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
Working at a radio station during a winter storm can be pretty intense with all the postponements and cancellations coming into the studio to be put on the air. What made it all the more difficult was that Maynard was gone on a missions trip for the week. He’s the Hall of Famer that makes it sound so easy on the radio. So, that meant … Continue reading CRAZINESS IN THE STUDIO
Last week I blogged about our experience at the Headwaters of the Mississippi River while on vacation. Little did I know when I posted that picture of the father pulling his disabled son across the Mississippi that it would get the attention that it did. A lot has happened since that post on my social media sites last weekend. It exploded or as some would … Continue reading WOW! WHAT A RESPONSE
Every morning between 5:30 and 6:00 I go on my computer and read the Willmar and Marshall newspapers. Mostly to read the sports section to see what happened the night before in high school sports. Back in the day these papers were delivered to my front steps by a newspaper boy before 6 o’clock. Not anymore, things have changed drastically for the newspaper business. I … Continue reading Newspapers
