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, Police Chief and Olmsted County Sheriff. You can also expect to hear the Mayor, the Superintendent of the Rochester Public Schools, along with a list of local experts that includes Mike Dougherty from MNDOT, Steve Lange from Rochester Magazine, local attorney David Shulman, experienced automotive technician Dick Zeitler and Jim Walter with the Power of Learning. 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
(UPDATED) Search Continues For Missing Mayo Clinic Employee
Nine deputies from the Olmsted County Sheriff's Department were involved yesterday in the search for a missing Winona area woman.
Man Found Dead Outside Rochester Apartment
Rochester Police were called out Sunday morning to investigate the death of a 22-year-old man.
Brutal Storm Forecast Overnight
The Rochester area, along with most of southern Minnesota, much of Wisconsin and northeast Iowa, remain in the bullseye for what forecasters are describing as a powerful and dangerous storm system.
(UPDATED) – Slick Conditions Contributed to Hundreds of Crashes
The light snow that has been falling in southern Minnesota today is contributing to a number of traffic crashes and vehicle spinouts in the region.
Rochester Man Sent to Prison For Cyber Stalking
Eric Bolduan was prosecuted in Colorado after his arrest in Rochester in 2017.
No Parking in Downtown Rochester Overnight Sunday-Monday
Downtown Rochester will be a no-parking zone overnight.
Storm Produced Record Setting Snowfall in Rochester
There were nearly a half dozen crashes involving MnDOT snow plows during Friday's record-setting snowstorm.
Rochester Salvation Army Warming Center is Open This Weekend
The chilly weekend forecast has prompted the Rochester Salvation Army to open its Winter Warming Center on Saturday and Sunday nights.
Former Kasson Officer Admits to Sex Abuse Charges
A former Kasson Police Officer has entered into a plea agreement to settle dozens of child sex abuse charges in three different counties.
Man Killed by Albert Lea Police Identified
Authorities have identified the man killed in a police shooting in Albert Lea and the veteran officers involved in the deadly incident Thursday morning.