Blake Skogstad's Down Under Fundraiser is May 17

This July, Blake Skogstad, a senior this coming fall at RHS, will have the opportunity to represent Minnesota when he competes for the Central Conference Wrestling Team in Australia.

As nothing is free in life, he needs to raise $7,500 to cover the round-trip flight as well as lodging and meals.

"It's a great opportunity for my son to wrestle in international competition," said Kim Skogstad, noting that Blake is very serious about representing Minnesota and the USA.

Already, he has begun training months ahead by running, and he plans to begin workouts on the mat in mid-June in Roseau against t...