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
Charges: I-35 Standoff Suspect’s Car Contained 44 Pounds of Meth
Court documents indicate the man responsible for the standoff in Faribault was the target of an Olmsted County Sheriff's Office narcotics investigation.
Motorcycle – Car Collision Claims Life of Southeast Minnesota Man
Both vehicles were traveling in the same direction.
Syphilis Infections In Minnesota Newborns Highest in 40 Years
Health officials want all pregnant women to be screened several times starting at their first pre-natal visit.
3 More Traffic Fatalities in Minnesota on Christmas Eve
A dog was also killed.
Winona Teenager Admits Posting Threatening Social Media Messages
Winona Police say they referenced a "shoot-up" at the Winona Middle and High Schools.
Iowa Murder Suspect Captured in Southern Minnesota
He is suspected of killing his estranged wife.
64 Year Old Man Surrenders After 5 Minnesota Law Officers Shot
The officers were executing a warrant when the gunfire erupted from a home early this morning.
Extreme Drought Expands in Southeast Minnesota
The region could see some much-needed precipitation this weekend.
Young Child Died After Falling Through Ice on Minnesota Lake
Over a foot of fresh snow hampered the rescue effort.
Dozens of Cats Found Living in Minivan at Minnesota Rest Stop
The 47 cats will eventually be put up for adoption.