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.
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Rochester Arson Suspect Skips Court Date – Arrest Warrant Issued
He was earlier released without bail.
Minnesota Drowning Victim Identified
He died 4 days after his rescue.
One Person Killed in Head-on Crash on Rural Southern MN Highway
The victim was a passenger in a car that collided with a pickup truck.
Sex Assault at Rochester Treatment Center Has Man Prison Bound
He did not admit to the crime, but he acknowledged there is enough evidence for a conviction.
Nearly 5400 Drivers Ticketed in MN Distracted Driving Crackdown
The ticket count increased by almost 2000 from last year.
Body Found in Arizona in 1975 Identified as Minnesota Vietnam Vet
A forensic genetic profile finally led to a breakthrough in the nearly 5 decades old Cold Case.
Mayo Civic Center Could be Under New Management Next Year
The current management company's contract runs through the end of the year.
Guilty Plea From Mantorville Man Accused of Shooting at Officers
He won't have to serve any more time in jail.
Owatonna Man Treated in Rochester After Motorcycle Crash
The crash occurred in Faribault around noon.
Minnesota Man Pleads Guilty to Killing His Infant Son
He is scheduled to be sentenced next month.
Authorities ID Two People Killed in Minnesota House Explosion
The home was completely leveled by the blast.
Uber & Lyft Threaten to Pull Out of MN if Compromise Becomes Law
Legislative leaders announced the plan this afternoon.
Minnesota Mother Charged With Murdering Two of Her Children
The case was the subject of an AMBER Alert in March.
Pedestrian Critically Injured on Minnesota Freeway
The victim was running in the lanes of traffic.