This past week, my wife, Roxie, and I had a necessary conversation about the time we spend glued to our phones, especially at night. It’s been getting a little out of hand—both of us with our heads buried in a screen instead of connecting with each other. I recently heard the late Charlie Kirk mention in an interview that he and his wife turn their … Continue reading OUR PHONES!
Have you ever done Car Bingo? If your answer is no, make sure you finish reading this blog. This isn’t just an event; it’s a social experiment wrapped in a family activity. KLQP radio—yes, the greatest radio station in the known universe—conceived of this brilliance during the Great Pandemic. The mission was simple: Get people out of the house. We needed to be together, yet … Continue reading BINGO! HONK YOUR HORN!
Sharing the Story of KLQP Radio On Sunday afternoon, I had the pleasure of joining Maynard to speak about the history of KLQP radio. We were invited to the LQP County Historical Society annual meeting, which was held at the LQP Museum with a great turnout. Giving a microphone to two radio guys—they’re pretty brave! Maynard spoke first, sharing his personal journey into radio, … Continue reading SHARING ABOUT KLQP
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
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
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
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