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 July Tax Collections On Target
Minnesota recently finished previous fiscal year with revenues $421 million higher than forecast.
Mayo Clinic Reports Record Revenues – $5 Billion in 2nd Quarter
The Rochester-based healthcare giant's net operating income for the first half of the year is up 80% from a year ago.
Rochester Has Surpassed Twin Cities as State’s Job Growth Engine
In recent months, the Rochester area's job growth rate has been the highest in the state and now the number of jobs created over the past year is even higher than the total for the entire Twin Cities area.
One Person Dead After Fire in Duluth Apartment Building
Officials say the fire was confined to the apartment unit where the victim was found.
Alert Issued Statewide For Missing Minnesota 14-Year-Old
Nevaeh Bishop is described as an endangered missing juvenile.
At Least 4 Deaths Reported on Minnesota Roads Since Monday
As of Wednesday morning, the statewide traffic crash death toll this year stood at 239.
One Person Hospitalized After Duluth Tourist Boat Mishap
The 92 foot vessel apparently ran into a breakwater.
Young Child Critically Injured by Attacking Dogs in Brooklyn Park
Both dogs were shot by police to stop the attack.
Minnesota Man Admits to Attempt to Rob Credit Union at Gunpoint
He was accused of threatening to kill the manager.
Snowstorm Blamed For Hundreds of Crashes Including Fatality in MN
The victim was in an SUV that Smashed Into a Tree.
Maddi Kingsbury Murder – Judge Hearing Request to Dismiss Charges
A 3 day evidentiary hearing concerning the Winona woman's murder opened this morning.
Rochester School Board Public Hearing on Operating Levy Extension
School Districts have been given authorization for a one time extension of existing operating levies without voter approval.