
HIBBING – A total of 32 teams took to the courtyard of Palmer’s Tavern on Oct. 17 for the inaugural Kickin’ Cancer in the Cornhole FUNdraiser for Angel Fund.
The snow started around 8 a.m. and fell off and on throughout the day – one of the earliest snowfalls on record. But the flakes didn’t stop all from having a great time.
The double elimination play began at noon and wrapped up just after 6 p.m. The top three winning teams were: Josh Shain & Justin Shega, who took home $500; “The Seekers” Alex Stark and Brady Stahl, who took home $300; and “Plenty of Excuses” Dan Reini & Zack Rowe.

Players got to nosh on a Palmer’s burger with their entry fee, and all attendees had the opportunity to participate in raffles, including Lucky Libations, Griddle Board, Split the Pot and Cut the Deck/Bean Bag Boards.
Those who won the games are as follows:
- Griddle and gift certificates board: Tia & Josh Shain
 - Split the Pot: Dave Komula
 - Bean Bag Boards: Kathy Snider
 - Lucky Libations $100 winner: Nancy Hill
 
All told, the event raised $4,600 for area cancer patients! That includes a gift of $100 from the first place team and a $400 donation from Palmer’s through their sales that day.
We are ever so grateful for all who participated, donated and stopped by to support the fund!
A huge thank you to the following –
For their donations/contributions:
- Palmer’s Tavern
 - Edward Jones/Tory Loeb
 - American Bank
 - Cobb Cook Grocery
 - The Bottle Shop
 - Sportsmen’s Taverna
 - Super One – Hibbing
 - Grandma’s in the Park
 - Boomtown – Hibbing
 - Liquid Larry’s
 - Rocket Liquor
 - Sawmill Saloon & Restaurant
 - Dan & Robin Cicmil
 - Dustin and Nicole Freeman
 - Snap Signs
 
For their volunteer efforts:
- Alex Stark
 - Sandy Rohwer & Staff
 - Matt Anderson
 - Nicole Anderson
 - Robin Cicmil
 - Kelly Grinsteinner
 - Jason Hamre
 - Shannon Petroske
 - Kari Kilen
 - Angela Zavodnik
 - Katie Gustafson
 - Joyce Hobbs
 
Committee members included:
- Kelly Grinsteinner
 - Robin Cicmil
 - Brenda Loeb
 - Nicole Freeman
 - Shannon Petroske
 
Kickin’ Cancer in the Cornhole will return next year. See you all in 2021!
To view more photos of the event, see our Facebook page at facebook.com/angelfundrange.
