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
State Reports Season’s First Flu-Related Death of a Child in MN
The flu is being blamed for the death of a child in Minnesota.
Critical Injury Crash on I-90 at Dover
A Lewiston man was rushed to St. Marys Hospital this morning with life-threatening injuries following a traffic crash on I-90.
Edina Student Injured in Hit and Run at School Bus Stop
Police in Edina are seeking help from the public in locating the vehicle and driver involved in an apparent hit and run that injured a child boarding a school bus.
Former SE Minnesota School Employee Sentenced in Child Porn Case
A former employee of the Lewiston-Altura School District will not be required to serve any additional time behind bars for a child pornography conviction.
Almost 370 Missed 911 Calls During Weekend Outage in SE MN
The telecom that provides 911 emergency service in southeastern Minnesota is reporting there were nearly 370 missed calls to 911 during an over three-hour-long service outage Sunday night.
Three Fatal Crashes Near New Ulm in Two Days
There have now been three fatal crashes on snow-covered highways in the New Ulm area this week.
Over Two Dozen Additional CWD Infected Deer Found in SE Minnesota
The CWD Surveillance Program run by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources continues to identify deer infected by Chronic Wasting Disease in southeastern Minnesota but officials say the fatal disease is still relatively rare across the state.
Rochester Man Busted For Drugs While Free on Bail Avoids Trial
A Rochester man was scheduled to stand trial week on charges stemming from a couple of significant drug busts in the city a few years ago but opted to enter into a plea agreement.
Funeral Planned Monday For Fallen Owatonna Soldier
A young soldier from Owatonna will be laid to rest on Monday.
Minnesota Tax Collections Beat Brand New Forecast by Over 4%
The State of Minnesota's tax collections during the final two months of last year were well above the level predicted by the brand new state revenue forecast that was made public in early December.