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
Rochester, MN Memorial Day Activities
The main event is the annual ceremony at the Soldiers Field Veterans Memorial.
Bomb Threat at Apache Mall Leads to Sexual Assault Charge
A police officer spoke with the victim during the bomb threat after noticing she appeared to be especially shaken up.
Minnesota DNR – Woman Seriously Wounded in Bear Attack
It was only the 10th bear attack on a human in Minnesota that has been documented by the DNR since 1987.
2-Year-Old Child Severely Injured in Rural Minnesota Crash
The crash occurred during Friday's pre-Memorial Day travel rush.
Injury Crash at Rural SE Minnesota Intersection
The State Patrol responded to the crash shortly after 9 AM
BCA Issues Statewide Alert For Missing Minnesota Woman
She hasn't been heard from in months.
1 Person Treated For Smoke Inhalation After SE Rochester, MN Fire
A neighbor reported the fire around 2 AM.
Rochester, MN Man Sentenced For Drugs & Weapons Convictions
His criminal history includes an aggravated robbery conviction linked to a 2015 murder in Rochester.
Former Mayo Clinic Health System Doctor Admits to Child Sex Abuse
He has a Rochester address but was working for the Mayo Clinic Health System in La Crosse when the sex abuse occurred.
(UPDATED) – Former Rochester, MN Man Charged with Infant’s Death
The two-month-old baby died early Thursday at St. Marys hospital.