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
Minnesota Woman Badly Injured by Bison at North Dakota Nat’l Park
The incident occurred at Theodore Roosevelt National Park.
Minnesota Air Quality Alert Expanded & Extended
It's now set to expire Friday morning.
Young Minnesota Child’s Death Ruled an Accidental Drowning
The toddler died about a week after the drowning incident occurred.
Minnesota Health Officials Report First Cases of Mpox This Year
It was previously known as Monkeypox.
Statewide Alert Issued For Missing Minnesota Teenager
She hasn't been seen since last Friday morning.
Minnesota Senate Approves Recreational Marijuana Bill
A conference committee will be needed to reconcile some fairly modest differences between the Senate bill and the legislation approved in the Minnesota House.
New 924 Area Code Approved For Rochester and Southern Minnesota
It's expected to be a little over a year before the new area code is used.
MN Governor Signs ‘Driver’s Licenses For All’ Bill Into Law
The legislation erases restrictions put in place 20 years ago that prohibited undocumented immigrants from obtaining a driver's license in Minnesota.
Applications For Handgun Carry Permits Plummeted in MN Last Year
The applications surged during the pandemic.
Travel Conditions Worsening-I-90 Closed Again West of Albert Lea
I-35 South of Albert Lea into Iowa is now also closed.