Michael McShane

1 week ago | kttc.com | Michael McShane

MASON CITY, IOWA (KTTC) – The office of Mason City Mayor Bill Schickel announced early Thursday morning that he will not seek re-election as leader of the city. Schickel, who is currently in his fifth term, is the longest serving mayor in Mason City history. The mayor released a video to his Facebook page where he said he initially thought about running again for a sixth term but then decided it was the best time for a “transition”. “As many of you know I’ve been at this for a while.

2 weeks ago | kttc.com | Michael McShane

MINNESOTA (KTTC) – Adopt a Highway volunteers in Minnesota have done a lot to help keep our highways clean. According to the Minnesota Department of Transportation, volunteers helped clear out nearly 29,000 bags of trash in 2024 alone. The more than 1,600 Minnesotans volunteered over 80,000 hours to pick up litter for the program. With at least 1,000 sections currently available for adoption across Minnesota, MnDOT welcomes more groups to volunteer and help keep roadsides clean.

2 weeks ago | kttc.com | Michael McShane

ROCHESTER, Minn. (KTTC) – The Rochester Police Department is wishing one of its own a happy retirement after decades on the force. RPD shared the news in a Facebook post Wednesday that Captain Casey Moilanen will retire after three decades of serving the Rochester community. During his time with the department, Captain Moilanen served in multiple divisions including Narcotics, the gang strike force and the crisis negotiating team.

2 weeks ago | kttc.com | Michael McShane

OWATONNA, Minn. (KTTC) – A new initiative beginning Thursday offers you a chance to make a difference in your community. Owatonna-based non-profit “Lighthouse of Southern Minnesota” is starting a new fundraising campaign called “100 Women and 100 Men - Be the Light Challenge”. The initiative’s main goal is to support local families experiencing homelessness. The concept is simple; 100 men and women are asked to donate $100 each to raise a total of $20,000.

2 weeks ago | kttc.com | Michael McShane

ST. PAUL, Minn. (KTTC) – U.S. Representative Angie Craig (DFL-Prior Lake) has thrown her hat into the race for the United States Senate. The four-term Congresswoman, who currently represents Minnesota’s 2nd District in the U.S. House of Representatives, announced Tuesday she will run for the senate seat that currently belongs to U.S. Senator Tina Smith (DFL-MN). Rep.