Miranda Johnson
Digital Content Manager
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: Dec. 2, 2022 at 2:42 PM CST
|By Miranda Johnson
Mayo Clinic in Rochester will loosen restrictions for hospital patients starting on Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2022.
Updated: Dec. 1, 2022 at 4:53 PM CST
|By Miranda Johnson
Kick off the holiday season with the annual Norwegian Christmas celebration at Vesterheim this Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022.
Updated: Dec. 1, 2022 at 11:38 AM CST
|By Miranda Johnson
This latest round of grant funding will help increase the supply of quality child care providers to support regional economic development.
Updated: Dec. 1, 2022 at 11:22 AM CST
|By Miranda Johnson
EA Therapeutic Health said the trailer that was stolen from them on Thanksgiving was found Thursday morning.
Updated: Nov. 30, 2022 at 10:55 AM CST
|By Miranda Johnson
A storm system moved through the region Tuesday, bringing wintry precipitation and gusty winds.
Updated: Nov. 29, 2022 at 3:37 PM CST
|By Miranda Johnson
Rochester Public Schools will be canceling several programs and activities Tuesday evening due to weather.
Updated: Nov. 29, 2022 at 11:53 AM CST
|By Miranda Johnson
The Rochester Police Department (RPD) is participating in a state pilot program to help prevent thefts of catalytic converters.
Updated: Nov. 22, 2022 at 2:59 PM CST
|By Miranda Johnson
The Federal Medical Center (FMC) in Rochester will be holding a recruitment event in December.
Updated: Nov. 22, 2022 at 2:47 PM CST
|By Miranda Johnson
Governor Tim Walz presented Minnesota’s Thanksgiving turkey at the Capitol Tuesday.
Updated: Nov. 22, 2022 at 11:25 AM CST
|By Miranda Johnson
Rochester Public Schools (RPS) has experienced an increase in influenza-like illness symptoms similar to what is being seen across the state.
Updated: Nov. 22, 2022 at 10:57 AM CST
|By Miranda Johnson
Minnesota exports jumped $1.6 billion between the third quarters of 2021 and 2022.
Updated: Nov. 22, 2022 at 10:48 AM CST
|By Miranda Johnson
Law enforcement will be looking for drivers who appear impaired, whether by alcohol or other substances.
Updated: Nov. 17, 2022 at 4:43 PM CST
|By Miranda Johnson
The makers of the SPAM officially launched their limited-edition SPAM Figgy Pudding Tuesday.
Updated: Nov. 17, 2022 at 3:17 PM CST
|By Miranda Johnson
Discover Austin Minnesota is partnering with the American Junior Golf Association (AJGA) in 2023 to title sponsor the Discover Austin Minnesota Junior Championship.
Updated: Nov. 17, 2022 at 1:19 PM CST
|By Miranda Johnson
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will waive entrance fees to all 75 state parks and recreation areas Friday, Nov. 25, 2022.
Updated: Nov. 17, 2022 at 11:15 AM CST
|By Miranda Johnson
Experience Rochester announced Thursday a new event for the Rochester community to ring in the new year.
Updated: Nov. 17, 2022 at 10:17 AM CST
|By Miranda Johnson
Mayo Clinic Blood Donor Program is hosting its ‘Pints for Preemies’ blood donation challenge to help raise awareness of World Prematurity Day on Nov. 17.
Updated: Nov. 16, 2022 at 11:19 AM CST
|By Miranda Johnson
Six people were taken to the hospital following a house fire.
Updated: Nov. 16, 2022 at 11:13 AM CST
|By Miranda Johnson
Flu vaccination is available on a walk-in basis Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. at Winona Health.
Updated: Nov. 15, 2022 at 3:57 PM CST
|By Miranda Johnson
The 2022 Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA), detailing Olmsted County’s health priorities, is now available to the public.
Updated: Nov. 15, 2022 at 11:45 AM CST
|By Miranda Johnson
The City of Rochester adopted the Sidewalk Improvement District (SID) program at the City Council meeting on Monday night.
Updated: Nov. 15, 2022 at 9:22 AM CST
|By Miranda Johnson
Joe Gatto has announced dates for his Night of Comedy tour and Rochester is on the list.
Updated: Nov. 15, 2022 at 9:11 AM CST
|By Miranda Johnson
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan announced Tuesday over $20 million in funding for small cities, townships, and counties in Minnesota.
Updated: Nov. 14, 2022 at 9:11 AM CST
|By Miranda Johnson
A total of $25,000 in grant funds will be given away for events and programs hosted in downtown through the Rochester Downtown Alliance’s Start-Up Event Grant.
Updated: Nov. 11, 2022 at 11:47 AM CST
|By Miranda Johnson
Mower County Deputies were dispatched to a car vs. deer crash with injuries Thursday in rural Austin.
