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
National Park Ranger Killed During Rescue Mission in Northern MN
The tragic incident occurred late Sunday morning in Voyageur's National Park.
17 Displaced by Fire at Assisted Living Center in La Crescent
Officials reported that flames had spread throughout the building by the time firefighters arrived.
State Patrol – Alcohol Involved Crash Killed MN Motorcyclist
The State Patrol says the motorcycle driver and his passenger were not wearing helmets.
Multi-Lane Roundabout Planned Next Year at Rochester Intersection
The project was first proposed in 2019.
Rochester Child Porn Investigation Leads to Guilty Plea
Court documents say investigators found more than 150 files containing child pornography with the victims between the ages of 5 and 10 years old.
Rochester Woman Ordered to Pay Almost $80,000 in Restitution
She and her former husband were accused of ripping off a vulnerable elderly man living in a local memory care unit.
Southern Minnesota Man Killed in Fiery Motorcycle Crash
The deadly incident occurred less than six hours after a Rochester man was killed in a motorcycle crash.
Minnesota Woman Sentenced For $1.13 Million Embezzlement
Prosecutors say she took the money while working for a furniture manufacturer.
Jail Sentence For SE MN Woman Caught With 1.3 Pounds of Cocaine
She was also convicted of illegal possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.
Rochester to Host First Ever Snow Summit This Weekend
It's being billed as a free, family-friendly event.