Rochester Today

Tom Ostrom and Andy Brownell talk about the political violence that occurred in Washington DC over the weekend and the raids executed by the FBI in Minnesota as part of a federal fraud investigation.

Rochester Public Schools Superintendent Kent Pekel joins Andy Brownell to talk about a reorganization of the school district's top level administrative staff that is designed to save more than $400,000 per year and will result in the elimination of several positions.

Patrick Seeb with Destination Medical Center joins Andy Brownell to share the news about a new tenant in the Discovery Square complex in downtown Rochester that has made a major financial investment involving the use of radioactive isotopes used for treating and diagnosing ailments.

Tom 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.

Andy 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.

Tom 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.

Rochester 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.

The 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.

Andy 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.

TJ 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.