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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Federal Government Suing FedEx Over Minnesota Worker’s Firing
The lawsuit involves allegations of violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Rochester Public Schools to Hold First-Ever State of the District
The event will focus on the psychological needs of students.
State Patrol – Minnesota Motorist Killed After Stopping on I-90
The fatal crash was reported Friday afternoon.
Teenager Killed When Motorist Plowed Into People in Minneapolis
5 other people injured by the hit and run driver were transported to the hospital following the late tonight incident in downtown Minneapolis.
UPDATED-Rochester Woman Killed by Wrong-Way Driverk
The State Patrol says alcohol was involved.
Rochester Man Sentenced For Second Murder Conviction
He was ordered to prison earlier this year for a murder in Minneapolis that occurred after he was released on bail following his arrest for the fatal shooting in northwestern Minnesota.
Endangered Missing Person Alert For Minnesota Teenager
The 19-year-old is considered a vulnerable adult.
Prison Sentence For Man Convicted of Shooting in Rochester Home
The victim told police the shooting occurred while he was helping a woman move out of the home.
Psych Eval Ordered For Woman Charged in Eyota Dead Body Case
The body was found following a crash on I-90 and led to a murder investigation in Minneapolis.
FBI Assisting Plainview Police Investigating School Threat
Plainview police report the alleged threat of violence led officers to respond to the Plainview-Elgin-Millville 7-8 school building in Elgin this morning.