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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.
August 27, 2024Will Trump be Jailed?Tom and Andy discuss the possibility of former President Trump receiving a jail sentence within weeks of the election and Governor Tim Walz's political successes following the Minneapolis riots and COVID crackdowns....more40minPlay
August 26, 2024Back to School & What Do Standardized Tests Tell Us?Rochester Public Schools Superintendent Kent Pekel joins Andy and talks about the numerous significant changes being implemented for the new school year, including new start times and tougher restrictions on cell phones. Pekel also talks about the upcoming release of the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment test results and what kind of information can be gleaned from the standardized testing program....more39minPlay
August 23, 2024The Governor's Emergence Into National Political ProminenceBill Werner with the Minnesota News Network talks about Governor Tim Walz entering the national political ring and the results of the recent primary elections in Minnesota....more21minPlay
August 23, 2024The Completion of Discovery WalkPatrick Seeb with the Destination Medical Center joins Andy to talk about the recent completion of Discovery Walk in downtown Rochester and a new report showing job growth in the Rochester area has surpassed job growth in the Twin Cities for the first time....more17minPlay
August 22, 2024Governor Walz's VP Nomination Acceptance Speech & Will RFK Jr. Endorsed Trump?Tom and Andy talk about Governor Tim Walz and his speech at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. The list of topics for the show also covered reports that RFK Jr. is ready to drop his presidential bid and throw his support behind Donald Trump....more41minPlay
August 20, 2024Governor Walz is under the Microscope and Reactions to Kamala Harris' Economic ProposalsTom and Andy talk about the dramatic shift in the national media's coverage of Governor Walz, who has found himself facing intense scrutiny in his role as Vice President Kamala Harris' running mate. The issues discussed also include plans to keep former President Trump behind bulletproof glass and Ukraine's military successes inside Russia....more39minPlay
August 19, 2024The Inner Workings of the Southeastern Minnesota Violent Crimes Task ForceOlmsted Count Sheriff Kevin Torgerson joins Andy and talks about the crucial work of the Southeastern Minnesota Violent Crimes Task Force that is headquartered in Rochester and a new tool for combating distracted driving....more45minPlay
August 16, 2024An Elderly Woman's Quest For Justice After Being ScammedChis Miksanek, the Med-City Movie Guy, offers his review of the movie Thelma and several others, while paying tribute to Elvis on the anniversary of his death in 1977....more41minPlay
August 15, 2024A Former Democrat Congresswoman's Fight With the Biden Administration & the Primary Election ResultsTom and Andy's list of topics for the show include legal action taken by Tulsi Gabbard against the TSA and Homeland Security, the results of Tuesday's primary election, and continued criticism of Governor Walz over his statements regarding his military career and response to the 2020 rioting....more39minPlay
August 13, 2024More Reactions to the Walz VP Nomination & Recent Racist Incidents in RochesterTom and Andy's discussions ranged from the many ongoing reactions to the nomination of Governor Tim Walz as VP Harris'running mate to the response to some recent incidents involving racist and/or offensive graffiti, and the Ukrainian's move into Russia....more39minPlay
FAQs about Rochester Today:How many episodes does Rochester Today have?The podcast currently has 2,108 episodes available.