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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OSHA Penalizes Minnesota Firm $730K Over Diver’s Death
The deadly incident occurred in May while the deceased diver was working to remove aquatic weeds from a lake in Apple Valley.
Hunting Camp Heater Explosion Claims Life of Rochester Man
A GoFundMe fundraiser to benefit his family says he passed away from his injuries on Thanksgiving day.
Deadly Rear End Crash on I-94 in Central Minnesota
At least one person was killed when a small car slammed into the back of a truck.
Hackers May Have Stolen Sensitive Info on Minnesota Veterans
Just over 600 Minnesota veterans may have been impacted by the data breach.
State Revenues Surpass October Forecast Despite Tax Shortfalls
Minnesota income, sales, and corporate tax collections were lower than predicted.
MN Man Jailed for Teen’s Death Gets 21 Years for Sexual Assaults
Court documents say the sexual assault investigation began the day after he was charged with causing the death of a Lakeville North High School student in the crash while he was speeding away from police after consuming alcohol and drugs.
Flags Lowered in Honor of Fallen Minnesota Law Officer
He was killed in a crash while responding to a call Wednesday morning.
Supreme Court Won’t Hear Appeal of Former Rochester Man’s Killer
Antoine Suggs is currently serving a 103 year prison sentence.
Another Conviction in MN Stuffed Animal Fentanyl Trafficking Case
The first person convicted in the case is now serving a 13 year sentence in federal prison.
Mayo Clinic’s Financial Performance Slipped During 3Q 2024
A key measure of the heath care giant's finances dipped by about 7%.
Statewide Alerts For Two Missing Minnesota Teenagers
One of the boys was last seen in late April and the other went missing in August.
Minnesota Man Sentenced For Firing on Officers During Standoff
The charges stated that one of the bullets missed the head of a deputy by only a couple of inches.