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
(UPDATED) – Missing Person Alert For 3 Year Old Minnesota Girl
The child was left in the care of a homeless woman while the mother went into a Target Store.
Charges – Rochester Man Busted After Alleged Drug Deals
In each case, he is accused of selling more than 40 fentanyl pills.
Exchange of Gunfire Involving State Trooper Shuts Down MN Freeway
A portion of I-94 was closed to traffic for more than 12 hours.
Minnesota Reports Jump in Tax Collections
The amount taken in was significantly above what was budgeted for the month of August.
Expect Traffic Disruptions at Downtown Rochester Intersection
Crews will be updating the traffic signals.
Motorcyclist Killed in Crash on Highway Near Lake Minnetonka
The State Patrol says alcohol was involved.
5 People Shot and 2 Killed in Latest Minneapolis Mass Shooting
The deadly incident occurred in the same area where a woman is accused of driving her vehicle into a group of people and killing the teenage girl last weekend.
Minnesota Teen Sent to Federal Prison For Machine Gun Conviction
Court records say he was arrested last year after police responded to reports of automatic gunfire and were pursuing a Jeep when it crashed through a restaurant.
Court Filing-Rochester Murder Victim Told Friends About Assaults
Olmsted County prosecutors have given notice of intent to present evidence of alleged previous domestic assaults in Rochester man's upcoming murder trial.
2 Injured in Plane Crash at Southern Minnesota Park
Shakopee Police responded to the scene around 12:30 PM.