Rochester Today

Olmsted County Sheriff Kevin Torgerson recently attended the conference and learned some new details concerning the limits of a new law that will legalize recreational marijuana in Minnesota as of August 1st.

Steve Lange from Rochester Magazine is not Frank Sinatra, but he sure seems nostalgic when talking about Rochester's long-lost baseball park that saw a lot of action during the few years it was operational on what is now the southeast edge of downtown Rochester.

Tom and Andy discuss the reactions, by both Republicans and Democrats, to a social media post about President Reagan's death that was attributed to a top Minneapolis DFL leader.

Tom and Andy discuss the latest news concerning Mayo Clinic's plans for transforming downtown Rochester and another major project proposed in the downtown area.

Mayo Clinic shares information about its Bold. Forward. Unbound. Initiative and the transformative investments planned for downtown Rochester. Mayor Kim Norton discusses her recent veto of an open gym pilot program.

Mike Dougherty (MnDOT Mike) explains why J turns save lives and how to best navigate them as MnDOT nears completion of the installation of a J turn on Highway 14 near Byron.

Tom and Andy delve into the lack of discussion about the Durham report and discuss a lawsuit filed against the Walz administration by some faith based colleges and universities.

Tom and Andy discuss the debt ceiling deal and DFL criticism of Gov Walz over a veto he issued last week.

Rochester Public Schools Superintendent Kent Pekel provides an update on the many issues facing the school district.

Patrick Seeb from DMC provides an update on downtown Rochester and the Minnesota News Network's Biill Werner shares his insights on the action in the final hours of the 2023 session of the Minnesota Legislature.