Category: COUNTY FAIRS

COUNTY FAIRS, FAVORITES, Food, FRIENDS, PARTY, RAMDON THOUGHTS, Sports, WORK

HITTING RACCOONS, PRESS BOX BUFFETS, A WEEK OF HIGH AND LOWS

What was my week like? It was a blur of sports broadcasts, unexpected animal encounters, and moments of reflection. Here are a few short stories from the past seven days.The fall section sports schedule is in full swing, and it’s always an adventure.The Raccoon IncidentLast Tuesday, Dick Newman and I were driving back from Lakeview after broadcasting the Eagles and Lakers section football playoff game. … Continue reading HITTING RACCOONS, PRESS BOX BUFFETS, A WEEK OF HIGH AND LOWS

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CHURCH, COUNTY FAIRS, Family, FRIENDS, Health, PICTURE BLOG

FUN THINGS HAPPEN TO ME AT FAIRS

The Lac qui Parle County Fair never disappoints! I always enjoy attending, and the fair board does a fantastic job putting on a great event. This year was especially memorable, and I wanted to share some of the highlights. I kicked off Thursday with my live broadcast of the Garden Show, joined by Duane Hastad from Heather Nursery and Floral. We had a great time … Continue reading FUN THINGS HAPPEN TO ME AT FAIRS

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COUNTY FAIRS, FAVORITES, Food, FRIENDS, WORK

FAIR SEASON FUN

County fair season has officially kicked off, and I couldn’t be more excited! As someone who works for a radio station, I’m incredibly lucky to attend five county fairs each summer: Yellow Medicine in Canby, Chippewa in Montevideo, Stevens in Morris, Swift County Fair in Appleton, and Lac qui Parle in Madison.   At each of these fairs, you’ll find a KLQP booth, and you … Continue reading FAIR SEASON FUN

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COUNTY FAIRS, Family, FAVORITES, FRIENDS, PICTURE BLOG, Sports, WORK

SAME PIC, DIFFERENT YEAR!

Working in radio, I usually cover the same events every year with the same people. I cover a wide range of events like county fairs, section and state sports, tournaments, boat shows, and community celebrations. I enjoy all them and usually with the same people. This was the case this past weekend at the Canby Sportsmans Club and Canby Fire Relief Association 6th Annual Ice … Continue reading SAME PIC, DIFFERENT YEAR!

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