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 River Rising Means Some Traffic Issues
On Sunday the Scott County Sheriff's office closed the bridge over the Minnesota River in Jordan. They also announced that the Minnesota Department of Transportation would close the Highway 41 Minnesota River bridge at 9 a.m. Tuesday due to flooding.
On Line Fundraiser Now Set Up For 2nd Father Killed In Crash
We do not know for sure yet what happened on Saturday near Vermillion. What we do not is that a Father that has faced some tough challenges lost his life. 36-year-old Jon Fontaine, of Farmington.
Update: Missing Brooklyn Park 11 Year Old Returned Safe
Tanaisha Latriece Tennin was located in Bloomington on Monday afternoon. She had left her Brooklyn Park home after an argument with her mother at 3 am on Monday. A neighbor happened to be at a clinic for an appointment when she said she saw the girl sitting on a curb.
Dakota County Crash Kills Two Fathers
Saturday night a crash in Vermillion Township in Dakota County, claimed the life of two fathers. It happened at the intersection of Goodwin Avenue and 190th Street East.
Heat Advisory And Flash Flood Watch
A heat advisory is in effect for much of south central Minnesota and now a Flash Flood Watch is out for Mille Lacs-Kanabec-Sherburne-Isanti-Chisago-Wright-Hennepin-Anoka-Ramsey-Washington-Dakota and Goodhue counties.
Great Heritage Days Parade In Faribault And Night In Medford
Even with the heat and humidity, tons of people turned out for the Heritage Days Parade in Faribault. We quickly found out that the large amount of candy we had brought was not enough for all the kids. But we were early in the parade this year so I am sure many units after us had candy.
Another Medford Straight River Days Parade In The Books
Another crowd turned out in the streets and in the Medford Parade Friday night. It was humid and it rained a few times before the parade. So much for all the shiny vehicle wash jobs right! I swear Medford imports kids for this parade. It looked like there was way more than there should be in this little town.
Good News: Rain Should Move Out. Then Sauna Returns.
The National Weather Service says Saturday rains should move to the north around midday, and then heat and humidity will return to the south.
Another Great Free Community Lunch And More Heritage Days Events
The crew at Trinity Lutheran Church in Faribault did another great job on the community lunch. I tried the ground up meat and added some BBQ sauce and it was great. Carly had the sloppy joe. And of course they had a super selection of desserts as you will see below.
Another Round of I-35 Headaches
As if there has not been enough disruption along the I-35W corridor there is more coming this weekend. Some of it long term again.