Rochester Today

Rochester Mayor Kim Norton discusses the growing number of calls to her office concerning speeding and other traffic violations, and Patrick Seeb with the Destination Medical Center organization provides an update on DMC projects.

Mike Dougherty, MNDOT Mike, discusses the recent string of traffic fatalities on state roadways and steps being taken to hopefully prevent a repeat.

Tom and Andy discuss a recent AP poll that found strong majorities of Republicans AND Democrats are worried about President Biden running for re-election due to his age and related issues.

Tom and Andy discuss the latest Minnesota student assessments that show only around 50% demonstrated proficiency in math and reading. The other show topics included the bump in campaign donations enjoyed by Donald Trump after the release of his Georgia booking photo.

Rochester Public Schools Superintendent Kent Pekel joins Andy to talk about the start of the 2023-2024 school year, changes in grading policies, the school district's request for technology funding, and change in state law that is removing School Resource Officers from some Minnesota schools.

Rochester City Councilmember Shaun Palmer joins Andy to discuss a wide range of issues facing the City Council.

The Med-City Movie Guy (Chris Miksanek) shares his views about the emotionally charged film and why you should see it despite what some critics have to say.

Tom and Andy discuss the issues of the day, including times questioning of a local judges recent decision to toss out the drug charges filed against a Rochester area man.

Tom and Andy discuss a new report concerning proposed EPA regulations that predicts future electric power shortages for Minnesota and the rest of the upper Midwest.

Olmsted County Sheriff Kevin Torgerson talks about the new law and the potential impacts of its lack of direction regarding people under the age of 21, who are still prohibiting from using or possessing cannabis.