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
Another Round of Severe Storms Possible Tuesday
The National weather service is reporting that there is an Enhanced Risk of severe thunderstorms this afternoon, through tonight generally west of Interstate 35 and a slighter risk, to the east into west central Wisconsin. Large hail and damaging
winds are possible with the line of strong thunderstorms that is
expected to march east across the area...
Update: Flood Advisory, Severe Thunderstorm Warnings For Southern Minnesota. Watch Continues
Update:Severe Thunderstorm Warning Olmstead and Wabasha Counties until 3pm
Flood Advisory for...
Southwestern Olmsted County in southeastern Minnesota...
Northern Mower County in southeastern Minnesota...
Southern Dodge County in southeastern Minnesota...
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...
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...
10 Minnesota Favorite Foods
As we get into May and as our thoughts start to turn to the first holiday weekend of the spring/summer (Memorial Day), I thought I would share this information about some of Minnesota's favorite foods. So as you are cooking or traveling you can check out some of these Minnesota favorites...
How Green Is Minnesota?
Minnesota is not doing to bad as far as being a Green State goes. According to wallethub.com, Minnesota is ranked as the seventh Greenest State. The states above us are:
1. Vermont
2. Massachusetts
3. Oregon
4. Washington
5. Connecticut
6...
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...