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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Deadly Rear End Crash on I-94 in Central Minnesota
At least one person was killed when a small car slammed into the back of a truck.
Rochester Man Faces New Charges After Jail Assault on Deputies
He was being held in jail because he was earlier charged with threatening a man with a knife and yelling racial slurs.
Latest Rochester Shooting – Self-Defense Claim Investigated
Rochester police say the man who called 911 reported that he shot the victim.
Suspect Sought For Murder on Light Rain Train in St. Paul
The fatal shooting was reported Friday night.
Victim of Tragic Southern Minnesota Roadside Incident Identified
He was trying to remove a dead deer from a highway when he was struck by a vehicle.
Hackers May Have Stolen Sensitive Info on Minnesota Veterans
Just over 600 Minnesota veterans may have been impacted by the data breach.
Rochester Police Investigate Second Fatal Shooting in Two Weeks
It was reported early this morning in the city's Country Club Manor neighborhood.
State Revenues Surpass October Forecast Despite Tax Shortfalls
Minnesota income, sales, and corporate tax collections were lower than predicted.
Charges – Rochester Man Took $46K From Woman With Dementia
The charges state that he spent the money at the Treasure Island Casino and in Las Vegas.
MN Man Jailed for Teen’s Death Gets 21 Years for Sexual Assaults
Court documents say the sexual assault investigation began the day after he was charged with causing the death of a Lakeville North High School student in the crash while he was speeding away from police after consuming alcohol and drugs.