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ProRodeo Clown – Allan Dessel

By KMG | October 31, 2021

In his own words: My name is Allan Dessel.  I grew up in rural Cherokee County in Iowa.  My family and I live six miles from the Barnes PRCA Rodeo ranch, so I have known the Barnes family my whole life.  I started helping the Barnes family at their rough stock schools when I was about…

Buffalo PRCA Championship Rodeo planning for 2022, save the dates June 23-25

By KMG | July 25, 2021

The Buffalo PRCA Championship Rodeo wrapped up last month crowning event champions from across the United States.  Three performances allowed a post-covid event to fill the grandstands and parking lots.  The Montrose Fire Department reached the parking lot capacity on Friday night.  The rodeo committee lead by Executive Director Greg McDonald is already planning for…

Free Pony Rides, Free Kids Tickets, Free Petting Zoo

By KMG | June 15, 2021

Thursday June 24 all children get free admission to the rodeo June 15, 2021 (Buffalo, MN) –   Next week the Buffalo PRCA Championship Rodeo is coming to town Thurs. June 24, Fri. June 25 and Sat. June 26.  All three rodeo performances begin at 7 p.m. Each night free pony rides will be offered to…

Buffalo PRCA Championship Rodeo June 24-26, 2021

By KMG | June 10, 2021

Click Here – Schedule of Events 2021 – Buffalo Rodeo Click Here – Media Fact Sheet for 2021 June 15, 2021 Media Release – Free Pony Rides, Free Kids Tickets, Free Petting Zoo

Hawley Rodeo June 11-12, 2021

By KMG | June 9, 2021

Promoting Hawley Rodeo on Bison 1660 Click Below 2021 Hawley_Media Fact Sheet

Q&A with Chute Tunes “Wild & Western” Rodeo Music Productions

By KMG | June 2, 2021

Nicky Kimm, co-owner and operator of Chute Tunes “Wild & Western” Rodeo Music Productions has a long history of involvement with the western industry. Since 2012, Nicky and her husband Davie have worked the Buffalo PRCA Championship Rodeo. Nicky Kimm was selected as the Music Director for the 2019 Clem McSpadden National Finals Steer Roping. She…

Bucking horse named after Hawley, Minnesota travels the country

By KMG | May 25, 2021

While the winter winds howl during February in Hawley, Minn. and residents shovel snow; the bucking horse named Hawley Falls is enjoying southern temperatures.  The past five years Hawley Falls has competed near Atlanta, Georgia. Barnes PRCA Rodeo named a gelding Hawley Falls after Hawley, Minn.  Marty Barnes the stock contractor recalls naming the bucking horse. …

Buffalo Rodeo under new leadership with Greg McDonald

By KMG | May 25, 2021

The Buffalo PRCA Championship Rodeo is under new leadership with Executive Director Greg McDonald at the helm. McDonald, a resident of Buffalo is a former rodeo contestant, past president of Minnesota High School Rodeo Association (MHSRA) and a seasoned rodeo producer. “Greg with his passion and knowledge of rodeo brings the production of events to the…

Giving Back, Moving Forward – Minnesota’s Buffalo PRCA Championship Rodeo

By KMG | May 7, 2021

Giving Back, Moving Forward on June 24-26, 2021 Thursday June 24 all children get free admission to the rodeo May 7, 2021 (Buffalo, MN) –   The Buffalo PRCA Championship Rodeo will continue giving back to the Buffalo community in 2021.  For over six decades civic organizations, nonprofits and youth have benefitted financially from the rodeo. …

Hawley, Minn. ProRodeo June 11-12, 2021

By KMG | April 15, 2021

The small town of Hawley, Minnesota rolls out the western hospitality June 11-12, 2021. Located off Hwy 10 and a short drive from I94 and the Fargo area.  The hillside rodeo arena is picturesque, nestled among the northern pines and along the Buffalo River.  Local Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts and FFA members will welcome you…