Emily Mulder of Hastings, with niece Graycee McCarty in tow, stopped at the WBCH Radio Station Friday afternoon and claimed the $1,000 Grand Prize in the station’s "One Grand Christmas"  contest.

Shoppers visiting 32 different area businesses from Nov. 15 to Dec. 21 filled out an entry blank for a chance for a prize given away every week day starting on Thanksgiving, leading up to the $1,000 check just in time for last-minute Christmas shopping. Thousands of entries were submitted.

Emily, who was “super excited” to learn she had won the top prize, filled out her entry form at Pierce Cedar Creek Institute while at a craft show there. She hasn’t figured out what exactly she will do with her windfall.

Photo: (from left) Barry Broadcasting President Steve Radant, $1,000 winner Emily Mulder, Graycee McCarty and WBCH Executive Administrator Sue Radant, at the "One Grand Christmas" check presentation to Mulder.