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.
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Repeat Rochester DWI Offender Avoids Prison
One of his previous convictions was for criminal vehicular operation connected to an injury crash.
Suspicious Death in Owatonna Ruled a Homicide
The young woman was found dead from a gunshot wound the Monday night.
Today is Missing Winona Woman’s Birthday
Madeline Kingsbury has now been missing for more than 2 months.
MN Extends Jobless Benefits to School Workers Over Summer Break
The Rochester School District and other Public school systems across the state are scrambling to address the change, which takes effect THIS summer.
Trial Date Selected For Red Wing Man’s Murder Trial
He was recently indicted by a Grand Jury on a first-degree murder charge.
Suspect in Motel 6 Shooting in Rochester MN Gets Plea Deal
A couple of months after the shooting, he was sent to prison for previously threatening a woman with a gun.
3 Young Children Among 7 People Involved in St. Charles Crash
The collision occurred at an intersection near the Kwik Trip store in St. Charles.
Plea Deal For Rochester Road Rage Incident Involving Gun
If he stays out of trouble, the felony conviction could be erased from his criminal record.
Burnsville Man Sentenced For Involvement in Eagan Teen’s Death
The 16-year-old victim died from a fentanyl all overdose in 2021
Minnesota April Tax Collections $134 Million Above Forecast
Sales tax revenues were lower than projected.