Start the day with:
Cowboy Kurt
"and his horse Buttermilk"
Cindy Glazier
"The Honky Tonk Angel"
Randy Kaye
Linda Sue John
"The Farmer's Daughter"
Tavis Anderson
"The Stardust Cowboy"
Porter Tater
"the ladies call him drill bit"
Station founder Herb Hoppe was among a handful of broadcasters nationwide to recognize the potential of country music, at that time a fringe radio format. WVAL continues to play many of the legendary songs it introduced to listeners from the beginning and through Country’s Golden Age.
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.
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.
Sunday mornings are filled with Country Gospel and spiritual programming, a decades-long tradition on WVAL.
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!
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!
• Loudness: Can you get the crowd to go wild?
• Creativity: The more unique, the better!
• Audience Excitement: It's all about the energy! Get the crowd involved!
• 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!
• Props and costumes are strongly encouraged—the more fun, the better!
• No microphones—it’s all about your natural vocal power!
• Time Limit (15-30 seconds): 5 points
• Creativity: 10 points
• Loudness: 10 points
• Audience Excitement: 10 points
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!
1010 2ND STREET N
SAUK RAPIDS, Minnesota 56379
RED HOUSE CASH CONNECTION
MONDAY - FRIDAY
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
SATURDAY
Closed
SUNDAY
Closed
