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WATCH: 2026 Minnesota Gubernatorial Debate

This live, commercial-free, one-hour debate will feature gubernatorial candidates U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar and Minnesota House Speaker Lisa Demuth.
2026 Minnesota Gubernatorial Debate

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2026 Minnesota Gubernatorial Debate - Fact Check
KTTC fact-checks claims from Minnesota gubernatorial debate

Iowa

Future rebuilding efforts around the state could get harder, as FEMA says it plans to shift...
Greenfield fire station rebuilt as FEMA signals funding shift to states

Minnesota

Twin Lakes calls emergency meeting over dead rat thrown at council meeting
Twin Lakes calls emergency meeting over dead rat thrown at council meeting

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Iowa

FILE - Rep. Ashley Hinson, R-Iowa, speaks before President Donald Trump arrives at a rally,...

U.S. Rep. Hinson prioritizes this issue in recent campaign events

Updated: 9 hours ago
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By Dave Price
U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson has prioritized health care recently during campaign events for her U.S. Senate campaign.

Minnesota

Women’s shelter marks 50 years with fundraiser amid Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Women’s shelter marks 50 years with fundraiser amid Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Updated: 7 hours ago
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By Grant Jones
It is the seventh consecutive year for the event, held as the organization celebrates 50 years of serving survivors in the community.

Iowa

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Iowa traffic deaths on pace to stay below 300 for second year

Updated: 11 hours ago
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By Eric Min
In 2025, Iowa recorded fewer than 300 deadly crashes for the first time in a century—a data trend that may continue this year, according to Iowa State Patrol.

Minnesota

Why damage by April EF-2 tornado in Olmsted County did not qualify for public assistance

Why damage by April EF-2 tornado in Olmsted County did not qualify for public assistance

Updated: 11 hours ago
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By Eric Min
An EF-2 tornado that swept through much of Olmsted County six months ago impacted 111 homes, but the county did not qualify for state or federal public assistance.

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Thursday's forecast

Highs in the 70s through Saturday

Updated: 15 hours ago
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By Nick Jansen
Thursday’s high temperatures will be in the mid-70s with mostly sunny skies. Winds will be calm for most of the day. Wind speeds might reach around 5 mph at times. Highs in NE Iowa could range from 74 to 77 degrees in the afternoon. Patchy fog will be possible before 9 a.m.

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RCTC and Bridges Health offering free dental and wellness services for veterans

RCTC and Bridges Health offering free dental and wellness services for veterans

Updated: 15 hours ago
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By Michael McShane
Rochester Community and Technical College’s Dental Hygiene program and Bridges Health are working with the 3rd District of the American Legion Auxiliary to offer free health care services for veterans.
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Child care fraud prevention takes center stage in Minnesota gubernatorial debate
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The 2026 Minnesota Gubernatorial Debate between Senator Amy Klobuchar and Speaker Lisa Demuth
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RPS approves four-year strategic plan

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By Jess Abrahamson
The Rochester Public School Board green-lights a new strategic plan for the future.

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Klobuchar (DFL) and Demuth (R) will face off to be Minnesota Governor in November

Local female lawmakers speak out on gubernatorial glass ceiling breaking in Minnesota

Updated: 17 hours ago
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By Ida Rosenstein
A landmark moment for Minnesota will be decided in the 2026 midterm election as the state will select its first female governor. Republican House Speaker, Lisa Demuth, and DFL Senator, Amy Klobuchar are both in the running for the position.

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Russia releases American man imprisoned on charges of fighting as mercenary in Ukraine

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By The Associated Press and DASHA LITVINOVA and ERIC TUCKER Associated Press
Russia has released a retired American teacher imprisoned on charges of fighting as a mercenary in Ukraine.

Iowa

Democratic congressional candidate Sarah Trone Garriott says she wants to overhaul the...

Iowa seniors voice fears over Social Security’s future ahead of midterms

Updated: Oct. 20, 2026 at 5:55 PM CDT
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By Isabella Warren
Democratic congressional candidate Sarah Trone Garriott heard from senior voters about their fears for the future of their retirement at a roundtable Tuesday.

Minnesota

EMERGENCY ER URGENT CARE SIGN

Minnesota hospitals warn of ‘crisis of care’ amid mounting cost increases

Updated: Oct. 20, 2026 at 5:54 PM CDT
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By Quinn Gorham
The Minnesota Hospital Association released a new “Statewide Crisis of Care” report on Tuesday, detailing the increasing financial pressure many healthcare institutions in the state are facing.

Minnesota

Minnesota State Patrol reports year-to-date increase in statewide deadly crashes

Minnesota State Patrol reports year-to-date increase in statewide deadly crashes

Updated: Oct. 20, 2026 at 5:57 PM CDT
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By Cole Negen
With over two months remaining in 2026, the Minnesota State Patrol reports that there have already been more deadly crashes in Minnesota this year than all of 2025.

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Former Winona State tennis coach sentenced in child sexual abuse material case

Updated: Oct. 20, 2026 at 4:28 PM CDT
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By Olivia Prondzinski
A former Winona State University tennis coach was sentenced this week for possessing pornographic material involving children.

