I grew up on a farm outside Little Falls, WI. Bet you didn't know there was such a place. I've got 40 years in the radio business now. I married an Ellendale gal and that's how I wound up here. Forgive me, but I'm still a diehard Packer/ Badger fan.
Loren Hart
Minnesota Vikings Who Are Mormons
Now that's a strange topic. It all started when I wanted to learn more about Jabari Parker, a young star in the NBA with the Milwaukee Bucks. I was surprised to learn that he was Mormon and this got me to wondering how many other noteworthy athletes were or are Mormons...
A Look Back at the New Cars for ’61
I ran across this full page insert for the new cars of 1961. Odds are some of you owned one of these vehicles. There were 29 new cars unveiled in this issue. It didn't include pickups. I'll share some pictures over the next few Fridays. Here's the first few to check out...
Red Cross Announces Emergency Blood Shortage in Minnesota
The American Red Cross is issuing an emergency call for blood as we are in the midst of a severe winter blood shortage. Nearly 100 blood drives were forced to cancel in December due to the severe weather. This resulted in more than 3,100 blood donations going uncollected...
Faribault Goats Will Recycle Your Christmas Tree
It sounds like a win-win situation. Once again River Bend Nature Center will offer you the opportunity to recycle your Christmas greenery with goats. Goat Dispatch comprises a group of goats owned by Jake and Amanda Langeslag that specializes in land management using the natural process...
Talk To Santa in Owatonna and Faribault
The popular "Calls to Santa" returns Monday, December 19, and Tuesday, December 20, to KRFO AM 1390 and KDHL AM 920. We've got the links hooked up and Radio Guy and Santa will field phone calls from area boys and girls for the radio.
The numbers to call are either (507) 214-1390 or toll free at (807) 893-5619...
Least Desirable Christmas Songs
A friend of mine posted a question on social media in regards to one's least favorite Christmas song. In a matter of minutes after offering up mine, I had a half dozen likes.
I did a little poking around the box of Christmas songs we have here at the station...
Get Your Christmas Cookies in Southern Minnesota
There will be no lack of opportunities to stock up on Christmas cookies in the area next weekend as there are a number of bake sales.
You can start out on Saturday, December 10 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Medford. They'll be serving a breakfast from 8-11AM...
Minnesota Governor’s Residence to Open for Holidays
The Minnesota governor's residence will be open for public tours in December. Hours will be 11AM to 1PM on Tuesday, December 6 and December 20. There will also be an evening tour on Tuesday, December 13, from 5-7PM. No reservations required; the tours will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis...
How Much Will Your Thanksgiving Meal Cost?
The American Farm Bureau Federation states in a news release that our traditional Thanksgiving meal will actually cost us just a little bit less this year. In 2015 the cost for an average Thanksgiving meal for 10 broke the $50 level with an average of $50...
Have You Seen These Missing Southern Minnesotans?
I didn't realize there were so many missing people in the country, let alone Minnesota. Here's a look at a few who have been missing from southern Minnesota for a long time.
As in the case of all missing persons, if you have information or see them, contact your local law enforcement agency...