Gateway to Minnesota History
Greg Benson, second from left, was inducted to the Minnesota Hall of Fame. In the 1990s Greg’s three sons Mike, Josh, and Ryan Benson playing in the Minnesota State Tournament. From left, Mike, Greg, Josh, and Ryan. Photo courtesy of Dan Lindgren
Play ball!
Dan Lindgren, Forest Lake High School grad and full-time player on Scandia’s fastpitch softball teams from 1980 to 2000, will be presenting all things Scandia softball!
Learn the stories about local legends like,” dominant arm of Jim Lindberg,” the “powerful bat of Greg Benson (Lester’s son),” and how Greg Isaacson “led his team to a state title in 1987, a year that included Scandia’s first trip to a national tournament.” (quotes taken from Dan’s recent article in the Forest Lake Times.
The event will be held either inside Hay Lake School or outside on the lawn, depending on weather. See you there!
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