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WVAL continues to play many of the legendary songs it introduced to listeners from the beginning and through Country’s Golden Age.</p><p class="paragraph-about-2">WVAL’s classic country format is still a winner today, attracting a loyal 45-plus demographic. The format is supplemented with Minnesota’s #1 farm broadcast; The Linder Farm Network. WVAL also carries CBS News at the top of each hour, followed by detailed local weather forecasts.</p><p class="paragraph-about-3">Our unique blend of music is complemented with listener-favorite feature programs such as: Little Known Facts, Chronicles of the Old West, When Radio Was, Yesterday Once More, Spotlight, & Cash Only.</p><p class="paragraph-about-4">Sunday mornings are filled with Country Gospel and spiritual programming, a decades-long tradition on WVAL.</p><p class="paragraph-about-5">Minnesota’s Country Legend brings listeners a whole hay wagon of Classic Country music, news, weather, and programs that keep a loyal audience tuned to AM 800 & 102.3 FM WVAL!</p></div></section><section class="sect-rcc"><div class="w-row"><div class="w-col w-col-6"><div><img src="https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6480021dc565fdc37522905a/687f0247e577ad419650b07b_RCC2025-07-21%20221235.webp" loading="lazy" sizes="(max-width: 479px) 96vw, (max-width: 721px) 97vw, (max-width: 767px) 700px, (max-width: 1279px) 48vw, (max-width: 1439px) 49vw, 700px" srcset="https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6480021dc565fdc37522905a/687f0247e577ad419650b07b_RCC2025-07-21%20221235-p-500.webp 500w, https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6480021dc565fdc37522905a/687f0247e577ad419650b07b_RCC2025-07-21%20221235.webp 700w" alt=""/></div></div><div class="w-col w-col-6"><div><h1 class="heading-36">Human Crowing Contest Rules</h1><h3 class="heading-37">Saturday, August 2 at 11 am Cottonwood Stage</h3><p>Ready to show off your crowing skills? The Human Crowing Contest is open to all participants ages 5 and up! We’ve got two age divisions: Youth (15 and younger) and Adult (16 and older). Each contestant’s crowing performance will be timed between 30 seconds and 1 minute, so make it count!</p><h3 class="heading-38">Judging Criteria:</h3><p>• Loudness: Can you get the crowd to go wild?<br/>• Creativity: The more unique, the better!<br/>• Audience Excitement: It's all about the energy! Get the crowd involved!</p><h3 class="heading-39">What You Need to Know:</h3><p>• Contestants should try to imitate a rooster’s crow, but feel free to get creative. We’re talking loud, proud, and entertaining! You might go with the classic “Cock-a-doodle-doo!” or surprise us with your own take!<br/>• Props and costumes are strongly encouraged—the more fun, the better!<br/>• No microphones—it’s all about your natural vocal power!</p><h3 class="heading-40">Judging Criteria Breakdown:</h3><p>• Time Limit (15-30 seconds): 5 points<br/>• Creativity: 10 points<br/>• Loudness: 10 points<br/>• Audience Excitement: 10 points<br/><br/>The WVAL judges will assign points individually, and the highest score wins! Tie Breaker: In case of a tie, the judges will engage the contestants in a quick Q&A about rooster behavior and crowing techniques. The judges' decision is final!</p><h3 class="heading-41">Get ready to crow your heart out and compete for the title of Best Human Crower!</h3></div></div></div></section><section class="section-cc"><section class="section-6"><div class="w-row"><div class="w-col w-col-6"><img src="https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6480021dc565fdc37522905a/687f102edf77582ec65e0fb8_RCC-Food-1.jpg" loading="lazy" sizes="(max-width: 479px) 96vw, (max-width: 721px) 97vw, (max-width: 767px) 700px, (max-width: 1279px) 48vw, (max-width: 1439px) 49vw, 700px" srcset="https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6480021dc565fdc37522905a/687f102edf77582ec65e0fb8_RCC-Food-1-p-500.jpg 500w, https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6480021dc565fdc37522905a/687f102edf77582ec65e0fb8_RCC-Food-1.jpg 700w" alt="" class="image-15"/></div><div class="w-col w-col-6"><img src="https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6480021dc565fdc37522905a/687f102f3687b1c6913910dc_RCC-Food-2.jpg" loading="lazy" sizes="(max-width: 479px) 96vw, (max-width: 721px) 97vw, (max-width: 767px) 700px, (max-width: 1279px) 48vw, (max-width: 1439px) 49vw, 700px" srcset="https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6480021dc565fdc37522905a/687f102f3687b1c6913910dc_RCC-Food-2-p-500.jpg 500w, https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6480021dc565fdc37522905a/687f102f3687b1c6913910dc_RCC-Food-2.jpg 700w" alt="" class="image-16"/></div></div></section><div class="div-block-7"><img src="https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6480021dc565fdc37522905a/654b00de4c7711ebf9ed08c8_Cash-Connection-GEN-2000x1200.jpg" loading="lazy" sizes="(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px" srcset="https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6480021dc565fdc37522905a/654b00de4c7711ebf9ed08c8_Cash-Connection-GEN-2000x1200-p-500.jpg 500w, https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6480021dc565fdc37522905a/654b00de4c7711ebf9ed08c8_Cash-Connection-GEN-2000x1200-p-800.jpg 800w, https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6480021dc565fdc37522905a/654b00de4c7711ebf9ed08c8_Cash-Connection-GEN-2000x1200-p-1080.jpg 1080w, https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6480021dc565fdc37522905a/654b00de4c7711ebf9ed08c8_Cash-Connection-GEN-2000x1200-p-1600.jpg 1600w, https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6480021dc565fdc37522905a/654b00de4c7711ebf9ed08c8_Cash-Connection-GEN-2000x1200.jpg 2000w" alt="" class="mrn-prn-image"/></div><div class="div-block-6"><h1 class="heading-34">THE REDHOUSE CASH CONNECTION</h1><h3 class="heading-31">Support Local Business - 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