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
Needed: Red Kettle Bell Ringers
Help our local Salvation Army reach their holiday season goal of $1.05 million by making a generous donation. Or join your friends, family or co-workers and donate some bell-ringing time to help make sure our local goal is reached. All the donations received stay local, helping those less fortunate in our area have a merry Christmas...
Strangest Baby Names of 2014
It's still a mystery as to why some parents give their children names that could potentially make their lives difficult, to say the least.
Sir Elton John Falls Out of His Chair
Elton John was at a charity tennis match at Royal Albert Hall in London yesterday when he tried to take a seat on the sidelines, but he ended up taking a spill instead.
Tom’s Joke of the Week #17 – Holiday Style
Use these jokes with your family and friends this holiday season...but don't tell 'em where ya got 'em from - hA!
Amazing Ice Circle on North Dakota River
Even though this video was released last year, I just came upon it and I had to share.
A retired engineer out hunting in North Dakota in 2013 spotted a huge circle of ice spinning on the Sheyenne River, over 50 feet in diameter...not something you see everyday, eh...
“Rochester” On Tap This Saturday!
America and Minnesota's best craft brews will be featured this Saturday 2 to 6 p.m. at the Mayo Civic Center with "Rochester on Tap"! This much anticipated event features live music from Chester Bay, delicious food, great vendors, a souvenir sample glass, and over 100 craft beers to sample...
Plainview’s “Old Fashioned Christmas” This Weekend!
It't Plainview's 21st annual Old Fashioned Christmas this Friday through Sunday. The temps will be closer to normal, so don't let the weather keep you from attending. There will be free horse-drawn wagon rides, a live nativity, brass band, hand-bell choir, decorated homes, dancing elves and more...
Rochester on Tap is Almost Here!
Join your friends from Y105 and Townsquare Media for the first annual "Rochester on Tap" coming this Saturday 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Mayo Civic Center! Sample over 100 craft beers, great food and live entertainment from Chester Bay. And join us for the Pre-Party at Legends Bar and Grill this Friday from 8 p...
“Yulefest” is Coming This Saturday!
Chuck Blattner leads a community ensemble in Rochester's annual holiday celebration, "Yulefest", coming this Satruday, 7:30 p.m. at the Mayo Civic Center's Presentation Hall.
This year's program will feature special guest vocalist Tom Arachtingi...
Most Popular Puppy Names of 2014
Getting someone a puppy for Christmas?
While “Awww” might be the perfect name for a puppy since that’s the first word many people make when seeing one, it has yet to catch on.
In fact, it seems like pet owners aren’t changing at all when it comes to picking a name for their puppies...