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To What Extent Can You ‘Stand Your Ground’ in Minnesota?
To What Extent Can You ‘Stand Your Ground’ in Minnesota?
To What Extent Can You ‘Stand Your Ground’ in Minnesota?
Olmsted County Sheriff Kevin Torgerson was asked about that from a listener Wednesday morning during his scheduled visit on Rochester's Good Morning with Rich Peterson and Kim David. The caller specifically wanted to know how far can you go, legally, when an intruder comes in your home...
A Very Busy Time at the Rochester International Airport
A Very Busy Time at the Rochester International Airport
A Very Busy Time at the Rochester International Airport
There are a lot of events taking place this weekend at RST, beginning this Saturday morning on the airport grounds.  The Townsquare Media Insane Inflatable 5K kicks off at 8:30 a.m.  You can still register. There will be some World War II airplanes on display as well at the airport starting at 9 o'clock Saturday morning and then Saturday night it's the Hangar Dance...
A Downtown Armory Decision Should Be Coming Soon
A Downtown Armory Decision Should Be Coming Soon
A Downtown Armory Decision Should Be Coming Soon
There were five different proposals presented to the Rochester City Council Monday describing and showing five different possibilities for use of the downtown Rochester Armory. City Council President Randy Staver on Tuesday told KROC AM listeners all presentations were well done and interesting, but the Council did not make a decision yet...
United Way is Thinking Back to School?
United Way is Thinking Back to School?
United Way is Thinking Back to School?
It may be the end of another school year, but the United Way of Olmsted County is already thinking about the fall. Their "Running Start for School" is an opportunity for area residents to donate school supplies for kids in need.  Jerome Ferson is the executive director for the United Way of Olmsted County and talked about the program with Rich Peterson on Rochester's Good Morning Tuesday
No Municipal Broadband in Rochester, Yet
No Municipal Broadband in Rochester, Yet
No Municipal Broadband in Rochester, Yet
The Rochester City Council met Monday night and one of the items on the agenda was whether or not to proceed with a second phase study on municipal owned internet or broadband. The council voted no on the study for a variety of reasons one of which was the projected cost of implementing broadband, $65-million dollars plus...
No ‘Lunch Shaming’ at Rochester Schools
No ‘Lunch Shaming’ at Rochester Schools
No ‘Lunch Shaming’ at Rochester Schools
There are reports around the country that the new trend at some schools is something called "Lunch Shaming" is becoming more prevalent. This is when a student doesn't have enough lunch money and a school will take away a child's hot food and replace it with an alternative lunch which could include milk and a cheese sandwich, or sometimes no lunch at all...
Davids Compares Governor Dayton’s Actions to Those of a Dictator
Davids Compares Governor Dayton’s Actions to Those of a Dictator
Davids Compares Governor Dayton’s Actions to Those of a Dictator
Minnesota State Representative Greg Davids called out Governor Dayton on KROC-AM in Rochester Wednesday morning, comparing his veto of funding for the legislature to a move one might expect to be made by a dictator. The Governor accused Republicans of forcing him to sign a tax relief bill, claiming they added a last-minute provision that would eliminate funding for the State Revenue Department if
Senator Senjem Explains Some of the Tax Bill
Senator Senjem Explains Some of the Tax Bill
Senator Senjem Explains Some of the Tax Bill
As of this writing the Governor had not decided to sign or veto the budget or tax bills sitting on his desk.  A $46 billion dollar budget and a tax bill that contains $650 million dollars in tax cuts.  Something Governor Dayton had reservations about...
The Rochester Art Center is Very Much Alive and Active
The Rochester Art Center is Very Much Alive and Active
The Rochester Art Center is Very Much Alive and Active
There's been a lot of negative information regarding the Rochester Art Center the past few months.  Deficits, staff reductions, but at the annual meeting earlier this week the mood was mostly upbeat. That was the word from the Art Center's Abigail Gilmore who was on Rochester's Good Morning Friday with Rich Peterson...
Can You Stump the Sports Expert?
Can You Stump the Sports Expert?
Can You Stump the Sports Expert?
Most every weekday on Rochester's Good Morning Rich Peterson talks with the "sports expert", George Rownd.  George brings a unique look into the day to day Minnesota sports scene, not just a typical "review" of the games.
U.S. Healthcare Future Remains Uncertain
U.S. Healthcare Future Remains Uncertain
U.S. Healthcare Future Remains Uncertain
The President's administration is asking for a 90 day delay before making a decision on whether to fight a court decision that could undo a section of the Affordable Care Act's cost-sharing reduction or drop its appeal, according to an article on The Hill...
Our Court System is Not Set Up for Victims
Our Court System is Not Set Up for Victims
Our Court System is Not Set Up for Victims
Olmsted County Attorney Mark Ostrem was a guest Wednesday on Rochester's Good Morning with Rich Peterson and Kim David. One of the questions posed today was concerning victims of "major" or "minor" crimes.  The accused gets an attorney and all the constitutional rights while the victim sits by him or herself and watches it play out in the court room...
17 New Projects in the Pipeline for D.M.C.
17 New Projects in the Pipeline for D.M.C.
17 New Projects in the Pipeline for D.M.C.
The Sunday StarTribune newspaper had a feature article on the Destination Medical Center project in Rochester claiming there are cranes and construction everywhere! It may have been a slight exaggeration, but there certainly is progress being made...

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