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
Duluth Police Investigating Deadly Motorcycle Crash
The fatal crash occurred east of the University of Minnesota-Duluth campus
National Park Ranger Killed During Rescue Mission in Northern MN
The tragic incident occurred late Sunday morning in Voyageur's National Park.
Minnesota National Guard Assisting With Hurricane Helene Response
Xcel Energy is also sending crews to the disaster zone.
Victims of West Wisconsin Crash Identified as Rochester Area Men
They were on motorcycles that were hit by a pickup that went over the center line on a Highway across the river from Wabasha.
Southern Minnesota Hero Honored Nationally For Amazing Rescue
The rescue occurred about a year ago in Albert Lea's Fountain Lake.
Minnesota Reports Jump in Tax Collections
The amount taken in was significantly above what was budgeted for the month of August.
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.
Early Voting Underway in Minnesota
The 2024 General Election also began today in South Dakota and Virginia.
School Field Trip in West Wisconsin Results in Critical Injuries
Officials say elementary-age children, some parent chaperones, and teachers were on a wagon being pulled by a tractor when it overturned.
Federal Government Suing FedEx Over Minnesota Worker’s Firing
The lawsuit involves allegations of violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act.