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Published April 18, 2012, 12:00 AM

GALLERY: NRFD Chili Cook-off 2012


John Seeger. (At right) Judges for the day’s competition were (left to right) John Swanson, Alan Lingen, Mayor Fred Horne, Joe Kerlin and Mary Bair.

  • John Seeger. (At right) Judges for the day’s competition were (left to right) John Swanson, Alan Lingen, Mayor Fred Horne, Joe Kerlin and Mary Bair.
  • Chili lovers line up for some grub. A good crowd enjoyed 21 homemade chilis and other treats at the April 14 event.
  • 21 homemade chilis were entered in the NRFD's Chili Cook-Off Fundraiser Saturday.
  • Cheri Petz of River Falls samples her nephew's chili.
  • NRFD Chief Jim VanderWyst congratulates Judge’s Choice Award winner Mark Fagerland of New Richmond. Fagerland donated his winner’s check back to the department.
  • Chris Lindloff of New Richmond samples the winner in the "hot" category.
  • Lauren Sandy of Somerset (left) bravely samples one of the “hot” chilis while her friend Alyssa Kelley, Somerset, provides moral support.
  • The New Richmond Fire Department held its annual Chili Cook-Off on Saturday. (Above) Not afraid of a little heat, members of the department sample chili at the fundraiser. Pictured (left to right) are Gary Atkins, Richard Haffner, Scott Allyn, Roger Lindloff, Scott Lynch, Robin Haffner, Eric Wiseman, Jesse Kvitek, Matt Berquam and Jon Seeger.
  • A full house at Saturday's Fundraiser for the New Richmond Fire Department.
  • New Richmond Mayor Fred Horne samples chili as part of his judging duties for the day.