Hi! I’m Tom Garrett, and for the past 15 years I’ve called Rochester my home. Originally from St. Paul’s east side, my radio career has brought me to the east coast and back. It’s hard to believe that I’ve been getting up at 3:45am for the past 25 years. My wife, Julie, and I are the proud parents of Michael. He’s 12 years cancer-free and studying to be a teacher at Winona State. When we moved to town in ’97 he was only 5 years old. Time flies, indeed. I’m here to wake you up each weekday morning with great music, the hot stories of the day, and on occasion some really great prizes. Thanks for making Y105 part of your morning routine!
Tom Garrett
7 Tips for Sticking to Your New Year’s Resolution
Here we go...a brand new year, and perhaps some new resolutions to tackle. For some of us, keeping our resolutions gets tricky after the first week or two. Maybe this will help. here are seven tips for sticking to your New Year's resolutions from Mirror ...
Funny Christmas Fails
Santa's helpers need a little help!
Home Stretch – Please Help
Just in: Our Olmsted County kettles have now earned over $284,000 this season with a strong Friday and Saturday response to kettle challenge matches.
The Rochester Salvation Army urgently needs bell ringers to sign up for today and Wednesday remaining shifts to ensure we reach our 2014 goals...
Final Week for Bell Ringing
It is said the best way to Carnegie Hall is "practice, practice, practice." The only way to meet human needs and ensure critical local programs and services remain funded is, "ring, ring, RING!"
Join your friends and family and lend a hand this week ringing a bell to make sure it's a happy holiday for everyone in our area...
What to Do When All The Parking Spots Are Taken
Being the procrastinator, I finally started my Christmas shopping this past weekend...not a good idea. In addition to the long lines at the checkout, I was scrambling to find a good parking spot at each of my stops.
Here's a fella who just HAD to find a spot...
How Low Can Gas Prices Go?
If you're looking for a reason to overspend this Christmas, here you go!
Tom’s Joke of the Week #19
Here are a couple more jokes to use when your friends and family are gathered around for yuletide cheer!
Is That Mayor Brede?
Our mayor is going incognito today...well, sort of. Mayor Ardell Brede begins his annual tradition dressed as "Santa Brede" this morning.
Cats vs. Christmas Trees
So our family has a cat and his name is Figaro. Every year after we put the Christmas tree up, Figgy seems to like to hang out underneath it.
Austin Red Kettle Donations to Be Doubled and Tripled
The Austin Salvation Army has secured matching funds in the amount of $5000.00 from various local donors to show support for this weekend.