Rochester Public Schools Superintendent Kent Pekel shares data that shows a spike in student absenteeism since the start of the immigration crackdown in Minnesota. The superintendent also talks about some facility changes that are being considered as the school district grapples with funding deficits.

ICE Crackdown Blamed For Higher Absenteeism in Rochester Schools

This lively hour features guests and issues of interest to Rochester, MN residents with monthly visits by Mayor Kim Norton, Olmsted County Sheriff Torgerson, and a rotating panel of other local experts. Conservative commentator and author Tom Ostrom is a regular and helps Andy dissect the issues of the day on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

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