Rochester Today

Tom and Andy talk about the growing number of protests featuring anti-Semitic underpinnings, even at Minnesota public schools.

Rochester Public Schools Superintendent Kent Pekel explains why the cost of running the school district's bus system is going up 30%.

Patrick Seeb with the DMC discusses the paver problem at the Peace Plaza and Tim Penny joins Andy to talk about the upcoming 10th annual Feast! at the Mayo Civic Center.

Tom and Andy discuss the end of the impasse in the US House and the election of the new speaker. Tom is a fan.

Chris Miksanek, The Med-City Movie Guy, reviews a new documentary about telemarketing scams and another about the murder of John Lennon. Chris also finally saw the Barbie Movie and shares his opinion.

Tom and Andy discuss the response to the deadly explosion at a hospital in Gaza and other examples of a population that appears susceptible to propaganda.

Tom and Andy discuss the ongoing demonstrations on US campuses.

Rochester City Council member Shaun Palmer discusses Mayo Clinic's new five-year plan for projects in downtown Rochester, shares additional information concerning the sales tax extension proposal, and talks about his visit to a unique redevelopment project in Hastings.

Steve Lange with Rochester Magazine talks this month's article featuring Ed Rauen, who was a mainstay on KROC sports broadcasts for decades. Ed is also well known for his many year's officiating high school athletics and his role in the early days of IBM in Rochester.

Tom and Andy discuss the strong words of support for Israel from Governor Walz and Senator Klobuchar, along with the controversy surrounding a statement from the Minnesota Chapter of Democratic Socialists.