This Sunday will be Jim Kleinsasser’s birthday. He was born in 1977 in Carrington, and at 6’3″ and 272 pounds, he became a tight end for the Minnesota Vikings. While playing for Carrington High, Kleinsasser was twice named All-Region, All-State and Gatorade Circle of Champions North Dakota Player of the Year. He also played in the North Dakota Shrine game and the Montana-North Dakota All-Star game.