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.
Education
Updated: Jun. 29, 2022 at 3:12 PM CDT
|By Miranda Johnson
The City of Rochester Parks & Recreation Department announced Wednesday that Silver Lake Pool will open on June 30, 2022.
Updated: Jun. 29, 2022 at 11:29 AM CDT
|By Miranda Johnson
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.
Updated: Jun. 27, 2022 at 1:36 PM CDT
|By Miranda Johnson
The Winona County Historical Society’s Pioneer School 2-day summer day camp is returning this summer.
Updated: Jun. 25, 2022 at 12:20 PM CDT
|By Miranda Johnson and Michael Oder
The 65-year-old man was found safe and reunited with his family.
Updated: Jun. 24, 2022 at 4:28 PM CDT
|By Miranda Johnson
The City of Austin will be spraying for mosquitos in the coming days.
Updated: Jun. 24, 2022 at 3:34 PM CDT
|By Miranda Johnson
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.
Updated: Jun. 24, 2022 at 3:21 PM CDT
|By Miranda Johnson
Sober Fest includes participants and alumni of the local Treatment Courts, their families, and friends. Sober Fest is also open to the public.
Updated: Jun. 24, 2022 at 2:36 PM CDT
|By Miranda Johnson
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.
Updated: Jun. 24, 2022 at 2:21 PM CDT
|By Miranda Johnson
The Rochester City Council approved $50,000 in contingency funding to support decreased fees for those wishing to utilize City pools.
Updated: Jun. 24, 2022 at 11:16 AM CDT
|By Miranda Johnson
Downtown Rochester’s Clean and Safe Ambassadors are once again going to clean the downtown portion of the Zumbro River.
Updated: Jun. 24, 2022 at 9:41 AM CDT
|By Miranda Johnson
Leaders of Minnesota have started to release statements regarding the decision.
Updated: Jun. 24, 2022 at 3:35 AM CDT
|By Miranda Johnson
In Minnesota, you can vote early with an absentee ballot starting 46 days before Election Day.
Updated: Jun. 23, 2022 at 4:50 PM CDT
|By Miranda Johnson
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.
Updated: Jun. 23, 2022 at 4:39 PM CDT
|By Miranda Johnson
Water Ski Days begins Thursday, June 23 and goes until Sunday, June 26.
Updated: Jun. 23, 2022 at 11:03 AM CDT
|By Miranda Johnson
An English Setter from Pine Island won the Sporting Group under judge Dr. Elliot L. at the 146th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show.
Updated: Jun. 22, 2022 at 4:40 PM CDT
|By Miranda Johnson
Rochester Public Parking Ramp 6, located on 1 Street SE and 1 Ave. SE, will be closed through Thursday, June 30 for maintenance work.
Updated: Jun. 22, 2022 at 3:42 PM CDT
|By Miranda Johnson
The public is invited to attend a public meeting to learn more about the County Road 44 and Highway 14 Intersection Project.
Updated: Jun. 22, 2022 at 1:24 PM CDT
|By Miranda Johnson
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.
Updated: Jun. 21, 2022 at 2:11 PM CDT
|By Miranda Johnson
Rochester Public Schools (RPS) announced Tuesday the hiring of the new Director of Communications, Mamisoa Knutson.
Updated: Jun. 21, 2022 at 11:33 AM CDT
|By Miranda Johnson
Rochester Community and Technical College announced Tuesday its Practical Nursing program is ranked #1 in Minnesota by NursingProcess.org.
Updated: Jun. 20, 2022 at 4:16 PM CDT
|By Miranda Johnson
The Lester Prairie Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in locating 15-year-old Cheyenne Cadena.
Updated: Jun. 17, 2022 at 4:43 PM CDT
|By Miranda Johnson
The Rochester Branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) announced its programming for Juneteenth 2022 Friday.
Updated: Jun. 17, 2022 at 9:31 AM CDT
|By Miranda Johnson
An employee died in a grain bin incident Thursday night at the Crystal Valley Grain Terminal in Hope, Minnesota.
Updated: Jun. 16, 2022 at 9:19 AM CDT
|By Miranda Johnson
The event takes place on the third Thursday in June. This year the date is June 16, 2022.
Updated: Jun. 15, 2022 at 4:43 PM CDT
|By Miranda Johnson
Spring Valley is debuting a new event that will be held once a month starting tonight.
