Bismarck ND Baseball Team Signs ND Governor as Head Coach of One-Day Rebrand: Dakota Ditch Chickens

December 15, 2025 - (Bismarck, ND) - The Bismarck Larks will celebrate North Dakota's deep-seated hunting culture with the new alternate identity, the Dakota Ditch Chickens, debuting in 2026. The Larks will play as the Ditch Chickens for a bold one-night rebrand that tips its blaze-orange cap to the state's proud and playful hunting community. The Dakota Ditch Chickens, inspired by the Midwestern term for the ring-necked pheasant, will be a night to honor tradition, conservation, and the great outdoors. The Dako... Full Story

Bobcats Back at Home for Series with Bulls

December 11, 2025 - The Bismarck Bobcats are back on home ice for a big promotional weekend at the VFW. Saturday is Teddy Bear Toss Night against the North Iowa Bulls! INSTRUCTIONS FOR TEDDY BEAR TOSS: 1. BRING NEW, WRAPPED TEDDY BEARS TO THE GAME ON SATURDAY 2. THROW THE BEARS ON THE ICE AFTER THE 1ST BOBCAT GOAL! NOTE: BEARS WILL ONLY BE THROWN AFTER THE 1ST BOBCAT GOAL, DO NoT THROW ANY BEARS AFTER CONSEQUENT GOALS. Season Series The Bobcats are 1-0-1 against the Bulls this season. Both matchup... Full Story

Larks Announce 2026 Schedule, Celebrating 10th Anniversary

December 9, 2025 - The Bismarck Larks will celebrate a milestone Opening Day on Monday, May 25, 2026 against the St. Cloud Rox. The 10th anniversary season, presented by Farmers Union Insurance, will include 12 home games against in-state rivals, including a double header against the Badlands Big Sticks on July 11. Fans can look forward to innovative entertainment, an immersive experience, and a summer-long community-wide celebration at the ballpark. "Releasing the schedule for our 10th season is incredibly per... Full Story

Bobcats Hit Road for 1st Place Matchup with Bruins

December 4, 2025 - The Bismarck Bobcats hit the road once again for a two-game series against the Austin Bruins, in a battle for first place. Season Series The Bobcats are 1-1-0 against the Bruins this season. Both matchups took place in Bismarck at the beginning of the season. Who's Hot? Bobcat Forward George Poirier was RED HOT on Wednesday against Minot in the 9-4 victory. Poirier notched 4 points for the Cats and was a big propeller in the win. (1 goal, 3 assists) Cooper Williams extended his po... Full Story

• Bobcats Hit Road for 1st Place Matchup with Bruins - Bismarck Bobcats (NAHL) December 4
• Bobcats Host Tauros for Annual Thanksgiving Eve Game - Bismarck Bobcats (NAHL) November 25
• Military Appreciation Weekend vs. Aberdeen Upcoming - Bismarck Bobcats (NAHL) November 20
• Mandan Middle School's Remmy Foster Is October Kid of the Month - Bismarck Larks (Northwoods) November 18
• Road Weekend at St. Cloud - Bismarck Bobcats (NAHL) November 13
• Home Series vs. North Iowa - Bismarck Bobcats (NAHL) November 6
• Bobcats Away at Aberdeen - Bismarck Bobcats (NAHL) October 30
• Experienced Coaches with Ties to Bismarck Join Larks as First-Ever Scouts - Bismarck Larks (Northwoods) October 27
• Bobcats Travel to Forest Lake for Final Time This Season - Bismarck Bobcats (NAHL) October 23
• Bismarck Larks Share 2025 Community Impact Report - Bismarck Larks (Northwoods) October 16
• Road Weekend in Watertown & Watch Parties - Bismarck Bobcats (NAHL) October 16
• Bobcats Welcome Norsemen to Town for Only Home Games in October - Bismarck Bobcats (NAHL) October 9
• Larks Hire Northwoods League Champion, All-Star as New Head Coach - Bismarck Larks (Northwoods) October 7
• Emma Heller Is September Kid of the Month - Bismarck Larks (Northwoods) October 6
• Progress Made to Find Larks' Next Field Manager - Bismarck Larks (Northwoods) September 22
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December 13	NAHL	North Iowa 3 at Bismarck 6	Final
December 12	NAHL	North Iowa 2 at Bismarck 5	Final
December 6	NAHL	Bismarck 5 at Austin 4	Final
December 5	NAHL	Bismarck 2 at Austin 3	Final
November 26	NAHL	Minot 4 at Bismarck 9	Final
November 22	NAHL	Aberdeen 5 at Bismarck 2	Final
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• Bobcats complete sweep of North Iowa - NAHL Bismarck Tribune (December 15)
• Bismarck blows out Minot to take first place in Central - NAHL Bismarck Tribune (November 28)
• Larks add two scouts to baseball operations staff - Northwoods Bismarck Tribune (October 28)
• Four straight goals lift Bobcats over IceRays - NAHL Bismarck Tribune (September 25)
• Bobcats split opening weekend against Austin - NAHL Bismarck Tribune (September 22)
• Bobcats hold off Bruins in Bismarck - NAHL Austin Daily Herald (September 21)
• Bruins sink Bismarck with third period push - NAHL Austin Daily Herald (September 20)
• Bismarck Larks end season on major losing streak - Northwoods Bismarck Tribune (August 11)
• Northwoods League: Willmar bashes the ball at Bismarck - Northwoods West Central Tribune (August 9)
• Bismarck Bobcats dealing with major rule, lineup changes - NAHL Bismarck Tribune (August 8)
• Weather forecast prompts earlier start time for Larks-Moondogs game - Northwoods Bismarck Tribune (August 7)
• Castro's homer lifts Rox past Larks - Northwoods Bismarck Tribune (August 5)
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