1340KROC
Friday, Dec 13
- Title
- Friday, Dec 13
- Runtime
- 4:28
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- News Talk 1340 KROC-AM and 96.9 FM News Flash: Rochester and Minnesota news, weather and sports from veteran reporters Kim David and Andy Brownell.
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- Why Are They Growing "Mini Brains" in Downtown Rochester?
- Runtime
- 40:29
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Steve Lange with Rochester Magazine joins Andy to talk about a fascinating Mayo Clinic researcher and her project.
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- State Agency Criticized For Failing to Seek Return of $40 Million of Overpayments
- Runtime
- 40:41
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Tom and Andy talk about recent criticism leveled at the Minnesota Department of Human Services over reports that it did not try to collect $40 million worth of overpayments. The list of topics also include the resignation of the FBI director and the roadblocks faced by President-elect Trump in getting his administration assembled.
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- What's With Sympathy For a Minnesota Man's Murderer?
- Runtime
- 37:41
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Tom and Andy talk about the arrest of a suspect for the murder of a Minnesota business executive and the horrifying expressions of sympathy for Brian Thompson's killer. The issues talked about on the show also include a lawsuit against the Minnesota Department of Education and the fall of the brutal Syrian regime.
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- Making Down Payments Affordable #261
- Runtime
- 25:49
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Learn how to make down payments affordable with expert tips, loan options, and assistance programs that bring homeownership within reach in this episode of Good Money Moves with Jenna Taubel from First Alliance Credit Union and Andy Brownell with KROC AM.
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- Automatic Expungements For Future Convictions Under Minnesota's New Marijuana Laws?
- Runtime
- 41:24
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Olmsted County Sheriff Kevin Torgerson talks about the confusion surrounding Minnesota's "Clean Slate" law concerning convictions for marijuana offenses that are still illegal even though the state is legalizing recreational marijuana. He says it appears, in some circumstances, a new conviction could be expunged automatically almost as soon as it's entered into the court record.
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- Pricing a Home Right is the Key in Today's Market
- Runtime
- 26:12
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Robin Gwaltney, with Gwaltney Group-RE/MAX Results, discusses the importance of listing a home for a price that matches its actual valuation. She explains the latest market report for southeastern Minnesota highlights how quickly homes in the $200,000-$400,000 range sell when they are priced right.
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- Get Ready to Name a Snowplow
- Runtime
- 40:34
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Mike Dougherty of the Minnesota Department of Transportation, often known as MnDOT Mike, joins Andy to announce the state's soon to be launched annual Name a Snowplow contest. Mike also updates us on ongoing road projects and shares some wisdom about safe winter driving.
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- Minnesota's Looming $5 Billion Budget Mess
- Runtime
- 42:09
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Tom and Andy talk about the new state revenue forecast the projects a more than $5 billion budget deficit and just a couple of years and how the expected gridlock at the State Capitol may make it very difficult to find a way to fix the problem.
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- An Expert Called on to Defend Minnesota's New Misinformation Law is Accused of Using "Misinformat...
- Runtime
- 38:40
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Tom and Andy talk about the case of an expert used by Minnesota's Attorney General to defend a law being challenged as a violation of the First Amendment who is accused of citing research that allegedly doesn't exist. The show topics also include a lawsuit over the results of a State House election in southern Minnesota and Trump's choice for Attorney General.
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- Getting Ready For a New Rochester City Council
- Runtime
- 35:58
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Rochester Mayor Kim Norton talks about the new makeup of the City Council after the November election and a leadership post on the National League of Cities.
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- Employment Related Issues Are No Longer the Top Reasons People Move
- Runtime
- 28:20
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Robin Gwaltney, with Gwaltney Group-RE/MAX Results, talks about the reasons people are choosing to move.
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- Kids’ Debit Cards vs. Traditional Allowance: Which is Better? #260
- Runtime
- 27:10
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Discover whether cash or a kids' debit card, like Greenlight, is better for teaching financial skills, budgeting, saving, and independence to your child in this episode of Good Money Moves with Jenna Taubel from First Alliance Credit Union and Andy Brownell with KROC AM.
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- The Successful Referendum and a New School Budgeting Process
- Runtime
- 39:22
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Rochester Public Schools Superintendent talks with Andy about a wide range of issues, from the decision by voters to raise their own taxes, a new way of setting school budgets, to making the decision to cancel classes when nasty weather is on its way.
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- Getting Rid of Unwanted Smells
- Runtime
- 29:06
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Robin Gwaltney, with Gwaltney Group-RE/MAX Results, discusses ways you can rid your home of unpleasant odors, and some potential insurance-related issues to be aware of when shopping for a home.
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- What is a Credit Score? #259
- Runtime
- 25:52
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Understanding credit scores is crucial for financial health. Learn how to build and maintain a strong credit profile in this episode of Good Money Moves with Jenna Taubel from First Alliance Credit Union and Andy Brownell with KROC AM.
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- No, Mayo Clinic is not acquiring the St. John's or Calvary Churches in downtown Rochester.
