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
Officials Vow to Fight MN Judge’s Orders on Felons Voting Rights
The judge's order bars two convicted felons from voting even though they were sentenced to probation.
8 Dead Dogs Dumped Along Suburban Twin Cities Highway
An officer on patrol discovered the deceased dogs Sunday afternoon.
Minnesota Law Officer Injured in Crash
The officer was driving a law enforcement SUV that collided with a pickup.
Sheriff’s Office Releases Name of Century Student Killed in Crash
The 16-year-old boy was involved in a 3-vehicle crash Saturday afternoon.
Barn and Another Building Near Eyota Destroyed by Fire
Several silos at the farm also damaged.
Crash Near Faribault Claims Life of North-Central Minnesota Woman
Both vehicles were traveling north on I-35 when they collided.
Statewide Alert For Missing Minnesota Teenager
Her family reports that she is autistic and suffers from a traumatic brain injury.
Young Minnesota Child’s Death Ruled an Accidental Drowning
The toddler died about a week after the drowning incident occurred.
Minnesota Health Officials Report First Cases of Mpox This Year
It was previously known as Monkeypox.
Body Found – Arrest Reported in Missing Winona Woman’s Case
The father of Maddi Kingsbury's Children is in custody.
Suspect in Owatonna Murder Investigation Identified
The public is being asked for their assistance in locating the suspect.
Minnesota Man Injured in Encounter With Horse on Rural Highway
It's not known where the horse came from.