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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Minnesota Social Gathering Limits Likely to Remain For Christmas
Governor Tim Walz was asked today if the single household limit for social gatherings would be extended to Christmas.
Rochester Schools Superintendent Apologizes for Plagiarism
Rochester School District Superintendent Michael Munoz acknowledged using the unattributed works of others in a Thanksgiving letter sent out to teachers and other staff members last week.
Victim of Deadly Duck Hunting Accident Was Flown to Rochester
Le Center, MN (KROC-AM News) - The Le Sueur County Sheriff's Office continues to investigate a fatal hunting-related accident on a lake near Le Center.
Sheriff Brent Mason says the victim was found floating in Clear Lake several yards from a capsized duck boat...
Sheriff Brent Mason says the victim was found floating in Clear Lake several yards from a capsized duck boat...
Minnesota Reports New COVID-19 Testing Record
Overall COVID hospitalizations in Minnesota declined modestly late last week.
Plainview Man Injured in Saturday Night Crash
The crash occurred about halfway between Winona and Wabasha.
Albert Police Officer Shot – Suspect in Custody (UPDATED)
The 21-year-old suspected was taken into custody over 7 hours after Albert Lea police first responded to the apartment complex.
15 More COVID Cases in Gopher Football Program
The University of Minnesota football group continues to report additional players and staff members with COVID-19.
Rochester Area Labor Force Has Shrunk by Over 4500 Workers
Fewer people seeking work is pushing the unemployment rate lower in the Rochester area.
Minnesota Weekly COVID Death Toll Hits New Record High
The death toll reported Saturday was down from Friday's record high but the total for the week was the highest since the start of the pandemic.
3 More Minnesotans Admit to Involvement in $300 Million Scam
A total of 15 Minnesotans were indicted in the case.