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
Rochester Woman Among Four Injured in Separate Crashes
A Rochester woman was among the four people injured in separate traffic crashes in southeastern Minnesota yesterday and early today.
Caught By DWI Interlock Device – Home Invader Sentenced
Another prison sentence has been handed down in a case where technology used to combat drunk driving led to convictions for a violent home invasion.
Teenage Driver Loses Control – Passenger Killed in Rollover Crash
The State Patrol responded yesterday to a fatal crash west of Albert Lea.
Stewartville-Area Woman Guilty of Manslaughter and Other Charges
A Fillmore County jury has convicted a Stewartville area woman of a long list of charges stemming from a deadly traffic crash that occurred near Chatfield in October 2017.
Oronoco Burglary Suspect Found Topless in Trunk of Car
A woman suspected of being involved in a number of burglaries in southeastern Minnesota was arrested yesterday after Olmsted County Deputies found her topless in the trunk of a car.
Rochester Murder Suspect Held on $10 Million Bail
Bail was set today at $10 million for a convicted murderer charged with being involved with the murder of a Rochester man earlier this year.
Another Arrest For Rochester Man’s Murder
The Olmsted County Sheriff's office is reporting a second arrest has been made in a local murder case.
Crash in Mantorville Kills Bicyclist
A traffic accident this morning in Mantorville involving a man riding a bike and a piece of construction equipment proved fatal for the bicyclist.
Hy-Vee Reports Data Breach in Payment Processing Systems
The company that operates some of the largest grocery stores in the region is investigating a data breach involving its payment processing systems.
Social Media Post Threatens to ‘Shoot Up’ Albert Lea School
The Albert Lea Police Department is reporting the arrest of a juvenile girl accused of issuing threats through social media.