Former Blockbuster magnate Wayne Huizenga brought hockey to South Florida in 1993 as the first owner of the expansion Florida Panthers. He initially wanted to call them the Block Busters. Instead, they adapted Netflix colors and outlasted Huizenga’s video rental chain. The Panthers were almost the Vegas Golden Knights of the ’90s. They outsmarted their… Continue reading Does the NHL Have A Sun Belt Issue? – Minnesota Wild
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Dakota Datebook: Jim Kleinsasser, Minnesota Vikings – Jamestown Sun
January 31, 2025 – On this date in 1977 in Carrington, former Minnesota Vikings tight end Jim Kleinsasser was born. While playing for Carrington High, Kleinsasser was twice named All-Region, All-State, and Gatorade Circle of Champions North Dakota Player of the Year. He also played in the North Dakota Shrine game and the Montana-North Dakota… Continue reading Dakota Datebook: Jim Kleinsasser, Minnesota Vikings – Jamestown Sun