Governor Tim Pawlenty today announced he will resume broadcasting his “Good Morning, Minnesota” radio show this Friday, January 5.

The Governor's weekly radio show is returning to WCCO-AM, host of the program from February 2003 through June 2006, when Governor Pawlenty voluntarily halted the show prior to filing his re-election bid.

The show will again air from 9:00-10:00 a.m. on Fridays on 830 AM. Additional stations across Minnesota will also be able to pick up the broadcast through a partnership with WCCO-AM.

“Hosting the show is a great way to connect directly with Minnesotans and hear their thoughts and concerns,” Governor Pawlenty said. “Hopefully, it’s also a chance for people to hear about some of the topics in the news beyond sound bytes.”

WCCO-AM was selected after an RFP process which solicited bids from radio broadcasters interested in airing the Governor’s radio show. The contract with WCCO-AM is for two years, with an option to continue for an additional two years.

“Good Morning, Minnesota” is a mixture of current events, entertainment, and commentary. The Governor's Communications Director, Brian McClung, will be returning to the show as the Governor's "sidekick," a role he filled for more than two years.