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Ron Paul Campaigns in Rochester Video included

ROCHESTER, Minn. (KTTC)-- Mayo High School was packed with people hoping to catch a glimpse and hear from a GOP presidential candidate. As Minnesota Republicans prepare to pick their favorite candidate More>>

Minn. student suspended after "Billie Jean" move

WINONA, Minn. (AP) -- A Catholic elementary school in Winona indefinitely suspended a 9-year-old student for mimicking Michael Jackson's famous groin grab during a fundraiser. Mindy Boberg said the principal More>>

Fire destroys Rochester apartment Video included

ROCHESTER, Minn. (KTTC) -- An apartment unit is destroyed after a fire that likely started from a space heater. The fire department was dispatched to 127 Mayo Park Drive around 9:30 a.m. Saturday. The More>>

Table Tennis tournaments in Rochester Video included

A sport's state competition took place in Rochester Saturday, along with competition from the national level. That sport is table tennis. More>>

Youth hockey tournament now called "Shannon Cup" Video included

The Rochester Youth Hockey Association is re-naming their home tournament to honor the memory of a close friend. More>>

Senser civil case resumes after 4-month hiatus

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- The wrongful death lawsuit against former Minnesota Vikings tight end Joe Senser and his wife Amy has resumed after a four-month break. An attorney for the family of hit-and-run victim More>>

Medical examiners testify in day three of Brandrup trial Video included

Jurors Friday heard from two medical examiners who autopsied the body of a Rochester man killed in an alley in October of 2008 More>>

National wear red day Video included

February is American heart month and Friday is "National Wear Red Day". It's a day set aside to promote heart disease awareness among women. More>>

Search for suspect after Mason City bank robbery

Mason City police are investigating a bank robbery that happened Friday morning. More>>

Frac sand mining could start in Olmsted County Video included

Silica sand mining, used in the process of extracting fossil fuels from the ground, could soon be taking place in Olmsted County. More>>

Iowa Supreme Court overturns steel wheel citation Video included

The Iowa Supreme Court says religious rights of a Mennonite teenager prevail over a county's concern about protecting its roads. More>>

Name released in fatal crash on Hwy. 63

The Minnesota State Patrol has released the name of the Spring Valley man killed in a crash on Highway 63 Thursday night. More>>

Minnesota seeing mildest flu season in years Video included

The Minnesota Department of Health says this flu season is the mildest the state has seen in recent years. More>>

Five arrested in Rochester drug busts Video included

Rochester Street Crimes Unit along with the Narcotics and Intelligence Unit carried out two search warrants on Thursday that landed four adults and one juvenile behind bars. More>>

Komen drops plan to cut Planned Parenthood grants

After three days of controversy, the Susan G. Komen for the Cure breast-cancer charity says it is reversing its decision to cut breast-screening grants to Planned Parenthood. More>>

Road to recovery after 2010 flooding Video included

People hit hardest by the floods in September of 2010 are still feeling its effects, but For one Mazeppa family there is finally some light at the end of the tunnel. More>>

Bonding bill may bring work to Rochester Video included

With the state legislative sessions underway, Governor Mark Dayton and State representatives have made it clear that job creation will be their top priority for 2012. More>>

Legislature for Sale Video included

There are 1,400 people registered as lobbyists in Minnesota, people dedicated to trying to influence how our laws are being written. This year it is estimated that powerful organizations, businesses and unions will spend $60 million helping legislators make up their minds. More>>

Ron Paul to visit Rochester Video included

Minnesota is about to get another visit from a presidential candidate, this time in Rochester. More>>

Fireplace destroys Kasson mobile home Video included

When a fire broke out Thursday Night in Kasson, Shawn Plotnik was unable to salvage any items, but rescued his future, 5-year-old step daughter. More>>

Hormel ending tight confinement for pregnant pigs Video included

Hormel Foods Corp.'s company-owned farms are phasing out the use of small metal crates for confining pregnant hogs by the end of 2017. More>>

Brandrup trial, day 2 Video included

Testimony is well into its second day in the trial of Adam Brandrup. Back in 2008, Brandrup got into an argument with another man in a downtown alley. The fight ended with the death of the other man. More>>

Researchers find link between anesthesia and ADHD Video included

ROCHESTER, Minn. (KTTC) -- The study looks at data from nearly 5 babies born in Rochester between the years 1976 and 1982. Children who had at least two surgeries in their first two years of life are More>>

Former Floyd County prosecutor seeks license

The former Floyd County attorney is seeking reinstatement as an attorney. More>>

Union fight brews with right-to-work push in Minn.

The push is on to make Minnesota a state where union membership is optional at companies that have unions. More>>

Rochester man arrested after fleeing deputies Video included

A driver was taken into custody after fleeing from deputies in a stolen vehicle. More>>

School responds to disturbing recess game

Administrators at a New Ulm elementary school have contacted parents of fifth-grade students after some children played a disturbing recess game they call "rape tag." More>>

Update: Name released in fatal Freeborn County crash

One person was killed in a crash in Freeborn County when a car collided head-on with semi truck hauling a load of hogs. More>>

Homestead exclusion tax clarified Video included

If you are a homeowner in the state of Minnesota you may be wondering why your property taxes are on the rise.  It's all part of a new homestead exclusion plan that's leaving many people confused. More>>

Zumbro Falls man pleads guilty to transporting stolen gems Video included

A Zumbro Falls man faces the possibility of life in prison, after pleading guilty to conspiring to distribute more than 1,000 kilograms of marijuana, money laundering, and transporting stolen gems. 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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