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
Freaky February Warmth Prompts MN DNR to Close Roads and Trails
Check the DNR for listings of individual trail and road closures.
Rochester City Councilmember’s Lawsuit is Moving to Federal Court
Councilmember Molly Dennis claims she has faced discrimination by city staff, other members of the City Council and the Mayor because she has ADHD.
Rochester Man Gets More Prison Time But Likely Won’t Serve It
Court records show he has numerous previous felony convictions across SE Minnesota.
Jury Convicts Rochester Man For Sexually Assaulting Teenage Girl
Another Rochester man was convicted in the same case in December.
Marijuana Investigation Leads to Arrest of Minnesota Mayor
He was elected as Mayor of a small southern Minnesota city 3 Years ago.
‘Person of Interest’ Named in Faribault Murder Case
Police say she was driving the victim's vehicle when she was pulled over in Iowa.
Fire Damages Large Shed at Rural Rochester Property
The Pine Island Fire Department responded to the fire last night.
MN Man Accused of Advertising Cocaine on SnapChat Pleads Guilty
The Rochester man admitted to a first-degree drug charge.
Minnesota Hit-&-Run Victim Was Hit by County Plow Truck
The plow truck driver is cooperating with investigators.
Minnesota Authorities Working to ID Body Found in Burning Camper
The fire was reported around 6:15 AM on Thursday.