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 Man Injured in Encounter With Horse on Rural Highway
It's not known where the horse came from.
Minnesota DNR – Woman Seriously Wounded in Bear Attack
It was only the 10th bear attack on a human in Minnesota that has been documented by the DNR since 1987.
BCA Issues Statewide Alert For Missing Minnesota Woman
She hasn't been heard from in months.
Rochester, MN Man Sentenced For Drugs & Weapons Convictions
His criminal history includes an aggravated robbery conviction linked to a 2015 murder in Rochester.
Rochester, MN Convenience Store Robber Sentenced
He is already in prison for three holdups in Austin.
Four Children Perished in Mason City House Fire
A man and a young girl survived the fire.
UPDATE: Missing Minnesota Infant Found Safe
The missing baby was in protective custody at the Scott County Government Center.
Blues Traveler Singer John Popper Injured in Bus Crash Near Winona
The motorcoach was apparently transporting the band to Rochester for a concert Friday evening.
U of M Approves New Name for TCF Bank Stadium
The football stadium that is home to the Golden Gophers has been renamed.
Minnesota Boating Fatalities Highest in Over a Decade
State officials are urging everyone to make safety a priority.