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 Revenues Hit $3.67 Billion in April
Individual income and corporate taxes missed the target.
Another SPECTACULAR Northern Lights Display is Possible Tonight
The natural fireworks are being caused by the most powerful Geomagnetic storm to hit Earth since 2005.
Minnesota Man Pleads Guilty to Killing His Infant Son
He is scheduled to be sentenced next month.
3rd Death Blamed on Horrific Head-On Crash Near Brainerd
3 other people were critically injured.
Victim of Minneapolis Shooting Was a Minnesota Firefighter
Police say he was fatally wounded when shots were fired near a well known Minneapolis nightclub.
At Least 2 Killed & 3 Critically Injured in Rural Minnesota Crash
The State Patrol says alcohol was detected in the driver of the pickup involved in the wreck.
2 Minnesota HS Track Athletes Hit by Car – 1 Critically Injured
The State Patrol has identified the injured teenagers.
February & March Minnesota Tax Revenues Topped Estimate by 6.5%
Corporate tax payments were 28% above the forecast.
Two People Killed in Crash on Suburban Minnesota Road
The news release says prosecutors will review the final investigative reports on the deadly incident.
Public’s Help Requested in Finding Missing Minnesota Man
He hasn't been seen since Saturday.