Local sportscaster, Craig Olson, wins Citizenship Award

Posted by Fergus Forum On January - 20 - 2010

Craig Olson, one of the area’s most well-known and respected sports broadcasters, was presented the Citizenship Award from the Otter Risers Kiwanis Club on Tuesday morning.

Olson was presented the award while he was taping Sports Wrap, a sports television show on PEG Access, in Fergus Falls. Neil Herman, a Kiwanis member, presented him the award for Olson’s dedication to youth sports and activities.

In addition to a plaque, Olson was given a rocking chair that was custom made out of baseball bats by a Kiwanis member.

Craig Olson has been in the broadcasting business for over 30 years. He broadcasts various sporting events on the radio, operates a website, CraigOlsonSports.com, and just recently started a television show on PEG Access, called Sports Wrap.

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