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
Rochester Area Job Growth Rate is Highest Among MN Metro Areas
About 70 percent of the jobs lost to the pandemic shutdown have been regained.
COVID Numbers Moving Lower in Rochester Area and Statewide
Overall cases and infections in the schools have dropped.
Additional Sex Abuse Charges Filed Against Mayo Clinic Physician
He was working in La Crosse Wisconsin but now lists a Rochester residence as his address.
MN Corrections Officials Ask Public For Help in Finding Fugitive
He was on Intensive Supervised Release when he went on the run.
La Crosse Area Child Remains Missing After Mother Found Murdered
The suspect in the murder and the child's disappearance has killed himself.
Fmr Minnesota Substitute Teacher Pleads Guilty in Sextortion Case
Prosecutors say he knew some of the victims through his education jobs.
Large Police Presence in SW Rochester Due to ‘Swatting’ Call
The target of the call speculates a nephew who is into online gaming may have angered someone.
Fire Wipes Out Garage Near Rochester Mayo High School
The Rochester Fire Department reported one person was treated for minor injuries following a garage fire near Mayo High School Monday afternoon.
Medical Visitor’s Stolen Pickup Linked to Rochester Burglary
The vehicle was recovered a day after the break-in at Leitzen Concrete.
Rochester Woman Letting Dog Out Confronted by Masked Gunman
The woman was at the back door to her home.