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 Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019 – Afternoon
Here is your KROC News afternoon flash briefing for Thursday, Dec. 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…
Two Women Injured in Separate Rollover Crashes Near Rochester
The slick conditions that developed this morning contributed to a couple of injury crashes on I-90 in Olmsted County.
Slick Conditions Contributing to Crashes Across SE Minnesota
The light snow that coated roadways across southeastern Minnesota this morning has kept emergency personnel busy.
Hastings Landscaper Pleads Guilty in Deadly Dropped Boulder Case
A Hastings man is scheduled to be sentenced next month for causing the deaths of a mother and daughter by failing to properly secure the load on his landscaping truck.
Flu Cases on the Rise in Minnesota – 3rd Death Reported
Flu activity in Minnesota ramped up considerably last week, with the State Department of Health raising its rating of overall influenza activity statewide from "local" to "regional."
Minnesota’s Projected Budget Surplus Grows to $1.3 Billion
Minnesota lawmakers will return to the State Capitol next year with the luxury of a significant budget surplus.
KROC News: Flash Briefing For Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2019 – Afternoon
Here is your KROC News afternoon flash briefing for Wednesday, Dec. 4, 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…
Here is your KROC News afternoon flash briefing for Wednesday, Dec. 4, 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…
Minnesota Lawsuit Targets Dominant E-Cig Company
The State of Minnesota has launched a legal fight with the dominant manufacturer of e-cigarette products.
Mayo Clinic Seeking Regulatory Approval For Power Plant Upgrade
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency is currently accepting public comments concerning the Mayo Clinic’s plans to boost the capacity of its power plant at St. Marys Hospital.
Former Lewiston School Worker Pleads Guilty to Child Porn Charge
A former employee of an area school district is scheduled to be sentenced in January for a child pornography conviction.