Roy’s Favorite Posts of 2015
It's been a pleasure covering Owatonna-area events for the website in 2015. And I have enjoyed sharing some personal happenings as well. Here are some fun ones from the year.
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KRFO Announcers Have Been Trapped Like Uecker
Milwaukee Brewers announcer Bob Uecker made the news this past summer when he got locked into his booth during a broadcast. KRFO announcers have faced a similar problem.
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Dog Tracked Down in Owatonna, Reunited with Northfield Owner After Four Months
A lost dog found in Owatonna survived through winter many miles away from his Northfield home.
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Roy Sends His Son off to School for the Final Time
The first day of your child's senior year of high school is a noteworthy occasion. Ours was a little different. Plus, Aaron wasn't thrilled to have his kindergarten picture used online.
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Old-Time Baseball a Good Time; Rooster Beat Owls at Historical Extravaganza
I love covering Owatonna sports on the radio. But it was fun to play for Owatonna once.
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St. Paul Saints Play Local Nine in Front of Big Crowd in May
A big crowd enjoyed a close game when the St. Paul Saints barnstormed through Owatonna for a game against the Aces.
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Kenny Chesney Doubles at Target Field
In the last year or so I have seen as many concerts at Target Field as baseball games. Kenny Chesney and Jason Aldean played there in July 2015.
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Young Life Cake Auction Sets Record
One day in April each year is dedicated to raising money for Young Life, St. Marys and Big Brothers, Big Sisters. Owatonna residents rise to the challenge to donate money and eat cake too.