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Senior Dennis Granath's swing is smooth and has netted him national accolades. But it's a job after graduation that he seeks most. (credit: Credit: Greg Smith-GSmithSports)

Beyond Bounds: Hire SJU’s Swedish Sensation Dennis Granath

Dear hiring managers in Minnesota … Dennis Granath already has a polished LinkedIn, but I’ve taken the liberty to morph this blog of mine into in-depth — and yet truthfully entertaining — resume for Mr. Granath.

2013/04/20

North Korea….How Big Is The Threat?

John talked with one of the nation’s brightest minds when it comes to North Korea…Karla Robbins. Listen to part of their conversation from Thursday.

2013/04/05

Tax Fraud Trio Pleads Guilty

The third and final member of a tax fraud trio pleaded guilty Wednesday in federal court to one count of conspiracy to defraud the United States.

2013/03/27

Patty Wetterling Discusses Sex Offender Laws

Patty Wetterling joins the show to discuss sex offender laws and what could be done to improve them

2013/03/22

Plymouth Man Pleads Guilty To Smuggling Ammo To Ukraine

A 37-year-old Plymouth man pleaded guilty Tuesday to smuggling thousands of rounds of ammunition from the United States to Ukraine, the Justice Department said.

2013/03/19

Mpls’ Successful Cellular Amber Alert Was The Nation’s First

Wednesday’s quick and safe recovery of an abducted 8-month-old Minneapolis child was not only the first time an Amber Alert was sent to Minnesota cell phones, but it was the first time in the United States that a cell phone alert successfully helped recover a missing child.

2013/02/21

North Memorial Makes List Of Nation’s Best Hospitals

North Memorial Medical Center announced that it has been placed in HealthGrades America’s 50 Best Hospitals.

2013/02/19

Super Bowl Facts: 1 Chicken Wing = Running A Football Field 12 Times

One billion chicken wings. About 6,000 tons of nachos. And 11.2 pounds of potato chips. That’s what Americans eat come Super Bowl Sunday.

2013/01/30

Unemployment Falls In 75 Percent Of U.S. States

An increase in hiring helped lower unemployment rates in 37 U.S. states last month, the latest indication that the job market is slowly healing.

2012/11/20

For 24 Hours, A Bridge Becomes A Patriotic Passage

For 364 days out of the year, the County Road 21 bridge is just a bridge you drive under as you enter Minnesota from Wisconsin. But for one day a year it becomes something very special — a place where complete strangers gather to remember.

2012/09/11

U.S. Drought Grows To Cover Widest Area Since ’56

The drought gripping the United States is the widest since 1956, according to new data released Monday by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

2012/07/16

Good Question: How Hard Is The U.S. Citizenship Test?

On Independence Day, it’s interesting to hear how much United States citizens know about their country. Could you pass the United States Citizenship Test?

2012/07/04

Russian Kettle Bells Now Popular Exercise Option In US

Originated in Russia, kettle bells were used to train soldiers in the fields. In 2000, the exercise came over to United States and took off.

2012/05/29

Sen. Franken Visits Eden Valley For Memorial Day Dedication

Sen Al Franken helped Eden Valley citizens secure a Navy anchor for a town military memorial

2012/05/29

US Gray Wolves Rebound But Face Uncertain Future

After devoting four decades and tens of millions of dollars to saving the gray wolf, the federal government wants to get out of the wolf-protection business, leaving it to individual states — and the wolves themselves — to determine the future of the legendary predator.

2011/12/21

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