Tom and Andy discuss the elevated levels of drug trafficking in the Rochester area, new claims about election shenanigans, and the movie, Sound of Freedom.
Rochester City Councilmember Shaun Palmer talks about Mayor Norton's veto of the sales tax resolution and his expectation that members of the City Council will overturn it. Palmer also talks about affordable housing, and allowing golf carts on most city streets.
Former Congressman Tim Penny talks about his ongoing efforts too tame the nation's deficit and debt nightmares while also providing an update on the activities of the Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation.
Tom and Andy delve into Mayo Kim Norton's decision to veto a resolution calling for a special election on a proposed extension of Rochester's sales tax.
Olmsted County Sheriff Kevin Torgerson talks about the duties and responsibilities of the deputies who patrol Lake Zumbro during the spring, summer, and fall.
MnDOT Mike (Mike Dougherty-Minnesota Department of Transportation, runs through the major highway projects affecting traffic in the second half of the construction season.
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About Rochester Today
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This lively hour features guests and issues of interest to Rochester, MN residents with monthly visits by Mayor Kim Norton, Olmsted County Sheriff Torgerson, and a rotating panel of other local…
experts. Conservative commentator and author Tom Ostrom is a regular and helps Andy dissect the issues of the day on Tuesdays and Thursdays.