I’m a lifelong Rochester resident and host of Rochester Today on KROC-AM. The lively one hour program runs from 10 to 11 a.m. weekdays and features experts and other guests, including regular visits by Mayor Ardell Brede, City Attorney Terry Atkins, and Rochester Public Schools Superintendent Michael Munoz. Every Tuesday and Friday conservative commentator and author Tom Ostrom joins me to talk about the events and issues of the day, and the Tracy McCray gets behind the microphone every Wednesday and Thursday to add even more space to the discussion. The regular experts that appear on Rochester Today the field questions from KROC-AM listeners include the Legal Eagle David Shulman, automotive technician Dick Zeitler with Auto Tech 101, and Jim Walters from the Power of Learning with advice on how to become a better critical thinker. Rochester Magazine editor Steve Lange is also a regular on the program. When I’m not hosting Rochester Today, I wears my objective journalist hat as a member of the KROC news team for over 30 years.
Andy Brownell
More Snow Forecast For Rochester Area
The first significant snowstorm of the season dropped around 4 or more inches of snowfall on the Rochester area, as of late Saturday night, while areas to the west have seen about a half foot of wet snow since the weather system moved into the region Saturday morning.
Numerous Crashes and Spin Outs Already Reported in SE Minnesota
The first major snowstorm of the season for southeastern Minnesota is causing travel headaches in southeastern Minnesota, where National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning through noon on Sunday.
Rochester Area Worker Shortage Worsened in October
Unemployment in the Rochester area and throughout southeastern Minnesota remained near historic lows last month.
Messy Travel Conditions Expected Over The Weekend
Rochester is not included in a winter storm warning issued by the National Weather Service for portions of southern Minnesota, but the southeastern corner of the state will be under a Winter Weather Advisory.
Almost a Dozen New CWD Cases Found Near Preston
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is planning two special hunts next month followed by deer culling efforts in January after Chronic Wasting Disease was discovered in 11 more deer harvested by hunters in Fillmore County this fall.
Southeast Minnesota Facing Nasty Weekend Forecast
The National Weather Service continues to predict a nasty weekend weatherwise in southeastern Minnesota.
Slick Conditions Blamed for 500+ Crashes and One Fatality
State officials now say the snow that fell across parts of Minnesota yesterday contributed to over 500 traffic crashes.
Felony Charge Against Lewiston Woman Stems From Hospital Incident
A Lewiston woman has been charged with a felony count of child endangerment involving her infant son.
Fugitive Warrant Issued for Convicted Murderer
The Minnesota Department of Corrections has issued a fugitive warrant for a northwestern Minnesota man who was served about 18 years in prison after he pleaded guilty to second-degree murder.
Epic Completion Leads to Better Bottom Line for Mayo Clinic
The Mayo Clinic’s financial performance rebounded this summer after experiencing a modest dip in the second quarter while the health care giant transitioned to the new Epic medical records system.