WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar released the following statement on the passing of longtime WCCO-Radio Host Roger Erickson:

“Roger Erickson cemented his legacy as a pioneer in Minnesota broadcasting over nearly four decades on the air. He was a friend of my dad’s and I have early memories of the two of them ribbing each other over the airwaves. He taught generations of future radio hosts how to take their jobs seriously without taking themselves too seriously and always helped his listeners start their day on the right note – especially the kids who came to rely on Roger for breaking news about school closings on snowy winter mornings.

“I also have vivid memories of waiting by the radio as Roger – the voice of Minnesota winters – listed the school closings one by one. My district was Wayzata so I would wait with much anticipation as Roger waded through the school names until he finally got to Wayzata at the end of the alphabet. Happy memories!”

###