Rochester Today

Tom and Andy discuss the Hamas attacks on Israel and the potential impacts of Israel's response.

Olmsted County Sheriff Kevin Torgerson explains the many still unresolved challenges facing Minnesota law enforcement when it comes to keeping people stoned on cannabis from endangering the rest of us a Minnesota roadways.

Mike Dougherty with the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MNDOT Mike), provides an update on the projects wrapping up this month and previews some of the 2024 MNDOT project schedule.

Tom and Andy talk about the move to oust Kevin McCarthy as Speaker of the House and what happens next.

Tom and Andy talk about the policies of the Hennepin County Attorney, which are drawing more and more criticism.

Rochester Mayor Kim Norton discusses preparations for dealing with the city's homeless population of the cold winter and talks about affordable housing initiatives.

Mark Thein from the Small-cap business Development Center in Rochester talks about the agency's mission and services it offers before Andy and Patrick Seeb from the DMC go through the Destination Medical Center budget for 2024.

Tom and Andy talk about the declines being experienced by some of the nation's most affluent cities.

Tom and Andy discuss Mayo Clinic's revised five year plan, the governor's misstep in his appointment of a Cannabis Director, and the push to get rid of a dress code in the U.S. Senate.

Rochester Public Schools Superintendent Kent Pekel discusses a shortage of school bus drivers and the school district's proposed technology levy.