Joel’s Blog
  • joel-vftb-thumb

    All too often in sports nowadays we hear about selfish play, or a grand standing athlete. It never used to be that way. I know I’m only in my 30’s but even I remember when …

    Keep Reading >>

    14 Aug 12
  • hutch boat launch

    Nothing in the summertime gets me more relaxed and in my element than a day fishing. I grew up like most Minnesotans going to the cabin in the summer time, and a lot of weekends …

    Keep Reading >>

    21 Jun 12
  • sss

    Well another Governor’s Fishing Opener is in the books and I’d say our area did ‘em proud. Now I’ve only been to three of these openers, but I did hear from other long time visiting …

    Keep Reading >>

    17 May 12
  • joel-vftb-thumb

    What’s the outlook for our pro sports franchises? Been way to long since we’ve chatted. While I’ve been gone one of the questions I’ve gotten asked is what do I think of the directon of …

    Keep Reading >>

    12 Apr 12
  • joel-vftb-thumb

    Year End Gifts I’ve wrote this article in the past and called it Holiday gifts. It’s a little late for a Christmas gift to these folks, but they still deserve something. So sit back, laugh …

    Keep Reading >>

    29 Dec 11
  • joel-vftb-thumb

    Ranking the areas top concession stands Hey ya’ll! Part of the fun of my job is getting to go to all these different arenas and see the menus and taste some of the different food …

    Keep Reading >>

    14 Dec 11
  • joel-vftb-thumb

    I was having a conversation the other day about the state of Minnesota College Football. It is kind of an interesting situation we’re in if you think about it. I see these two facts… Fact …

    Keep Reading >>

    29 Nov 11
  • joel-vftb-thumb

    Section Playoff Previews…Taking a lot at some of the better teams from the area and their playoff hopes… Joel J Football: Section 4A: Things could get interesting here. Defending Section Champion ACGC is sitting in …

    Keep Reading >>

    13 Oct 11