Brad Droege has been a firefighter for the City of Hamburg for thirty-one years, has been an officer in the department for twenty-five years and has been the city's Fire Chief for the past 15 years. For the past twenty-nine years, he has been a state and nationally registered Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) and works part time for the ambulance service operated by Ridgeview Medical Center in Waconia.
Chief Droege is a member of the Minnesota Emergency Manager's Association, serves as Vice President of the Carver County Fire Chief's Association, and is the Emergency Management Director for the City of Hamburg. In 1997, and again this spring, he brought a contingent of fellow firefighters to the flooded areas of Fargo-Moorhead to assist other agencies.
Chief Droege lives in Hamburg with his wife and their two children; son Brian and daughter Brenda, who is also a member of the Hamburg Fire Department.
Check Out My Tribute To
Legendary Radio Personality
STEVE CANNON
Who Passed Away April 6th, 2009 & Who Hosted A 'Drive Time' Radio Show For 26 YEARS On
To Learn About Him And Hear Excerpts Of His Very Popular Show
(Audio Courtesy Of WCCO Radio)
INSURANCE
After one of their 'insured's' backed into my vehicle while I was parked, I sustained some minor damage to my vehicle. Their company swiftly handled my claim and promptly reimbursed
me for my loss without any 'hassle' whatsoever.
A TRUE MINNESOTAN
A couple of months ago, I searched 'Craig's List' for a used 'reel to reel' tape recorder. I received a response from 'Bob' living on Bourne Avenue in St. Paul. He stated that he wanted $40 for the unit that he had. I asked 'Bob' if I could return it and get my money back if it didn't work. He stated 'Yes'. So I drove for a total of three hours and picked the unit up. When I got it home, it didn't work.
I called 'Bob' and told him the unit didn't work. He told me to just discard it and he'd return my $40.00 Two days later I received the same two twenty dollar bills in the mail that I had given him two days earlier.
See A List Of Minnesota Lawyers Disbarred and Currently Suspended From 1985 To Present (See If You Can Think Of A Couple Of Other Names That Should Be On The List!)
See A List Of Minnesota Lawyers Disbarred and Currently Suspended From 1985 To Present (See If You Can Think Of A Couple Of Other Names That Should Be On The List!)
When You Refinance Your Home With An Unscrupulous Mortgage Originator And The MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, The MINNESOTA ATTORNEY GENERAL'S OFFICE, The FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION, The FLORIDA ATTORNEY GENERAL'S OFFICE, The MINNESOTA BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU And All Those Other State & Federal Agencies Designed To Protect The Consumer
Trooper Keith Simonette came into my office today to tell me that you were no longer "on the air". I was disappointed to hear of this as you have been a great supporter of the Minnesota State Patrol and law enforcement in general. I really do think you cared greatly about the safety of your listeners. You assisted us in educating the public through methods other then arrests and citations. It is my hope that you will find a comfortable and rewarding career elsewhere and that you will remain a loyal friend to us and those in your community who support you. Thank you!
L. Hodapp, Commander, District 2200: The Minnesota State Patrol
I certainly want to thank Trooper Keith Simmonet of the Minnesota State Patrol for stopping by the radio station during my show on Law Enforcement Friday, August 15, 2003. He gave us several items that I will be giving away during my radio shows so please stay tuned. Also along with Trooper Simmonet were two deputies from the Scott County Sheriff's Department; deputies Dennis Tietz and Nick Adler. I've met lots of law enforcement officers during my active law enforcement career; the three that 'stopped in' to my radio show yesterday were three of the finest!! And, of course, let's not forget Larry Novotny who also was along.
Last Friday, August 22, 2003, Scott County Deputies Dennis Tietz and Duane Jirik stopped by the 'Delta Dick' Radio Show and dropped off Scott County Sheriff's Department coffee mugs to be given away during my radio shows. As everyone knows, I met Deputy Tietz the week before, and know Deputy Jirik through the 'SMART SHOPPER' Program heard every Saturday. Again, both deputies are model examples of what law enforcement officers are all about.
If you disagree with the thoughts about Obama expressed on this Webpage, YOU'RE IN THE MINORITY !!
According to a recent Rasmussen Poll, FORTY-THREE PERCENT (43%) of our nations voters STRONGLY DISAPROVE of the way Obama is performing his role as President !!
I'd rather think like me and be in the MAJORITY than think like you and be in the MINORITY !!
E-mail received by Ray Zalocar;
the Executive Director of www.247polkaheaven.com:
"Hello Ray, just wanted to wish you and yours a very merry christmas and happy new year. Also pass this along to all of your great IJ'S that do such a great job of bringing all the great Polka and Waltz music to us. I listen to all of them when I can and enjoy all of them, I think my favorite of them all , and to take nothing away from all the rest is Gary Kuckenbecker and Delta Dick."
Some other recent
comments received....
"Delta Dick: I honestley can't say THANKS enough for your promo help, honestly!! It's guys like you that make polkas such a great thing. You're a great guy!!"
