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, and Friday, expect regular appearances by members of 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, and Med City Movie Guy Chris Miksanek. Jenna Taubel with First Alliance Credit Union joins me every Wednesday for Good Money Moves. When I’m not hosting Rochester Today, I wear my objective journalist hat as a member of the KROC news team for over 35 years.
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Minnesota Father Imprisoned After Toddler Fatally Shoots Friend
Police say the father of the 2 year old had left his loaded handgun under a couch.
Deadly Amish Buggy Crash: Possible Plea Deal for Twin Sister
The Fillmore County Attorney has requested a delay for a court hearing that is scheduled for Monday.
Statewide Alerts For Two Missing Minnesota Teenagers
One of the boys was last seen in late April and the other went missing in August.
Minnesota Man Dies After Apparently Setting Himself Ablaze
A news release says police in a Twin Cities suburb were responding to a domestic disturbance call when they were informed the man was pouring gasoline on himself.
Federal Prison For Man Convicted in MN Stuffed Animal Drug Case
He and others were accused of smuggling fentanyl in the Minnesota by hiding it inside stuffed animals packaged as gifts.
Endangered Missing Person Alert For Minnesota Man
The statewide alert says he hasn't been seen for more than a month.
Statewide Missing Person Alert Posted For Minnesota Teenager
She was last seen on October 10.
Deer Hunter Found Shot in the Head in Northwestern Minnesota
He was found near Moorhead just after the start of the 2024 firearms deer hunting season in Minnesota.
Southeast Minnesota Woman Admits to Hit & Run With Amish Buggy
Several young children in the buggy were seriously hurt.
5 Minnesota Brothers Critically Injured in Explosion
The Clearwater County Sheriff's Office says the boys range in age from 6 to 14 years old.