As always covering the state golf meet for KLQP radio is one of my favorite sporting events to cover. Pebble Creek golf club and the Minnesota High School League do a really nice job running the two-day tournament. I had some pretty neat experiences this year. While interviewing Laura Schreier from Dawson-Boyd I found out that after she was finished at the state golf tournament … Continue reading TAKE AWAYS FROM STATE GOLF
This time of the year is all about section sports, graduations, and working during the Memorial weekend for me. Since working at the radio station full time since 2008 my Memorial weekend consists of section softball and baseball and some graduation parties on Saturday and Sunday. Attending the LQPV and Dawson-Boyd Commencement ceremonies and then attending as many graduation parties as I can. On the morning … Continue reading SPORTS AND GRADUATION
Last Monday, it was National Grandchildren’s Day! A day to celebrate grandchildren. Let me tell you about mine. A couple of months ago, it was National Grandpa Day and I texted all of my grandchildren earlier that day reminding them that it was National Grandpa Day and I expected to be showered with love and special treatment that day. All in fun. Well my granddaughter Gretta … Continue reading GRANDKIDS ARE A BLESSING
I’ve blogged about my daughter Brianna’s dog Kona before. But, this last Saturday and Sunday was fun watching my wife Roxie and Kona bond together. A little background, since Roxie and I have been married, which has been 48 years we have never had a dog! Even when raising four children in the house we didn’t have a dog. It’s ironic because when we were … Continue reading Kona
It has been a very fun week for me and hundreds if not thousands of Blackjack basketball fans. Blackjacks are State Class A Champions! I arrived in the cities on Tuesday to cover the state boys basketball tournament and covered the Montevideo and Dawson-Boyd teams. When I arrived home last Saturday evening, I was exhausted, but it was a good exhausted. Here are just some … Continue reading STATE BASKETBALL FUN
Have I ever mentioned that broadcasting section basketball games at the RA Facility in Marshall is the best! I know I’ve blogged about that many times. Nothing beats the excitement of sitting courtside. I’m on the floor broadcasting important playoff games with the teams on each side of me and the crowd behind me making a lot of noise. It’s just the best time. This … Continue reading I’M HAVING FUN
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