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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 2,170 episodes available.
December 16, 2025Responding to Immigration Enforcement Related Disturbances and Mapping Schools For Law EnforcementOlmsted County Sheriff Kevin Torgerson discusses the difficult situations faced by local law enforcement agencies when protesters clash with immigration enforcement efforts. The Sheriff also talks about an ongoing process to create digital maps of every school in Minnesota to aid in law enforcement responses....more41minPlay
December 13, 2025Anatomy of MnDOT's Response to a Minnesota Winter StormMike Dougherty (MNDOT Mike) with the Minnesota Department of Transportation takes us "behind the scenes" of MnDOT's planning for in response to winter weather events....more42minPlay
December 12, 2025Will Minnesota's Fraud Scandal Scuttle Tim Walz's Political Career?Tom and Andy talk about the national magnifying glass that is being focused on Minnesota's fraud problems and the administration of Governor Tim Walz....more43minPlay
December 10, 2025New Leader at Ironwood Springs Christian RanchBobby Yanish, the new Executive Director of Ironwood Springs Christian Ranch near Rochester joins Andy and shares how he was chosen to fill the shoes of the late Bob Bardwell and the wonderful programs and offerings of the facility....more13minPlay
December 10, 2025National Spotlight on Minnesota For Fraud and ImmigrationTom and Andy talk about the ongoing national focus on Minnesota and Governor Tim Walz over the fraud scandal that has been in the news locally for several years. The topics for the program also included immigration crackdown and the decline of civil discourse in the U.S....more42minPlay
December 09, 2025A Big Vote on Rochester's Regional Sports Complex ProjectRochester City Councilmember Shaun Palmer shares the latest on the bids for constructing the new Regional Sports Complex and how to cover the project's cost. The discussion also includes the newly approved city budget and property tax levy, the study of a possible natural gas franchise fee, automatic speed enforcement cameras, and the latest veto from Mayor Kim Norton....more43minPlay
December 03, 2025Improving Rochester's Business ClimateRochester Mayor Kim Norton discusses a new initiative aimed at identifying ways to make it easier for entrepreneurs to launch businesses in the city....more41minPlay
December 03, 2025A Rough Holiday Weekend For Minnesota's GovernorTom and Andy dive into the growing national clamor over Minnesota's government fraud problems as governor Tim Walz and President Trump continue to spar on social media and in the press....more42minPlay
December 02, 2025Artificial Intelligence in ClassroomsRochester Public Schools Superintendent Kent Pekel discusses the potential benefits and pitfalls of utilizing artificial intelligence in education, and improvement in the school districts finances, and a new rating system for the local public schools....more43minPlay
November 26, 2025Minnesota's Fraud Problems Attracting National AttentionTom and Andy talk about President Trump's social media announcement related to Minnesota's massive fraud issues, the resignation of Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene, and the latest efforts to end the war in Ukraine....more41minPlay
FAQs about Rochester Today:How many episodes does Rochester Today have?The podcast currently has 2,170 episodes available.