I’m a lifelong Rochester resident and host of Rochester Today on News-Talk 1340 KROC-AM. The lively one hour program runs from 11 a.m. to Noon weekdays Every Tuesday and Thursday conservative commentator and author Tom Ostrom joins me to talk about the events and issues of the day. On Monday, Wednesday and Friday, James Rabe joins me to highlight the latest happenings in Rochester, along with regular appearances by the Rochester City Council President, Mayor, Olmsted County Sheriff, and the Superintendent of the Rochester Public Schools. You can also expect to hear from a list of local experts that includes Mike Dougherty from MNDOT, Steve Lange from Rochester Magazine, retired local attorney David Shulman, experienced automotive technician Dick Zeitler and Med City Movie Guy Chris Miksanek. When I’m not hosting Rochester Today, I wear my objective journalist hat as a member of the KROC news team for over 30 years.
Andy Brownell
Motorcyclist Killed in Central Minnesota Crash
It was a deadly weekend on Minnesota roads.
Victim of Minneapolis Shooting Was a Minnesota Firefighter
Police say he was fatally wounded when shots were fired near a well known Minneapolis nightclub.
Man With Knife Shot by Deputies in Chanhassen
The deputies were responding to a domestic incident.
At Least 2 Killed & 3 Critically Injured in Rural Minnesota Crash
The State Patrol says alcohol was detected in the driver of the pickup involved in the wreck.
Judge Denies Rochester Man’s Motion to Dismiss Murder Charge
The charge stems from the discovery of a woman's body in a field near Rochester two years ago.
Rochester Shooting Suspect Awaits Sentencing After Guilty Plea
The victim was shot after arriving at a meeting place for a drug deal.
Minnesota Man Sentenced – Prank With Small Laser Led to Murder
Investigators alleged that he was upset at the victim for repeatedly pointing a small laser at him.
Rochester’s ‘Yammy Bear’ Released From Hospital After Assault
He was brutally assaulted a little over a week ago.
Authorities ID Minnesota Man Killed in Pedestrian-Vehicle Crash
He was among the 9 people killed in traffic incidents in Minnesota in just a week.
Rochester Man’s Plea Agreement Covers Long List of Charges
He is scheduled to be sentenced in July.