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Burger battle boosts revenue for rural restaurants & bars

Erica Sperl created the 2025 Burger Battle winner with her step-dad Terry Gaulke. Sperl is pictured here with her family left to right: Rylie, Raegan, Erica, Ben, and Rowan. (Courtesy photo)

On any given winter day, one Reli-Bar employee can easily serve the 20 locals who show up and order a meal at the Reliance community’s only establishment.

But during the month of February, it takes at …