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, and Friday, expect regular appearances by members of 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, and Med City Movie Guy Chris Miksanek. Jenna Taubel with First Alliance Credit Union joins me every Wednesday for Good Money Moves. When I’m not hosting Rochester Today, I wear my objective journalist hat as a member of the KROC news team for over 35 years.
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Man Shot By St. Paul Police Suspected of Shooting Four People
One of the shootings occurred at a homeless encampment in Minneapolis on Sunday and resulted in two deaths.
Plea Deal For Man Charged Assaulting Woman on Rochester Trail
Minnesota Court records indicate that his criminal past includes at least 5 felony convictions.
Minnesota Motorcyclist Killed in Collision With Ice Fishing House
The State Patrol says a car than crashed into the motorcycle.
Drugs Found During Rochester Traffic Stop Lead to Prison Sentence
At the time of his arrest, he was free on bail after being charged with aggravated robbery in Owatonna.
Five Year Prison Sentence For Murder of Rochester Man
The presumptive sentence for his conviction is 12.5 years.
Rochester Sex Abuse Suspect Arrested on Three Year Old Warrant
The arrest warrant was issued in 2021 after the Chatfield man skipped a court hearing concerning the child sexual abuse allegations.
Minnesota Romance Scammer Owes $2.1 Million in Restitution
He's also headed to federal prison.
Woman Fatally Injured in Brainerd-Lakes Area Crash
The deadly collision was reported late Friday morning.
Guilty Plea For $4 Million Arson Fire at Rochester Church
Court records say DNA evidence linked the 23-year-old woman to the crime.
Former State Trooper Seeks Change of Venue For Fatal Crash Trial
He has also filed motions to have all of the felony charges against the Hayfield man dropped.