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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Southern Minnesota Man Admits to Federal Career Criminal Charge
He was accused of opening fire on police officers during a violent home invasion.
MN Officials Concerned About Possible Community Spread of Measles
State Health Officials are investigating three new cases confirmed in recent days.
Federal Judge Sentences Minnesota Man to 25 Years in Prison
He was accused of creating child pornography while sexually abusing young children.
One Person Dead After Fire in Duluth Apartment Building
Officials say the fire was confined to the apartment unit where the victim was found.
Plea Deal For Rochester Man Charged With 2 Shootings on Same Day
He was also charged with an attempted robbery that occurred 3 days before the shootings.
Guilty Plea in Rochester Drug Case Involving 4500 Fentanyl Pills
The fentanyl pills were found by Rochester police officers responding to reports of two people passed out in a vehicle in a downtown Rochester parking ramp.
At Least 4 Deaths Reported on Minnesota Roads Since Monday
As of Wednesday morning, the statewide traffic crash death toll this year stood at 239.
Alert Issued Statewide For Missing Minnesota 14-Year-Old
Nevaeh Bishop is described as an endangered missing juvenile.
Charges: I-35 Standoff Suspect’s Car Contained 44 Pounds of Meth
Court documents indicate the man responsible for the standoff in Faribault was the target of an Olmsted County Sheriff's Office narcotics investigation.
Major Utility Work to Impact Soldiers Field Park Starting Friday
It's part of a three-year project that has already torn up portions of two other Rochester Parks.