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
New Charges Against St. Charles Rape Suspect Carry Possible Life Sentence
The Winona County Grand Jury has issued an indictment against a western Minnesota man accused of a home invasion and sexual assault in St. Charles last fall.
Second Spring Flood is Closing Highways in SE Minnesota
The Mississippi River is on the rise again in southeastern Minnesota and has prompted the closing of a portion of Highway 60 in Wabasha.
Zumbrota Man Injured in Motorcycle-Deer Crash
A Zumbrota man was injured Friday night in a motorcycle crash caused by a deer.
Another Not Guilty Plea Entered in Rochester Murder Case
Two of the three suspects in a Rochester man’s murder have now entered not guilty pleas.
Rochester’s Matthew Hurt Picks Duke
One of the best high school athletes to play for a Rochester high school announced his college pick this afternoon.
SnapChat Post Leads to Arrest of Winona Teenager
A Winona teenager is expected to face a terroristic threats charge for a social media post.
Minnesota Employment and Workforce Size Hit Record Highs in March
Minnesota experienced a slight increase in the state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate last month even as total employment hit an all-time high.
Rochester Murder Trial Postponed
The trial for one of the three people accused of being involved in the murder of a Rochester man has been postponed.
Suspicious Device Removed from Downtown Rochester by Bomb Squad (UPDATED)
A bomb squad from St Paul was dispatched to downtown Rochester Thursday evening to remove a suspicious object.
Wild Turkey Loses in Game of Chicken With SUV
A motorist traveling on I-94 northwestern Minnesota likely got a pretty good scare from what could have been an incident that resulted in serious injuries earlier today.