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
Another Not Guilty Plea Entered in Rochester Murder Case
Two of the three suspects in a Rochester man’s murder have now entered not guilty pleas.
Rochester’s Matthew Hurt Picks Duke
One of the best high school athletes to play for a Rochester high school announced his college pick this afternoon.
SnapChat Post Leads to Arrest of Winona Teenager
A Winona teenager is expected to face a terroristic threats charge for a social media post.
Wild Turkey Loses in Game of Chicken With SUV
A motorist traveling on I-94 northwestern Minnesota likely got a pretty good scare from what could have been an incident that resulted in serious injuries earlier today.
Rochester Murder Trial Postponed
The trial for one of the three people accused of being involved in the murder of a Rochester man has been postponed.
Suspicious Device Removed from Downtown Rochester by Bomb Squad (UPDATED)
A bomb squad from St Paul was dispatched to downtown Rochester Thursday evening to remove a suspicious object.
First Court Appearance For Man Charged in Mall of America Attack
A Hennepin County judge today granted a prosecution request to set bail for Emmanuel Aranda at $2 million.
Man Confesses to Throwing Boy Off Balcony; Went to Mall of America With Intent to Kill
The man who threw a young boy off a third-floor balcony at the Mall of America last week has confessed to the crime and told investigators he knew his actions were wrong.
Oronoco Woman Sentenced For Fatal Distracted Driving Crash
The 57-year-old woman was using her cell phone and drove through a stop sign.
Thousands Remain Without Power Heading Into the Weekend
Line crews from Rochester Public Utilities are assisting crews from People's Energy Cooperative as they work around the clock to restore power to thousands of homes and businesses in southeastern Minnesota.