Rochester Today

Veteran State Capitol Correspondent Bill Werner joins Andy and explains the dynamics of the ongoing power struggle in the Minnesota House that has, so far, prevented ANY work from getting done.

Patrick Seeb with Destination Medical Center joined Andy to discuss the ever-growing disruptions to traffic tied to the massive Mayo Clinic expansion project and questions surrounding the executive orders issued by President Trump and their potential impacts on DMC-related projects.

Tom and Andy talk about the Trump administration memo that sparked confusion and concern in Minnesota and other states as Stephen local governments come to grips with the President's executive orders.

Tom and Andy talk about the moves already being made by the Trump Administration concerning illegal immigration, federal spending, foreign assistance and the size of the federal workforce.

Rochester Public Schools Superintendent Kent Pekel joins Andy and discusses his recent decision to remove a book from elementary school libraries and the recent presentation of a long-range financial forecast to the Rochester School Board.

The Med City Movie Guy, Chris Miksanek, joins Andy to review the new film September 5, along with a couple of fun action flicks that are available for streaming.

Tom and Andy hash over the pardons issued by President Trump and former President Biden, along with the ongoing mess Minnesota's State Capitol.

Tom and Andy talk about the inauguration, the pardons issued by former President Biden, and the ongoing mass at the State Capitol.

Rochester City Councilmember Shaun Palmer joins Andy with an update on city issues, including another veto issued by Mayor Kim Norton for a grant involving a historic downtown Rochester building.

Steve Lange from Rochester Magazine joins Andy and talks about the many contributions to the community by former Rochester Public Schools Superintendent Jerry Williams, who happens to be on the cover of this month's magazine.