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
Minnesota 2024 Tax Collections Now Nearly $500M Above Forecast
A new economic report issued by the state also projects stronger-than-expected economic conditions through next year.
Rochester Man sent Back to Prison For Felony Drug Conviction
He has previous convictions for criminal sexual conduct, terroristic threats, drug possession, and DWI.
Federal Jury Convicts Minnesota Man on Charges Linked to 5 Deaths
He still faces state charges for the crash that killed the young women.
MN Man Sentenced For Critically Wounding Boy in Drive-by Shooting
Police say the 10 year old victim was celebrating the arrival of the new year with his family when bullets were fired into their home.
Rochester Fire Department Open Houses on Friday and Saturday
It's all part of Fire Prevention Week.
Guilty Plea For Striking Pedestrian in Downtown Rochester
He was previously convicted of DWI in 2014.
Justices Hears Case of Bare Chested Woman’s Arrest in Rochester
She took her case to the Minnesota Supreme Court after the state Court of Appeals ruled against her earlier this year.
(UPDATE) Crash Shuts Down Traffic on Highway 14 East of Rochester
It's unclear how long the highway will remain closed.
Single-Vehicle Crash claims Life of Southern Minnesota Man
The victim was alone in his pickup when the crash occurred Tuesday morning.
(UPDATED) Statewide Alerts Posted For 3 Missing Minnesotans
2 of the missing people are teenagers.