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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 expert... more
FAQs about Rochester Today:How many episodes does Rochester Today have?The podcast currently has 2,107 episodes available.
April 23, 2026Representative Omar's Revised Financial DisclosureTom Ostrom and Andy Brownell delve into the latest current events, including the ongoing controversies surrounding financial disclosure form submitted by Minnesota Congresswoman Ilhan Omar and the latest developments in the Persian Gulf....more20minPlay
April 22, 2026Bill Threatens Funding For Rochester Regional Sports ComplexAndy Brownell and TJ Leverentz discuss the legislative action concerning the bill that would end of the use of sales tax funding for the new Regional Sports Complex in Rochester and the Olmsted County Board's decision concerning the extra $1.5 million the county will collect due to an error in calculating property taxes....more20minPlay
April 21, 2026Walz Impeachment Push Falls ShortTom Ostrom and Andy Brownell cover current events that include a failed effort to impeach Minnesota's governor, the ongoing tension between the Trump Administration and the Pope, and the latest developments in the Middle East....more21minPlay
April 20, 2026Why the Natural Gas Franchise Fee Debate Won’t Go AwayRochester City Councilmember Shaun Palmer joins Andy Brownell to talk about the recent discussions involving a proposed Natural Gas Franchise Fee, updates to the city's building code, and other current topics concerning the City of Rochester and the City Council....more43minPlay
April 17, 2026AI in the MoviesThe Med City Movie Guy, Chris Miksanek, joins Andy Brownell to talk about AI in the movies, including the use of high technology in producing films and as subject matter. Of course, Chris also offers up some great movie reviews....more44minPlay
April 16, 2026Mining Near the BWCA and Discussion of a Natural Gas Franchise FeeAndy Brownell is joined by TJ Leverentz to discuss the vote by the US Senate concerning mining adjacent to the BWCA in northern Minnesota, a presentation to the Rochester City Council concerning a Natural Gas Franchise Fee and Olmsted County's property tax goof up....more41minPlay
April 16, 2026Olmsted County's Property Tax Overbilling ProblemTJ Leverentz is joined by Olmsted County Board President Dave Senjem to talk about how Olmsted County property owners were overbilled on their property taxes this year and what the County plans to do with the extra money....more21minPlay
April 15, 2026New Location For Rochester's Arbor Day CelebrationRochester Public Utilities General Manager Tim McCollough joins Andy Brownell to talk about the upcoming Arbor Day celebration in Rochester, along with the importance of trees and tree management for the operation of the public utility....more21minPlay
April 14, 2026President Trump Versus the PopeTom Ostrom and Andy Brownell discuss the issues of the day, including the very public feud between the leader of the world's Catholics and President Trump....more44minPlay
April 13, 2026Crisis Filled Night in the Olmsted County JailOlmsted County Sheriff Kevin Torgerson talks about the law enforcement personnel and citizens honored in a recent awards ceremony, including a detention deputy and a nurse in the Olmsted County Adult Detention Center who are credited with saving the lives of 3 men during a crisis filled evening and night....more47minPlay
FAQs about Rochester Today:How many episodes does Rochester Today have?The podcast currently has 2,107 episodes available.