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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Minnesota Deputy Rescues Bear Cub From Busy Highway
An unnamed Good Samaritan assisted the deputy.
Worker Threatened With Bat After Dispute at Rochester Drive-Thru
The restaurant employee told police the incident occurred on Sunday after the belligerent customer was refused service.
SE MN Woman Charged With Deadly Buggy Crash Released Without Bail
Her twin sister is due in court Thursday morning.
Duluth Police Investigating Deadly Domestic Incident
A 25-year-old man is in custody.
Rochester Man Admits to Paycheck Padding Scheme
He admitted submitting for double the hours he worked each month.
Snowstorm Blamed For Hundreds of Crashes Including Fatality in MN
The victim was in an SUV that Smashed Into a Tree.
Dynamic Weekend Storm Aiming at Minnesota Could Impact Power Grid
The potential for heavy snow and ice have forecasters concerned.
Mayo Clinic 10-Year Investment Total in Rochester Tops $1 Billion
The private investment is expected to result in the release of $$30 million in state funding this year.
Meta Officially Unveils Plans For $800 Million Data Center in MN
It's expected to create about 1000 construction jobs.
Olmsted County Sheriff Reports Increase in DUI Arrests For Drugs
The Sheriff says he believes the increase last year is linked to the legalization of recreational cannabis.
Prison Sentence For Rochester Woman Who Ran Over Her Boyfriend
She was accused of striking him with her car after an argument at her residence.
Bail Set at $200K For Rochester Man Accused of Mini Crime Spree
He's accused of a robbery and a separate assault that put a man in the hospital with significant injuries.