You truly have to love Minnesota!

The scene was a typical early Monday morning, and I was following my typical routine.  I was on my daily jaunt to the post office through the not-so-sleepy town of Nisswa, the location of our new Minnesota Sporting Journal office.  Following a weekend at Game Fair spreading the word about the MNSJ, I was a bit sluggish, but what I found on my trip perked me right up.

The P.O. Box left no surprises except new subscriptions cards, definitely a welcomed sight.  A stop by the local hardware store for a dual “open/close” sign for our front door was also successful.

My next stop was to the Stonehouse coffee shop, a hot spot for both me and the early morning travelers heading to the lakes.  I walked up to the register admiring the hustle and bustle of the place and the art of the wall.  The shop has a definite up-north aura, which is inviting.

As I ordered, I glanced down to my right to a coffee table in between two chatting patrons, and to my suprise, I saw the summer issue of the Minnesota Sporting Journal on top of numerous other magazines, almost to say, “Hey you . . . look at me!”

It made me smile, as I didn’t even know how it got there.  We haven’t been here very long.

I ordered my regular medium coffee to-go and dodged through the crowd to get to the coffee dispensers.  I had three choices, a regular french roast, an exotic dark brew, and a light called, “Nisswa Select.”   How could I pass up a cup of Nisswa Select.  It seemed so fitting.

The morning made me think that everything is coming together for the MNSJ.  The word is getting out about our high-quality publication, and we are in the right place, literally in the heart of Minnesota.

I can’t wait for the second week of Game Fair to spread the word some more!

Check out our website at www.mnsportingjournal.com.  If you haven’t liked us on Facebook, check out the Minnesota Sporting Journal page.  We are also on twitter:  @mnsporting.

By Matt Soberg