- Runtime
- 17:07
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Patrick Seeb with the Destination Medical Center talks about the recently approved vacation of some busy north and south traffic arteries in downtown Rochester as part of Mayo Clinic's $5 billion expansion plan, along with work that is taking place, and plans for additional work concerning the pavers installed at the Peace Plaza.
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- What Brings Homeless Individuals to Rochester
- Runtime
- 18:43
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Dan Fifield with The Landing MN joins Andy to talk about the ongoing homelessness problem in Rochester as the bitter cold of winter approaches.
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- Evidence of Decline in Minnesota's Economy
- Runtime
- 40:49
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Tom and Andy continue discussions about President-Elect Trump's picks for his administration, and look at a recent Minnesota Chamber of Commerce report on the state's economy along with many other topics.
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- Trump's Picks For His Cabinet and Other Top Positions
- Runtime
- 41:07
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Tom and Andy talk about the many nominations that President-elect Trump has announced in the weeks following his election win. The show topics also include Governor Walz's political future in the aftermath of Harris-Walz ticket's defeat.
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- Visitors to Downtown Rochester Will Face a Challenging Environment
- Runtime
- 38:23
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Rochester City Councilmember Shaun Palmer returns to Rochester Today and talks about some of the challenges presented by Mayo Clinic's massive Bold. Forward. Unbound expansion plans, including the expected closure of two of the main north and south traffic arteries in downtown Rochester. Councilmember Palmer also joined Andy in talking about the future of Silver Lake and the possible elimination of on street parking along East Center Street.
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- Pent Up Demand Expected to Bring More Buyers to the Real Estate Market
- Runtime
- 26:04
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Robin Gwaltney, with Gwaltney Group-RE/MAX Results, is back from the National Association of Realtors conference and shares the predictions of the organization's top economist. Robin also explains why the Rochester area has a rather unique real estate market and why the local market is often protected from some of the headwinds facing sellers in many other parts of the US.
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- Two Hollywood Legends Are Retiring
- Runtime
- 38:37
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Chris Miksanek, the Med-City Movie Guy, joins Andy and talks about the impressive careers of two leading actors who are retiring from the silver screen. Chris also dives into some new robot-themed movies.
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- Was the 2024 Election a Tipping Point For the "Mainstream" Media?
- Runtime
- 39:21
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Tom and Andy continue to discuss the impacts of the 2024 election, particularly on the "Mainstream" or "Legacy" media outlets.
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- Minnesota Republicans Questioning Results in 2 Close State House Races and the Firing of a FEMA S...
- Runtime
- 36:41
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Tom and Andy continue to explore the results of last week's election and discuss questions being raised by Republicans about some late shifts in the results reported for two very close races in the Minnesota House. The show topics also include the announcement that a FEMA employee was fired for directing disaster relief workers to skip Trump supporters in Florida.
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- Olmsted County Sheriff Recognizes Life Saving Heroics
- Runtime
- 40:12
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- During his regular monthly visit, Olmsted County Sheriff Kevin Torgerson highlights the actions of a Detention Deputy who saved the life of a woman being held in the Olmsted County Adult Detention Center. The Sheriff also talks about some of the progress being made in addressing a huge backlog of arrest warrants.
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- Exploring Real Estate Investment Opportunities
- Runtime
- 25:15
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Robin Gwaltney, with Gwaltney Group-RE/MAX Results, brought in team member Zach Pagel this week to discuss real estate investment opportunities that can often be pursued without a large amount of "upfront" cash.
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- One of Rochester's Hidden Treasures
- Runtime
- 24:55
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Steve Lange from Rochester Magazine joins Andy and talks about a recent article concerning the gorgeous stained glass panels depicting the history of medical science that are part of Mayo Clinic's historic Foundation House atop "Pill Hill" in Southwest Rochester.
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- How to Afford the Holidays #258
- Runtime
- 28:40
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Learn smart holiday budgeting tips, from Black Friday deals to Travel Tuesday savings, and make your money stretch for a stress-free festive season in this episode of Good Money Moves with Jenna Taubel from First Alliance Credit Union and Andy Brownell with KROC AM.
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- The Election Results
- Runtime
- 37:42
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Tom and Andy discuss the election results at the local, state, and national levels.
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- It's Finally Election Day!
- Runtime
- 40:05
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Tom and Andy talk about some of the latest news involving the election as Americans go to the polls to select our future leaders.
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- Rochester's New Transit System and New Affordable Homes
- Runtime
- 33:19
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Rochester Mayor Kim Norton talks about the recent award of federal funding for the city's planned Link Bus Rapid Transit System and some recent progress concerning affordable housing.
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- Scary Noises in Your Home That Should Not Be Ignored
- Runtime
- 31:53
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Robin Gwaltney, with Gwaltney Group-RE/MAX Results, runs through a list of noises that, if you detect in your home, need to be investigated.
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- How to use an Overdraft Line Of Credit Wisely #257
- Runtime
- 26:19
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Learn how an Overdraft Line of Credit can provide financial stability and peace of mind for families facing unexpected expenses in this episode of Good Money Moves with Jenna Taubel from First Alliance Credit Union and Andy Brownell with KROC AM.
