Rochester Today

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.

Steve Lange with Rochester Magazine joins Andy and talks about a historic and pivotal impromptu speech delivered by one of the Mayo brothers in 1917.

Tom and Andy talk about the ongoing immigration crackdown in Minnesota, investigations of state officials by the federal government, and a list of other issues, including the Denmark deal.

Experience Rochester President Joe Ward talks about the Certified Tours and Ambassador Program, which is coming back to Rochester after a hiatus caused the COVID pandemic.

Rochester Public Utilities General Manager Tim McCollough discusses the new online customer interface platforms and the features that can be accessed by RPU customers.

Rochester City Councilmember Shaun Palmer talks about the sharp drop in ridership experienced by Rochester's public transit system and the financial challenges that it is creating, along with a consultant's report about the future of the Chateau Theater.

The Med-City Movie Guy, Chris Miksanek, discusses the rumors going around that a "reboot" of the Rockford Files is being considered, along with some of the movies that are winning awards that might be undeserved.

Tom and Andy discuss the shooting incident involving an ICE agent in Minnesota and the responses from Minnesota leaders and President Trump.

Veteran State Capitol Correspondent Bill Werner provides an in-depth analysis of the political "war" between Minnesota leaders and the Trump Administration that is culminated in the ongoing immigration crackdown.

Tom and Andy talk about the ongoing investigation into last week's fatal shooting by an ICE agent and the protests over the surge of immigration enforcement activities across Minnesota.