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, Police Chief and Olmsted County Sheriff. You can also expect to hear the Mayor, the Superintendent of the Rochester Public Schools, along with a list of local experts that includes Mike Dougherty from MNDOT, Steve Lange from Rochester Magazine, local attorney David Shulman, experienced automotive technician Dick Zeitler and Jim Walter with the Power of Learning. 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
Large Ice Dam on Zumbro River Causing Concern in Dodge County
The Dodge County Sheriff's Department is monitoring a large ice dam that has formed on the Middle Fork of the Zumbro River.
Two Minnesota Troopers Commended For Live Saving Actions
Two Minnesota State Troopers are being hailed for saving the life of a young woman after a traffic crash on an icy stretch of a Twin Cities freeway earlier this week.
List of Flood Related Closures in Rochester is Growing
High water levels from melting snow in the rain are impacting travel throughout southern Minnesota.
Flooding Problems Spreading in Southeastern Minnesota (UPDATED)
A growing number of state highways and other roadways across southeastern Minnesota are being affected by rising water levels due to the melting snow and rain.
Rochester Woman Sentenced for Drug-Related Robbery
A Rochester woman is being given a chance to avoid prison for a first-degree aggravated robbery conviction.
Rochester Teen Admits to Charge Connected to December Drug Raid
A Rochester teenager has pleaded guilty to a felony charge stemming from a police raid on his parent’s home in northeast Rochester last December.
Serious Crash at Highway 14/52 Interchange
The State Patrol and other emergency personnel were called to the scene of a serious traffic crash at a busy Rochester highway interchange this evening.
Rochester Included in Flood Watch For Wednesday and Thursday
A forecast calling for a prolonged warm-up and a good chance of rain has prompted the National Weather Service to issue a Flood Watch for the southeastern corner of Minnesota.
What’s In Your Wallet? Hopefully Not Baggies of Cocaine
A Twin Cities man was arrested when he went to reclaim his wallet from Rochester Police because it contained over a gram of cocaine.
Travel Conditions Improving But Blowing Snow is a Problem
It’s hoped this afternoon’s sunshine will improve travel conditions in southeastern Minnesota, but gusty winds could keep the roads slick.