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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Bloomington Restaurant Shooting Suspect Arrested in Oklahoma
The 47-year-old man is from Texas.
Lake City Man Avoids Prison For Death of Teenage Skateboarder
He was intoxicated when the vehicle he was driving struck the 16-year-old Wabasha girl.
Slight Dip Reported in Minnesota Flu Hospitalizations
School outbreaks are still rising at a fast rate.
(UPDATE) – Officer-Involved Shooting in Red Wing
The Goodhue County Deputy involved in the incident was treated for non-life threatening injuries.
Rochester Man Charged With Neglect in Death of Young Son
The charges allege the father left the Olmsted Medical Center Emergency Room with his deathly ill son against medical advice.
Traffic Crash Leads to Officer-Involved Shooting in Red Wing
The officer radioed that the man was suicidal shortly before the shooting.
An End of an Era For the Minnesota State Fair
The man who started working for the State Fair as a teenager and was appointed CEO in 1997 is retiring.
Wild Chase and Shooting Lead to Federal Charge Against MN Man
A stolen car, a stolen car, and gunfire were all involved in the August incident.
Minnesota Man Sentenced For Fatal Hit & Run in Stolen Car
He was going over double the posted speed limit when he blew through a stop sign.
Key Mayo Clinic Financial Measure is Down Nearly 50% This Year
Rising Expenses Continue to Outpace Revenue Growth.