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
Gold Star Families Memorial Monument Dedicated in Mantorville
It is the first monument of its kind in Minnesota.
Olmsted County Road 1 Reconstruction Project Begins Monday
The section of the busy highway just south of Rochester will be closed for the next 5 months.
Rochester Man Accused of Brandishing Gun in Road Rage Incident
The alleged incident occurred on Highway 52 last Wednesday.
Byron Man Injured in Scooter Crash
Another crash sent a Houston County teenager to the hospital.
Dodge County Man Sentenced For Tearing Up Rochester Golf Course
He is the same man who was identified by local authorities as the suspect in a large portion of the catalytic converter thefts that occurred in the Rochester area last fall.
Historically Low Jobless Rates Continue in Rochester Area
None of the counties in southeastern Minnesota reported an unemployment rate above 2% last month.
Rochester Man Arrested After Witness Tripped Him
He is accused of pointing a gun at a group of people in downtown Rochester.
Charges – Rochester Man Followed Teenager and Entered Her Home
His conditional bail was set at $100,000
Early Voting Underway For MN Primary and Special Elections
The primary for the general election and the special election for Congress in the 1st District will be held on August 9th.
Judge Favors Neighbors in Lawsuit Over Rochester Housing Project
The ruling nullifies a zone change for the project that was approved by the Rochester City Council.