Rochester Today

Tom and Andy cover a long list of topics, including the Rochester Police Department's new fleet of drones to respond to emergency situations, Russia's massive drone strikes against Ukraine, and the ongoing national debates and legal fights over President Trump's immigration policies.

Rochester Mayor Kim Norton talks about a much higher than expected bid for a major portion of the public transit system, the plans for the new Regional Sports Complex in Southeast Rochester, and the many fun activities available to Rochester residents this summer.

Tom and Andy are back! The long list of topics include the tragedy in Texas, the legal fights between President Trump and the State of Minnesota, calls for violence against ICE agents, and a glimmer of hope for the Middle East.

Superintendent Kent Pekel discusses the school district's enrollment driven budget problems and an initiative to help students develop a positive mind set for learning and their futures.

Mike Dougherty, also known as MNDOT Mike, joins Andy and shares some timely safety reminders as many of us hit the highways for the busy Fourth of July holiday and provides an update on the busy summer road construction season.

Patrick Seeb with Destination Medical Center talks about the ongoing construction work along the 2nd Street Southwest corridor for the $175 million public transit system.

Tom and Andy talk about the recent ICE arrest of an Iranian man who previously was a member of the Revolutionary Guard and was living in St. Paul, along with the leak of a classified report on the bombing attack on Iran, and the ongoing push to get the Big Beautiful Bill passed.

Veteran State Capitol Correspondent Bill Werner shares his thoughts about the recent politically motivated violence the claimed the lives of a state lawmaker and her husband.

Andy and TJ Leverentz discuss the upcoming implementation of a new state law allowing motorcyclists to filter and split traffic lanes. The discussion also includes the recent dismal performance of the Minnesota Twins.

Mike Amery with the Center of the American Experiment talks about an upcoming event in Rochester concerning an effort to identify and eliminate wasteful government spending similar to the DOGE initiative launched by the Trump administration.