Ben grew up in Mabel, Minnesota before going on to get a degree from Bethany Lutheran College in Mankato. He spent much of his youth listening to Twins games on KFIL. Ben moved on and wrote articles for his college sports website and also wrote Rochester Honkers game summaries while interning with Townsquare Media in Rochester. Ben likes most all the sports, though he knows the letdown that is associated with the Minnesota teams. One of his first CD's was Alan Jackson, and you can hear a mix of country music, from Merle Haggard to Taylor Swift when Ben is on air.
Ben Aberg
Bergey Boys at Mabel Farmers Market Saturday!
Bergey Boys Blazing BBQ Team will be serving up some of their BBQ pork and chicken tomorrow (Saturday) at Simple Living Farmer's Market in Mabel.
The Farmer's Market opens at 8:30, so you can shop around before Bergey Boys serve up some BBQ pork and chicken at 9:30...
Pork-E-Cue A Filling Supper
Last night was the annual pork-e-cue, put on by the Fillmore County Pork Producers. There were plenty of people eating, and there was plenty of food to eat for even me!
I left Preston just a couple minutes after 5:00, and there was very limited parking in Fountain
Once we got parked, there was a long line, but it moved along pretty swiftly...
Fillmore County Fair Made For Busy Weekend
The Fillmore County Fair is now all wrapped up, and maybe now I'll rest a bit. With some fun grandstand events, I was hanging out in Preston even a bit more than usual. Here were some highlights from the weekend.
Friday night: Rodeo!
The Triple-B Rodeo put on a good show in the mud Friday night...
Yay For Junk Food Day!
Every day is a holiday on KFIL, and today is a day to not even pretend you're on a diet. It is National Junk Food Day.
I didn't celebrate right away. I ate a banana on my way to work. Yesterday I even washed up some grapes and ate them before bed...
Summerfest Begins Today!
There is one more event I just about forgot about. Summerfest begins in LeRoy today! Some activities that are going on all weekend include $1 per game bowling at Travel Lanes and the American Dairy Association Malt Wagon will be around all weekend by LeRoy Center for the Creative Arts...
Eyota Days In Full Swing
It is a busy week of local events with a couple county fairs in the area, Rushford Days going on, and lots of baseball. One other thing that has been going on this week, started on Monday. It's Eyota Days!
Now it's Thursday if I look at my calendar correctly...
Segment of Bike Trail Closed
Due to the DNR River Restoration Project, part of the Trail is closed through Friday the 14th, and will also be closed next week. The segment from the Preston Trailhead to Highway 52 is what will be CLOSED until tomorrow, and then will also be CLOSED July 17th through the 21st...
Legally Blind Cat Saver!
You may have heard once about the Legally Blind Mountain Biker, but have you heard about the legally blind cat saver?
Well, besides “Cat Saver” being a great name for Buster from the Arthur TV show, when I went up to visit my friends this weekend, I discovered a new nickname for the man we know as “Live Action”...
Ben’s Independence Day Shenanigans
Yesterday, we remembered the history of this country on Independence Day. One good way to spend it? Playing base ball.
Yes, two words. You've heard about my exploits for sure. So the trip to Historic Forestville. I toured around a little bit (in full 1860s base ball attire of course), and saw some sights...
BIG 3 League A Fun Watch
Did you miss watching the BIG3 games last week? Well, you're missing out on some basketball.
Every week, some "old" basketball players play in 3-on-3 basketball action, with names like Kwame Brown, Brian Scalabrine, Mike Bibby, Chauncey Billups, Jermaine O'Neal, Kenyon Martin, and Allen Iverson...