DETROIT LAKES — WE Fest was certainly “Alive in ‘25,” and so were scores of country music fans who were just as energetic on Day 3 of the festival on Saturday as they were on opening day Thursday.

Among the afternoon crowd was Morgan Rude, of Thief River Falls, Minnesota, who was enjoying Ian Munsick’s performance.

“I have been here all three days, it’s been awesome, really awesome,” Rude said. “The artists are amazing.”

Saturday was a particular highlight for Rude, as he was most anticipating Ian Munsick’s and headliner Cody Johnson’s performances.

Reflecting on past WE Fests, Rude recalled Morgan Wallen’s 2023 performance: “That year was crazy, Thursday night when Morgan Wallen played was super packed, but honestly, I’m having a lot more fun this year.”

And out of that 2023 Morgan

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