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May 26, 2026 - ROCKFORD, Ill. - A Memorial Day crowd packed Rivets Stadium on Monday as Rockford kicked off the season and began a two-game home stand against the Kenosha Kingfish.
The Rockford Rivets began the 2026 season in a high-scoring matchup and secured the win, 8-6, to send the crowd home happy.
"I think it was a great excitement for the players," Rivets manager Bob Koopmann said. "They've been off for a little bit, some of them just got here, but getting out there and being able to play, and especially coming up with a win, ... Full Story
May 26, 2026 - BISMARCK, ND - The St. Cloud Rox (1-0) defeated the Bismarck Larks (0-1) 6-5 in the first game of the 2026 season.
The Rox found success at the plate in the second inning from Jackson Akin (University of Minnesota), who celebrated his 20th birthday by claiming the first hit of the season with a double. He would later score the first run for St. Cloud off a sacrifice fly from Chris Tavarez (El Paso CC / Kansas) to give the Rox a 1-0 lead.
Nolan Geislinger (Iowa Western CC / Oregon) recorded an RBI single in the top of t... Full Story
May 26, 2026 - For the first time since 2024, the Lakeshore Chinooks have opened the Northwoods League Season with a win.
On Monday, May 25, the Chinooks took on the Richmond Flying Mummies in what was Richmond's inaugural game. The starting pitching for the Chinooks was Jackson Kobylarczyk, who was in rhythm through 2 ââ¦â innings.
Needing just one more out to get out of the third inning, Kobylarczyk surrendered a two-run triple off the bat of Ashton Seymour. Another run followed, giving Richmond a 3-0 lead early.
Nee... Full Story
May 26, 2026 - La Crosse, Wisc. - The La Crosse Loggers and Duluth Huskies entertained an opening day crowd of 1,879 fans at Copeland Park on Monday afternoon with the home team outscoring the visitors 16-10 to send the home faithful home happy to start the 2026 Northwoods League season.
In a game the featured 26 runs on 27 total hits between the two teams, it was Duluth that got the tallies racking up first when they scored a pair of two-out runs off of Loggers starter Jack Ghufran (Sierra College) in the top of the first. The Lumberme... Full Story
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Rivets' Kick off 2026 Season with a High-Scoring Victory
May 26, 2026 - ROCKFORD, Ill. - A Memorial Day crowd packed Rivets Stadium on Monday as Rockford kicked off the season and began a two-game home stand against the Kenosha Kingfish.
The Rockford Rivets began the 2026 season in a high-scoring matchup and secured the win, 8-6, to send the crowd home happy.
"I think it was a great excitement for the players," Rivets manager Bob Koopmann said. "They've been off for a little bit, some of them just got here, but getting out there and being able to play, and especially coming up with a win, ... Full StoryMore Northwoods League stories below
Rox Take Season Opener 6-5 over Bismarck
May 26, 2026 - BISMARCK, ND - The St. Cloud Rox (1-0) defeated the Bismarck Larks (0-1) 6-5 in the first game of the 2026 season.
The Rox found success at the plate in the second inning from Jackson Akin (University of Minnesota), who celebrated his 20th birthday by claiming the first hit of the season with a double. He would later score the first run for St. Cloud off a sacrifice fly from Chris Tavarez (El Paso CC / Kansas) to give the Rox a 1-0 lead.
Nolan Geislinger (Iowa Western CC / Oregon) recorded an RBI single in the top of t... Full StoryChinooks Take Season Opener on the Road
May 26, 2026 - For the first time since 2024, the Lakeshore Chinooks have opened the Northwoods League Season with a win.
On Monday, May 25, the Chinooks took on the Richmond Flying Mummies in what was Richmond's inaugural game. The starting pitching for the Chinooks was Jackson Kobylarczyk, who was in rhythm through 2 ââ¦â innings.
Needing just one more out to get out of the third inning, Kobylarczyk surrendered a two-run triple off the bat of Ashton Seymour. Another run followed, giving Richmond a 3-0 lead early.
Nee... Full StoryLoggers Outslug Duluth 16-10 on Opening Night
May 26, 2026 - La Crosse, Wisc. - The La Crosse Loggers and Duluth Huskies entertained an opening day crowd of 1,879 fans at Copeland Park on Monday afternoon with the home team outscoring the visitors 16-10 to send the home faithful home happy to start the 2026 Northwoods League season.
