Patrick Longmire grew up in his dad’s grocery store, Red’s IGA in Spring Grove, MN. Like a lot of high school guys he decided to pick up a guitar but it turns out it wasn’t to look cool it was to fall in love with Texas Barbecue. Several states, 2 kids and 1 supportive wife later, he’s turning that love into Fat Pats Brewery and BBQ. Maybe I should have called this one, What a Long, Delicious Trip It’s Been.

Oktoberfest USA donations top $196,000 for La Crosse groups
LA CROSSE, Wis. (October 2025) – Oktoberfest USA donations reached $196,478 this year, supporting local veterans, schools, bands, and volunteer groups. The annual event continues

