Mike Tanner
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.
Recent Posts by Mike
Firearms complaint leads to arrest
May 24, 2013
ST. CLOUD,, Minn. (KNSI) St. Cloud police arrested a man last night after getting a complaint that he had pointed a firearm at other people and threatened them.
Foreclosure protection bill awaits signature
May 24, 2013
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) Minnesota homeowners facing foreclosure would have additional protection under a bill Gov. Mark Dayton is expected to sign.
Dayton brings out veto pen
May 24, 2013
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) Gov. Mark Dayton has line-item vetoed to strike two provisions from a bill that distributes sales-tax money by way of state grants for the outdoors, parks and trails and arts and cultural programs.
St. Cloud clinic closing
May 24, 2013
ST. CLOUD, Minn. (KNSI) The St. Cloud Vein Clinic is closing its doors.
Twins losing streak reaches nine games
May 24, 2013
DETROIT (AP) Jim Leyland is usually pretty confident about his managerial moves.
Judges serving lunch
May 24, 2013
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) Minnesota Supreme Court justices, Court of Appeals judges, and other members of the judicial branch will be serving lunch to the needy at the Dorothy Day Center, as part of an effort to reach out to people in the community.
More road construction in area
May 24, 2013
ST. CLOUD, Minn. (KNSI) A pair of road construction projects in the area will get started next week.
Dayton signs solar energy bill
May 24, 2013
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) Minnesota's investor-owned utilities will be required to get 1.5 percent of their power from solar energy by 2020 under legislation signed by Gov. Mark Dayton.
Minnesota drought conditions improving
May 23, 2013
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) Minnesota's drought conditions continue to improve.
Minnesota flu deaths top 200
May 23, 2013
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) Health officials say Minnesota topped 200 influenza-related deaths this flu season.
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