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
Rochester Civic Theatre Executive Director Resigns
Rochester Civic Theatre is looking for a new executive director.
KROC News: Flash Briefing For Friday, Jan. 24, 2020- Afternoon
Here is your KROC News afternoon flash briefing for Friday, Jan. 24, 2020:
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 t…
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 t…
Trials Scheduled Next Week For Two Rochester Murder Suspects
Two of the people charged in connection with the murder of a Rochester man are currently scheduled to stand trial next week.
Two Minnesotans Tested For Possible Novel Coronavirus
State health officials have submitted samples from two Minnesotans to federal health officials to determine if their respiratory illnesses are being caused by the new coronavirus.
KROC News: Flash Briefing For Thursday, Jan. 23, 2020 – Afternoon
Here is your KROC News morning flash briefing for Thursday, Jan. 23, 2020:
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 t…
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 t…
Dairyland Power is Shutting Down Genoa Power Plant
A large coal-fired power plant in the region is headed for retirement.
State Reports Season’s First Flu-Related Death of a Child in MN
The flu is being blamed for the death of a child in Minnesota.
Critical Injury Crash on I-90 at Dover
A Lewiston man was rushed to St. Marys Hospital this morning with life-threatening injuries following a traffic crash on I-90.
Edina Student Injured in Hit and Run at School Bus Stop
Police in Edina are seeking help from the public in locating the vehicle and driver involved in an apparent hit and run that injured a child boarding a school bus.
Former SE Minnesota School Employee Sentenced in Child Porn Case
A former employee of the Lewiston-Altura School District will not be required to serve any additional time behind bars for a child pornography conviction.