Updated: Jun. 14, 2022 at 2:36 AM CDT
|By Miranda Johnson
The Plummer Building will be illuminated with red lights on the Tuesday night to celebrate World Blood Donor Day.
Updated: Jun. 10, 2022 at 4:14 PM CDT
|By Miranda Johnson
Greater Minnesota is defined as all counties outside of the seven-county Twin Cities metropolitan area.
Updated: Jun. 10, 2022 at 12:16 PM CDT
|By Miranda Johnson
June is Pride month around the world.
Updated: Jun. 10, 2022 at 11:22 AM CDT
|By Miranda Johnson
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.
Updated: Jun. 9, 2022 at 4:26 PM CDT
|By Miranda Johnson
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.
Updated: Jun. 9, 2022 at 10:36 AM CDT
|By Miranda Johnson
According to the Minnesota Zoo, the cubs were born on Mother’s Day, May 8, 2022.
Updated: Jun. 8, 2022 at 1:44 PM CDT
|By Miranda Johnson
Eligible workers have 45 days to apply to receive payment - now through Friday, July 22.
Updated: Jun. 8, 2022 at 8:58 AM CDT
|By Miranda Johnson
In partnership with local veterinarians, Olmsted County is hosting its 64th annual rabies vaccination clinic on June 22, 2022.
Updated: Jun. 7, 2022 at 3:46 PM CDT
|By Miranda Johnson
The upcoming Free Park Day coincides with National Get Outdoors Day, which takes place annually on the second Saturday in June.
Updated: Jun. 7, 2022 at 3:02 PM CDT
|By Miranda Johnson
Tuesday is ‘Prince Night’ at Target Field for the Minnesota Twins game.
Updated: Jun. 3, 2022 at 9:57 AM CDT
|By Miranda Johnson
The country club breached its contract and acknowledged by paying American Experiment’s damage claim in full.
Updated: Jun. 2, 2022 at 3:16 PM CDT
|By Miranda Johnson
The outdoor visitor information booth has returned to downtown Rochester.
Updated: Jun. 2, 2022 at 3:07 PM CDT
|By Miranda Johnson
In response to the unprecedented educational challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, there is a need for tutors in the Rochester area schools.
Updated: Jun. 2, 2022 at 10:43 AM CDT
|By Miranda Johnson
Silver Lake Pool is now anticipated to open in early July.
Updated: Jun. 1, 2022 at 4:57 PM CDT
|By Miranda Johnson
The summer schedule is full of entertainment and guests will be able to enjoy new activities and performers alongside returning favorites.
Updated: May. 31, 2022 at 9:39 AM CDT
|By Miranda Johnson
Walkers will enjoy a walk with healthcare professionals who will provide support to participants and answer questions.
Updated: May. 31, 2022 at 9:22 AM CDT
|By Miranda Johnson
Victim Services of Dodge, Fillmore, and Olmsted (DFO) Counties is requesting the help of volunteers to answer its 24/7 crisis line.
Updated: May. 26, 2022 at 2:43 PM CDT
|By Miranda Johnson
Rochester Public Transit (RPT) will begin a new schedule for all routes and the relocation of three transit stops in the Downtown Transit Center.
Updated: May. 25, 2022 at 4:52 PM CDT
|By Miranda Johnson
The Gopher State Carnival is returning to Apache Mall this weekend!
Updated: May. 25, 2022 at 9:40 AM CDT
|By Miranda Johnson
There were 17 candidates in the race hoping to fill the remaining term left after the sudden passing of late-congressman Jim Hagedorn.
Updated: May. 24, 2022 at 6:31 PM CDT
|By Miranda Johnson
Individuals, businesses, and other organizations are also encouraged to join in lowering their flags.
Updated: May. 24, 2022 at 5:44 PM CDT
|By Miranda Johnson
The Rochester Fire Department (RFD) responded to Rochester International Airport Tuesday for an aircraft coming in with smoke in the cabin.
Updated: May. 24, 2022 at 5:23 PM CDT
|By Miranda Johnson
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.
Updated: May. 23, 2022 at 3:10 PM CDT
|By Miranda Johnson
The Special Primary election is Tuesday, May 24.
Updated: May. 23, 2022 at 10:47 AM CDT
|By Miranda Johnson
Mark Krupski, director of Olmsted County’s Property Records and Licensing (PRL) department, is retiring after 32 years of service.