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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911 Medical Call Leads to Felony Conviction For Byron Man
Court documents say he had taken meth, heroin, and mushrooms.
Worker Threatened With Bat After Dispute at Rochester Drive-Thru
The restaurant employee told police the incident occurred on Sunday after the belligerent customer was refused service.
Maddi Kingsbury Murder – Judge Hearing Request to Dismiss Charges
A 3 day evidentiary hearing concerning the Winona woman's murder opened this morning.
Statewide Alert For Missing Minnesota Woman
Her family hasn't heard from her for two weeks.
Huge Haul of Invasive Carp From Mississippi Near Winona
The DNR says it's the largest single capture of invasive carp in Minnesota.
(BREAKING) Mayo Clinic Unveils $5 Billion Expansion Plan
The centerpiece will be two 9 story clinical buildings designed for future expansion to a height of 420 feet.
Woman Contacted Rochester Police After Losing $118,000 to Scam
It started with a pop up on her computer screen alerting her to a computer virus.
14 Minnesota Gang Members Named in Drug Trafficking Indictment
Prosecutors say the investigation led to the seizure of more than 11 kilos of fentanyl.
Rochester Man Facing Prison Time For Fleeing From Police – Again
He was on probation for previous flee police and drug convictions when he was arrested.
Officials Vow to Fight MN Judge’s Orders on Felons Voting Rights
The judge's order bars two convicted felons from voting even though they were sentenced to probation.
Stewartville Man Faces Felony Domestic Violence Charges
He is accused of trying to stab the woman.
Guilty Plea From Rochester Woman Who Ran Over Boyfriend
She was also charged with punching him in the face while he was lying on the ground.