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
MN State Patrol Says Alcohol Was Involved in Fatal Freeway Crash
At least one person was killed in the three-vehicle crash.
Weather-Related Crash Total in Minnesota Rises to Nearly 500
3 of the injury crashes occurred in this region.
Freaky February Warmth Prompts MN DNR to Close Roads and Trails
Check the DNR for listings of individual trail and road closures.
Marijuana Investigation Leads to Arrest of Minnesota Mayor
He was elected as Mayor of a small southern Minnesota city 3 Years ago.
Minnesota Man Who Shot 11-Year-old Girl Faces Federal Charge
Police say he was apparently celebrating the arrival of the New Year by shooting an AR-style rifle.
Guilty Plea For Crash That Killed Southern Minnesota Priest
The victim was riding his bike when he was killed.
Rochester Man Pleads Guilty to Impregnating Juvenile Girl
DNA evidence was used to identify the 38-year-old as the father.
Minnesota Man Arrested in UAE Pleads Guilty to Child Porn Charges
Prosecutors say he has admitted victimizing at least 22 children.
Huge Haul of Invasive Carp From Mississippi Near Winona
The DNR says it's the largest single capture of invasive carp in Minnesota.
Minnesota Woman Killed in Crash With Truck on Slippery Highway
The State Patrol says the victim was driving a pickup that slid through the median.
Minnesota Restaurant Worker Went Missing on Thanksgiving Day
The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension has issued a statewide missing person alert for him.
Fatal Minnesota Fire Claims Life and Leaves 2 Officers Injured
It was reported around 5 AM on Thanksgiving Day.