In a game the featured 26 runs on 27 total hits between the two teams, it was Duluth that got the tallies racking up first when they scored a pair of two-out runs off of Loggers starter Jack Ghufran (Sierra College) in the top of the first. The Lumberme... Full StoryNorthwoods League News
- Rox Rally Late to Take Down Larks in Opener, 6-5 - Bismarck Larks (May 26)
- Rivets' Kick off 2026 Season with a High-Scoring Victory - Rockford Rivets (May 26)
- Rox Take Season Opener 6-5 over Bismarck - St. Cloud Rox (May 26)
- Kingfish Drop Opening Night Contest at Rockford - Kenosha Kingfish (May 26)
- MoonDogs Top Willmar in Opener - Mankato MoonDogs (May 26)
- Chinooks Take Season Opener on the Road - Lakeshore Chinooks (May 26)
- Eau Claire Express Closes out Home Opener with a 10-8 Loss - Eau Claire Express (May 26)
- Dock Spiders Roar Past the Express - Fond du Lac Dock Spiders (May 26)
- Stingers Drop Season Opener in Mankato - Willmar Stingers (May 26)
- Loggers Outslug Duluth 16-10 on Opening Night - La Crosse Loggers (May 26)
- 2026 Lakeshore Chinooks Season Preview - Lakeshore Chinooks (May 26)
- Madison Mallards Drop Opening Day Matchup to Wausau Woodchucks - Madison Mallards (May 25)
- Woodchucks Pick up Excellent Opening Day Win against Madison - Wausau Woodchucks (May 25)
- Pitching Clicks, Growlers Defeat Pit Spitter in Opening Game - Kalamazoo Growlers (May 25)
- Mott-Regent Student Named May Kid of the Month - Bismarck Larks (May 25)
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Badlands Big Sticks - Dickinson, North Dakota
Battle Creek Battle Jacks - Battle Creek, Michigan
Bismarck Larks - Bismarck, North Dakota
Duluth Huskies - Duluth, Minnesota
Eau Claire Express - Eau Claire, Wisconsin
Fond du Lac Dock Spiders - Fond du Lac, Wisconsin
Green Bay Rockers - Green Bay, Wisconsin
Kalamazoo Growlers - Kalamazoo, Michigan
Kenosha Kingfish - Kenosha, Wisconsin
La Crosse Loggers - La Crosse, Wisconsin
Lakeshore Chinooks - Mequon, Wisconsin
Madison Mallards - Madison, Wisconsin
Mankato MoonDogs - Mankato, Minnesota
Minnesota Mud Puppies - None, None
Minot Hot Tots - Minot, North Dakota
Richmond Flying Mummies - Richmond, Indiana
Rochester Honkers - Rochester, Minnesota
Rockford Rivets - Rockford, Illinois
Royal Oak Leprechauns - Detroit, Michigan
St. Cloud Rox - St. Cloud, Minnesota
Thunder Bay Border Cats - Thunder Bay, Ontario
Traverse City Pit Spitters - Traverse City, Michigan
Waterloo Bucks - Waterloo, Iowa
Wausau Woodchucks - Wausau, Wisconsin
Willmar Stingers - Willmar, Minnesota
Wisconsin Rapids Rafters - Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin
Dune Coast Baseball * - New Buffalo, Michigan
Dyersville * - Dyersville, Iowa* (Expansion/Inactive)
Northwoods Scoreboard
| Tue., May 26 | Traverse City at Kalamazoo | 10:35 a.m. |
| Tue., May 26 | Battle Creek at Royal Oak | 11:05 a.m. |
| Tue., May 26 | Lakeshore at Richmond | 6:35 p.m. |
| Tue., May 26 | Green Bay at Wisconsin Rapids | 7:05 p.m. |
| Tue., May 26 | Wausau at Madison | 7:05 p.m. |
| Tue., May 26 | Badlands at Minot | 7:35 p.m. |
| Tue., May 26 | Duluth at La Crosse | 7:35 p.m. |
| Tue., May 26 | Kenosha at Rockford | 7:35 p.m. |
| Tue., May 26 | St. Cloud at Bismarck | 7:35 p.m. |
| Tue., May 26 | Thunder Bay at Waterloo | 7:35 p.m. |
| Tue., May 26 | Willmar at Mankato | 7:35 p.m. |
| Tue., May 26 | Fond du Lac at Eau Claire | 8:05 p.m. |
| Mon., May 25 | Traverse City 1 at Kalamazoo 6 | Final |
| Mon., May 25 | Duluth 10 at La Crosse 16 | Final |
| Mon., May 25 | Wausau 8 at Madison 3 | Final |
| Mon., May 25 | Fond du Lac 9 at Eau Claire 8 | Final |
| Mon., May 25 | Thunder Bay 11 at Waterloo 9 | Final |
| Mon., May 25 | Battle Creek 1 at Royal Oak 0 | Final |
| Mon., May 25 | Lakeshore 6 at Richmond 4 | Final |
| Mon., May 25 | Green Bay 5 at Wisconsin Rapids 4 | Final |
| Mon., May 25 | Badlands 3 at Minot 4 | Final |
| Mon., May 25 | Kenosha 6 at Rockford 8 | Final |
| Mon., May 25 | St. Cloud 6 at Bismarck 5 | Final |
| Mon., May 25 | Willmar 0 at Mankato 16 | Final |
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Northwoods Headlines
- Huskies season opens with road loss - Duluth News-Tribune (May 26)
- Burke excited for first season with hometown Hot Tots - Minot Daily News (May 26)
- Northwoods League: Mankato MoonDogs mash the ball against the Willmar Stingers - West Central Tribune (May 26)
- Express take late lead before falling to Fond du Lac in season opener - Eau Claire Leader Telegram (May 26)
- Cale and Sam Haugen team up yet again for Duluth Huskies - Northern News Now (May 25)
- Border Cats gear up for another run - Thunder Bay Chronicle Journal (May 23)
- Inside the heart of the Larks host family program - Bismarck Tribune (May 23)
- Northwoods League: Willmar's going young with a veteran coach - West Central Tribune (May 22)
- Summer Fun: Willmar Stingers bring exciting baseball through the summer - West Central Tribune (May 22)
- Express ready to return for 21st season of summer baseball - Eau Claire Leader Telegram (May 22)
- 21 things to do this weekend in the Rockford area - Rockford Register Star (May 21)
- Sports briefs: Reid back as Pit Spitters skipper; Gaylord's Kozlowski makes all-Midwest team; YMCA summer hoops league signup underway - Traverse City Record-Eagle (May 20)
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