Rochester's Good Morning

Hang on to your ash.  The emerald ash borer has become prolific in this area. Expanding exponentially within the Rochester city limits. Last year, according to Rochester City Forester Jeff Haberman, there may have been 12 to 15 known to be infected...

It's a subject we've talked about in the past on Rochester's Good Morning.  Law enforcement and the courts dealing with the mentally ill. It's a difficult situation, because often the perpetrator has been off his or her meds. They're fine when taking them properly, but when they stop, behavior can gradually go south...

It looks like the planned Miracle Mile redevelopment project is a go. However, the Rochester City Council declined a request for more Tax Increment Financing money, going instead with the $2.9-million instead of the $3.4-million the developer had asked for...

Rochester Police Chief Roger Peterson was on KROC AM this morning with Rich Peterson and Kim David.  He comes in every third Wednesday during the 8 o’clock hour on Rochester's Good Morning. One of the callers this morning asked the Chief if Rochester was a “sanctuary city”...

Health Care, Obama Care, Trump Care, I don’t care what you call it, just bringing it up will create an often times heated discussion.

It's been a year since Uber, the ride-sharing business, first approached the Rochester City Council about starting up its business in Rochester.  It's up and running now along with another ride-share company, Lyft. A recent article in the Minneapolis Star-Tribune revealed how these ride-sharing companies have hurt the traditional cab companies up in the metro...

One of the many hot button issues surrounding the Trump administration is his tough stance on illegal immigration. Protests have popped up all over the country, including right here in Rochester. With the reported enhanced rules coming down, we've started to hear stories about "roundups" of illegal immigrants in some cities...

A great fundraiser for one of the great non-profits in this area is coming up on March 3. It’s the Bear Creek Services “Wines of the World” event at the International Event Center, near the airport. For those of you who are not aware of what Bear Creek Services in Rochester is all about, check out the Bear Creek Services website...

Philanthropy is not just for the wealthy and believe it or not, it's easy to do. There's a Happy Hour get-together at the Grand Rounds Brew Pub next Thursday (2/23) from 5:30 to 6:30 pm where you'll have an opportunity to find out how easy it is through the Rochester Area Foundation's "We Give 365" program...

It’s the best time of the year. Most of winter is in the rear view mirror and the phrase, “pitchers and catchers report to spring training" has been heard.  Full work outs by this weekend, followed by the Grapefruit and Cactus leagues and the regular Major League Baseball season the first week of April. Once again, KROC AM will carry all 162 regular season games along with some selected sprin

Two special attractions are expected for this weekend's Social Ice event in downtown Rochester. Attraction #1: Balmy weather.  With temperatures forecast to reach 50 or more this Friday and Saturday the many Ice sculptures may have a short life span...

The Rochester Polar Plunge is this Saturday at Foster Arends and it's not too late to register.  In fact, you can do it right up until we start at 1:30 Saturday. The web address is : plungemn.org Olmsted County Sheriff Kevin Torgerson says the "Cool School" plunge has been a success so far, even though only one area school (with 40 jumpers...

Rochester City Council President Randy Staver appeared in the KROC AM studio Tuesday morning with Rich Peterson and Kim David on Rochester's Good Morning. The number one topic was the future of the now empty Armory building downtown.  The city could decide to retain ownership, but it might be better to put it on the market with conditions...

State Senator Dave Senjem was on KROC AM radio with Rich Peterson Monday morning with an update on the happenings at the state Capitol. Among the topics covered were the long overdue Bonding bill left over from last session.  He expects that to be completed and signed fairly soon...