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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Authorities ID Minnesota Man Killed in Pedestrian-Vehicle Crash
He was among the 9 people killed in traffic incidents in Minnesota in just a week.
Rochester Man’s Plea Agreement Covers Long List of Charges
He is scheduled to be sentenced in July.
2 Minnesota HS Track Athletes Hit by Car – 1 Critically Injured
The State Patrol has identified the injured teenagers.
Rochester Man Convicted in 3 Cases – 1 Resulted in an Amputation
Guilty pleas were entered in all 3 cases over the past couple of weeks.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning For Olmsted-Mower-Dodge Counties
The threat is for damaging hail, strong winds, and heavy rain.
MN House Approves Funding For New Silver Lake Dam in Rochester
The plan calls for the removal of the existing dam built nearly 90 years ago.
Judge Considers Change of Venue Request in Maddy Kingsbury Case
The attorney for the man charged with her murder argued Today that he cannot get a fair trial in Winona.
February & March Minnesota Tax Revenues Topped Estimate by 6.5%
Corporate tax payments were 28% above the forecast.
(UPDATE)-Rochester Police Investigate Reported Stabbing & Robbery
It's now being described as a "suspicious circumstances" incident.
Aggravated Sentence Recommended For Attack on Rochester Woman
He was arrested last fall after he broke into the victim's apartment while she was sleeping.
Minnesota Prison Inmate Admits to Involvement in Austin Murder
He's currently serving a sentence for a conviction connected to a 2019 shooting.
Probation For Rochester Man Convicted of Felony Sex Crime
The victim was 16.
Rochester Resident Reports Vehicle Theft – Second Time in 5 Weeks
I might consider giving up and taking the bus.
Rochester Man’s Killer Loses Bid to Reduce His Prison Sentence
The murder occurred during a fight over a dice game in downtown Rochester 3 years ago.