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Leaders to recap legislative session Video included

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>>

Staver sworn in as Rochester City Council president Video included

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

Storm takes down trees in St. Charles Video included

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

Burning restrictions lifted in 32 Minn. counties

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has lifted fire restrictions in all or parts of 32 Minnesota counties as wet weather lowers the fire danger. More>>

Floods waters rise in Jellystone Park Video included

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 Video included

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>>

Lawmakers reaching deadline Video included

The governor's desk will be full tomorrow as state lawmakers hammer out the final bills Monday night. More>>

Iowa man found guilty of strangling girlfriend Video included

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

Lawmakers burn midnight oil to finish bills Video included

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 Video included

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>>

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>>

NewsCenter Extra: Sexual harassment in the workplace Video included

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>>

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

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 Video included

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

Finalists for 60th 'Princess Kay of the Milky Way' named

This year's finalists for the title of Princess Kay of the Milky Way have been named. 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 Video included

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 Video included

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>>

Runners race for a cure in Austin Video included

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

It's less than a week before people take off, destined for the finish line for the Med City Marathon. More>>

Loved ones shave their heads in honor of cancer victims Video included

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>>

Somali reaction to al-Shabab sentences mixed

The Somali community in Minnesota is reacting with a mix of outrage and relief to sentences handed down in the long-running investigations into recruiting and financing for the terrorist group al-Shabab. 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>>

MN lawmakers take budget debate down to wire

Minnesota lawmakers are putting in long weekend hours as they speed toward adjournment. More>>

Flash floods hit Mitchell County Video included

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

Gas prices on the rise Video included

Thanks to two refineries shutting down for maintenance in Illinois, gas prices across much of the Midwest are skyrocketing-- Minnesota now has the second highest gas prices in the nation. More>>

Spring Fest at Oxbow Park Zollman Zoo Video included

Thousands of people came out for the Friends of Oxbow's Annual Spring Fest on Saturday.
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  • ATLANTA (AP) -- Evan Gattis hit a two-out, pinch-hit homer in the ninth to send the game to extra innings and Freddie Freeman won it in the 10th, sending the Atlanta Braves to their fifth straight win,
    Evan Gattis hit a two-out, pinch-hit homer in the ninth to send the game to extra innings and Freddie Freeman won it in the 10th, sending the Atlanta Braves to their fifth straight win, 5-4 over the slumping Minnesota Twins on Tuesday night.
  • MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- To no one's surprise, the Minnesota Timberwolves were unlucky in the NBA lottery once again. The Wolves finished with the No. 9 pick in the league's annual draft lottery on Tuesday
    To no one's surprise, the Minnesota Timberwolves were unlucky in the NBA lottery once again.
  • CLEVELAND (AP) -- Miguel Cabrera hit a two-run homer and Max Scherzer retired 22 straight batters after the first inning, leading the Detroit Tigers to a 5-1 win over Cleveland on Tuesday night to stop
    Miguel Cabrera hit a two-run homer and Max Scherzer retired 22 straight batters after the first inning, leading the Detroit Tigers to a 5-1 win over Cleveland on Tuesday night to stop the Indians' winning streak at five and trim their lead in the AL Central.

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