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.

  1. 22H AGO

    Improving Citizen Access to Rochester's City Government

    Rochester Mayor Kim Norton shares information about an upcoming event aimed at finding ways to improve citizen access to local government decision makers and her recent trip to China to visit another of Rochester's sister cities.

    38 min

  2. 1D AGO

    Election Day 2025 and Another Republican Running For Minnesota Governor

    Tom and Andy talk about what's at stake in today's odd year elections, Lisa Demuth's decision to run for Minnesota Governor, a thwarted Halloween terrorist plot, and much more.

    41 min

  3. 6D AGO

    A High-Tech Rental Lab For Rochester Entrepreneurs and a Global Gathering in Rochester

    Patrick Seeb with the Destination Medical Center in Rochester discusses the recent welcoming event for BioLabs, which is a Boston-based company with an international presence that is opening a collaborative high-tech lab in downtown Rochester and a recent global gathering aimed at bringing bio-tech companies to the city.

    19 min

  4. 6D AGO

    Minnesota Remains in the Spotlight For Government Fraud

    Tom and Andy discuss the latest news concerning state government fraud, a push to require proof of citizenship to vote, and lawmakers accused of "doxing' ICE agents.

    43 min

  5. OCT 29

    Robot Housekeepers, Paying People to Stand in Line, and the return of J.J. McCarthy.

    Andy Brownell and TJ Leverentz discuss the rollout of a new human form robotic housekeeper that might just give you the creeps, a new service that allows you to pay someone else to stand in line for you, along with this weekend's Vikings game and local high school tournament action.

    24 min

  6. OCT 29

    The Feast Festival in Rochester

    Benya Krause, the new executive director of the Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation, joins Andy to talk about The Feast Festival at Mayo Civic Center on Saturday.

    9 min

  7. OCT 28

    Protests Over ICE Operations in Minnesota and a Threat Against AG Bondi From a Minnesotan

    Tom and Andy talk about the recent appearance by the Department of Homeland Security Secretary in Minnesota amid protests over ICE operations in the state, a serious online threat posted by a Minnesotan against the nations Attorney General, and the mounting pressure to and the partial federal government shutdown.

    40 min

  8. OCT 27

    Concerns About Federal Funding For Rochester Public Schools

    Rochester Public Schools Superintendent Kent Pekel discusses the federal government shutdown and worries about future cuts to federal education funding, work on a new strategic plan for the Rochester School District, eliminating some language courses, and potential accommodations for religious holidays.

    41 min
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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.

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  • Creator
    News-Talk 1340 KROC-AM and 96.9 FM
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2025
  • Episodes
    50
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2020

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