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Line at new Taco Bell in Austin

Austin residents line up for chance at free tacos for a year

Updated: Oct. 20, 2026 at 2:50 PM CDT
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By Caitlin Alexander and Richelle Heard
The tickets grant the holders four tacos per week for 12 months.

Minnesota

MDA

MDA accepting applications for $1.4 million in agricultural research and education grants

Updated: Oct. 20, 2026 at 10:56 AM CDT
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By Ryder Blair
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture is accepting applications for $1.4 million in Agricultural Fertilizer Research and Education Council grants to support research, education, and technology transfer projects focused on agricultural fertility, regenerative agriculture, and water-quality protection.

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Waukon man arrested after investigation into illegal encounter with minor

Waukon man arrested after investigation into illegal encounter with minor

Updated: Oct. 20, 2026 at 8:50 AM CDT
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By Michael McShane
According to the Winneshiek County Sheriff’s Office, an investigation began in August after authorities learned of the relationship.

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Owner of Shape Create Media Studios, Isaiah Jackson.

Rochester creator spotlights “Local Legends” in mini documentaries

Updated: Oct. 20, 2026 at 10:45 AM CDT
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By Ida Rosenstein
A videographer and documentarian is showcasing the hidden stories of Rochester individuals in a series called “Local Legends.”

Sports

Members of the Tampa Bay Rays organization celebrate on the field postgame after defeating the...

Díaz, Caminero and Peralta lead Rays to 7-3 win over Guardians and a trip to the World Series

Updated: Oct. 20, 2026 at 5:28 AM CDT
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By The Associated Press
The Rays will face the NL champion Milwaukee Brewers in the first matchup in which both teams are seeking their first World Series title since 1980, when the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Kansas City Royals.

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Alden under boil water advisory after valve breaks, school closed Tuesday

Updated: Oct. 19, 2026 at 10:19 PM CDT
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By Mitchell Breuer
Alden is under a boil water advisory after broken water main valves caused a major drop in pressure, prompting concerns about contamination and forcing Alden-Conger Public Schools to close for a day.

Iowa

Iowa Auditor Rob Sand, the Democratic nominee for Iowa governor, asked the crowd to raise...

Meet the Democrat who wants to be Iowa’s next governor

Updated: Oct. 19, 2026 at 10:02 PM CDT
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By Dave Price
Rob Sand is trying to become the first Democrat elected governor of Iowa in 20 years.

Minnesota

Minnesota legislative Republican leaders Rep. Lisa Demuth and Sen. Mark Johnson display a...

Group challenges 1,400-page Minnesota law passed in 2024 over constitutionality

Updated: Oct. 19, 2026 at 5:45 PM CDT
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By Quinn Gorham
The Upper Midwest Law Center—a group that has challenged DFL policies in court several times in the past—is taking on a new challenge against a 2024 bill that was passed on the final night of the Minnesota legislative session.

Crime

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Goodhue County man given jail time in child sexual abuse material case

Updated: Oct. 19, 2026 at 5:34 PM CDT
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By Olivia Prondzinski
A Goodhue County man was given a 24-month prison sentence Monday in a child sexual abuse material case, but a judge stayed the sentence as long as he follows the rules of his five-year probation.

Crime

Former Pine Island man avoids immediate prison in child sexual abuse material case.

Former Pine Island man avoids immediate prison in child sexual abuse material case

Updated: Oct. 19, 2026 at 4:25 PM CDT
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By Olivia Prondzinski
A former Pine Island man will avoid immediate prison time following a guilty plea in a child sexual abuse material case.

Minnesota

The Rochester Fire Department responded to a combine catching fire on the morning of Monday,...

Combine catches fire in Rochester

Updated: Oct. 19, 2026 at 12:51 PM CDT
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By Cole Negen
The Rochester Fire Department (RFD) was forced to extinguish a combine that caught on fire on the morning of Monday, Oct. 19.

Forecast

Tomorrow's forecast

First Alert: Beautiful week ahead

Updated: Oct. 19, 2026 at 11:50 AM CDT
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By Nick Jansen
Tuesday’s high temperatures will be in the upper 60s and low 70s across the KTTC region. Winds will range from 5 to 10 mph during the afternoon. Skies should stay mostly sunny throughout the daytime hours

Minnesota

MNsure says 2022 premiums will be lower, with more choices

MNsure offers new health plan tools ahead of 2027 open enrollment

Updated: Oct. 19, 2026 at 10:16 AM CDT
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By Ryder Blair
Minnesotans looking for health insurance coverage for 2027 can shop and compare plans at MNsure.org. In advance of the annual open enrollment period starting Nov. 1, the use of new online tools is helping consumers choose plans for their families and their budget.

News

Walk-in flu shot clinics announced for veterans

Updated: Oct. 19, 2026 at 9:55 AM CDT
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By Jess Abrahamson
The Minneapolis VA Health Care System is announcing a series of regional walk-in flu shot clinics on Thursday afternoons.

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Date set for early voting at Rochester City Hall

Date set for early voting at Rochester City Hall

Updated: Oct. 19, 2026 at 9:19 AM CDT
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By Michael McShane
Eligible voters may cast their ballots in person at Rochester City Hall starting on October 27.
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