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.
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An End of an Era For the Minnesota State Fair
The man who started working for the State Fair as a teenager and was appointed CEO in 1997 is retiring.
Rural Minnesota Man Sentenced For Murdering Father, Torching Home
After confessing to the murder, he told an investigator "it felt weird."
Strike Authorization Vote Scheduled For 15,000 Minnesota Nurses
The vote could lead to another work-stoppage at 15 Minnesota hospitals.
South Dakota Man Sentenced For Drug-Related Murder in Austin
Court records indicate he was shot and wounded by the Austin man who was killed during the confrontation.
23 Month Old Minnesota Girl Killed in School Bus vs Pickup Crash
The child was in the pickup with her parents and a teenage boy.
The Bird Flu Has Returned to Minnesota
The newly infected flock is the first detected in Minnesota since May.
140 MPH Motorcycle Chase on I-494 Captured by MnDOT Cameras
The troopers involved in the pursuit often reported speeds of 120 to over 130 mph.
Pilot Arrested After Plane Crash in Minnesota
Would he be charged with PUI?
Minnesota Now Has 6 Confirmed Monkeypox Cases
State health officials are concerned there are other infected people who have not been tested or assessed by a healthcare provider.
Mid-Air Collision With Duck Injures Minnesota State Patrol Helicopter Pilot
The helicopter crew had just finished assisting authorities in Wabasha County.