By the end of next week, the name of the Bismarck franchise in the Northwoods League will be unveiled. The team is set to make the announcement as part of an event at Bismarck Municipal Ballpark on Thursday, October 13. (more…)
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Bismarck to Choose One of Three Names
Based on current vote totals, the Northwoods League team slated for Bismarck is narrowing its name the team contest down to three candidates. (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…)
Bismarck Announces Name The Team Contest Finalists
The name the team contest for Bismarck’s new Northwoods League franchise has yielded five finalists, which were announced today. (more…)
Bismarck to Fans: Help Us Choose Team Name
The new summer-collegiate Northwoods League team playing out of a renovated Bismarck Municipal Stadium beginning in 2017 is asking fans to submit potential monikers in a name-the-team contest. (more…)
Northwoods League adds Bismarck for 2017
After some months of negotiations, the summer-collegiate Northwoods League has agreed to a lease with the Bismarck (ND) Parks and Recreation District for Bismarck Municipal Ballpark beginning with the 2017 season. (more…)
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 […]
Satchel Paige, Bismarck and Lawrence-Dumont Stadium
The Bismarck (N.D.) Park Board is debating whether to rename Bismarck Municipal Ballpark, the city’s home to baseball since 1921, after the legendary Satchel Paige. The story behind the request is a fascinating chapter in baseball. Leroy Robert “Satchel” Paige, one of the greatest pitchers in baseball history, had quite the storied career: the greatest […]