My Life

From a Milwaukee childhood filled with music to leading an arts center, Gretchen Boulka's story is all about following your passion.

From the hockey rinks to the courtroom, Mike Bryant's life story is a remarkable blend of passion and perseverance.

As John Millea prepares for his next chapter, his deep connection to community sports shines through.

From small-town beginnings to the airwaves, Laura's journey is a heartwarming story of passion and perseverance.

From farm life to saving furry friends, Vicki Davis has a heartwarming journey that changed a community's approach to animal care.

Richard T. Nelson grew up in Edina. Central Minnesota knows him as Dick Nelson, the host of 98.1 FM's Classic County Show for decades.

WJON News Director Jim Maurice grew up in Maynard, Minnesota, a small town in west Central Minnesota south of Willmar and north of Granite Falls. His family lived in the town of approximately 500 people.

This is the story of longtime Athletic Director and volleyball coach Carol Howe Veenstra. Carol Howe was born in Detroit Lakes, the family moved to Green Bay before relocating to Crosby, Minnesota when Carol was in 2nd grade. She says she grew to appreciate growing up in a small town environment.

St. Cloud's longest serving Mayor Dave Kleis' time as Mayor wraps up Monday January 13. I sat down with Mayor Kleis a few years ago for WJON's My Life series to talk about the path that led him to where he is now.

St. Ben's hired Mike Durbin as their head basketball coach in 1986 and he's still their head coach today. Mike joined me on WJON for our "My Life" series. Mike grew up in a small town in Ohio called Howard. Mike is the oldest of 9 children. He has 7 sisters and 1 brother.