Rochester Today

Tom and Andy talk about Governor Walz and his decision to hold townhall meetings in red states, along with a faceoff between the Trump Administration and a federal judge over the deportation of foreign gang members.

Rochester City Councilmember Shaun Palmer joins Andy and discusses some major projects planned in the city that could be impacted by the "downsizing" of the federal government, along with the costs involved in police responses to homeless-related incidents.

Steve Lange with Rochester Magazine joins Andy to talk about some of the history of the Rochester Fire Department, particularly the department's Fire Chiefs over the years, including just retired Chief Eric Kerska and the new Fire Chief Mason Pooler.

Tom and Andy talk about the federal government funding showdown on Capitol Hill and the hatred directed at Elon Musk.

Bill Glahn with the Center of the American Experiment shares his research that identified more than $600 million lost to fraud and waste in state government over the past 5 years.

Tom and Andy talk about the State of Minnesota's worsening budget outlook, the impacts of President Trump's tariffs, and efforts to in the Ukraine war.

Olmsted County Sheriff's Office Chief Deputy Jim Schueller fills in for Sheriff Kevin Torgenson to talk about statistics included in the law enforcement agency's annual report and recruitment efforts.

Mike Dougherty (aka MNDOT Mike) with the Minnesota Department of Transportation shares a sneak peek of the major highway projects that are planned in southeastern Minnesota this year.

Tom and Andy talk about President Trump's address to the joint session of Congress, both what he said and the response to it.

TJ Leverentz joins Andy with updates about the snowstorm and talk about the soon-to-start 2025 baseball season.