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
Report-Rising Number of Olmsted County Workers Are Falling Behind
The study issued by the United Way found rising wages for low income workers still failed to keep up with high inflation, leaving a growing number of households unable to cover their basic needs.
Murder Added to the Charges in Minnesota’s Park Tavern Tragedy
Prosecutors in Hennepin County say the decision to add the murder charges followed a review of the surveillance camera videos that showed Steven Bailey's car smashing into the crowded patio at the bar and restaurant in St. Louis Park.
Major Development Proposed For Michael’s Restaurant Site
The nearly demolished iconic downtown Rochester restaurant closed around 10 years ago.
Fleeing Motorist Killed in Crash Early Sunday in West St. Paul
A law enforcement dispatcher was told the man had consumed a large amount of alcohol and was using drugs.
Two Pedestrians Killed at Minnesota Intersections in Two Days
One of the deadly incidents occurred Friday afternoon and the other was reported Saturday evening.
Rochester Woman Charged With Recent Burglary at John Marshall HS
The criminal complaint says the woman told police that the items she stole were then stolen from her.
Pedestrian Killed at Busy Intersection Next to Lake Minnetonka
The State Patrol says alcohol was not involved.
Trooper Charged With Deadly Rochester Crash Fired by State Patrol
The Hayfield man is charged with manslaughter, criminal vehicular homicide, and criminal vehicular operation.
Southern Minnesota Fentanyl Investigation Leads to Guilty Plea
Federal prosecutors say an employee of a St. Paul hotel found thousands of fentanyl pills hidden in his room.
Minnesota Man Sentenced For Shooting That Killed His Young Son
The tragic incident occurred on a Highway in the Fairmont area last October.