Sheriff Kevin Torgerson explains his opposition to the new state law allowing the sale of THC "gummies" and other edibles, and also discusses the outcome of a month-long crackdown on speeders that was conducted in July.
Mike Doughery (MnDOT Mike) with the Minnesota Department of Transportation explains how the ongoing road work on Highway 52 starting in the Zumbrota area will be expanded to include repaving the highway from Cannon Falls to Rosemount next year.
Tom and Andy talk about the Minnesota Fed Banker's recent comments, the strife caused by a Minneapolis homeless camp, and the reaction to Nancy Pelosi's Taiwan visit.
Tom and Andy discuss a large health care provider's decision to settle with workers who were denied religious exemptions and the rising tensions over Taiwan.
Author and historian Amy Hahn talks about her new book, Hidden History of Rochester and DMC Executive Director Patrick Seeb discusses the plans for the riverfront in downtown Rochester.
Chris Miksanek (The Med City Movie Guy) talks about the story line of a movie released more than 20 years ago starring Andy Garcia that is strikingly similar to what has happened in recent months in the United States. Also, catch his review of the new Elvis movie.
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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.