Tag: Kelly Thronson Memorial BBQ

Kelly Thronson Memorial BBQ Recap 

It was another successful year for the Kelly Thronson Memorial BBQ this past weekend in Ada. This year, there were awards given out for best ribs, best chicken dish, and the ever popular people’s choice. R&J News’ Kevin Kochmann caught up with this year’s ribs and chicken winners Nathan Rutledge, and Paul Bergman to talk…
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September 8, 2025 0

Kelly Thronson Memorial BBQ is Saturday 

The annual Kelly Thronson Memorial BBQ is set to return this weekend, as a part of the Fun in the Flatlands celebration. Ada Mayor John Hintz gives us a look into this year’s competition, and tells us what we can expect.  Hintz says there’s still time to enter the competition, if you would like to…
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September 5, 2025 0

Record year for Kelly Thronson Memorial BBQ

The Annual Kelly Thronson Memorial BBQ was Saturday, and this year’s event was the most successful ever. Ada Mayor, and BBQ representative John Hintz says this year’s turnout was great, and he shares the results from this year’s BBQ.  R&J News caught up with ribs champion Steve Thom, and got his reaction to the results,…
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September 8, 2024 0

Kelly Thronson Memorial BBQ is Saturday 

Break out your aprons and make your way over to Ada on Saturday, as the annual Kelly Thronson Memorial BBQ will take place in conjunction with Fun in the Flatlands. Ada Mayor, and BBQ representative John Hintz invites all to Ada on Saturday, and he gives us a look into this year’s competition.  Hintz also…
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September 5, 2024 0

Kelly Thronson Memorial BBQ recap 

The Kelly Thronson Memorial BBQ competition was held this past weekend as a part of the Fun in the Flatlands Celebration in Ada. Event representative Austin Germolus recaps this year’s competition and how it went.  Germolus also discussed their organization and what the funds from these events go toward.  Darin Haugen won the rib contest…
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September 10, 2023 0

Kelly Thronson Memorial BBQ Contest Set for September 10th

Ada, MN — Think you got what it takes to be the next BBQ Pitmaster? You can find out by participating in the annual Kelly Thronson Memorial BBQ Contest on Saturday, September 10th at the Norman County Fairgrounds. Up to 40 cookers of all different experience levels will compete to see who cooks the best…
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August 31, 2022 0