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, and Friday, expect regular appearances by members of 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, and Med City Movie Guy Chris Miksanek. Jenna Taubel with First Alliance Credit Union joins me every Wednesday for Good Money Moves. When I’m not hosting Rochester Today, I wear my objective journalist hat as a member of the KROC news team for over 35 years.
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$100K Bail For Minnesota School Worker Charged With Child Porn
Officials say he was employed as a recess monitor at two elementary schools in the Twin Cities.
Rochester Man Admits Role in Apartment Complex Gunfight
One of the two other men charged in the case earlier pleaded guilty and is now wanted on an arrest warrant after skipping his sentencing hearing.
(UPDATE) Zumbro Falls Man Killed in Crash on Highway 63
He was driving a pickup that collided with a dump truck.
Rochester Police – Local Man Lost Thousands in Text Message Scam
He told police he received a text message indicating that his iPhone had been corrupted.
Recent Rash of Suspected Drug Overdoses Continues in Rochester
Rochester police report the 25-year-old man was found collapsed outside in the bitter cold of this morning.
Rochester Shooting Leads to Conviction on Threats Charge
Court records show her boyfriend, at the the, has also entered into a plea deal.
Convicted MN Child Porn Offender Found Guilty of New Charges
Federal prosecutors say he was on intensive supervised release from prison when thousands of videos and images were discovered on his cell phone.
MLK Day in Rochester Features Keynote by Civil Rights Leader
Prexy Nesbit marched alongside Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in 1966.
MN Revenues Top Forecast by $380M Amid Slower Economic Outlook
Minnesota's economic consultant is projecting slower growth in the nation's gross domestic product.
Rochester Awarded $477K Grant to Enhance Quarry Hill Park
Olmsted County's Chester Woods Park is also receiving funding.