Hoiberg Flakes: Fall Sports Are Right Around The Corner, I Promise

Whoa boy, summer is over half way done. I was talking to a local parent the other day and they said that school here starts on August 13th. When I was growing up that was basically when two a days started for football.

I don’t miss two a days.

But I do miss football. That is coming quickly itself. Fall camp is right around the corner so expect more information coming your way in regards to the team. Now, is it worthwhile information? Probably not but everyone needs their fix.

So, here’s your Monday morning fix. Enjoy folks!

Mankilling Mastodons

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Auditory Enlightenment

Monday Haiku

Our open prairie

Changed through years of man’s progress

40 days to go