The Western Minnesota Steam Threshers Reunion (WMSTR) is currently underway in Rollag this weekend, but have you ever wondered why it’s called a reunion? Former WMSTR President Tom Hall explains. Many WMSTR members have been going to the reunion for decades, and Hall says has been going to the reunion for almost 70 years. The…
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The Western Minnesota Steam Threshers Reunion (WMSTR) is now underway in Rollag, and after years of hard work and planning, a new exhibit was unveiled. WMSTR Representative Brad Dunham tells us more about this new exhibit. Dunham says some of the things included in the Military History Museum range from vehicles to uniforms. Despite officially…
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ROLLAG, MN—This year’s Western Minnesota Steam Threshers Reunion in Rollag is featuring Steiger tractors, which were first made in Red Lake Falls. Peter Christianson with the Steiger Heritage Club tells us more. Christianson says that Steiger from Hungary involved a rare US deal with an Eastern European country during the Cold War. The Western Minnesota…
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Labor Day is coming up on Monday, which means it’s just about time for the Western Minnesota Steam Threshers Reunion (WMSTR) to return to Rollag this weekend. WMSTR Representative Kee Groshong says there will be something for everyone at this year’s reunion. Every year, there’s a new feature exhibit on display, and Groshong says this…
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Today is the final day of the Western MN Steam Thresher’s Reunion at Rollag. Steam Threshers member Eric Nelson has been involved in the event all of his life, as his family were founding members. Nelson says the entire show revolves around the family experience. Nelson talks about some new things this year and some…
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The Western MN Steam Threshers Reunion kicked off yesterday at Rollag. This year, the Steam Threshers are featuring “horsepower” as they highlight the horses. R&J News was at Steamer Hill on Friday and had a chance to catch up with longtime Steam Threshers member Kee Groshong from Columbia, Missouri. Groshong says he and his family…
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The Annual Wester Minnesota Steam Threshers Reunion (WMSTR) kicks off on Friday in Rollag, and this year there’s a new feature exhibit. WMSTR President Roger Meyer tells us more about this year’s Feature Exhibit. Meyer says they also have much more going on throughout the week, with something for just about anyone. More information about…
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The Western Minnesota Steam Threshers Reunion wraps up tomorrow, but don’t worry as there’s still plenty of time to make your way over to Rollag for this year’s reunion which is featuring over a century of John Deere tractors and products. Expo co-chair Alex Swanson says this year’s expo exceeds all expectations set by him…
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The Western Minnesota Steam Threshers Reunion kicked off yesterday, and green is flooding the expo area, as this year’s feature in John Deere and its long history. Longtime Steam Threshers member Kee Groshong says this year’s expo is a can’t miss attraction. Groshong says there’s also a massive amount of things to do outside of…
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The 71st Annual Western Minnesota Steam Threshers Reunion (WMSTR) kicks off today in Rollag and this year they are featuring John Deere and its storied history in North American agriculture. WMSTR president Roger Meyer says there will be some very rare pieces as a part of this year’s display including a pair of tractors with…
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