IN THE ZONE
White Earth Tribe throws hat in Vikings’ stadium debate 
Tick-tock. Tick-tock.
The days are winding down closer and closer to Feb. 1, which is a date that could live in infamy for Minnesota sports fans and residents alike.
By Brian Wierima , December 16, 2011
McNabb a bridge, not a band aid
Over the course of the last few years, the Minnesota Vikings have had a propensity of generating headlines and making a splash with the signing of big name football players.
The biggest, of course, was future Hall of Famer Brett Favre, along with the trade of Randy Moss.
By Brian Wierima , July 27, 2011
This ‘reach’ may actually turn out well
Last week’s question, were the Minnesota Vikings reaching for the golden ring or in desperation, will be answered in, let’s say, four to five years.
By Brian Wierima , May 04, 2011
SCSU students save the day
It was fourth down and long for the St. Cloud State University football team this past fall, and the outlook was pretty bleak.
By Brian Wierima , January 19, 2011
Mahnomen native now a Bison
Beckius living the dream
The student in John Clark Jr.’s sixth grade class in Mahnomen said his goal was to play football for North Dakota State and then the NFL. Well, Ty Beckius is halfway there.
September 09, 2010
From ‘King’ to Public Enemy No. 1
There was 100-percent love for homeboy LeBron James in the state and city he grew up in for the last decade, with not an ounce of hate for Ohio’s most popular man.
By Brian Wierima , July 12, 2010
Twins stepping up to the plate with moves
There has been a dramatic upheaval of philosophy this season for the Minnesota Twins — and most of it for the good of team’s fans.
The biggest change, obviously, is the chance to visit and watch the Twins in one of the best baseball parks in the U.S., instead of by far the worst sports venue in America — otherwise known as the H.H.H. Metrodome.
By Brian Wierima , June 25, 2010
Laker senior Holm to play football at U-Mary
BISMARCK, ND — University of Mary head football coach Myron Schulz announced Feb. 3 the signings of 38 high school student-athletes who have committed to continue their education and play football at U-Mary.
February 26, 2010
Moorhead figure skater finishes 10th
U.S. figure skaters Mark Ladwig of Moorhead and his skating partner Amanda Evora scored 57.86 and finished 10th out of 20 pairs in Sunday night’s short program at the Winter Olympics.
February 15, 2010
Peterson: Twins spending more, now wins must follow
The cuddly, little-engine-that-could is morphing into a high-powered locomotive right before our eyes. The Minnesota Twins are no longer the scrappy little underdog that their fans have grown to love.
By Eric Peterson , February 10, 2010
Have guarded hope for Vikes
There have been at least two generations who have not experienced the four Super Bowl losses the Minnesota Vikings have incurred through the 1970s.
By Brian Wierima , January 22, 2010
Who has been naughty or nice in the Sports World
Christmas wishes are out and the stockings are waiting to be filled in the Sports World and all the characters it contains.
By Brian Wierima , December 19, 2009
Laker football team's independent status in 2010 makes for scheduling problems
Being out on your own is a tough thing to do sometimes. For the second time in the last 15-plus years, the Detroit Lakes football team will be without a conference starting next year.
By Brian Wierima , October 01, 2009
Take your football passion to ‘The Bank’
Just with the opening of one stadium, the entire face and aura of the University of Minnesota football team has changed for the better — twofold.
By Brian Wierima , September 26, 2009
Back to reality, Vikings have same problem
The 2009 NFL season has finally arrived and The Twilight Zone episode of hated rival Brett Favre suiting up for the Minnesota Vikings has been officially cancelled.
By Brian Wierima , July 31, 2009
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