Year Hired at WCCO Radio: 2006 First time EVER on Air: I try to forget that day...the only thing I remember from that newscast was 'whatever you do...don't screw up' Favorite Story/Report: I have several....Embedding with soldiers in Iraq and Kosovo; it was humbling to see first hand what the soldiers go through in their deployment and the personal sacrifices they make to serve this country. Reporting from Hattiesburg, Mississippi, which is near Gulfport, Mississippi, just two months after Hurricane Katrina. Covering the Rocori School shooting trial. It was obviously a very sad heart-wrenching story, but at the same time it was inspiring to see how the victims and their families move on with their life. Dream Job: Those two words don't belong together! Hometown: Forest Lake, Minnesota Favorite Cartoon Character: Batman and Robin Favorite Car you’ve ever had: Merkur XR4TI (that is...when it would run) Favorite Sport to play: Several- Hockey, Softball, Football, Basketball Favorite Sports team: Minnesota Wild Favorite travel destination: Amsterdam. 3 cities/towns you’ve lived in: Baraboo, Wisconsin; Lake City, Minnesota; Clearwater, Minnesota. 3 movies you could watch over and over: Die Hard I and III; Tombstone 3 jobs you’ve had: Washing cars; Dock boy; Bar Bouncer 3 TV shows you like to watch: Cheers, Simpsons, News Radio. 3 of your favorite foods: Spaghetti (it has to be my mom's); anything grilled; cheese cake 3 places you love to visit: The Whitefish and Gull chain's; Memphis, Tennessee; Lake City, Minnesota. 3 of your favorite musician/music groups: B-B King; Pussycat Dolls; Marc Cohen Who would you love to trade places with for a week, and why? The President. I would love to see what the President actually does on a daily basis. Share something about the most amazing place you have visited in your life: The Al Faw Palace, just outside of Baghdad, Iraq. It was humbling to be in the same place as one of the world's most notorious leader's. The palace itself was amazing from the marble floors to the gold plated bathrooms. Favorite quote or line to live by: Don't live with regrets. Share about the teacher who had the greatest impact on you: Bruce Leventhal. 10th grade Biology teacher. He was a tremendous instructor and changed my life forever.
Wixon Jewelers
Wixon Jewelers is the largest independent jewelry store in Minnesota. Established in 1988 by Dan Wixon, Wixon Jewelers is a leader in providing high quality jewelry with unparalleled customer service.
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