Born in Asheville, NC but grew up in Sioux Falls and graduated from Roosevelt High School. I attended the University of Minnesota, then ended up in Nashville where I received my Bachelors in Communications with a minor in Criminal Justice from Tennessee State University. I began my sports radio career at the CBS Sports Radio affiliate in Nashville in 2008. In 2011 I joined SiriusXM and I started "Overtime" on ESPN 99.1 in July 2012. I met my wife in 2006 at college and we moved down to Nashville together where she received her Masters from Tennessee State University and now she is the School Psychologist for the West Central Schools. We got married in Nashville in July of 2011. We have the coolest little guy in our wonderful son Beckham and an amazing little toddler in our other son Mauer, plus our latest edition Griffey who is just a stud. We even a petting zoo at our house in Hartford with 2 dogs and a cat. Email: Jt@espn991.com Twitter: @jtespn991
Jeff Thurn
Karl-Anthony Towns Returns but Timberwolves Fall Again
The Minnesota Timberwolves got some great news on Friday that Karl-Anthony Towns was returning after missing 15 games.
If You Are Sick, DON’T GO TO WORK!
I have a special announcement for all you folks fighting one illness or another this winter, don't go to work while you are sick.
One Armed Golfer Gets Hole In One at PGA Tour Event
Laurent Hurtubise, who was born with one arm knocked in a hole in one at the PGA West Stadium Course in La Quinta, CA.
Sanford International Raises $140,000 for Local Charities
The Sanford International announced this week that they raised $140,000 for local beneficiaries during their 2019 tournament.
Bulls and Broncs Rodeo Returns to Sioux Falls in February
Bulls and Broncs Rodeo Returns to Sioux Falls in February
Minnesota Twins Hit Home Run and Sign Josh Donaldson
The Minnesota Twins have agreed to a four year deal with slugger Josh Donaldson according to ESPN's Jeff Passan.
Miguel Sano Gets 3 Year Extension From Minnesota Twins
The Minnesota Twins are giving slugger Miguel Sano a three year contract extension per the team.
No Big10 Teams are in the Top 10 of the AP Poll
There are no Big10 teams in the latest AP Top 25 College Basketball poll released on Monday.
University of Minnesota Off Campus Rent is Skyrocketing
The current prices for off campus housing at the University of Minnesota may surprise you as they continue to skyrocket.
Betting Odds for Championship Week and the Super Bowl
Here are the odds for the NFL Championship games and Super Bowl.