Saturday afternoon I was busy watching many high school and college athletic events on my phone and television. Online video streaming of high school sports has been a valuable service during this pandemic. I have been able to watch some of my grandkids play basketball from Montevideo and Wichita Kansas. Since large gatherings of people aren’t permitted in school gyms video streaming has become very … Continue reading VIDEO TIME
Someone asked me the other night at a basketball game what I do to prepare for a game. So I thought I would walk you through my routine leading up to going on the air. It’s basically the same for every game that I broadcast. It begins about two days before the game. I go into the production room at the radio station and record … Continue reading WHAT I DO
I have covered many events over the years for the radio station, but this past weekend was maybe the coldest event ever! Saturday was -3 with a wind-chill of -24. I never thought I would have so much fun covering an ice fishing tournament in such cold. So many smiles on parents and children’s faces. We are some tough Minnesotans! The Canby Sportsman’s Club and … Continue reading PAUL ON ICE
Maynard and I enjoyed visiting with everyone Sunday afternoon during KLQP Radio’s 38th Anniversary drive-by celebration. KLQP hit the airwaves 38 years ago today in Madison. We usually invite our listeners into the studio to celebrate with coffee and cookies, But this year, because of the pandemic, we decided to have a drive-by with apple cider and cookies. It was a big hit and fun. … Continue reading 38
I usually don’t get too nervous over things I am about to do. I can speak in front of hundreds of people and I can talk on the radio knowing thousands of people may be listening without getting nervous before hand. Saturday, I was about to go on the air to broadcast my first wrestling match in over 20 years! To my surprise, I was … Continue reading NERVOUS
I am not a book reader, never have been. I like reading newspapers, magazines and things on the internet, but not books. That all changed this past week. I found a book I can’t put down and it’s kind of exciting. How I came across this book is a pretty cool story. On Tuesday afternoons I do a library show with Cindy Hendrickx on KLQP. … Continue reading READING A BOOK
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