Miranda Johnson
Digital Content Producer
Rochester, MN
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Miranda joined KTTC in the Spring of 2021 as a production assistant. In the Summer of 2021, she was promoted to the Digital Content Manager on the news team.
Miranda was raised in St. Charles, Minnesota where she attended St. Charles High School. She graduated from University of Wisconsin La Crosse in Spring 2021 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications and a minor in photography.
As a Minnesota native, Miranda loves working close to home and creating content that feels personal to her.
When she is not at the news station, you can find her spending time with family and friends, traveling, taking pictures and playing with her dogs.
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The City of Rochester Parks & Recreation Department announced Wednesday that Silver Lake Pool will open on June 30, 2022.
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The Lake City Police Department is asking for the public’s help identifying the driver of a vehicle that struck a child on a bicycle.
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The Winona County Historical Society’s Pioneer School 2-day summer day camp is returning this summer.
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The 65-year-old man was found safe and reunited with his family.
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The City of Austin will be spraying for mosquitos in the coming days.
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The Rochester Police Department (RPD) and Olmsted County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO) will be celebrating Night to Unite, also known as National Night Out, again in August.
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Sober Fest includes participants and alumni of the local Treatment Courts, their families, and friends. Sober Fest is also open to the public.
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The City of Rochester Parks & Recreation Department has launched new engagement opportunities in the Master Planning process for both Silver Lake Park and Soldiers Field Memorial Park.
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The Rochester City Council approved $50,000 in contingency funding to support decreased fees for those wishing to utilize City pools.
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Downtown Rochester’s Clean and Safe Ambassadors are once again going to clean the downtown portion of the Zumbro River.
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Leaders of Minnesota have started to release statements regarding the decision.
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In Minnesota, you can vote early with an absentee ballot starting 46 days before Election Day.
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According to the announcement, the organization received $15,000 to go toward new playground equipment designed to support the sensory needs of its students with autism.
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Water Ski Days begins Thursday, June 23 and goes until Sunday, June 26.
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An English Setter from Pine Island won the Sporting Group under judge Dr. Elliot L. at the 146th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show.
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Rochester Public Parking Ramp 6, located on 1 Street SE and 1 Ave. SE, will be closed through Thursday, June 30 for maintenance work.
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The public is invited to attend a public meeting to learn more about the County Road 44 and Highway 14 Intersection Project.
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The Olmsted County Sheriff’s Office and Rochester Police Department held a news conference Wednesday at the Rochester Government Center regarding a dead body found in Olmsted County.
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Rochester Public Schools (RPS) announced Tuesday the hiring of the new Director of Communications, Mamisoa Knutson.
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Rochester Community and Technical College announced Tuesday its Practical Nursing program is ranked #1 in Minnesota by NursingProcess.org.
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The Lester Prairie Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in locating 15-year-old Cheyenne Cadena.
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The Rochester Branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) announced its programming for Juneteenth 2022 Friday.
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An employee died in a grain bin incident Thursday night at the Crystal Valley Grain Terminal in Hope, Minnesota.
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The event takes place on the third Thursday in June. This year the date is June 16, 2022.
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Spring Valley is debuting a new event that will be held once a month starting tonight.
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The Plummer Building will be illuminated with red lights on the Tuesday night to celebrate World Blood Donor Day.
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Greater Minnesota is defined as all counties outside of the seven-county Twin Cities metropolitan area.
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According to the CDC, contact with backyard poultry has been linked to more than 200 cases of Salmonella in the United States, including 15 cases in Minnesota.
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Minnesota Housing Commissioner Jennifer Ho announced Thursday that the application period for HomeHelpMN has been extended until August 17, 2022 at 5:00 p.m.
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According to the Minnesota Zoo, the cubs were born on Mother’s Day, May 8, 2022.
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Eligible workers have 45 days to apply to receive payment - now through Friday, July 22.
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In partnership with local veterinarians, Olmsted County is hosting its 64th annual rabies vaccination clinic on June 22, 2022.
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The upcoming Free Park Day coincides with National Get Outdoors Day, which takes place annually on the second Saturday in June.
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Tuesday is ‘Prince Night’ at Target Field for the Minnesota Twins game.
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The country club breached its contract and acknowledged by paying American Experiment’s damage claim in full.
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The outdoor visitor information booth has returned to downtown Rochester.
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In response to the unprecedented educational challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, there is a need for tutors in the Rochester area schools.
Silver Lake Pool is now anticipated to open in early July.
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The summer schedule is full of entertainment and guests will be able to enjoy new activities and performers alongside returning favorites.
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Walkers will enjoy a walk with healthcare professionals who will provide support to participants and answer questions.
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Victim Services of Dodge, Fillmore, and Olmsted (DFO) Counties is requesting the help of volunteers to answer its 24/7 crisis line.
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Rochester Public Transit (RPT) will begin a new schedule for all routes and the relocation of three transit stops in the Downtown Transit Center.
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The Gopher State Carnival is returning to Apache Mall this weekend!
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There were 17 candidates in the race hoping to fill the remaining term left after the sudden passing of late-congressman Jim Hagedorn.
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Individuals, businesses, and other organizations are also encouraged to join in lowering their flags.
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The Rochester Fire Department (RFD) responded to Rochester International Airport Tuesday for an aircraft coming in with smoke in the cabin.
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Rochester Police Department (RPD) announced Tuesday the 2022 dates and locations of Safe City Nights, a summer series of community engagement events across the City of Rochester.
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The Special Primary election is Tuesday, May 24.
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Mark Krupski, director of Olmsted County’s Property Records and Licensing (PRL) department, is retiring after 32 years of service.