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 Ranked As 6th Best State To Teach In
Teaching is a difficult career choice in many ways. There is the cost for college, sometimes it takes time to find a job and for a number of years the pay may be very low and there is the cost of continuing education.
Stewartville Man Caught With 13 Pounds Of Meth
Olmstead County Officials executed a search warrant on a home on 3rd Street NW on Monday and discovered over 13 pounds of methamphetamine. The owner of the home, 35-year-old Derek Thielen was the subject of an on-going investigation.
Wayzata Officer Had Ties Locally
William Matthews, the Wayzata Police Officer that was struck and killed last week will be laid to rest on Thursday. The funeral is set for 1pm at Wayzata Free Church with interment at Summit Park Cemetery. Visitation is at the church Wednesday night from 3 to 8pm.
Lantern Light Festival Opens In Shakopee
Canterbury Park in Shakopee is transforming into a world of lights from now into October. It's the Lantern Light Festival, a celebration of Chinese Culture. It's going on Thursdays-Sundays. Hours are 6-11pm through October 1, then 5pm-11pm October 5-22.
Gopher Game Time May Change Saturday
The Pac-12 conference is monitoring the air quality due to the fires in Oregon and they may have to consider alternative start times and maybe a different game day for Minnesota vs. Oregon State, scheduled for a 9 p.m. (Central) kickoff Saturday in Corvallis.
Contribute Water For The Ice For The Minnesota Wild
Do you have a favorite pond or lake that when it freezes you love to skate on it and maybe even play some hockey?
Minnesota State Fair Manager Says ‘Rides Are Safe’
Minnesota State Fair General Manager Jerry Hammer wants to assure all those going to the Minnesota State Fair that the rides are safe.
Jesse James Bike Tour September 9
It happens rain or shine and put on by the Northfield Rotary Club. Riders of all ages and skill levels may participate in the family-friendly event.
Bike tour participants have a choice between five routes varying in difficulty and distance (100, 60, 45, 30 and 10 miles), all of which will take riders through local, scenic areas including the lakes region of Rice County, the southern Minnesota tow
Lynx Will Move The Home Court Again For Playoffs
The Minnesota Lynx at 17-2 are a pretty good bet to make the playoffs that start in September.
But there is a problem. The renovations to the Target Center will not be done yet. And by then the Minnesota Wild will be ready to get back on their ice for some workouts...
Severe Thunderstorm Watch
A severe thunderstorm watch is in effect for a good portion of southern Minnesota until 4AM. Large hail, damaging winds, frequent lightning, heavy rains are possible. A tornado can't be ruled out as well. Be prepared to move to a place of safety and relay severe weather sightings to local law enforcement...