Exploring the Quirky Corners of Southeastern Minnesota! Sometimes the best vacations are the ones you don’t plan. My wife, Roxie, and I took advantage of my slow time at work for just such a trip. While we had a general idea of where we wanted to go, we had no detailed itinerary—just an open road and a sense of adventure. We started out at the … Continue reading VACAY FUN
I’ve broadcasted countless games over the years, but I’ve never once had a pizza delivered to me while on the air. Well, there’s a first time for everything.My broadcast partner, Bart Hill, and I were at Nelson Field in Dawson, to cover the Madison Mallards and Morris Eagles playoff game. The weather was perfect—temperatures in the 70s with low humidity—and we were set up just … Continue reading PIZZA DELIVERY GIRL
County fair season has officially kicked off, and I couldn’t be more excited! As someone who works for a radio station, I’m incredibly lucky to attend five county fairs each summer: Yellow Medicine in Canby, Chippewa in Montevideo, Stevens in Morris, Swift County Fair in Appleton, and Lac qui Parle in Madison. At each of these fairs, you’ll find a KLQP booth, and you … Continue reading FAIR SEASON FUN
Why I Keep BloggingRainy mornings and a fresh cup of coffee often inspire me to sit down and write. As I settled into my favorite recliner today, I found myself asking, “Why do I write a blog every week?”Looking back, I’m amazed by the variety of subjects I’ve covered in over 400 posts. It’s rarely a struggle to find something to write about. Sometimes, humorous … Continue reading THE WHY
Summer community celebrations are truly special, and I love seeing how each town in our area puts its unique spin on things. Working in radio gives me the fantastic opportunity to be involved in many of these events. It’s a lot of work for the organizers, but always worth it! Let’s dive into a few of them:Boyd Good Time Days is a local legend, said … Continue reading SUMMER CELEBRATIONS
I am always surprised when I post something on my social media sites and it gets a huge response from my friends and family. When I think it’s just a random stupid post but yet my followers respond to it like they are entering a contest to win millions! One such post was last weekend. I was in the Brainerd lakes area last Sunday with … Continue reading RUNNING ON EMPTY
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