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- Get Ready to Make Room For Snowplows
- Runtime
- 38:35
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- The Minnesota Department of Transportation's Mike Dougherty (MNDOT Mike) is joined by MNDOT snowplow operator Steve Kazeck to talk about his job and what motorists can do to make to make it safer for everyone.
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- Will Biden's "Garbage" Remark Benefit Trump?
- Runtime
- 37:17
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Tom and Andy discuss the President's remark and the reactions to it with less than a week before the election. Today's topics also include a Minnesota Supreme Court ruling that went against the actions of election officials in Hennepin County.
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- Trump's Madison Square Garden Rally
- Runtime
- 42:33
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Tom and Andy talk about the aftermath of Sunday's massive rally for Donald Trump in New York's famed Madison Square Garden, along with a lenient sentence in a Rochester murder case.
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- One More Week Until the School District Referendum
- Runtime
- 37:32
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Rochester Public Schools Superintendent Kent Pekel joins Andy to talk about the school operating levy on next week's election ballot and other topics concerning the Rochester School District.
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- Protect Your Largest Investment
- Runtime
- 28:33
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Robin Gwaltney, with Gwaltney Group-RE/MAX Results, was "on assignment" this week and sent Gwaltney Group team member Elizabeth Burch to share her knowledge about the steps every homeowner should take to prepare their homes and other real estate from the effects of the coming winter.
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- Ghost Credit and Zombie Debts: Who You Gonna Call? #256
- Runtime
- 26:01
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Don't let ghost credit and zombie debt haunt you! Learn how to build a solid credit profile and effective strategies to protect yourself from this lurking financial threat in this episode of Good Money Moves with Jenna Taubel from First Alliance Credit Union and Andy Brownell with KROC AM.
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- The Transition to "Green" Energy" and the Impact on Rochester's Power Supply
- Runtime
- 21:09
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Tim McCollough, the General Manager of Rochester Public Utilities, joins Andy for an interesting discussion about the ongoing transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources and the steps being taken by the municipal utility to protect the reliability of the community's electrical power system.
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- Feds Approve $85 Million For Rochester Transit Project
- Runtime
- 19:23
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Patrick Seeb with Rochester's Destination Medical Center shares the news of the federal government's approval of the city's request for federal funding to cover nearly 60% of the cost of developing the Link Bus Rapid Transit System through downtown Rochester. Seeb also discusses some of the planning taking place to help mitigate the major disruptions that will occur during its construction and work on Mayo Clinic's $5 billion expansion plan.
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- Trump's Day at McDonalds
- Runtime
- 40:22
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Tom and Andy talk about Donald Trump's highly successful day behind the counter at a McDonald's restaurant and the criticism he is facing from his political opponents. The list of topics for the show also includes the intelligence leak concerning Israel's plans for retaliating against Iran and reports about people moving away from Minnesota.
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- The Importance of Regular Home Maintenance and Improvements
- Runtime
- 31:06
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Robin Gwaltney, with Gwaltney Group-RE/MAX Results, stresses the importance of staying current with both regular home maintenance and upgrades to what is likely your most important investment. Robin also introduced when the newest members of Gwaltney Group-RE/MAX Results.
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- The FBI's Quietly Revised Crime Stats
- Runtime
- 39:39
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Tom and Andy talk about the significantly revised crime statistics issued by the FBI that now show an increase in violent crime nationwide rather than a modest decrease as was previously reported.
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- New Research: What is A.L.I.C.E? #255
- Runtime
- 27:28
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- New research suggests more people in Rochester MN are living paycheck to paycheck than expected. Dive into the A.L.I.C.E report and what this research means for Minnesota in this episode of Good Money Moves with Jenna Taubel from First Alliance Credit Union, Andy Brownell with KROC AM, and special guests Jerome Ferson and Grace Pesch with United Way of Olmsted County.
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- The FEAST Festival is Coming Back to Rochester!
- Runtime
- 45:16
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Tim Penny, the President and CEO of the Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation, joins Andy to talk about the upcoming FEAST Festival at the Mayo Civic Center and the other activities of the foundation. The former First District Congressman also chimed in a bit about this very unusual election cycle.
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- What the Heck is Yacht Rock?
- Runtime
- 42:21
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- The Med-City Movie Guy, Chris Miksanic joins Andy and reviews a soon to be released documentary about the musicians behind the hit mellow rock songs of the mid and late 1970s. Chris also lists his favorite spooky movies for Halloween!
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- A US House Committee Wants to Hear From Gov. Walz About the Feeding Our Future Scandal
- Runtime
- 44:11
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- The list of topics and issues discussed by Tom and Andy today include a congressional investigation into Minnesota's "Feeding Our Future" scandal and the chair of the committee looking into it wants Governor Tim Walz to appear before the panel.
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- Governor Walz's Stance on the Electoral College
- Runtime
- 42:46
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Tom and Andy talk about the back peddling that occurred after Governor Walz apparently discovered that his support for getting rid of the Electoral College ran counter to the official stance of the Harris presidential campaign.
