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
Faribault Rotary Tree Planting Project
Dr. Richard Houston was Gordy's guest on AM Minnesota on Friday.
They will be talking about planting trees that the third graders at Jefferson Elementary are involved in. Some kids in the class will be able to plant trees at their home. 20 trees will be planted at the school, and some will be planted at Dr...
Cardinal Softball Gets Win Over Buccaneers
It started out looking like a playoff game in Waterville on Thursday as the Cardinals and Buccaneers went scoreless until the 3rd Inning. Nicole Menard lead off the Cardinal 3rd with a double, Tess Glenzinsk got a walk and the Cards went on to put 4 on the board. WEM answered with a run in the bottom of the 3rd.
22 Years Ago A Great Rice County Lawman Was Lost
Rice County Deputy John Liebenstein badge #115 was lost on this day (May 3) back in 1996. On the Officer Down Memorial Page, it states that he was killed by a vehicle that rammed his patrol car at 90 mph during a pursuit.
Boy Scouts To Become Scouts BSA
After 108 years of being Boys Scouts of America, the name will change in February to Scouts BSA. They are trying to convey that they are here for both young men and women. The parent organization will remain Boy Scouts of America and the Cub Scouts will also retain their name.
Big Hats Big Hearts Back At The Paradise May 5
The Greatest Two Minutes in sports is this Saturday, May 5 and you can celebrate in true Derby fashion at the Paradise Center for the Arts in Historic downtown Faribault. The annual Big Hats & Big Hearts Derby Party and Auction for the Arts is the region’s best Kentucky Derby Event!
Northfield Coach Update
Back in March, I told you about the fact the Troy Cohrs was no longer going to be coaching girl's track and girl's soccer at Northfield high school.
Major Highway Construction Projects Kicking off In Twin Cities
I-94 will be closed this weekend and for two additional weekends after as the painting of the Whitney pedestrian bridge near the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden takes place. That's just the tip of the construction iceberg.
Falcon Baseball Gets Another Win Over Waseca
The winds were howling big time at Waseca high school on Monday afternoon as the Falcons came in to face the Blue Jays. They had to play on the JV field at the high school, as this spring's weather not only delayed the start of the season for the teams but it also delayed the re-construction of Tink Larson Field.
Do We Need Another Music Competition Show?
This fall, it's 'Real Country'. It will feature Shania Twain and Jake Owen and will film this summer in Nashville. The show is supposed to run for 8 weeks on USA network produced by Wilshire Studio with Twain, Nicolle Yaron, Stijn Bakkers, and Leslie Garvin set to executive produce.
Warmer Temperatures Good. Pollen Count Increase Bad.
Warmer temperatures are here. A welcome thing since the snow of two weekends ago. I gave a strong message to my sister in Port Wing, Wi., to keep the snow that was falling there in Wisconsin. I am done with it.