Tom and Andy talk about the new state revenue forecast the projects a more than $5 billion budget deficit and just a couple of years and how the expected gridlock at the State Capitol may make it very difficult to find a way to fix the problem.

Tom and Andy talk about the case of an expert used by Minnesota's Attorney General to defend a law being challenged as a violation of the First Amendment who is accused of citing research that allegedly doesn't exist. The show topics also include a lawsuit over the results of a State House election in southern Minnesota and Trump's choice for Attorney General.

Rochester Mayor Kim Norton talks about the new makeup of the City Council after the November election and a leadership post on the National League of Cities.

Rochester Public Schools Superintendent talks with Andy about a wide range of issues, from the decision by voters to raise their own taxes, a new way of setting school budgets, to making the decision to cancel classes when nasty weather is on its way.

Dan Fifield with The Landing MN joins Andy to talk about the ongoing homelessness problem in Rochester as the bitter cold of winter approaches.

Patrick Seeb with the Destination Medical Center talks about the recently approved vacation of some busy north and south traffic arteries in downtown Rochester as part of Mayo Clinic's $5 billion expansion plan, along with work that is taking place, and plans for additional work concerning the pavers installed at the Peace Plaza.

Tom and Andy continue discussions about President-Elect Trump's picks for his administration, and look at a recent Minnesota Chamber of Commerce report on the state's economy along with many other topics.

Tom and Andy talk about the many nominations that President-elect Trump has announced in the weeks following his election win. The show topics also include Governor Walz's political future in the aftermath of Harris-Walz ticket's defeat.

Rochester City Councilmember Shaun Palmer returns to Rochester Today and talks about some of the challenges presented by Mayo Clinic's massive Bold. Forward. Unbound expansion plans, including the expected closure of two of the main north and south traffic arteries in downtown Rochester. Councilmember Palmer also joined Andy in talking about the future of Silver Lake and the possible elimination of on street parking along East Center Street.

Chris Miksanek, the Med-City Movie Guy, joins Andy and talks about the impressive careers of two leading actors who are retiring from the silver screen. Chris also dives into some new robot-themed movies.