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, and Friday, expect regular appearances by members of 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, and Med City Movie Guy Chris Miksanek. Jenna Taubel with First Alliance Credit Union joins me every Wednesday for Good Money Moves. When I’m not hosting Rochester Today, I wear my objective journalist hat as a member of the KROC news team for over 35 years.
Andy Brownell
State Revenues Surpass October Forecast Despite Tax Shortfalls
Minnesota income, sales, and corporate tax collections were lower than predicted.
MN Man Jailed for Teen’s Death Gets 21 Years for Sexual Assaults
Court documents say the sexual assault investigation began the day after he was charged with causing the death of a Lakeville North High School student in the crash while he was speeding away from police after consuming alcohol and drugs.
Minneapolis Thanksgiving Shooting Leaves 21-Year-Old Dead
The shooting was reported around 6 PM on Thanksgiving Day.
Flags Lowered in Honor of Fallen Minnesota Law Officer
He was killed in a crash while responding to a call Wednesday morning.
Another Conviction in MN Stuffed Animal Fentanyl Trafficking Case
The first person convicted in the case is now serving a 13 year sentence in federal prison.
Statewide Alerts For Two Missing Minnesota Teenagers
One of the boys was last seen in late April and the other went missing in August.
Minnesota Man Sentenced For Firing on Officers During Standoff
The charges stated that one of the bullets missed the head of a deputy by only a couple of inches.
COVID Relief Fraud Sends Minnesota Man to Federal Prison
Federal authorities managed to catch up with him after he fled to Columbia.
Minnesota Prison Inmate Sentenced For Smuggling Drugs into Prison
He was accused of engaging a female guard in a romantic relationship and using her to bring the methamphetamine into the prison.
At Least 5 Traffic Deaths Reported in Minnesota Since Saturday
One of the victims was a 17-year-old Orono High School student.
MN Teacher Accused of Soliciting Middle School Girl For Sex
The charges allege the Austin man sent the juvenile girl lewd photos of himself through Snapchat.
Minnesota Woman Hit by SUV Left With Life-Threatening Injuries
The crash report indicates alcohol was involved.