' president of basketball operations didn't heavily tip his 2013 NBA draft-dayMore >>
No, Flip Saunders isn't comparing Shabazz Muhammad to Michael Jordan. And no, the Minnesota Timberwolves' president of basketball operations didn't heavily tip his 2013 NBA draft-day hand Sunday morning. But Muhammad's pre-draft workout with the Timberwolves does, however, offer up the small forward position as potential top-pick material when June 27 gets here.More >>
Phillies avoid Minnesota sweep with 3-2 comeback win
Phillies avoid Minnesota sweep with 3-2 comeback win
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. (AP) -- Cliff Lee allowed two runs in seven strong innings, Ben Revere had four hits and scored the go-ahead run, and the Philadelphia Phillies rallied to beat the Minnesota Twins 3-2More >>
Cliff Lee allowed two runs in seven strong innings, Ben Revere had four hits and scored the go-ahead run, and the Philadelphia Phillies rallied to beat the Minnesota Twins 3-2 on Thursday night and snap a five-game losing streak.More >>