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
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.
Median Barrier on Highway 52 in Rochester Damaged by Semi Crash
Local emergency responders are being kept busy this morning with numerous reports of crashes and vehicle spinouts on slippery roadways throughout southeastern Minnesota.
Rochester Man Enters Not Guilty Plea to Attempted Murder Charges
One of the two men charged with a shooting last August at the Meadow Park Apartment complex in Rochester today entered not guilty pleas to four felony charges.
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.
Zumbrota Woman Injured in Crash on I-35
A Zumbrota woman was injured early today in a two-vehicle crash on I-35 near Albert Lea.
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.