Twenty years ago, on the waters of Lake Minnetonka, during the bye week, a group of Minnesota Vikings players rented a boat. What then proceeded to happen has gone down in Vikings’ fans folklore; it was dubbed the ‘Love Boat’. Going into this week, which also happened to be the Vikings’ bye week, a group of players were looking at spending part of the week renting boats and going on Lake Minnetonka. That was until a Vikings fan, who also happens to be a Vikings player’s wife, entered the chat.
A Lifelong Vikings Fan Shared The ‘History’ Of Bye Week Boating
Samantha Van Ginkel, the wife of Vikings linebacker Andrew Van Ginkel, grew up a Vikings fan, and when some players started talking about potentially renting a boat for the bye week, she entered the chat and dropped a link for players to read.
She tweeted about it on X, after a Vikings coverage account tweeted about the ominous anniversary.
While I don’t think that the players talking about renting a boat would have thought about the type of entertainment that was brought aboard that fateful October 2005 cruise, it still served as a reminder to the players: don’t tempt fate or let history repeat itself.
It Was The Players’ Reactions To That Article That Got Me
According to a follow-up tweet from SVG on X, the players’ reactions to the original Love Boat had me rolling. Â
How is it possible that these players aren’t familiar with this ugly chapter of Vikings bye week lore? The Wilfs should make this cautionary tale a part of training camp for all the players, emphasizing the need to be a model citizen.
Forrest City in Pictures
Gallery Credit: Jay Caldwell, Townsquare St. Cloud
Beautiful Photos From Clemens Gardens
This weekend was a great one to get out and do something fun. I wanted to destress, so I drove over to Clemens Gardens for a nice stroll through the gardens. What a beautiful place it is. There are flowers everywhere, as well as fountains and statues. These photos only capture part of what’s available to see, but in case you haven’t had a chance to visit, now is a great time to view them, as everything is in full bloom. Take a look at some beautiful photos and then make a plan to take your own trip. All of your senses will thank you.
Gallery Credit: Photos by Kelly Cordes
St. Cloud’s Stanley Cup Champion Nate Schmidt [GALLERY]
Former St. Cloud Cathedral and University of Minnesota standout Nate Schmidt will bring the Stanley Cup to St. Cloud on August 25th. Here’s a look at his career through photos.