John Millea
@MinnesotaMillea
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Storyteller / Millea rhymes with hay / johnmilleamn on Bluesky
Joined March 2010
The Pack family rules.
@MinnesotaMillea Best wishes in retirement! The Packs will save ya a front row seat at State BB!.
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It has been the greatest honor of my life. Thank you all.
Congratulations to John Millea on retirement after 15 years as the League's Media Specialist, part of a 51-year journalism career. Thank you for telling the stories of the League, its member schools and its student participants throughout Minnesota 💙
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Thank you Heather. You are a great friend and a talented professional. Wishing you all the best!.
"It’s the people." 💯. I was always glad when our time covering state tournaments overlapped. Thanks for your stories, your work and your conversations. And thanks for those RTs when we couldn't be at two state tournaments at once. 😊. Congrats on an amazing career, my friend!
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All Drake grads are fine humans. Glad to be in this exclusive club with you, Alec.
@MinnesotaMillea From one Bulldog to another, congrats John and thank you for your work!.
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Thanks Ryan. Keep doing great things.
@MinnesotaMillea Congrats John!! You did an excellent job covering MSHSL… And all high school sports. You were an excellent advocate for officials and You will be greatly missed!!!
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Thanks Joe.
Congratulations on your retirement, @MinnesotaMillea ! Your name comes up wherever we go on the preps beat. You are an institution and a great human being. Thanks for all the stories you've told and all the ones you'll continue to inspire.
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Thanks Josh. You never know when I'll turn up!.
@MinnesotaMillea congratulations John. Going to miss seeing you - there’s always a place in the van for you!.
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Paul, you are a great friend. Reminds me of the late great Faribault radio man Mike Morrisey. At a Saturday afternoon basketball game, the pregame show had to start late. Mike said, "If I interrupt Radio Rosary, the gals at the nursing homes will picket the station.".
I have a @MinnesotaMillea story to share John joined me on KLQP at a section dance competition in Montevideo As we were about to go on the air I told him since it's a Saturday afternoon we are about to interrupt the Polka Show and the Polka listeners will not be happy. He laughed.
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Thanks for the kind words and the invitation. If it's OK with you, I might not visit during the worst of winter. I'm a weenie that way.
@MinnesotaMillea Wish you the best John! Thank you for all you've done for MN student athletes! You're the best in the biz! Anytime you are up north there is a spot for you on the lake!.
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Thanks Mac. I've been thinking of your dad and the entire family during these final days. All the best!.
@MinnesotaMillea All the best to the GOAT of MSHSL Activities writing! Truly a gem 💎.
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Enjoyment engaged!.
@MinnesotaMillea Amazing career!! Well done! Sit back & enjoy retirement!!.
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Thanks Rob. You are a good guy to visit with. I always enjoyed those times.
@MinnesotaMillea Congrats, John. Will miss seeing you around.
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Thanks Tim. I appreciate your friendship.
@MinnesotaMillea We will all miss the story telling that only comes from putting in the miles and talking with people face to face. The relationships you’ve made with all the people that possess the history of every small town and storied programs is invaluable. Stay in touch!.
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Thanks Dave. You are free to continue texting me notes about pep bands and any other topics. You are the best.
Personal Note: What a story teller. Congratulations John on your remarkable advocacy of Minnesota prep athletes at an elite level. And still my favorite guy to text about great pep bands! #JohnGrinds #GrindersWin.
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"Your last article will be one I assign all players and parents to read prior to the season." Well, that is pretty humbling, Jon. Thank you. Go Tigers.
So many amazing moments you’ve shared with those that would not have been lucky enough to know. Your last article will be one I assign all players and parents to read prior to the season. Thank you for your unending passion and positivity. You are welcome on the FARM anytime!.
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As president of the Brainerd chapter of the Abe Froman Fan Club and an all-around good dude, you are a dear friend, Mike. Stay close because I am dependent on your friendship and our double-secret Old-Timers dinners.
John, I don’t know what to say that hasn’t already been said. Thank you for befriending an ink-stained wretch from Brainerd. What a tremendous impact you have made on athletes, coaches, fans & media members. I can’t wait until we get together again.
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You are a star, Katie. I have fond memories of visiting your high school, speaking to a class (including you), and standing on the street during the Homecoming parade, hearing someone on a float shouting my name and throwing me candy. Good times!.
A thank you to @MinnesotaMillea for giving this gal from Red Rock Central an opportunity that would shape the rest of her life! Enjoy retirement!!
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Go Cardinals.
@MinnesotaMillea Best of luck in your next chapter. You have been an amazing source for HS athletics and the student/athletes that put it all on the line night in and night out. Sharing the best of the best with everyone. Safe travels John!!!.
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Go Wildcats.
@MinnesotaMillea Appreciate all of the hard work (and miles) you've put in covering high school activities in Minnesota. All the best in your retirement!.
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Thank Dawn.
@MinnesotaMillea John - An amazing career deserves an amazing retirement! Congratulations to you! 🎉A lifetime commitment to telling stories & showcasing young deserving athletes. Thank you for sharing your talents!.
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