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
Update: Flood Advisory, Severe Thunderstorm Warnings For Southern Minnesota. Watch Continues
Update:Severe Thunderstorm Warning Olmstead and Wabasha Counties until 3pm
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Southwestern Olmsted County in southeastern Minnesota...
Northern Mower County in southeastern Minnesota...
Southern Dodge County in southeastern Minnesota...
Tips To Stay Cool And Save Some Coin While Doing It
It's going to be really hot this weekend, taxing the air conditioners, the electrical grid and probably our patience a bit if an air conditioner fails. And many utilities will be asking us to watch our usage to try to keep outages down.
Xcel Energy has some tips to help keep you cool without breaking the budget...
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...
A Parent’s 10 Reasons To Like Summer Vacation
My kids are grown up, but even though there were the hassles of some things (the kids wanting to go on trips, or to fun parks and the inevitable chorus of "are we there yet") there are good things about it.
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...
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...
CDC Warns of New Tick-Borne Virus Worse than Lyme Disease
As we get the urge to get outdoors for activities comes the reminder, especially if you spend time in brushy areas, to check yourselves and others with you for ticks.
According to a KARE11 report, ticks are expected to be a little more abundant this year and there is a special concern about the Powassan virus...
Someone Issued Bad Checks For Good Girl Scout Cookies
I know I spent a little more than I should have this year on purchasing those delicious Girl Scout cookies from the Girls Scouts of Minnesota and Wisconsin River Valleys. But it goes to a good cause and the cookies are so good and I did share them with family and friends...