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Writers Block

Writer’s Block: It’s time to think old school

by Jason Olson

This might come as a radical statement or seem counter productive at a time when we’re trying to make sports and everything else in life as safe as possible.

Writer’s Block: Celebrations? How about scoring again

by Jason Olson

I know this is going against all signs of good sportsmanship, but I think we’ve blown past nearly all signs of sanity when it comes to modesty in professional sports.

Writer’s Block: Twins miserable season comes to a close

by Jason Olson

ESPN’s Tim Kirkjian said it best, the final day of the regular season of Major League Baseball was definitely the greatest regular season day in the history of the game.

Writer’s Block: Summer break from football was welcome

by Jason Olson

It’s been a crazy summer between the state shutdown, violence in the world (shootings in Norway), natural disasters (tornadoes, rain and heat waves), so on one hand

Writer’s Block: Spring Lake Park lacrosse teams buck the trend

by Jason Olson

For Spring Lake Park, lacrosse is more than its newest sports offering. It’s an example of what is possible when parents and community members come together to build something for the future.

Writer’s Block: Sports pages changes set for April 8

by Jason Olson

Change is something that polarizes people, but yet is a necessary tool that even us in the newspaper business need to learn to cherish more often than we do.

Writers Block: Hockey in the outdoors is coming to a rink near you

by Jason Olson

How about some outdoor hockey now?