The end of Johns Journal is upon us. John Millea from the Minnesota State High School League is retiring after 15 years of writing stories about high school athletes. I think I have read all off them from the beginning. I have blogged about John a number of times. I had the chance to interview John about his career this week and he was kind enough … Continue reading JOHN AND I ARE ALIKE
This past week I have been interviewing the area state golf participants in preparation for the state golf meet this week. I have been interviewing high school athletes now for over 30 years and you would think I would be experienced enough to ask the right questions and make it look easy. For some reason I still struggle with conducting a good interview. Interviewing teenagers … Continue reading THE ART OF THE INTERVIEW
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
During the baseball and softball season, I get to spend some time in press boxes in our area. Over the years of broadcasting games I have gotten to know a good number of people that work in these press boxes! Friday night Bart Hill and I were in Granite Falls at Richter Field. One of my favorite places to broadcast a baseball game. Lac qui … Continue reading PRESS BOX FRIENDS
One of the best parts of my job in radio is meeting and interviewing people. I really enjoy talking to people and hearing their story. Everyone has a story to tell. This past week I had some pretty good interactions with some pretty cool people. It was Severe Weather Awareness Week, so I interviewed a few people that know about weather and preparation for severe … Continue reading PEOPLE ARE INTERESTING
I don’t get out much! Well I do, to spend time with my family or a high school sporting event for work. Once in a while we go out with friends and we did that last Friday night. When Roxie and I go to a movie it’s usually at the Grand Theater in Madison. It’s nice to have a movie theater in our small town. … Continue reading MOVIE TIME
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