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It is Thib’s Fault

Generally speaking, I don’t get too worked up by professional sports. I enjoy occasionally watching the Twins and attending a game or two each summer. I watch the Timberwolves on nights that I am not...

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Minnesota Christian Athletic Association becomes Minnesota Classic Athletic...

Movement among member schools has led the Minnesota Christian Athletic Association to reorganize; adding new member schools, renaming and getting a new look for the 2019-2020 school year. During the...

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Orphans continue to find ways to win close games in North Star League in...

HOWARD LAKE – In order to compete in the North Star League, you have to be able to win close games. The Howard Lake Orphans have taken that to a new level as they won their third-straight NSL contest...

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Let’s Just Enjoy the Twins Season

In 2019 it seems that everyone has something to complain about. It might just be that internet trolls seem to have the loudest voices and get noticed the most. Maybe in reality most of us are actually...

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Loether excited to take over reins of Watertown-Mayer softball program

WATERTOWN – She’s been in the Watertown-Mayer softball program the last four seasons, but next spring, she’ll be the one calling all the shots. After four seasons as the junior high coach at W-M,...

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KOVAR: Enjoy the finale of what has been an exciting CRVL regular season

The playoffs aren’t quite here yet, but the last few weeks of the regular season in the Crow River Valley League have had a playoff feel to it. Although the best part of the season is about to come,...

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What are reasonable expectations?

What are reasonable expectations? No, this time I am not talking about your Minnesota Twins. I didn’t feel like consoling nervous Twins fans after experiencing their first three game losing streak of...

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2019 Crow River Valley League Postseason Schedule

The 2019 regular season for the Crow River Valley League has come to an end. The seeds and matchups are set as the CRVL and Region 7C are in for another exciting postseason. There are four teams...

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KOVAR: A look back on one of the greatest no decisions in baseball

Around the world of amateur baseball, the name Tony Kley is a familiar one. He was the 2015 Class C State Tournament MVP, and is arguably one of the greatest amateur baseball pitchers this state has...

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Fun Series with Yankees exposes Twins’ Weakness

This past Monday night, I attended my first Twins game this season. My buddy Luke invited me along and there wasn’t a second of hesitation. This is despite the fact that since I live in Litchfield, I...

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This Week in Minnesota Sports

This week, we are taking a glance at all things happening in Minnesota sports. Wild Fire GM after just 14 Months After just 14 months as the General Manager of the Minnesota Wild, owner Craig Leipold...

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Vikings Football is Back

Training Camp for the Minnesota Vikings has been in full swing the past couple of weeks. The first preseason game takes place tonight as Minnesota travels to New Orleans to take on Teddy Bridgewater...

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Watertown-Mayer volleyball standout, Paige Thibault commits to the University...

WATERTOWN – Whatever time of the year it may be, you can bet that Watertown-Mayer junior Paige Thibault is around the game of volleyball. After cracking the varsity team as an eighth-grader, Thibault...

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Meaningful Baseball in August

The lead is down to a half of a game. After leading the AL Central by as many as 11.5 games, the lead is down to simply one half of a game. With 42 games to go, the Minnesota Twins chalk up a 72-48...

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PREP VOLLEYBALL PREVIEW: Mayer Lutheran loaded with experience and talent...

MAYER – The Mayer Lutheran volleyball team returns all but one player from last year’s state tournament team. What does that mean for their competition? Get ready to battle a talented team that’s not...

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Winsted Beer Festival – Early Bird Tickets On Sale – ORDER NOW!

SPONSORED POST: For a chance to sample beer, wine, & spirits from more than 20 local and national vendors, look no further than the Winsted Beer Festival in Winsted. In addition to the sampling,...

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Five Fantasy Football Favors

I have kind of become a Fantasy Football nut. I’m not sure why I have such a strong interest in it, but what started as a casual hobby has become an avid interest. I listen to podcasts daily, read...

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FAB FIVE: Five area prep volleyball players to watch this fall

The 2019 prep volleyball season is right around the corner and there’s no shortage of star players in the area. While each local team has players that can take over a game, the teams themselves as a...

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PREP VOLLEYBALL: Team effort leads Lakers to exciting win over Dassel-Cokato

HOWARD LAKE – If you’re a member of the Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted volleyball team, you better be ready. With just nine girls on the bench in their home opener against Dassel-Cokato, it took a total...

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2019 Gopher Football Preview

It’s that time of year again. The State Fair is in full swing, it’s Labor Day Weekend, the temperature is somehow in the low 70’s every day and the Minnesota Golden Gophers kicked off their 2019...

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