Minnesota bowler knocks down records

    Matt McNiel, 26, a Minnesota State University-Mankato grad who was raised in Chanhassen, made history at the United States Bowling Congress Open Championships, where he became the only bowler in 109 years of competition to bowl three 800 series at the championships.
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    Matt McNiel, 26, a Minnesota State University-Mankato grad who was raised in Chanhassen, made history at the United States Bowling Congress Open Championships, where he became the only bowler in 109 years of competition to bowl three 800 series at the championships.

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