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House bill introduced to penalize Minnesota cities not flying current state flag
5+ hour, 23+ min ago (433+ words) SAINT PAUL, Minn. (KTTC) " A state House bill introduced Monday would financially penalize Minnesota counties and cities that choose not to fly the redesigned state flag. In recent months, nearly a dozen Minnesota cities have passed resolutions'through council votes'to revert…...
Minnesota farm finances show resilience in 2025, but pressure points remain
2+ week, 6+ day ago (270+ words) ROCHESTER, Minn. (KTTC) " Newly-released data from the University of Minnesota and Minnesota State Colleges and Universities showed Minnesota farmers experienced a moderate financial recovery in 2025an improvement from the extremely low profit levels recorded in 2024. The study found that the median…...
Meet the southeast Minnesota team that helped make Artemis II moon mission possible
2+ week, 3+ day ago (421+ words) WINONA, Minn. (KTTC) " The first crewed journey to the moon since 1972 is set to return Friday evening, and workers from a southeast Minnesota site played a key role in making the lunar mission possible. Syensqo, a Belgian science company with…...
Following an ethics complaint through the Minnesota House
2+ week, 6+ day ago (350+ words) SAINT PAUL, Minn. (KTTC) " Minnesota's constitution gives each legislative body the power to punish its members for poor conduct in office. According to House rules, "a complaint may be brought about conduct by a member that violates a rule or…...
10% of southeast Minnesota voting precincts set to mail 2026 ballots
3+ week, 3+ day ago (643+ words) ROCHESTER, Minn. (KTTC) " The midterm elections are seven months away, taking place on Nov. 3. Earlier in the week, President Donald Trump signed an executive order he said will prevent fraudulent ballots from being cast. Tuesday's order directs the federal government…...
Seven state administrations highlighted in new Minnesota fraud report
2+ mon, 4+ day ago (324+ words) SAINT PAUL, Minn. (KTTC) " Minnesota's fraud concerns may stem from decades of policy decisions, at least according to a new report. Tim O'Malley, who was appointed last year by Gov. Tim Walz to analyze statewide fraud prevention and oversight, released…...
Minnesota program integrity head presents roadmap for preventing fraud
2+ mon, 4+ day ago (331+ words) ST. PAUL, Minn. (GRAY) " Minnesota Director of Program Integrity Tim O'Malley released a new "Roadmap to Program Integrity and Fraud Prevention" on Monday, putting forward several months of findings related to state policy and practices regarding fraud. O'Malley, who was…...
Friday Fish Fry: Places to check out in southeast Minnesota during Lent
2+ mon, 5+ day ago (201+ words) SOUTHEAST MINNESOTA. (KTTC) " It's that time of year again! Ash Wednesday commences on Wednesday, Feb. 18, which means many people will be giving up meat on Fridays from now until Good Friday (the. .. SOUTHEAST MINNESOTA. (KTTC) " It's that time of year…...
Minnesota mayors unite over budget oversight letter to state leaders, Rochester mayor steps aside
4+ mon, 4+ day ago (518+ words) ROCHESTER, Minn. (KTTC) " Nearly 100 Minnesota mayors have signed a letter to Governor Tim Walz and state lawmakers calling for tighter oversight of the state budget and stronger safeguards against fraud. The letter, signed by 98 mayors, expresses "deep concern" for the…...
Minnesota House GOP representatives send letter to DHS Secretary Noem rebuking recent comments from Gov. Walz
4+ mon, 5+ day ago (224+ words) ST. PAUL, Minn. (KTTC) " Republican representatives from the Minnesota State House signed a letter penned by Rep. Ben Davis (R-6 A) pledging support to U. S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and condemning recent remarks made by Minnesota Governor Tim Walz. "Governor Walz's claims…...