Megan Zemple
Multimedia Journalist
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Megan is beyond excited to be in Rochester at KTTC. She is a native of Pewaukee, Wis. She received her BA in English and French from Carroll University in 2007. She worked as a case manager at a behavioral health hospital for nearly 12 years. Although she loved helping her patients, she wanted a new challenge.
Her dream since she was 10 was to be a broadcast journalist. She went back to school and received a second BA in Journalism and Media studies from UW-Milwaukee in 2019. She was also a reporter intern at WKOW in Madison, Wis.
While at UWM, she was the multimedia editor of the school's newspaper The UWM Post and a staff reporter for Media Milwaukee.
She won a Milwaukee Press Club award for best "Hard News Feature" for her story about how service dogs help veterans with PTSD. Veteran affairs is important to her. She has volunteered for the Badger Honor Flight in the past.
She is the mother of Isabella and Amelia and the proud wife of her husband Jeremy, a United States Marine Corps veteran. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family, listening to live music and snuggling with her rescue chihuahuas, Stella Marie and Liberty Rose.
Feel free to say hi or send story ideas to Megan at mzemple@kttc.com.
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|By Megan Zemple
The city’s parking enforcement and residential parking permit programs will transition to a new service provider called IPS Group.
Updated: Mar. 14, 2023 at 5:58 PM CDT
|By Megan Zemple
Destination Medical Center held its final downtown task force listening session Tuesday to gather data and plan what’s next for downtown development.
Updated: Mar. 13, 2023 at 3:37 PM CDT
|By Megan Zemple and KTTC Staff
Derrick Days is accused of shooting and killing Todd Banks Jr. in June 2021.
Updated: Mar. 8, 2023 at 7:16 PM CST
|By Megan Zemple
At Tuesday’s school board meeting, Pekel said that he approves of the job the SROs are doing and he would be fine with signing off on a new contract for next school year but acknowledged that some board members raised concerns about the SRO role.
Updated: Mar. 7, 2023 at 5:47 PM CST
|By Megan Zemple
Back in January, the district and city approved adding a sixth resource officer, to help cover Willow Creek and Dakota Middle Schools, along with adding support to the Adult Learning Center.
Updated: Mar. 1, 2023 at 6:34 PM CST
|By Megan Zemple
Walz discussed the state helping small businesses offer Family and Medical Leave, as an effort to attract more employees to small businesses and retain them.
Updated: Feb. 28, 2023 at 5:34 PM CST
|By Megan Zemple
Two Rivers serves Dodge Olmsted, Steele, Wabasha and Waseca counties. A mother and her two children are expected to move in at the end of March.
Updated: Feb. 28, 2023 at 5:21 PM CST
|By Megan Zemple
Chapman is encouraging people to reach out if they know of any nuisance properties in Rochester that could be a potential project for the Chapman House Foundation.
Updated: Feb. 23, 2023 at 2:50 PM CST
|By Megan Zemple
With more than 12 inches of snow hitting Rochester, people were up bright an early Thursday, cleaning up from the storm.
Updated: Feb. 20, 2023 at 5:54 PM CST
|By Megan Zemple
The Landing co-founder Dan Fifield said they are stocked up on hygiene supplies and food. Fifield said they will be open.
Updated: Feb. 20, 2023 at 5:19 PM CST
|By Megan Zemple
Boxcar Hippie reopened in southwest Rochester last month in a new location and management said its seen great success.
Updated: Feb. 20, 2023 at 11:51 AM CST
|By Megan Zemple
With an impactful storm expected to hit the region this week, Rochester Downtown Alliance is discussing how the storm will affect Social-ICE preparations.
Updated: Feb. 19, 2023 at 2:11 PM CST
|By Megan Zemple and Olivia Prondzinski
A $25,000 reward is being offered for information that leads to the recovery of the remains of former Mason City morning television news anchor Jodi Huisentruit.
Updated: Feb. 15, 2023 at 4:46 PM CST
|By Megan Zemple
The Austin Packers Dance Team has a big weekend ahead of them, as they are heading to state for the 21st year in a row.
Updated: Feb. 14, 2023 at 5:42 PM CST
|By Megan Zemple
Chocolaterie Stam in downtown Rochester was busy Tuesday, as Valentine’s Day is a big holiday for the shop.
Updated: Feb. 14, 2023 at 5:18 PM CST
|By Megan Zemple
The Rochester Downtown Alliance Clean and Safe Ambassadors were on a mission to spread Valentine’s Day cheer Tuesday.
Updated: Feb. 13, 2023 at 6:23 PM CST
|By Megan Zemple
Some Girl Scouts were on a mission to spread joy ahead of Valentine’s Day in Austin Monday.
Updated: Feb. 13, 2023 at 5:40 PM CST
|By Megan Zemple
Some employees at child and adolescent behavioral health clinic are striking, citing consistently delayed paychecks.
Updated: Feb. 12, 2023 at 5:59 PM CST
|By Megan Zemple
The food truck Taco Lab will be moving into the space vacated by the restaurant Taqueria El Sueno.
Updated: Feb. 8, 2023 at 5:05 PM CST
|By Megan Zemple
It’s part of DPS’s Stop Arm Camera Grant Project, Minnesota state legislators approved $14.7 million in total funding for this project for 2022 and 2023.
Updated: Feb. 7, 2023 at 5:50 PM CST
|By Megan Zemple
On Monday, Rochester City Council authorized consulting firm ISG to begin gap analysis, community engagement and concept design. The services will cost $184,800.
