I’m a man of many passions, but two stand above the rest: the Minnesota Vikings and my faith in Jesus. I’ve been a die-hard Vikings fan since I was a little boy, and a follower of Christ since I turned 28. Usually, these two loves coexist peacefully on a Sunday in the fall: I go to church, then come home in time for the noon … Continue reading WHAT WOULD JESUS DO?
This past week was a perfect reflection of what I love about my life: its diversity and the wonderful people I get to connect with. If you know me, you know I’m a true extrovert—the opposite of my wonderful wife of 48 years, Roxie. I thrive and get energized from being around people. My week kicked off with some family time. I headed to the … Continue reading HOW AN EXTROVERT THRIVES
Last Tuesday, something happened at the Minneota vs. Dawson-Boyd volleyball match that will stay with me forever. It was a humbling experience that took me back to my own childhood—a memory I haven’t thought about in years. When I was 12 years old, growing up in New Ulm, Minnesota, I was a huge Minnesota Vikings fan. I idolized players like Alan Page, Carl Eller, and … Continue reading A AUTOGRAPH, A STORY
The Lac qui Parle County Fair never disappoints! I always enjoy attending, and the fair board does a fantastic job putting on a great event. This year was especially memorable, and I wanted to share some of the highlights. I kicked off Thursday with my live broadcast of the Garden Show, joined by Duane Hastad from Heather Nursery and Floral. We had a great time … Continue reading FUN THINGS HAPPEN TO ME AT FAIRS
With the high school sports season underway, I recently posted a picture on my social media of myself in my 1975 football uniform. I didn’t expect the incredible response it received. It seems people were eager to share their own memories of playing or watching high school football “back in the day.” Reading all the comments from my followers brought back so many great feelings. … Continue reading A TRIP DOWN MEMORY LANE
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
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