Ep136 Jenny Barnes & David Hruska

Jenny Barnes & David Hruska: Life, Loss, and “Dam Pie” at the Rapidan Dam Store

In this heartfelt episode, we sit down with siblings Jenny Barnes and David Hruska—second-generation owners of the beloved Rapidan Dam Store. Known far and wide for their famous “Dam Pie,” Jenny and David reflect on a childhood spent along the Blue Earth River, the family legacy they inherited, and the joy of serving travelers from around the globe.

In June 2024, their world changed when flash flooding eroded the Rapidan Dam, claiming their family home and forcing the demolition of their iconic store. With deep emotion and unshakable resilience, Jenny and David recount the loss—and the community support that followed.

But this story doesn’t end in tragedy. Jenny and David have reopened the Dam Store in Mankato, in the former Wagon Wheel Café location, and they share what the move has meant, what’s changed (and what hasn’t), and their hopes for the future.

Stick around for stories of serving pie to the Minnesota Vikings and Timberwolves—moments that prove joy and generosity are still on the menu.

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