Grillfriend 2022

Photo: KUQL Oldies

Congratulations to Scott Kaiser – he wins a new “Grill-Friend!”

Scott’s picture of the “toilet grill” got the most votes in our online photo contest, so he wins a prize package valued at over $1400 that includes:

A brand new Napoleon Grill from Karl’s TV and Appliance,

a $250 meat bundle from 281 Meats,

a $250 gift card to James Valley Landscape Solutions,

a White Claw Cooler and two Mike’s Hard Lemonade chairs from Porter Distributing,

and a fire pit from Thune’s True Value!

Thanks to all of our sponsors for making the “Grill-Friend” contest possible, and thanks to everyone who entered and voted.

MORE FUN WAYS TO WIN ARE COMING SOON TO KOOL 98-3!

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