The Trick or Treat Spooktacular, known for many years as The Great Pumpkin Festival, returns Oct. 28 to downtown Crystal City-Festus offering kiddies oodles of free candy from businesses and organizations, as well as other Halloween-season activities.
Greg Borgen Dies, Age 64
Family recalls a second-generation radio broadcaster and true family man
According to his obituary, he died unexpectedly on Dec. 21.
He was owner and president of Borgen Broadcasting, licensee of Twin City-area stations WDGY(AM) and WREY(AM) and several associated FM translators; and he has been a member of the board of the Minnesota Broadcasters Association.
“Greg was a second-generation radio broadcaster who was known, loved and admired throughout Minnesota, western Wisconsin and beyond,” the obituary read. “He was a true family man, who did everything and more for his family that he loved so dearly.”