News DIRECTOR for KNSI Radio
Mike Tanner began his radio career in his hometown of Sisseton, South Dakota in 1984 after graduating from Brown Institute. Mike has worked at a number of stations in the Upper Midwest over the years, including stops in Sioux Falls, Fargo and Minneapolis.
Mike is married to wife Shannon, and has a daughter Meghan, who is an elementary education major and member of the Bison football and basketball cheer teams at North Dakota State University.
Mike joined Leighton Broadcasting in February 2012 and named News Director in September, 2012.
Jun 19, 2013
MINNEAPOLIS,Minn. (AP) The Minnesota Twins have signed right-hander Kohl Stewart, the fourth overall pick in the draft two weeks ago.
Jun 19, 2013
MAPLEWOOD,Minn. (AP) Authorities say the pilot of a helicopter that went down in a suburban neighborhood near St. Paul was killed in the crash.
Jun 19, 2013
ST. CLOUD, Minn. (KNSI) The United Way of Central Minnesota is holding an event Thursday that's aimed at helping out homeless kids.
Jun 19, 2013
MAPLEWOOD, Minn. (AP) A helicopter has crashed into a suburban neighborhood in the Twin Cities.
Jun 19, 2013
RICE, Minn. (KNSI) The Minnesota Department of Transportation says an open house will be held next Tuesday, June 25th for the public to learn more about the Highway 10, County Road 2 interchange construction project in Rice.
Jun 19, 2013
ST. PAUL, Minn. (KNSI) The exceptionally cool spring has pushed strawberry season back by one to two weeks this year but Minnesota berry growers are reporting fields full of big, beautiful blooms that promise to become sweet, juicy berries.
Jun 19, 2013
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) Amazon.com says it will drop its Minnesota-based affiliate websites before the state's online sales tax becomes law July 1.
Jun 19, 2013
WASHINGTON (AP)) As the House began debate on its version of a new five-year farm bill, the dean of Minnesota's congressional delegation urged colleagues to pass it.
Jun 19, 2013
STILLWATER, Minn. (AP) Motorists will find the Stillwater Lift Bridge temporarily closed Wednesday.
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