At 89, the show ends for a Minnesota drive-thru star
Go Deeper.
Create an account or log in to save stories.
Like this?
Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.
Art Mason of Wayzata retired from his job 30 years ago.
“It was good – for three months,” Art tells KARE 11's Boyd Huppert. “Then I was bored to death.”
So, 29 years ago, a McDonald's manager asked him if he'd help out for a few hours; he was short staffed.
In May, Art will turn 89.
He's also going to retire again.
Turn Up Your Support
MPR News helps you turn down the noise and build shared understanding. Turn up your support for this public resource and keep trusted journalism accessible to all.
Dear reader,
Your voice matters. And we want to hear it.
Will you help shape the future of Minnesota Public Radio by taking our short Listener Survey?
It only takes a few minutes, and your input helps us serve you better—whether it’s news, culture, or the conversations that matter most to Minnesotans.