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
Mower and Fillmore County Flash Flood Warning In Effect
THE FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 745 PM CDT FOR
SOUTHERN MOWER AND WESTERN FILLMORE COUNTIES...
SOUTHERN MOWER AND WESTERN FILLMORE COUNTIES...
Two Fatal Crashes In Minnesota Friday Evening
The State Patrol is investigating fatal crashes in the Brainerd Lakes area and Anoka County.
KROC News: Flash Briefing For Friday, June 14, 2019 – Afternoon
Here is your KROC News morning flash briefing for Friday, June 14, 2019 :
Rochester Murder Case – Suspect Charged – Second Suspect Sought
Bail was set at $1 million today for the man accused of being involved in the murder of Rochester man in early March.
Truck Crash Closed 2 Highways in Winona County For Hours
A truck driver escaped with only cuts and bruises after a spectacular crash that shut down sections of I-90 and Highway 61 for about 4 hours this morning.
Suspect in Rochester Man’s Murder Arrested
The Olmsted County Sheriff’s Department is reporting an arrest has been made in connection with the investigation into the murder of a Rochester man in early March.
KROC News: Flash Briefing For June 13, 2019 – Afternoon
Here is your KROC News morning flash briefing for June 13, 2019:
Driver Stopping For Ducks Blamed For Big Crash West of Rochester (UPDATE)
The crash that shut down westbound Highway 14 just west of Rochester late Thursday afternoon was apparently caused by some ducks on the roadway.
Rochester Students Encouraged to Walk and Bike to School
The Rochester School District is among a half dozen school districts around Minnesota that will be given a share of over $1 million in state and federal grant money to promote safe walking and bicycling to and from school.
Federal Disaster Declaration includes Rochester Area
Rochester and other areas of southeastern Minnesota are included in a major disaster declaration issued today by President Donald Trump.