"Dear “ Polka IJ / DJ “ – Delta Dick -
Just an email to let you know that you are “very much” appreciated all year long, besides during this holiday season !
You all do just a “fantastic” job with your shows that you invest so much in. They are all so different and unique so that they are is never boring ! Even some of the repeat shows are of some interest.
What extensive variety and so much to learn ! Too bad we only get one lifetime to try to do it all.
You are all preserving this great music that meant so much to past generations, as they worked their way thru their lives and hard times, as well as the present generations. In addition, you are making it so much more readily available to so many others to enjoy – 24 / 7 !.
We understand that you like to have email “feedback” on your shows, so I have taken the time to do these emails to all of you.
“WE ARE LISTENING ! “ And that is shouting the good news !"
"Thanks a lot...actually THANKS isnt enough for promoting my dad's CD all night long. It's amazing, what you're doing. We can't THANK YOU enough for the promotion. GOD BLESS!!!
Seth Drzewicki; Steve Drzewicki Band"
"Delta:
I love polka music. When I was in a coma the nurses asked my wife if I liked any special music. She told them polkas and they said bring in some tapes. I was in a coma for thirty days. Polkas on all the time. Nurses hated to see me leave.
I had a stroke and told I would probably not walk again. I walk not good but I walk. I am paralyzed on the left side.
Merry Christmas to you.
Bob
"Dick: Thanks for your public service; you do so much and probably don't get recognized for any of it. But, you are a wonderful asset for Carver County and Hamburg and for your radio listening community; you're just a great guy. Thanks so much."
Delta Dick,
Thank you very much for conducting the (S.A.F.E.R.) interview with my good friend Mario and giving us a chance to make more people aware and safe with the S.A.F.E.R program. I listened to the entire interview. You did a very thorough interview. You touched on all the areas that needed to be disclosed. Thank you for your support and I hope to meet you at the October 11th fundraiser in Hamburg.
Hi Delta Dick!! What a fine job you do on your program. Thanks for all the promo you did for us. We will be sending you a check to help in your sponsorships. Again; thanks for your help and we’ll keep you on our DJ list when we get more recordings in the future.
Your show rocks !!
Hi Polka Cuzzin Delta Dick........ WHOW !!! WHATTA SHOW LAST NIGHT !!! We here in Good ole New York City, listened to your show last evening when you featured my orchestra....Thank U, Thank U..... I am impressed with your presentation, nicely done.... Again, thanks for the exposure and for a job well done..... Musically Yours,
Walt Procanyn Orchestra New York City
Dick - Awesome show tonight !!!!
By the way, loved your 4th of July Patriotic Show. I'd love to meet you personally.
Hey Dick! I listened to your 4th of July show it was awesome. Thanks for The Tribute to America. It always has left me feeling so very proud to be an American.
Lately, I have become, more and more terrified that I am witnessing the destruction of America, this was something I never ever thought I would see in my life time. I now feel we are under a dictatorship because no one is standing up to our President as he single handedly destroys America. Our government has grown too big, too fast!
And lastly, this one .........
Last week we listened to your show by the bon fire. I got a few odd looks but I told them that its good background music to fill in when conversation hit a lull. To many of those at the campfire a surprise of enjoyment came over them as we listened to The Olsen band. I plan to have the music on again tonight when your show starts at 11 PM.
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IT'S TIME TO 'CLEAN HOUSE' IN 2010 !!
We all MUST work hard to remove those legislators that passed the largest spending bill in American history WITHOUT EVEN READING IT!!
Second, we MUSTNOT allow illegal aliens to remain in, or enter, our country ANY LONGER. Those that are here illegally, or can not provide proof of their legal American citizenship, MUST be deported IMMEDIAELY !!
Third, any 'benefits' (welfare, health care, food stamps, etc.) must be withheld from ALL illegal aliens IMMEDIATELY !! If illegal aliens want the many benefits that America has to offer, MAKE THEM BECOME LEGAL CITIZENS before providing them with ANY more benefits whatsoever !!NO PROOF OF CITIZENSHIP; NO BENEFITS!! Period.
Fourth, our country has enough 'government run programs' that aren't 'working' now and never have 'worked'. The Obama administration wants to set up a 'government run' nationwide health care system that will provide health care coverage to EVERYONE living in the United States. We don't NOT need another 'government run program' that will cost billions of dollars to administer, provide Americans with LESS CARE for MORE MONEY and will provide health care coverage to ANYONE, illegal aliens included, that will be paid for by the (legitimate) hard working American taxpayer !!
Fifth, tell all current and future politicians that we're mad as hell and we want to REGAIN CONTROL OF OUR COUNTRY !! Ensure that persons elected in the future on all local, state and national levels in upcoming elections represent the wants and ideals of Americans; NOT those of 'special interest' groups and radicals.
Let's all work on getting the following individuals to turn our country around and ERASE the mess that Barak Obama and his fellow Democrats have created !!
"Dick: Thanks for your public service; you do so much and probably don't get recognized for any of it. But, you are a wonderful asset for Carver County and Hamburg and for your radio listening community; you're just a great guy. Thanks so much."
