Political Quotes

“I rise today to recognize WDAY Chief Meteorologist John Wheeler. On May 16, tomorrow, John will deliver his final forecast, sunsetting a memorable 40-year broadcasting career. John joined WDAY in 1985 as the station's first on-air meteorologist. Since then, he has weathered it all, guiding North Dakotans through blizzards, floods, and drought, always with steady insight, clear instructions, and a partly sunny optimism, even on the coldest North Dakota days. Let's be honest: Being a weatherman in North Dakota, in my State, is no easy task. While our weather is reliably unpredictable, John was always a high-pressure system of calm and confidence, helping farmers, families, and everyone in between plan for a smooth day ahead. As John enters retirement, the forecast looks great. I see clear skies ahead, wind at his back, and hopefully an extended period of sunshine. I thank John for helping us weather so many storms, and I wish him the very best in this new season of life.”