Regardless of the season, there is one subject that everybody wants to talk about. Pick a month, pick a location and I can guarantee you that weather will soon become a topic of conversation. Now, around these parts where agriculture is directly tied to the weather conditions, I totally understand our infatuation with the elements.… Read more »

Is there such a thing as a slow sports week? This time of the year is known as a down time in sports. Outside of the Major League Baseball All-Star game and Wimbledon, there is often little to talk about. Afterall, baseball teams take nearly a week-long break between games, pro football camps haven’t started… Read more »

Sometimes, the more inconspicuous you try to appear, the more attention you draw. On numerous occasions in recent years I have traveled to events that have required somewhat formal attire. I am not a big suit and tie kind of guy, but I also dress for the occasion. That said, I often take a change… Read more »

It’s safe to say that Kevin Durant and I share very little in common. Oh sure, we both love the game of basketball and have carried on a conversation with Golden State coach Steve Kerr, but outside of that, I’d say we have way more differences than similarities. Durant is tall, wealthy, and is a… Read more »

It’s all about perspective. Things are starting to heat up in South Dakota. In fact, the temperatures soared above 90 a couple of times this week. And you know what? Nobody around these parts seemed to mind a whole lot. That’s probably because we remember the events of this past winter all too well. It… Read more »

Could this be one of those magical years? The Minnesota Twins have raised a few eyebrows and lifted the hopes of some area fans with a phenomenal start to the season. As of today, the Twins own the best record in major league baseball. However, it is also still May and this is a Minnesota… Read more »

I love being able to share stories. It really doesn’t matter if the subject is male or female, old or young, a coach or a player, everybody has a story to tell and I enjoy being able to help them do that. I definitely wouldn’t call myself a story teller, because of course that would… Read more »

Part of the beauty of sports is unpredictability. While there is some value in watching rivals meet year after year with something at stake (think Lakers and Celtics of the 1980s), I personally don’t mind a few surprises when it comes to sports at any level. That’s why I am currently enjoying the NBA playoffs.… Read more »

It wasn’t as bad as having an obstructed view seat, but it was pretty close. We have three TV sets in our house. The main one in our living room is HD and crystal clear. Another in our basement is old, but has great sound and works fine. The other is a smaller set in… Read more »

It has been several years since I last covered a track and field meet, but this spring’s weather pattern certainly brings back a lot of memories. For sure, there were football games, cross country meets and some auto races that featured unique conditions, but nothing brought variety quite like the spring elements associated with track… Read more »