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, and Friday, expect regular appearances by members of 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, and Med City Movie Guy Chris Miksanek. Jenna Taubel with First Alliance Credit Union joins me every Wednesday for Good Money Moves. When I’m not hosting Rochester Today, I wear my objective journalist hat as a member of the KROC news team for over 35 years.
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SE Minnesota Included in $21.8B Regional Power Grid Upgrade
Rochester Public Utilities and the Southern Minnesota Municipal Power Agency are among the 10 power providers partnering for the massive project.
Rochester Man Enters Guilty Plea in Child Rape Case
Court records indicate the victim was a five-year-old girl.
Rochester Motorcyclist’s Death: Chatfield Driver Pleads Guilty
The deadly crash occurred just north of Chatfield in September 2022.
Man Charged in Deadly St. Paul Police Chase Held on $300K Bail
The charges allege he was speeding at around 90 miles an hour just before his car went out of control into a church parking lot and struck the victim's vehicle.
No Prison For Two Rochester Men Convicted of Child Porn Charges
Both convictions were the result of investigations launched by Rochester police after investigators received cyber tips.
Land Use Plan Dispute-Rochester Urges County to Keep Current Rule
Land Use Plan Dispute-Rochester Urges County to Keep Current Rule
Pursuit Ends in Tragedy: Fleeing Motorist Kills One in St. Paul
It started with a State Trooper attempting to stop a motorist for speeding.
Fatal Crash Claims Life of Unrestrained Minnesota Driver
The State Patrol says the vehicle rolled in the ditch and smashed into a tree.
Rochester Area Man Identified as Victim in Twin Cities Shooting
A second man was seriously wounded in the shooting.
Rochester City Council to Act on Tax Increment Financing Plans
The funds generated would be used for public assistance packages for housing projects in downtown Rochester and northwest Rochester.