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
Investigation of Apparent Drug Overdose at Rochester HS Continues
Reports indicate a student was taken to the hospital after being given Narcan.
MN Finally Recoups Private Sector Jobs Lost to COVID Shutdown
The pandemic shutdown erased more than 385,000 private sector jobs in Minnesota.
Traffic Stop Near Pine Island Results in 65 Month Prison Sentence
He happened to be carrying hundreds of fentanyl pills.
Rochester Child Rapist Sentenced to 200 Months in Prison
He was accused of sexually assaulting three young sisters.
Trial Starts For Man Accused of Minnesota Quadruple Homicide
One of the victims was a former Rochester Man.
Outside Investigator to Review Censure of Rochester Councilmember
The City has also released a list of behaviors that led to the censure vote.
Grand Jury Indicts Red Wing Man on First-Degree Murder Charges
He claims the victim strangled herself.
No Sign of a Slow Down For Minnesota Tax Collections
How much will the already more than $17 billion budget surplus grow?
Four Children Perished in Mason City House Fire
A man and a young girl survived the fire.
UPDATE: Missing Minnesota Infant Found Safe
The missing baby was in protective custody at the Scott County Government Center.
U.S. Drone Strike Kill Top al-Qaida Leader
Zawahri, on the FBI’s Most Wanted Terrorist list, had a $25 million bounty on his head.
Hundreds of MN National Guard Airmen Return Home From Middle East
They were stationed in Saudi Arabia.