John Anderson

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.

SE Minnesota Toys For Tots Awarded

Southeast Minnesota Toys for Tots was named National Campaign of the Year for 2017. In 2017, 14,507 toys were donated and distributed to 7,751 children living in Olmsted, Dodge, Winona, Wabasha, Houston, and Filmore counties.

Update: Officer In Justine Damond Case In Jail

Officer Mohamed Noor who shot and killed Justine Damond last July has been arrested and is listed as being charged with 3rd-degree murder and 2nd-degree manslaughter charges in connection with the case.

35W Closure In Minneapolis This Weekend

Those traveling to the Twin Cities this weekend will find a traffic problem to deal with. 35W will be closed in both directions from I-94 to Crosstown 62, starting at 10 pm Friday, March 2, so crews can demolish the 38th St. Bridge.

Community Rallies Around Fired Longtime Volleyball Coach

As Gordy Kosfeld you Monday, Franz Boelter, longtime volleyball head coach at Bethlehem Academy in Faribault was fired on Friday, based upon accusations by some students of 'stories of mental abuse.' He has been at the school for 25 years and has a record of over 700 wins. He was also the Varsity Boys Basketball coach with 613 victories.

Southern Minnesota Winter Storm Warning Update for Monday

Update: 1/21/18 Blizzard Warning added for some areas of southern and southwestern Minnesota A portion of the Winter Storm Warning has been upgraded to a Blizzard Warning from Mankato to the south and west, including Fairmont and St. James. The Winter Storm Warning was expanded, slightly southeast. A Winter Storm Watch remains in effect from Gaylord through the Twin Cities metro.

Camping Equipment Stolen From Plainview Scout Troop

A rendezvous friend posted some disturbing information on Facebook today and this upsets me as his friend and as a former scout leader. Scout Troop #57 out of Plainview Elgin Millville had $5,000 worth of their camping equipment stolen out of a storage locker recently.

Waseca Quad Graphics To Close By End Of 2017

They are reportedly the largest employer in Waseca. And they will be closing up shop by the end of 2018. Quad Graphics, formerly Brown Printing will close by the end of 2018.

Zach Parise To Undergo Surgery

He missed the playoffs in 2016 due to a back injury and had been having issues during the period before training camp and into the pre-season.

Sun Country Sets New Baggage Rates

As you are thinking about making those holiday air travel plans, Sun Country Airlines came out with some new baggage rate plans that will take affect on flights booked after October 25 but the good news is the rates won't start until flights after January 18.

Well Known Guthrie Actress To Ply Scrooge In Some Performances This Year

Actress Charity Jones who has been in many other Guthrie Productions, will play Scrooge in performances on Nov. 26 at 7 p.m., Nov. 30 at 10:30 a.m., Dec. 6 at 7:30 p.m. and Dec. 13. According to the Guthrie release she will be playing Scrooge as a male character.