Rochester Today

Mike Dougherty, who many know as MNDOT Mike, describes the detour that will be in place next week and will return for a good chunk of the construction season next year. Mike also has an update on the ongoing Highway construction season and information about how a traditional flaggers on road projects are being replaced.

Tom and Andy discuss the governor's use of raw language as he stumps for Vice President Harris and attracts national attention as a front runner to become her choice for VP.

Tom and Andy talk about the former Presidents latest visit to Minnesota, reactions to the pro-Hamas protests in the nation's capital and Minnesota, the latest polling data, and the city's recognition of a respected local veteran advocate and long time KROC-AM listener.

Former Congressman Tim Penny joins Andy and discusses the political ramifications of President Biden's decision to turn over the reins to Vice President Harris, the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump, along with the extraordinarily slow release of information concerning the investigation into the deadly sniper attack at the rally in Pennsylvania.

Former Congressman Tim Penny, now the President of the Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation, joins Andy to talk about the grants and other programs offered by the foundation to bolster smaller communities throughout the region.

Dan Fifield with The Land MN in downtown Rochester reports the number of homeless individuals in the city continues to grow and talks about the huge challenges faced by them if they find themselves lacking a valid ID.

Patrick Seeb with the Destination Medical Center Corporation has an update on West Transit Village project, Discovery Walk, downtown historic preservation, and the utility infrastructure upgrades affecting Soldiers Field Park.

Tom and Andy talk about the many reports that Gov. Walz is being considered for the Democrats VP nomination, the Secret Service Chief's resignation, Netanyahu's visit to Washington, and more.

Tom and Andy discuss the ramifications of President Joe Biden's decision to and his presidential campaign, the botched security at former President Donald Trump's Pennsylvania rally have a lack of transparency by the Secret Service, and the potential for a VP from Minnesota.

Former Congressman Gil Gutknecht joins Andy to talk about the failed assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump, the recently finished Republican National Convention, and the future of the Democrat Party presidential ticket.