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August 20, 2012
Interceptions must increase for Vikings to improve
EDEN PRAIRIE (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings tied for the league lead last season in sacks, so opposing quarterbacks should’ve been flustered into forcing plenty of bad throws that the secondary could take the other way. But rarely did that happen against this depleted group of defensive...
sports / August 20, 2012 - 11:33pm
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August 18, 2012
Experience matters: Bemidji State offense has senior leadership on its side
BEMIDJI – It’s subtle, but Dustin Kroeplin sees the change in the Bemidji State University offense already. It’s only been a year, but the senior running back says that year of experience makes all the difference. “A lot of guys are stepping up, and we’re kinda becoming...
sports / beaversAugust 18, 2012 - 9:45pm
August 17, 2012
Ponder thrives for Vikings in 36-14 win over Bills
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Christian Ponder isn't a rookie anymore. In his second preseason with Minnesota, he looks a lot more polished than that. Ponder threw a first-quarter touchdown pass in a sharp three-possession appearance and the Vikings breezed to a 36-14 victory Friday night...
sports / August 17, 2012 - 11:24pm
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August 15, 2012
Peterson has never doubted playing in Vikings opener
MANKATO (AP) — The NFL season starts for Minnesota on Sept. 9, barely eight months after Adrian Peterson had reconstructive surgery on his...
sports / August 15, 2012 - 11:20pm
Bemidji State safety, outside linebacker positions up for grabs
BEMIDJI – The good news for the Bemidji State football team is that seven of the starters from the Beavers’ vaunted “Gang Green” defense return from a wildly successful 2011 season. That’s the same defense that ranked No. 3 in the nation in scoring, giving up only 16 points...
sports / beaversAugust 15, 2012 - 11:13pm
August 14, 2012
Bemidji State offensive line does the shuffle
BEMIDJI – The movement on the Bemidji State offensive line for the 2012 season almost looks like steps to a very strange and intricate dance:...
sports / beaversAugust 14, 2012 - 11:13pm
Vikings' run defense still under construction
MANKATO (AP) — Preseason games can be difficult to analyze and often misleading, but no NFL team feels good about allowing 260 yards rushing in one night. That's what happened to the Minnesota Vikings in San Francisco last Friday while losing to the 49ers, so there was no secret...
sports / August 14, 2012 - 2:44pm
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July 16, 2012
Looking for a challenge? Coach Kangas wants you
There is a new football coach in Wadena, and he is interested in recruiting players for this year's Wadena-Deer Creek football squad. If someone...
sportsJuly 16, 2012 - 3:05am
June 30, 2012
Kangas bringing football coaching talents to WDC
The Wadena-Deer Creek Wolverines have landed one of the area's best-known and most successful football coaches for their 2012 season. Howie Kangas was hired as the head coach of the Wolverines at the June meeting of the District 2155 school board. "It's a community that I think...
sportsJune 30, 2012 - 12:00am
May 29, 2012
Zig will have himself a roof, but what about the foundation?
When my wife and I were looking for our first home years ago, we were told that the two most important features of any house are the roof and the foundation. There are a number of things you can do to increase the value of a house - carpeting, wood work, windows, curtains - but you...
sports / opinionMay 29, 2012 - 1:32pm
April 15, 2012
Crucial draft on tap for Vikings' foundering ship
The Minnesota Vikings are less than two weeks away from one of the most crucial college drafts in the 52-year history of their team. The Vikes have been spiraling downward since the 2009 season for a variety of reasons. They had a terrific offense that year led by veteran quarterback...
sports / opinionApril 15, 2012 - 1:36pm
December 18, 2011
North Stars clobber Wolverines 9-1
Eight Prairie Center players scored goals Tuesday night as the North Stars roughed up Wadena-Deer Creek 9-1 at the Long Prairie Expo Arena. Bridger Pettit stung Prairie Center with the game's first goal at the 2:45 mark of the opening period. Christian Berg and Shane Motschenbacher...
sportsDecember 18, 2011 - 3:26pm
December 4, 2011
Moyer, Stave named to All-Pheasant North football team
Verndale's Colton Moyer and Kory Stave have been named to the All-Pheasant Conference North football team for the 2011 season. Moyer split time between the offensive backfield and linebacker while Stave played tight end and defensive tackle. Bertha-Hewitt placed running back and...
sportsDecember 4, 2011 - 8:58pm
November 27, 2011
Meyer, Ludovissie tabbed WDC Football Players of the Year
The Wadena-Deer Creek Wolverines have named Logan Meyer and Jacob Ludovissie their players of the year on offense and defense for the 2011 season. Other awards went to Mike Paavola (Wolverine), Sutton Lohmiller (Scout Team), Chris Steward (Most Improved) and Jake Rude (Special Teams). Meyer...
sportsNovember 27, 2011 - 11:42am
November 22, 2011
Vikes' defense needs major overhaul
It should be as clear as glass after last Monday's 45-7 loss to Green Bay that the Minnesota Vikings need some serious help on defense. Aaron Rodgers and the Packers exposed one of Minnesota's basic weaknesses by passing for four touchdowns. Only seven of Green Bay's 32 passes fell...
sportsNovember 22, 2011 - 1:44pm
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