Rochester Today

Tom Ostrom and Andy Brownell talk about the events of the day, including the fixed smoke spreading across much of the northern United States because of wildfires in Minnesota and Canada, the controversy over ICE traffic stops and much more.

Andy Brownell and TJ Leverentz discuss the latest developments concerning proposals for an indoor and recreation and sports facility in Rochester, along with the recently unveiled plans for a sports-anchored development at the current Silver Lake Power Plant site.

Tom Ostrom and Andy Brownell explore a list of current events including the recent death of Senator Lindsey Graham and the deportation of a Minnesota man convicted of child sexual assault who was recently pardoned by Governor Tim Walz and State Attorney General Keith Ellison.

Olmsted County Sheriff Kevin Torgerson joins Andy Brownell to talk about the issue faced by law enforcement in cases where a domestic-violence related conviction is expunged and the person involved is applying for a firearm concealed carry permit. The Sheriff also discusses the recent surge tragic incidents on Olmsted County roads and his time at the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games in Minnesota.

Dr. Loring Stead joins Andy Brownell to talk about his new book "Titantic Truths: Secrets Never Told." It focuses on W.T> Stead, and influential and world-famous journalist, who was among those who perished in the maritime disaster.

Tom Ostrom and Andy Brownell cover a long list of current events, including a proposed sports entertainment complex at the Silver Lake Power Plant site, the conclusion of the investigation into the fatal Rochester police shooting, and the successes of socialist candidates nationwide.

TJ Leverentz is joined by Patrick Sexton with the Rochester Area Builders, who shares his concerns about a recent decision by the Rochester Heritage Preservation Commission concerning a proposed project involving buildings in the 300 block of South Broadway.

Tom Ostrom and Andy Brownell discuss the recent pardon of a Minnesota sex offender who was expected to be deported, the Supreme Court decision on Birthright Citizenship, and the latest news from conflicts overseas.

City of Rochester Communications Director Jenna Bowman provides an update on the 4th of July fireworks show, which was scuttled after a very short display Saturday night, and Rochester Mayor Kim Norton discusses the steps that are being taken to assist struggling downtown businesses.

Mike Dougherty with the Minnesota Department of Transportation, or MNDOT Mike as we like to call him, provides an update on the progress taking place on the huge I-90/Highway 52 interchange project and other major road construction work taking place in southeastern Minnesota.