Wednesday, April 8, 2015

LA Times Article on Minnesota Meat Raffles

photo by LA Times

The meat raffle in Jenkins may yust be da most popular in da state....Uff Da!


Read the whole article: http://www.latimes.com/nation/la-na-c1-minnesota-meat-raffle-20140911-story.html#page=1

From the article:
At hundreds of bars, pubs and American Legion halls — in big cities and in small towns like Moose Lake, Long Prairie and Fergus Falls — the faithful gather for a few drinks and a chance at taking home that night's dinner without having to shoot it themselves.

Mary Wiener (her real name, honest), a lab technician from St. Cloud, starts a cheerleader's chant, and the farmer's daughters — out for a women-only camping weekend — join in, raising their glasses as though engaging in some holiday toast.

"Do we want grilled steak?"

"Yeah!"

"Do we want bottom round?"

"Yeah!"

Wiener, a true meat-and-potatoes woman, sips her first Miller Genuine Draft of the evening. "I'm going for the bacon," she says.

Minnesota Bar Bingo and Meat Raffles Site

I found a great site for all things Minnesota Bar Culture.

It is called MN Bar Bingo and contains a plethora of information on the best places to attend bar bingo or a meat raffle.  I will be posting some of the places I have visited on this site.
photo via the LA Times

Prowling for pasties in the U.P.

Prowling for pasties in the U.P.

Brainerd Eagles Bar Bingo and Meat Raffles

Brainerd Eagles

124 Front Street

Brainerd, MN 56401

218-829-4216

Hours of Operation

Monday - Thursday

11 am - 10:30 pm

Friday & Saturday

11 am - 12:30 am


For more information check out: http://www.brainerdeagles.com/index.html

Here are some things happening at the Eagle's this week:

3 Men & A Lady is playing Friday, April 10th. Stop in for a great time. Band starts at 7:30 pm.

($5 cover for non-members).

Remember the kitchen is open at 5 pm.



The kitchen is open every Wednesday and Friday nights; and Saturday during BINGO.



BINGO and meat raffles are every Saturday

starting at 2 pm. Kitchen is open at 1:30 pm



Packet BINGO is every Thursday night at the Club. NO WINNER LAST WEEK - The jackpot for coverall is $500 in 61 numbers or less and $100 in 62 numbers or more. Games start at 7 pm (you must purchase your packet by 6:50 pm to play). $500 is a lot of money! Spread the word!




This is a weekly schedule:
Brainerd Eagles

124 Front Street

Brainerd, MN 56401

218-829-4216

Hours of Operation

Monday - Thursday

11 am - 10:30 pm

Friday & Saturday

11 am - 12:30 am



Happy Hour Specials Daily!



Weekly Events

Wednesdays

Bar Bingo 6:00 p.m.

Food Specials 5:00 p.m.



Thursdays

Packet Bingo 7:00 p.m.



Fridays

Full Menu 5:00 p.m.

Live Bands 7:30 p.m.



Saturdays

Full Menu 2:00 p.m.

Bar Bingo 2:00 p.m.



Sundays

Breakfast the 2nd Sunday of Every Month 8:30 am - 12 Noon



**Banquet and Meeting Facilities available, see contact info.**

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Brainerd Lakes Live Music



Check out local musician's facebook pages for more information:

Brendan Flynn

Seth Doud

BRAINERD
Coco Moon is an eclectic coffee shop located in downtown Brainerd on 601 Laurel Street.Along with a fine selection of beverages and a really cool setting, they also have Bluegrass Thursday on the 1st, 3rd, and 5th Thursday every month.

Shep's on Sixth is a bar located in downtown Brainerd on 315 S. Sixth St.. This is a great place to watch your favorite game and they also have a DJ, every Friday-Saturday in the Elbow Room.

St. Mathias Bar and Grill is located at 4640 County Road 121 in Brainerd and offer live music from bands like King's Ransom.

The Last Turn Saloon is located at 214 S. Eighth St. in Brainerd and they offer live music and
an Open Mic Night, first Wednesday of month from 7-10 p.m.


BREEZY POINT
Commander Bar
30279 Airport Road
Check their link for up to date information on live music and other events.
JJ's Pub is located in the downstairs of the Commander

CROSBY

The Bridge Tavern
26929 Highway 6
Live music every Friday; Classic Country Dinner Theater, 4-8 p.m. Sunday

NISSWA

The American Legion is located at 25807 Main Street in downtown Nisswa. Check out their events page for more information on what is happening. They have great food specials including a Monday Night burger, fries, and tap beer special you won't want to miss.
































Events and Happenings at Ernie's on Gull Lake: April 11th comedy

Check out this link to some of the comedy and live music at Ernie's on Gull.


I am looking forward to the live comedy they are bringing to the place.  Ernie's on Gull offers great food and a nightly happy hour. It is a great place to sit by the water and have a tasty bloody mary and the lobster bisque is not to be missed.


Dan Mogul  will be performing at Ernie's on April 11th.  Check the link to their site for more information.

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