The 2015 Turd of the Year Turdiment got underway on Monday, with the original field of 32 turds trimmed to 16. The first round judges included Tom Elliott from the St. Cloud Times, along with Lee Voss and Jay Caldwell from AM 1390 KXSS.
Expectations are high for both teams heading into this season, with the Eagles opening the year ranked #5 in the state, and Cathedral beginning with a #9 ranking.
During the game between the Vikings and Raiders yesterday, Minnesota defensive tackle Linval Joseph swore when the officials ruled a fumble as Oakland's ball. His unsavory language made it to the live broadcast of the game, and the Fox announcers had to apologize. (And I giggled because I'm an 8 year-old.)
Smartphone usage while driving is becoming a concerning issue, especially in St. Cloud, with so many young drivers. Police and State Patrol are getting creative!
What you hear on the air comes across as us announcing to call in, then we air the winner. We want you to see what it takes behind the scenes to make it all happen.
Here is a subtitled voicemail a guy left his boss as he was running late for work, and witness an accident in front of him. His play-by-play is hilarious. Don't cry laughing too hard like I did!