2012 Freeport Tourney Bracket by:avonlakers 16 May 2012 13:50:11
The Tourney opens Friday night at 6:30 with Avon vs St. Cloud Snappers @ Avon and Freeport squaring off against the Spring Hill Chargers in Freeport. Since last year’s tourney was a wash, Avon is still defending its 2010 title! View the bracket

Scoreboard! by:avonlakers 03 Feb 2012 01:25:12
Hard work by some outstanding community members turned a pipe-dream into reality. The Avon Lakers thank everyone involved in making this happen. It is a giant step forward for a ballpark used by a large number of different teams at different age levels. We can’t wait to power it up and …. PLAY BALL!

It’s a girl! by:avonlakers 06 Oct 2011 23:00:55
Congratulations to the Wunderlichs. They are the proud parents of a lefty w/ a pulse…i mean a girl. Brynn was born this morning. Mom and baby are doing well. As for Troy…

Fall chores by:avonlakers 02 Oct 2011 18:13:58
All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy. Well, the Lakers could dull a bit. List of chores we’d like to accomplish before the snow flies: Move bleachers back (after stain is on and dry) Tie backstop netting up Clean under grandstand bleachers Edge back of infield Zip tie signs on outfield fence [...]

Saying good bye Elmer Schleper by:avonlakers 30 Sep 2011 18:01:00
After a Laker win in the ‘97 State Tournament, Butch snuck his hat on Elmer (Pete’s Dad). Man he looked good in green and gold! Elmer passed away this past week – he will be missed. He played, managed, coached and did PA for his favor Farming Flames. “You can put a star by that [...]

Vikings sign ex-Chicago Bears offensive tackle by: 18 May 2012 00:00:00 MDT

The Minnesota Vikings have signed offensive tackle Levi Horn, the team announced Friday, May 18.

Minnesota Vikings, Christian Ponder pump it up in the weight room by: 17 May 2012 00:00:00 MDT

Last year's four-month NFL lockout was especially hard on Vikings strength and conditioning coordinator Tom Kanavy, who had to plan every week as if players were returning to the Winter Park facility.

Amy Senser lawyer says judge's miscue is cause for new trial by: 18 May 2012 00:00:00 MDT

Amy Senser's trial lasted nine days and the transcript might fill 1,500 pages, but a 27-word note from the jury prompted her defense attorney to say she deserves a new trial.

Vikings, Twins, Timberwolves, Wild: The biggest losers by: 18 May 2012 00:00:00 MDT

The major league sports scene in the Twin Cities isn't just bad.

It's never been this bad.

Shooter Now: Gov. Dayton 'very confident' Vikings stadium will get Super Bowl by: 18 May 2012 00:00:00 MDT

Gov. Mark Dayton, a week after a new Minnesota Vikings stadium received approval in the Legislature, said he will work hard to land a Super Bowl for the stadium he supported.

Vikings waive new offensive tackle, cornerback by: 17 May 2012 00:00:00 MDT

The Minnesota Vikings have waived offensive tackle Kevin Murphy from Harvard and cornerback C.C. Whitlock from South Carolina, both rookies, the team announced Thursday, May 17.

Ron Paul disciple favored to win GOP Senate endorsement by: 18 May 2012 00:00:00 MDT

While Ron Paul has all but conceded the Republican presidential nomination to Mitt Romney, his loyal Minnesota supporters could hand one of his disciples the Republican endorsement to challenge U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar this fall.

I-94/I-35E and I-94 Minneapolis stretch to close this weekend by: 18 May 2012 00:00:00 MDT

Interstates 94 and 35E, two major gateways to and from downtown St. Paul, will close Friday night, May 18, where they merge near the state Capitol and reopen by rush hour on Monday morning, May 21. Meanwhile, a lengthy section of westbound I-94 just across the city border in Minneapolis shuts down for roadway resurfacing at the same time.