Rob Beer is the sports editor for The Forum of Fargo-Moorhead. He's been a journalist with Forum Communications since 1991. He can be reached at rbeer@forumcomm.com.| Mitchell Republic
“Ideally, a nickname for an athletic team serves a dual purpose,” said William Boyer, team president for Minnesota's expansion football team.| Mitchell Republic
As Rocco Baldelli navigates the Minnesota's early struggles, we look back at the fate of past managers. Six were fired midseason, five were let go after a season, one retired and one quit.| Mitchell Republic
One of the earliest mentions involving Minnesota sports teams involves the national anthem being played in 1917 during a Wisconsin and Gophers football game in Madison.| Mitchell Republic
Born in 1948, the opener has become a state tradition, though not all leaders have been on board with the party-type atmosphere| Mitchell Republic
Donnybrooke Speedway lasted 6 years before new owners created the spectacle at Brainerd International Raceway with community support, sponsorships and camping.| Mitchell Republic
Cities questioned their ordinances. Parents questioned their purchases. Kids questioned what other tricks can be performed.| Mitchell Republic
For more than 30 years, the NFL team fielded a hardwood squad that helped raise money for charities, organizations| Mitchell Republic
First gathering drew 9,000 fans to St. Paul Auditorium in 1945| Mitchell Republic
News, photos and podcasts about true crime, historical true crime, mysteries, oddities and history from the upper Midwest, including Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota.| Mitchell Republic