Updated: Nov. 10, 2022 at 4:30 PM CST
|By Miranda Johnson
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Southeast Minnesota is moving from its North Broadway location.
Updated: Nov. 10, 2022 at 3:50 PM CST
|By Miranda Johnson
Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan announced Thursday a new grant program to support Minnesotans purchasing their first farm.
Updated: Nov. 10, 2022 at 2:47 PM CST
|By Miranda Johnson
The westbound Interstate 90 Marion Rest Area will temporarily close Monday, Nov. 14 for crews to install a new water treatment system.
Updated: Nov. 10, 2022 at 10:24 AM CST
|By Miranda Johnson
Veterans Day is Friday, Nov. 11, 2022.
Updated: Nov. 9, 2022 at 4:28 PM CST
|By Miranda Johnson
The Olmsted County Parks Division will close Chester Woods Regional Park for the management shotgun deer hunt season November 19, 2022 to November 27, 2022.
Updated: Nov. 9, 2022 at 11:45 AM CST
|By Miranda Johnson
The Mayo Clinic Blood Donor Program is asking people to consider giving one hour of time to donate blood for a chance to win a private dining experience.
Updated: Nov. 8, 2022 at 6:51 PM CST
|By Miranda Johnson
A 16-year-old boy was air-lifted to a hospital after falling about 20-feet from his tree stand.
Updated: Nov. 7, 2022 at 11:30 AM CST
|By Miranda Johnson
In recognition of Veterans Day, Olmsted County and the City of Rochester have joined together by participating in “Operation Green Light.”
Updated: Nov. 7, 2022 at 8:48 AM CST
|By Miranda Johnson
Polls will open at 7 a.m. and close at 8 p.m.
Updated: Nov. 4, 2022 at 2:48 PM CDT
|By Miranda Johnson
The Mason City Police Department (MCPD) is partnering with its community again to prevent crime this holiday season.
Updated: Nov. 4, 2022 at 8:46 AM CDT
|By Miranda Johnson
Minnesotans will soon have a new and exciting opportunity to connect with the ocean with a visit to the Minnesota Zoo.
Updated: Nov. 3, 2022 at 1:27 PM CDT
|By Miranda Johnson
The Owatonna Fire Department responded to a wildland fire in Deerfield Township shortly after 4 p.m. Wednesday.
Updated: Nov. 2, 2022 at 4:07 PM CDT
|By Miranda Johnson
Rochester Public Transit (RPT) is making it easier for voters in Rochester to get to the polls on Election Day.
Updated: Nov. 2, 2022 at 3:37 PM CDT
|By Miranda Johnson
Porkchop would love someone to just cuddle up with and walk with in a new forever home.
Updated: Nov. 2, 2022 at 10:40 AM CDT
|By Miranda Johnson
The Hormel Institute Scientist received a $400,000 grant for research that could lead to a better understanding of the cause of Ovarian Cancer.
Updated: Nov. 2, 2022 at 10:24 AM CDT
|By Miranda Johnson
Calvary Cemetery in Rochester was vandalized on Halloween night.
Updated: Nov. 2, 2022 at 9:07 AM CDT
|By Miranda Johnson
Freeborn County Sheriff’s Office is enforcing a burn restriction for Freeborn County.
Updated: Nov. 1, 2022 at 10:27 AM CDT
|By Miranda Johnson
Mayor Kim Norton announced Monday that Rochester placed 6th in the Fall Fit City Challenge.
Updated: Nov. 1, 2022 at 9:42 AM CDT
|By Miranda Johnson
The absentee direct balloting period for the Nov. 8, 2022 general election begins Tuesday and will continue through Nov. 7, the last day of early absentee voting.
Updated: Oct. 31, 2022 at 4:32 PM CDT
|By Miranda Johnson
Jefferson Elementary School held its annual Halloween parade on Monday.
Updated: Oct. 31, 2022 at 10:11 AM CDT
|By Miranda Johnson
Due to construction impacts, the Rochester Public Library (RPL) will be closed Monday, Oct. 31, while Merit Contracting, Inc. installs a new skylight in the main entryway to the building.
Updated: Oct. 28, 2022 at 4:57 PM CDT
|By Miranda Johnson
Comedian Vince Carone is headlining Goonie’s Comedy Club Friday, October 28 and Saturday, October 29 in Rochester.
Updated: Oct. 28, 2022 at 4:54 PM CDT
|By Miranda Johnson
This week he gave reviews of the movies ‘Black Adam′, ‘Ticket to Paradise’, and ‘Tár’.
Updated: Oct. 28, 2022 at 4:37 PM CDT
|By Miranda Johnson
The National Forum for Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention recognized five individuals and three organizations for exceptional contributions to cardiovascular health improvement.
Updated: Oct. 28, 2022 at 4:26 PM CDT
|By Miranda Johnson
Texas Roadhouse joined Midwest Access Friday to show how chefs prepare the legendary fall off the bone ribs.
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