United Way of Olmsted County

The study issued by the United Way found rising wages for low income workers still failed to keep up with high inflation, leaving a growing number of households unable to cover their basic needs.

Imagine going to school on the first day but NOT having a backpack or the basic supplies that are needed. That is the reality for 3,400+ students in the Olmsted County area this 2024-2025 school year.

11 schools and districts have students that still need school supplies before the first day of school, including Byron, Rochester Public and Private Schools, Chatfield, Dover-Eyota, Pine Island, and Stewartville.

11 schools and districts have students that still need school supplies before the first day of school, including Byron, Rochester Public and Private Schools, Chatfield, Dover-Eyota, Pine Island, and Stewartville.

Michele Norris will be speaking on June 14th at the Rochester International Event Center.

The challenge starts October 4th and there is still room for you to join in!

Imagine a neighborhood in Rochester that didn't have enough green space for all of the kids that wanted to play. That was the reality for a neighborhood in Rochester...until now.

This is an experience that I'll never forget. I think those on the receiving end won't forget it either.

On Tuesday's show, we'll hear from the Sports Expert at 6:45 and get an upate from the United Way of Olmsted County at 7:45.

Another full house on Wednesday, the LAST Wednesday of March!

Anymore moves coming from Tracy Claeys and his coaching staff?  The Sports Expert will offer some thoughts on that and more at 6:45.

Let's see, the subject of fair trade will come up during the program on Thursday.  No, not with the sports expert George Rownd, though he will offer some thoughts on the Twins and more at 6:45.

A full day to start the week on KROC AM.  We'll have information on the "Community Outerwear Drive" from the United Way of Olmsted County.  In fact we'll have weekly updates on Mondays at 7:20.

On Tuesday we'll have Rochester City Council President Randy Staver on the show from 8:15 to 9 o'clock.  We'll talk about the Monday meeting and if you have questions, comments, suggestions or solutions, give us a call at (507) 282-1234.