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
Unemployment Rates Rise Across Southeastern Minnesota
Most of the jobless rates were still lower than they were a year ago.
Minnesota Tax Collections Missed the Target in Last Month
It was the first monthly update since the release of the new revenue forecast.
Report of Possible Gun Prompts Lockdown at Austin High School
The lockdown lasted about an hour.
Deadly Head-On Crash Near Owatonna
Slick conditions were present when the fatal crash occurred.
Minnesota Law Officer Critically Injured in Crash on I-35
He was responding to a call with his emergency lights activated.
Young Child Died After Falling Through Ice on Minnesota Lake
Over a foot of fresh snow hampered the rescue effort.
10 More Minnesotans Charged in Feeding Our Future Fraud Case
Two of the new defendants operate a restaurant in Faribault.
Evidence Points to Murder-Suicide For Deaths of 2 Minnesotans
The man and woman were found shot to death in Anoka County Friday morning.
Rochester Man’s killer Sentenced to 35 1/2 Years in Prison
It started with an argument over a dice game on a downtown Rochester sidewalk.
Minnesota Prison Guard Lost Sight in One Eye After Inmate Attack
The inmate has been charged with first-degree assault.