Rochester Today

Mike Dougherty with the Minnesota Department of Transportation, better known as MNDOT Mike, provides details concerning MNDOT construction projects scheduled to take place in the region this year.

Tom and Andy talk about the southern border while President Biden and Former both visit the region. Plus, Mayo Clinic's strong financial performance and the potential undeliberate impacts of a childcare subsidy proposal from Minnesota Democrats.

Tom and Andy delve into a recent report that expert consultants hired by the state to review the controversial social studies standards were critical of them for many of the same reasons that numerous citizens cited in opposing the standards.

Rochester Public Schools Superintendent Kent Pekel talks about the new tentative teacher's contract, seeking voter approval for a new operating levy, and the challenges involved in implementing a new program for teaching reading.

The Landing MN co-founder Dan Fifield discuses the varied reasons why people find themselves struggling and living without shelter.

DMC Economic Development Authority Executive Director Patrick Seeb talks about the importance of greatly boosting the inventory of affordable housing in the Rochester area.

The topics discussed by Tom and Andy include the new contract for Rochester teachers and the despicable scammers trying to trick people donating money to the families of the fallen Burnsville first responders.

Tom and Andy discuss the senseless murders of three first responders in Burnsville Sunday morning, including a man who grew up in Rochester.

Rochester City Councilmember Shaun Palmer goes through a list of 10 major city projects that are in the pipeline, including the reconstruction of 3rd Avenue SE.

The Med City Movie Guy, Chris Miksanek, is a self-described Reggae aficionado and got an early look at the new movie about the life of Bob Marley.