Updated: Feb. 6, 2023 at 5:44 PM CST
|By Megan Zemple
The chaplains ride along with officers, helping in difficult and emotional situations. They also go out into the community to make connections.
Updated: Feb. 5, 2023 at 9:42 PM CST
|By Megan Zemple
The Hormel Foods Corporation has been named by Fortune 500 as one of the world’s most admired companies.
Updated: Feb. 4, 2023 at 3:52 PM CST
|By Megan Zemple
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Updated: Feb. 1, 2023 at 5:23 PM CST
|By Megan Zemple
Olmsted County Public Health is reminding residents to get there bivalent COVID-19 vaccine booster shots.
Updated: Feb. 1, 2023 at 4:42 PM CST
|By Megan Zemple
The event will take place Feb. 11 from 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. at the Austin Country Club.
Updated: Feb. 1, 2023 at 2:36 PM CST
|By Megan Zemple
The debut book focuses on middle grade paranormal horror and is filled with the perfect combination of ghostly mystery and adventure.
Updated: Jan. 31, 2023 at 5:14 PM CST
|By Megan Zemple
The home is a part of the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs. It will serve 54 residents that require help with activities of daily living.
Updated: Jan. 31, 2023 at 4:35 PM CST
|By Megan Zemple
According to the American Red Cross and the American Cancer Society, 25% of the country’s donated blood supply goes toward helping those suffering from cancer.
Updated: Jan. 30, 2023 at 7:06 PM CST
|By Megan Zemple
Conservation Corps MN & IA is seeking applicants for its summer veterans program.
Updated: Jan. 30, 2023 at 6:42 PM CST
|By Megan Zemple
Rochester Public Library leaders pushed for more space Monday during a presentation to city council.
Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 at 8:05 PM CST
|By Megan Zemple
Dr. Ackerman said despite a lot of social media rumors, they are not seeing increased deaths in young athletes.
Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 at 6:46 PM CST
|By Megan Zemple
The Rochester Public School Board proposed big budget cuts Tuesday night in its study sessions, which includes some teaching positions.
Updated: Jan. 24, 2023 at 8:25 AM CST
|By KTTC Staff and Megan Zemple
Albert Lea Fire Rescue and Police Department were dispatched at 6 p.m. Monday, Jan. 23, to a house fire in Albert Lea located at 203 Giles Place.
Updated: Jan. 23, 2023 at 6:57 PM CST
|By Megan Zemple
Dr. Ackerman said despite a lot of social media rumors, they are not seeing increased deaths in young athletes. He referenced a recent report that he calls “junk science.”
Updated: Jan. 18, 2023 at 7:08 PM CST
|By Megan Zemple
A Minnesota-based program that aims to give well balanced home-cooked meals to families in need to expanding and changing its name.
Updated: Jan. 18, 2023 at 6:19 PM CST
|By Megan Zemple
The Rochester Public School District is expanding its partnership with the Rochester Police Department by approving a 6th school resource officer at Tuesday’s school board meeting.
Updated: Jan. 17, 2023 at 5:51 PM CST
|By Megan Zemple
Starting Tuesday, all United States veterans facing a suicidal crisis can access free care at any VA or private facility.
Updated: Jan. 14, 2023 at 2:39 PM CST
|By Megan Zemple
A Howard County man is facing a murder charge in connection to the death of Jonathan Esparza.
Updated: Jan. 11, 2023 at 5:00 PM CST
|By Megan Zemple
According to Channel One, the prices of eggs are cutting into their overall budget.
Updated: Jan. 9, 2023 at 6:37 PM CST
|By Megan Zemple
The Rochester Public School District is changing its grading guidelines for the second time in the last few years.
Updated: Jan. 4, 2023 at 4:45 PM CST
|By Megan Zemple
Iowa is continuing efforts to fight human trafficking, as it continues to be a major issue across the state and country.
Updated: Dec. 24, 2022 at 12:10 PM CST
|By Megan Zemple
Some sections of I-35 and I-90 near Albert Lea reopened late Saturday morning after being closed due to hazardous winter weather.
Updated: Dec. 21, 2022 at 7:03 PM CST
|By Megan Zemple
Alternate side parking requirements are in place city-wide from November 1 to April 1 from 2 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Updated: Dec. 21, 2022 at 6:36 PM CST
|By Megan Zemple
According to the Rochester Fire Department, if the power goes out at a residence, it’s important to stay inside, make sure doors and windows are closed and stay close to family members.
Updated: Dec. 21, 2022 at 6:10 PM CST
|By Megan Zemple
At the People’s Food Co-op, management said they were a lot busier than they usually are for a Wednesday.
Updated: Dec. 20, 2022 at 5:45 PM CST
|By Megan Zemple
With a winter storm expected this week in the region, travel is not recommended, but if travel is necessary, and a motorist gets stranded, Minnesota State Patrol is giving advice on what to do.
Updated: Dec. 20, 2022 at 4:57 PM CST
|By Megan Zemple
RPU said it’s critical that fire fighters have easy access to fire hydrants in order do their job, putting fires out and saving lives.
Updated: Dec. 19, 2022 at 6:49 PM CST
|By Megan Zemple
Sixth grade students from IJ Holton Intermediate School’s Medical Detectives Course learned how to use microscopes to view live protozoa and learned how to deconstruct a model of a brain.
Updated: Dec. 19, 2022 at 6:05 PM CST
|By Megan Zemple
With continued threat of snow on the horizon for this week, the City of Albert Lea Public Works Department is discussing how it prepares for snow events.
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