Growing up, being on the radio is all I ever dreamed of doing. I started as the bear mascot for a station in my hometown of Wausau, Wisconsin, that aired Chicago Cubs games. I finally DID end up on the radio, working weekends and overnights while I earned a BA from UW-Eau Claire. I worked on the air in Eau Claire for nearly 20 years. After I met my beautiful wife, we got married (in Jamaica), and moved to Rochester in 2012. In my spare time, I like to get out on the mountain bike, catch House Hunters on TV or try one of Minnesota's many great craft beers. While I'm a Twins and Wild fan, I do confess to rooting for certain MLB, NFL, and Big 10 teams from a state just east of here. (You can take the boy out of Wisconsin, but you can't take the Wisconsin out of the boy!)
Curt St. John
100 Years Ago, Minnesota Helped Make Alcohol Illegal
It was 100 years ago today that Prohibition went into effect in the U.S., making the sale and production of beer and alcohol illegal. And Minnesota helped it pass!
The Snow-Shoveling Dog Rochester Needs This Weekend
With our first major winter storm of the season bearing down on us, what we need is a dog like THIS one to grab a shovel and help get those sidewalks and driveways cleared out!
7 Good Things About Below-Zero Temperatures In Minnesota
Sure, we're facing the prospect of spending a couple of days in the sub-zero deep freeze, but there are some good things about it being this cold in Minnesota.
Yes, There Is a Tater Tot Plant That Grows Here in Minnesota
Yes, you read the right-- there really IS a tater tot plant and, yes, you can grow it right here in Minnesota.
Minnesota’s MSP Most On-Time Airport in the U.S.
Once again, Minnesota is ranked number one, this time when it comes to on-time flights from MSP.
Is It Legal to Pass a Snowplow in Minnesota?
Old Man Winter sure has been dumping the snow on us this week-- and there's more on the way. Which brings up an age-old question here in Minnesota: Can you legally pass a snowplow?
Peanut Butter Cups Cannot Be Not Minnesota’s ‘Best Potluck Dish’
There are some classic recipes and dishes out there that just scream 'Minnesota'-- but not the one THIS list says is our favorite!
Why Minnesota’s Night Sky Is So Bright After It Snows
Old Man Winter is back in Minnesota with snow in the forecast several times this week. Which has once again made me notice how light the sky is at night after it snows. Ever wonder why that is?
The Most Honest Employees in the U.S. Work Here in Rochester
If you or someone you know works as a nurse, the results of this new survey about the most-honest profession in the United States won't be a surprise.
Are Your Minnesota Winter Accessories Making You Sick? Could Be!
Trying to get through a Minnesota winter without getting sick can be tough-- but the cold-weather things we use every day might be making things worse.