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
Young Minnesota Child Critically Injured in Rear End Crash
The 5-year-old girl was in a car that was stalled on a four-lane highway.
Minnesota Woman Killed When SUV Flipped and Crashed Into Truck
The crash was initiated by another driver changing lanes and coming into contact with the victim's SUV.
Winter Storm Could Hit SE Minnesota in Two Waves
The latest forecast indicates the heavy snow could arrive in the Rochester area between 5 and 7 AM on Friday.
Snow Apparently Was Not a Factor in Deadly Minnesota Crash
The victim's vehicle went off a rural highway and crashed into a tree.
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.
Minnesota Man Dies After ATV Falls Through Thin Ice
Some people fishing nearby managed to pull the victim out of the frigid water.
Fire Wipes Out 2 Buildings at Albert Lea-Area Recycling Center
The fire was reported just after 4 AM on Sunday.
Authorities ID Victims of Murder-Suicide in Tiny Minnesota Town
The victims were found in their home on Thursday.
Rochester Man Pleads Guilty to Impregnating Juvenile Girl
DNA evidence was used to identify the 38-year-old as the father.
Minnesota Serial Carjacker Has a New Home in Federal Prison
Prosecutors most of his victims were threatened at gunpoint.