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
Rural Dodge Center Farming Accident Sends Man to Hospital
An accident on a farm near Dodge Center left a man with his leg trapped under an auger.
Bighead and Silver Carp Captured in Minnesota Rivers
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources today confirmed the presence of four invasive carp in state waters.
Governor Walz Recuperating After Successful Knee Procedure
Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan's brief stint as acting governor ended this afternoon after Minnesota Governor Tim Walz regained consciousness following knee surgery.
Guilty Plea For Deadly Valentines Day Crash
A Dakota County man is scheduled to be sentenced in October for causing the death of his girlfriend in a traffic crash on Valentines Day.
Thursdays Downtown Has Closed Early Due to Weather Threat
Rochester, MN (KROC-AM News) - The popular Thursdays Downtown event in Rochester is ending earlier today due to the threat of thunderstorms.
The Rochester Downtown Alliance says, after consulting with the National Weather Service and Rochester Police, it was decided to close this week&CloseCurlyQuote…
The Rochester Downtown Alliance says, after consulting with the National Weather Service and Rochester Police, it was decided to close this week&CloseCurlyQuote…
Stewartville Stabbing Results in Probation
A former Rochester man has been sentenced to 5 years on probation for a stabbing that occurred last fall in the parking lot of a Stewartville business.
Two Workers Injured at NE Iowa Public Works Garage
An accident at a Worth County Public Works garage sent two workers to the hospital yesterday.
Stewartville Man Gets Probation For Hammer Attack
A Stewartville man is being given a chance to stay out of prison for his conviction on a felony assault charge stemming from a hammer attack on a woman in late January.
Wabasha County Brothers Admit to Deadly Home Invasion
Two brothers, both residents of Wabasha County, have pleaded guilty to federal charges connected to several violent home invasions and robberies, including one that resulted in the death of a victim.
Rochester Women Beaten and Robbed Seeking to Buy Pot
Rochester police say two young women lost $400 in cash in a drug deal that turned an assault and robbery.