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Some of my favorite day turn stories.

REMEMBERING JODI HUISENTRUIT 27 YEARS AFTER HER ABDUCTION

June 2022

Jodi Huisentruit has been missing as many years as she was alive. Her case is still cold 27 years later.

On the somber anniversary of her abduction, I heard from people who knew her as more than just a missing person.

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ALBERT LEA FIRE RESCUE MAKES HISTORIC HIRE

June 2022

Brandi Krenz is putting the "her" in brotherhood.

She's the first full-time female firefighter for Albert Lea Fire Rescue.

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TIKTOK PLEA SAVES LOCAL SMALL BUSINESS, OWNER MAKES 12.6 MILLION PEOPLE LAUGH ONLINE

January, 2022

A Winona man seized internet fame with two TikTok accounts. Little did Jeremy Littel know, his online friends would help save his small business during the height of the pandemic.

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MAYO CLINIC DOCTOR HEADS TO BEIJING GAMES, HOSPITAL’S HISTORY WITH OLYMPICS RUNS DEEP

January 2022

The Olympic Games showcase the world's greatest athletes -- but taking care of those athletes, are the world's greatest doctors.

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GOING VIRAL: ROCHESTER WOMAN SHARES POSITIVE EXPERIENCE DURING MAYO VISIT, THOUSANDS RESPOND

November, 2021

Melissa Stone is a Muslim woman, who was touched when given what her nurse called a "disposable hijab." She shared her experience online -- and blew up overnight.

This was a story I stumbled upon while browsing social media -- and story only seen on KTTC.

COVID OUTBREAKS ENACT LOCAL DISTRICT SAFETY PROTOCOLS

November, 2021

Some Olmsted County schools were forced to switch their students back to distance learning due to COVID case outbreaks. I spoke with school leaders -- and a family learning from home again.

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NO HESTITATION: LOCAL FAMILIES IN LATEST APPROVED COVID-19 VACCINE LINE UP FOR SHOT

November 2021

Just days after the CDC approving Pfizer's vaccine for kids ages 12 to 17, families were lining up at Hy-Vee Pharmacies. It made for quite a few snap-shot worthy moments.

CAUGHT ON CAMERA: LOCAL UPS DRIVER DELIVERS PACKAGES AND SMILES

March 2021

In the midst of yet another COVID-19 wave, some good news. During a routine delivery, a Rochester delivery driver took some time during his route to deliver smiles. And it was all caught on camera.

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SWEEPS WORK

While I love the rush of a day turn deadline, I relish taking my time, investigating and digging deeper into a topic or issue. You'll quickly find looking through some of the pieces I've been given more than a day to work on, I'm a big fan of true crime. I hope you enjoy theses stories as much as I did putting them together!

27 YEARS LATER, INVESTIGATORS STILL SEARCH FOR ANSWERS IN JODI HUISENTRUIT’S CASE

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CATALYTIC CONVERTER THEFTS CONTINUE TO SOAR, EXPERTS SAY IT WILL GET WORSE

NOTORIOUS: THE WEEPY VOICED KILLER

NOTORIOUS: JACOB WETTERLING

NOTORIOUS: THE BROM MURDERS

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CASSIE'S MIRACLE

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HOW EASILY CAN GERMS SPREAD?

WHERE IS LINDA JEAN ANGER?

February 2020

Linda Anger went missing on May 7, 1993. It's a cold case that's perplexed Olmsted County law enforcement for nearly 30 years.

I revisited the case with law enforcement, hoping to stir up new leads.

May 2020

Stopping the spread of germs is simple, right? Wash your hands.

In the era of COVID, we did a little experiment to learn a little more about the spread of germs. The results, may surprise you.

November 2020

Did you know that there are more than 100,000 in the United States that are waiting for a life saving organ?

I'll introduce you to Cassie Masters -- a liver recipient -- about the importance of organ donations.

May 2021

Four family members found dead, slain by an axe, in the chill of a Minnesota winter. More than 30 years later, it still haunts parts of the Rochester community.

I spoke with a family friend, who keeps in contact with the convicted killer, David Brom.

May 2021

If you live in Minnesota, you've heard the name: Jacob Wetterling.

I revisited the chilling case to learn how its changed parenting -- and the justice system.

May 2021

One of Minnesota's first serial killers -- who was BEGGING to be caught.

I learned more from a crime reporter who covered Paul Michael Stephani's murders -- and pitched the idea to play his crying 911 confession on live television, in hopes someone would recognize his voice.

June 2022

Catalytic converter theft is skyrocketing. And in the Midwest, Minnesota is at the top of the list for worst crime rates.

I spoke with lawmakers who are hoping to make a change.

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June, 2022

Jodi Huisentruit's case has rocked the Mason City community for 27 years. After decades, investigators still are working to solve the case.

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