TJ Palesotti began working in radio 26 years ago in Fairmont, MN. He moved to Mankato, MN in 1998 and began working at KYSM-FM in North Mankato, MN. In 2007, TJ moved his talents to Minnesota 93 KATO-FM in Mankato, MN where he also hosted a show on KXLP Classic Rock. In February 2020, TJ was hired to be the Program/Content Director and Morning Show Host for Mix 99.1 KEEZ-FM. While hosting morning radio is exciting for TJ, he also has a passion for Radio/TV ad production, Imaging and other various voice over work.
TJ’s radio career has given him the opportunity to host or emcee several events in the community including Mankato Bridal Show, Blue Earth County Relay For Life, Dancing with the Mankato Stars for American Red Cross, The United Way Chefs Auction, Zonta Fashion Show, LEEP Legends, Mankato Marathon OFC Speaker Series, Greater Mankato Business Awards and Hall of Fame, YWCA Women of Distinction and several other community events.
In addition to radio and other public speaking engagements, TJ is well known as the public address announcer for the Minnesota State Football team and the Minnesota State Men’s Hockey Team. He has held those positions for the last 20 and 21 seasons respectively.