New data is out showing that crime in Minneapolis is back to pre-pandemic levels. Are people willing to believe that? Or are our "feelings" telling us something different?

Drivetime with DeRusha is LIVE from Grand Casino Arena in downtown St. Paul today. DeRush Hour Headlines kick off the five o’clock hour featuring the Pam Bondi hearings and Erin from Polaris who just took home the “Coolest Thing Made in MN” contest.

For page 2, Jason runs through a number of music inspired stories.

Jason is joined by Dave Schwartz for the second time this week (what a treat)! He and Jason discuss the pitfalls of content dispersion as influencers. Jason also shares that one time he accidentally fell down the stairs. Dave speaks to his experience working for the Minnesota Wild versus being a member of the media.

They also discuss the parental canon event that is selling stuff to fundraise for their kids activities.

Drivetime with DeRusha is LIVE from Grand Casino Arena in downtown St. Paul today. DeRush Hour Headlines kick off the five o’clock hour featuring the Pam Bondi hearings and Erin from Polaris who just took home the “Coolest Thing Made in MN” contest.

For page 2, Jason runs through a number of music inspired stories.

Jason is joined by Dave Schwartz for the second time this week (what a treat)! He and Jason discuss the pitfalls of content dispersion as influencers. Jason also shares that one time he accidentally fell down the stairs. Dave speaks to his experience working for the Minnesota Wild versus being a member of the media.

They also discuss the parental canon event that is selling stuff to fundraise for their kids activities.

Jason is joined by Kyle Bowles (Senior Executive Chef at Grand Casino Arena) who knows he can’t show up to his appearance empty handed.

They chat about the transformation from the X to Grand Casino Arena and the 46 new foods they have on menu for the upcoming Minnesota Wild season. They talk about how they're partnering with some local businesses to feature their cuisine in the arena and how deals like these come about.

Not everything is available everywhere in the arena so Kyle walks through what levels you can access the new goodies.

Drivetime with DeRusha is LIVE from Grand Casino Arena in downtown St. Paul today.

Jason and Dan begin today’s conversation with the topic of shifting demographics and rising costs/taxes within our community. Jason references an article featured in the Star Tribune and the dichotomy between our society’s growth mindset and cutting costs.

Callers weigh in with their thoughts. Lindsey gives her take on why people aren’t having babies.

A field trip across the river with Tracy Pearlman

Jason is then joined by Tracy Pearlman (Director of Communications and Marketing for Grand Casino Arena) to talk about new food day at Grand Casino Arena. They roll through some of the new food offerings for upcoming Minnesota Wild games this season.

They also wade into the AI conversation and how they utilize it in their everyday lives a

Jason is then joined by Tracy Pearlman (Director of Communications and Marketing for Grand Casino Arena) to talk about new food day at Grand Casino Arena. They roll through some of the new food offerings for upcoming Minnesota Wild games this season.

They also wade into the AI conversation and how they utilize it in their everyday lives and why Taylor Swift isn’t performing at halftime of the upcoming big game.

5pm Hour: On the DeRush-Hour - why are more MN schools asking the state to reconsider its transgender athlete policy? Then Dave Schwartz joins the show to talk about the Vikings win - and all the injuries that came with it, plus much more!

What will the Vikings do at QB now? Dave Schwartz joins the show to talk about the Purple's trip across the Pond and more - including WNBA drama with a local connection - as he joins Jason for their weekly visit. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

On "The Lead" - more school districts are asking the state to consider its high school athletics transgender policy. Why? Then on "Page 2" - the city of Dayton is finally starting to grow