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08/15/2025

Are you a Milwaukee Brewers fan? If not, which MLB team do you root for?

08/13/2025

NEW ULM – A new documentary film inspired by the enduring legacy of old-time dance bands is coming to theaters in Mankato, Owatonna and New Ulm this month. The film is called “Song & Dance,” was produced and directed by musician Kris Keltgen. Keltgen is the founder and bandleader of “The Riv...

07/04/2025

We hope you have a happy and safe 4th of July weekend. Be sure to have WRJQ along with you for plenty of great polka music!

06/12/2025

Learn what inspired polka musician Mike Schneider to pick up the accordion as a kid and to travel the country playing for people. WPR's Nick Rommel recently talked with the Wisconsin Polka Hall of Famer at a gig in Eagle.

06/03/2025

06/01/2025

Great polka music 24 hours-a-day at WRJQ Goodtime Radio!

04/25/2025

Congratulations, Myron!

03/09/2025

4 out of 5 guys with the nickname "Whoopee" enjoy listening to Goodtime Radio, WRJQ!

02/19/2025

02/15/2025

Which polka bands would you like to hear more of on WRJQ? What are some of your favorite polka bands?

02/03/2025

On this day, Feb 2, 1959, Buddy Holly performed his last ever concert, at the Surf Ballroom in Clear Lake, Iowa. The 11th of 24 shows on the Winter Dance party tour. This is said to be the last photo of him taken (albeit colorized), taken by 16 year old Mary Ge**er. It also shows Waylon Jennings on bass and Tommy Allsup on guitar.
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As has been noted in the comments. The drummer that evening was Carlo Mastrangelo from The Belmonts (also on the tour), for Buddy's and Ritchie's sets at least.

Photo by Mary Ge**er
https://www.mankatofreepress.com/news/lifestyles/walters-resident-credited-as-last-person-to-photograph-buddy-holly/article_cf9daa0a-f5d3-11e5-b915-fbbcf1d807c0.html