WE FEST
STAFF BLOG LIVE FROM WE FEST No surprise, Willie plays like a legend
DETROIT LAKES, Minn. There were no surprises when Willie Nelson opened his Saturday evening set at WE Fest with Whiskey River, but it was still a thrill for fans of the country music legend. The 78-...
Posted on 8/6/11 at 7:45 AM
STAFF BLOG FROM FARGO WITH LOVE Urban cowboy
Staggering various deadlines for stories and photos with breaks between bands and late nights, I've fallen a bit behind with the ol' area voices. So here's to catching up... So far Keith Urban has bee...
Posted on 8/7/10 at 8:07 AM
STAFF BLOG THE CHRISTOPHER GABRIEL PROGRAM Today's Show Wednesday 8/4
Today on The Christopher Gabriel Program: Is it okay for people to bring their pets to social functions?; Is it time to get rid of the Electoral College?; Wendy Gabriel with Simple Tips for Green Liv...
Posted on 8/4/10 at 3:09 AM
STAFF BLOG SAMSON PHOTOGRAPHY Shining star
Country music star Taylor Swift performs at We Fest in Detroit Lakes, Minn. ...
Posted on 2/15/10 at 9:33 AM
STAFF BLOG FAITH FORUM Pickler brings emotional power, vocal strength, but also some iffy notes
Country singer and former "American Idol" contestant Kellie Pickler was this afternoon at WE Fest what she usually is: ridiculously adorable and just about as likable. Despite the light rain...
Posted on 12/8/09 at 11:58 AM
WE Fest: Flatts' notes end fest 
The trio’s odd show was anticlimactic after previous night headliners Brad Paisley and Sugarland. Miranda Lambert, who played before Rascal Flatts would’ve been a better closer as she delivered a much more energetic set.
August 07, 2011
WE Fest: Sugarland's sweet pop a tasty treat
Sugarland didn’t play as loud as Lynyrd Skynyrd or and the duo doesn’t have the 50-plus year catalog of Willie Nelson, but they had no problem making their own joyous noise Friday night at WE Fest
By John Lamb , August 06, 2011
Willie Nelson added to WE Fest lineup
Nelson, a country music legend who penned classics like "On the Road Again" and Patsy Cline's "Crazy", will join a lineup with a bounty of Nashville’s young superstars including Rascal Flatts, Sugarland, Brad Paisley and Miranda Lambert.
By Forum staff reports , February 02, 2011
WE Fest announces Daniels, more acts
An old classic and some young talent were added to next summer’s WE Fest lineup.
By Forum staff reports , November 23, 2010
WE Fest CEO Krueger retiring
Twenty-seven years ago, partners Jeff Krueger and Terry McCloskey established a new country music festival on the grounds of the Soo Pass Ranch south of Detroit Lakes, Minn.
By Vicki Gerdes, Forum Communications Co. , November 04, 2010
WE Fest adds Lambert, Shelton and Rucker
Country couple Miranda Lambert and Blake Shelton have been added to next summer’s WE Fest lineup.
By Forum staff reports , October 27, 2010
Skating club to host Mark Schreiner benefit
The Red River Valley Figure Skating Club will host a fundraiser to benefit the Mark Schreiner family at 5 p.m. Sunday at the Moorhead Sports Center.
By Forum staff reports , October 06, 2010
Man injured at WE Fest gets support
People willing to go the distance for Schreiner
Julie Nelson smiles as she remembers her friend Mark Schreiner’s response when she told him she was running a marathon relay race and would be happy just to finish.
By Mike Nowatzki , September 29, 2010
Fargo man who suffered severe head injury at WE Fest identified
DETROIT LAKES, Minn. – A 37-year-old Fargo man who was at WE Fest is recovering from a severe head injury after he tripped and struck his head about 9 p.m. Saturday, the Becker County Sheriff’s Office said.
By Forum staff reports , August 09, 2010
Fargo man suffers severe head injury at WE Fest
DETROIT LAKES, Minn. – A 37-year-old man who was at WE Fest is recovering from a severe head injury after he tripped and struck his head about 9 p.m. Saturday, the Becker County Sheriff’s Office said.
By Forum staff reports , August 08, 2010
Chesney continues final day of WE Fest’s party vibe
DETROIT LAKES, Minn. – Over the past decade, Kenny Chesney has taken country to the beach. Which made him a natural to headline WE Fest just outside Detroit Lakes.
By John Lamb , August 08, 2010
Real country: Today’s genre seems to be more rock ’n’ roll and Hollywood
Detroit Lakes, Minn."Y’all like real country?” Randy Houser asked Thursday at WE Fest in Detroit Lakes.
By John Lamb , August 07, 2010
Crowd goes from Nashville to Detroit as Kid Rock keeps WE Fest going
DETROIT LAKES, Minn. – Following electrifying sets by Jason Aldean, Blake Shelton and Eric Church is a tough order. Not many in Nashville could’ve topped Friday’s bill at WE Fest.
By John Lamb , August 07, 2010
Keith Urban caters to crowd at WE Fest day one
Detroit Lakes, Minn.Keith Urban may be Australian, but he sure knows how to engage a Midwestern crowd.
By John Lamb , August 06, 2010
The Forum: Your source for WE Fest coverage
We’ll have reporters at WE Fest throughout the three-day music festival. Here’s what you can expect:
August 05, 2010
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