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
KROC News: Flash Briefing For Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2019 – Afternoon
Here is your KROC News afternoon flash briefing for Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2019:
News-Talk 1340 KROC AM has a brand new Flash Briefing skill available for Amazon devices with Alexa. Listen to a quick rundown of the latest news headlines in Rochester and across the Southeast Minnesota area, as well as th…
News-Talk 1340 KROC AM has a brand new Flash Briefing skill available for Amazon devices with Alexa. Listen to a quick rundown of the latest news headlines in Rochester and across the Southeast Minnesota area, as well as th…
Slick Conditions Contributing to Crashes in SE Minnesota
Motorists in the Rochester area are being urged to slow down.
Bicyclist Killed in Collision With School Bus
There has been another deadly crash in the Twin Cities involving a bicyclist.
RPU Board Approves Higher Water Rates for 2020
The Rochester Public Utilities Board has approved the municipally owned utility’s electric and water budgets for next year.
Guilty Plea in Quarter Century Old Rochester Rape Case
One of the two men accused of sexually assaulting a Rochester teenager in 1994 today worked out a plea deal with prosecutors on the day his trial was scheduled to get underway at the Olmsted County Courthouse.
KROC News: Flash Briefing For Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2019 – Afternoon
Here is your KROC News afternoon flash briefing for Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2019:
News-Talk 1340 KROC AM has a brand new Flash Briefing skill available for Amazon devices with Alexa. Listen to a quick rundown of the latest news headlines in Rochester and across the Southeast Minnesota area, as well as the …
News-Talk 1340 KROC AM has a brand new Flash Briefing skill available for Amazon devices with Alexa. Listen to a quick rundown of the latest news headlines in Rochester and across the Southeast Minnesota area, as well as the …
State Prison Inmate Severely Injured in Assault
A 59-year-old inmate of the Minnesota State Prison at Oak Park Heights suffered potentially life-threatening injuries in an assault inside the prison this afternoon.
Woman Killed in Crash Near Waseca
The State Patrol says a woman killed in a traffic crash this morning near Waseca was not wearing a seatbelt.
Rochester Man Sentenced For Attempted Murder Conviction
A Rochester man has been sentenced to 20-years in prison for nearly killing his ex-girlfriend two years ago.
Rochester School Board Considering School Start Time Changes
The Rochester School Board will be presented this evening with a report that could lead to an adjustment in school start times to better accommodate the sleep needs of older students.