I was born and raised on the north side of Minneapolis. My first radio job was at a Mom and Pop radio station in Aitkin, Minn., where I had duties as the night DJ/janitor and went on to become Program/Sports Director for an AM/FM Combo. I took a break from radio work from 1993 to 2006. I then came here in December 2006 and moved up to afternoons in 2007. I later did early mornings from 2008-2013. I have hosted the morning news hours and done the midday show since then. I am a big Twins and Vikings fan. Basketball and football are my favorite sports to do play by play. I like fishing, especially ice fishing, and I spend a lot of time in playing the part of a 1840s buck skinner at various Rendezvous around the state. I enjoy talking to people about our stations so feel free to share comments.
John Anderson
Minnesota Wages: 248,000 Make $9.50 An Hour Or Less
The Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry put out the 2016 Minimum Wage Report. It gives a look at minimum wage workers and their trends.
Here is a look at some of the key findings in the report.
There are about 1.61 million hourly workers in the state
About a little over 15 percent or around 248,000 make minimum wage ($9
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Can You Free A Dog From A Locked Vehicle In The Heat?
You're out somewhere, you see a dog sitting in a completely locked up and closed up vehicle. It's hot out and the animal appears to be not doing well. Can you break into the vehicle and free the animal?
According to Minnesota law, you might face a fine for doing it...
Graco Issues Major Recall
If you own a Graco My Ride 65 Convertible child restraint, it may have been recalled. Graco children's products is recalling eight models because your child may not be properly restrained in the event of a crash, according to the NHTSA.
The recalled Graco My Ride 65 convertible child restraint models are 1871689, 1908152, 1813074, 1872691, 1853478, 1877535, 1813015 and 1794334...
Get A 156-Foot High View Of The State Fair In 2017
The Minnesota State Fair announced today that one of the tallest Ferris Wheels in North America will be at the State Fair this year. If you want to check out a 156-foot-high view of the fair, this ride is for you and it will only cost you $5 for the ride...
Cannon River Rendezvous 2017 Is Living History
I am looking forward to participating in another Cannon River Rendezvous May 26-29 near Cannon Falls on the Whitson property. It's great to get away from technology and live life like it's around the period of the 1840s fur-trade era.
The public is invited to visit 10AM to 4PM Friday, Saturday and Sunday and 10AM to 3PM Monday at 2153 Highway 19 Blvd...
Update: Measles Cases Now At 58, Allina Hospitals Change Visiting Rules
Updated: The Minnesota Department of Health says there are now 58 confirmed measles cases in Minnesota -- 49 in Hennepin County, three in Ramsey County and 4 in Crow Wing County and now two in Le Sueur County -- 55 children and three adults...
You Can Own A Piece Of The Minnesota Senate
Need some chairs for a home office or your business? Need some desks or a conference table? You can get some furniture to fill those needs that come with the story that these items were used in the state capitol by the Minnesota Senate.
The Senate is hosting an online auction of nearly 500 items -- chairs, tables, cork boards, filing cabinets, garbage cans and more...
Highway 56 Bridge Replacements Start May 1
Another traffic headache is coming your way starting May 1 as MnDOT (Minnesota Department of Transportation) will start the replacement of the Highway 56 bridges south of Stanton at Prairie Creek and and north of Kenyon at the north fork of the Zumbro River...
9 Little-Known Minnesota Traffic Laws
I was curious as to some of the strange or forgotten Minnesota driving laws that are on the books. Some of these I had thought had been changed, but I guess not.
What Brings ‘American Pickers’ To Minnesota?
I love watching American Pickers on TV. I have an interest in antiques and history and it's amazing the things that people have hung onto that are now worth good money to the right people.
It's been a few years since they have been in the region, but the team of Mike Wolfe and Frank Fritz are coming back and will be in the Northfield area in August...