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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 2,108 episodes available.
September 23, 2025Governor Walz's Apparent Campaign Strategy and the Charlie Kirk Memorial ServiceTom and Andy talk about the huge crowd in attendance at the Charlie Kirk Memorial service in Arizona and the potential lasting impact of his assassination in the events following his death. The topics today also include Governor Tim Walz's plans for seeking a 3rd term in office with a new poll showing his popularity in Minnesota appears to be waning....more41minPlay
September 22, 2025A Pilot Public Transit Program in Rochester That Cost More than $320 Per RideRochester City Council member Shaun Palmer talks about the city budget and an analysis of a pilot program for public transit that ended up with a price tag of more than $320 for each ride that was provided. Palmer also talked about the postponement of the Silver Lake dam project, and discussions about charging the local natural gas utility company a franchise fee....more40minPlay
September 19, 2025The Death of a Hollywood Legend and a New Film About the Ultimate SacrificeThe Mid-City Movie Guy Chris Miksanek and Andy talk about the life of Robert Redford and the incredible movies he appeared in and directed. Chris also reviews a film about a Catholic priest who gave up his own life to save another in a Nazi concentration camp, along with the new Netflix movie "The Thursday Murder Club."...more44minPlay
September 18, 2025Repercussions For Celebrating Charlie Kirk's AssassinationTom and Andy talk about Charlie Kirk's assassination and the consequences faced by some for utterances that seem to cheer his death. Today's topics also include Governor Tim Walz's decision to run for a 3rd term....more42minPlay
September 17, 2025The Massively Complex System That Supplies Rochester's PowerRochester Public Utilities General Manager Tim McCollough provides a very informative and interesting overview of the power generation and distribution systems that keep electricity flowing to homes and businesses in our community....more41minPlay
September 16, 2025The Scourge of Political ViolenceAndy is joined by former Congressman Tim Penny, who discusses the recent assassination of Charlie Kirk and the current poison political climate in our country. Tim, as the retired executive director of the Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation, also talks about some upcoming foundation events and economic initiatives....more42minPlay
September 15, 2025Are Americans Embracing Socialism?Andy is joined by former Congressmen Gil Gutknecht for a discussion about the growing number of Americans, particularly younger Americans, who support socialism....more41minPlay
September 11, 2025The Assassination of a Leading Conservative VoiceTom and Andy discuss the assassination of Charlie Kirk during an appearance at a Utah college campus, the dedication of the new Southeastern Minnesota Law Enforcement Memorial, and a list of other current news topics....more41minPlay
September 09, 2025The Controversies Surrounding RFK Jr.Tom and Andy are back at it again with a lively discussion about the mass shooting in Minneapolis and similar crimes, RFK Jr. and the controversies over his role as the nation's health secretary, and a list of other topics....more42minPlay
September 09, 2025The Dedication of the New Law Enforcement Memorial in RochesterOlmsted County Sheriff Kevin Torgerson offers a preview of this week's dedication of the new Southeastern Minnesota Law Enforcement Memorial at Soldiers Field Memorial Park in Rochester. The Sheriff also talks about the recent mass shooting at the Catholic school in Minneapolis and the mission of the local SWAT Team....more45minPlay
FAQs about Rochester Today:How many episodes does Rochester Today have?The podcast currently has 2,108 episodes available.