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
Plea Agreement For Rochester Incident Involving a Gun
A Rochester man entered into a plea agreement today to settle a criminal case stemming from a violent domestic incident last summer.
Man Confesses to Throwing Boy Off Balcony; Went to Mall of America With Intent to Kill
The man who threw a young boy off a third-floor balcony at the Mall of America last week has confessed to the crime and told investigators he knew his actions were wrong.
Oronoco Woman Sentenced For Fatal Distracted Driving Crash
The 57-year-old woman was using her cell phone and drove through a stop sign.
Goodhue Couple Sentenced in Sex Abuse Case
Friday’s sentencing hearing followed a two-year investigation into allegations of sexual contact between the victim and the couple beginning when she was 15 years old.
Thousands Remain Without Power Heading Into the Weekend
Line crews from Rochester Public Utilities are assisting crews from People's Energy Cooperative as they work around the clock to restore power to thousands of homes and businesses in southeastern Minnesota.
Minnesota Health Officials Report Season’s First Child Flu Death
St. Paul, MN (KROC-AM News) - Flu activity in Minnesota has been on the decline in recent weeks, but state health officials this week reported the first pediatric flu-related death of the flu season.
The Department of Health has not released any information about the stricken child other than to say …
The Department of Health has not released any information about the stricken child other than to say …
Emergencies Declared in Dodge and Freeborn Counties
Dodge and Freeborn Counties have declared a State of Emergency due to severe damage to the power infrastructure from today’s ice and wind storm.
Lightning Strike Sparks Gas Leak and Fire in NE Rochester
An apparent lightning strike during one of the thunderstorms that moved through the Rochester area this morning resulted in a natural gas leak at a home in northeast Rochester.
Rochester Police Seek ID of Person of Interest in Arson Case
The Rochester Police Department is disseminating a photo of a man described as a “person of interest” in a local arson case.
New Report Criticizes State Agency and Child Care Program
Minnesota's Child Care Assistance Program is the subject of another highly critical report from the Office of the State Legislative Auditor.