An interesting approach for a summer-collegiate league spread across eight states and provinces: in 2023 the Northwoods League will hold two All-Star Games in Traverse City and Bismarck, featuring divisional matchups. (more…)
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Northwoods League Mulling Mitchell for Expansion
The summer collegiate Northwoods League could place a franchise in Mitchell, SD, as league and city officials are set to discuss a proposal. (more…)
Northwoods League Poised for More Growth
In the midst of another successful season, the summer collegiate Northwoods League could be poised for more growth in the future. (more…)
Witter Field to be outfitted with Interactive Accessible Seating Area
This could end up being a model for other ballparks: The summer-collegiate Northwoods League today announced plans to build an Interactive Accessible Seating Area at Witter Field, home of the Wisconsin Rapids Rafters, for the 2014 season pending city approval. A concrete patio will be connected to the existing grandstand on the first-base side to […]
Green Bay Bullfrogs bought by Mallards owners
The Madison Mallards empire is now a team larger, as the group has purchased the Green Bay Bullfrogs from the summer-collegiate Northwoods League, per an announcement today by league president Dick Radatz, Jr. The new ownership group consists of seasoned Northwoods League operators, including lead owner Steve Schmitt, Vern Stenman, Conor Caloia and Liz Kern. […]
Northwoods League buys back Green Bay Bullfrogs
The summer-collegiate Northwoods League is buying back the Green Bay Bullfrogs from Jeff Royle and Titletown Baseball Group, LLC, which had owned the team since its inception in 2007. The league had a contractual option to purchase the team and the Northwoods League board of directors voted unanimously on Oct. 16 to exercise that right. […]
In 20th season, Northwoods League better than ever
Tonight’s Northwoods League All-Star Game in Eau Claire’s Carson Park is apt celebration for how far the summer-collegiate league has evolved — and why its business model is one of the best in baseball. The Northwoods League launched in 1994 with five teams — Dubuque (IA), Rochester (MN), Kenosha, Wausau and Manitowoc (all WI) — […]
Northwoods League eyes westward expansion
Northwoods League President Dick Radatz, Jr. confirms his interest in putting a team in Bismarck Municipal Ballpark after renovations are completed, as the circuit explores a westward expansion. Currently the summer-collegiate Northwoods League is centralized in Minnesota and Wisconsin, with single teams in Michigan, Iowa and Ontario. While there are expansion opportunities in the existing […]
Mallards announce Warner Park improvements for 2013, will host league showcase
The Madison Mallards (summer collegiate; Northwoods League) unveiled two Warner Park improvements for the coming season, including the installation of a new videoboard in left field. The new videoboard replaces the old, smaller one. The new board will be four times larger than the old board and greatly improve the fan experience at the Duck […]
NWL taking over Beetles operations
With Shawn Reilly unable to find a buyer for the Alexandria Beetles, the summer-collegiate Northwoods League is taking over team operations and addressing some $90,000 in team debt. Reilly was pretty transparent this offseason about the need to sell the team to settle debts; after three years he had had enough. A listing price of […]
Simmons Field reno renderings unveiled
The owners of the new summer-collegiate Northwoods League team in Kenosha unveiled renderings of the renovations to Simmons Field, the longtime home to pro ball in the Wisconsin city, set for the 2014 season. The “First Pitch” event tonight featured a live brass band, entertainment from the nationally known Zooperstars and the unveiling of $1 […]
Showalter new head of operations for Northwoods League
Glen Showalter is the new vice president of operations for the summer-collegiate Northwoods League. Showalter comes to the league with 17 years of operations and management experience from Hearth & Home Technologies, Inc., a division of HNI Corporation. ”The Northwoods League is excited to have Glen on the team, and we know that the operations […]
Northwoods League inks sponsorship with Evolve Beverages
The summer-collegiate Northwoods League has signed a sponsorship deal making Evolve Beverages the circuit’s official energy drink for the 2012, 2013 and 2014 seasons. “We are excited to be associated and to partner with Evolve Beverages in promoting their innovative product line,” said Northwoods League President Dick Radatz, Jr. “By strategically partnering with the established […]