Willmar Stingers & Thrivent River Lakes Financial Group Hit $100,000 Milestone in Food Shelf Support

October 2, 2025 - Willmar, MN - What started as a fun community promotion in 2010 has now grown into a remarkable milestone. The Willmar Stingers & Thrivent River Lakes Financial Group of Spicer are proud to announce that the 16th annual jersey auction has now raised $101,682 in donations. Thanks to the generosity of the fans, the overall donation equates to more than $1,000,000 in purchasing power for the Kandiyohi County Food Shelf. This summer's auction alone generated $8,174, with fans bidding on game-worn... Full Story

Stingers Welcome Back Freddy Smith as the 2026 Field Manager

September 26, 2025 - Willmar, MN - He's Back! The Willmar Stingers are excited to announce that Freddy Smith will return as the field manager as he has signed a two-year agreement to lead the Stingers in 2026 and 2027. "The Northwoods League represents the pinnacle of summer collegiate baseball and there's no place I'd rather be than back in the dugout with the Willmar Stingers," Smith said. "The community is like a second home to me and I am grateful to be back with such a successful organization." Under h... Full Story

Willmar Stingers Announce 2026 Front Office Additions

September 8, 2025 - Willmar, MN - The Willmar Stingers announced today that Keaton Worley has been promoted to President of the organization. In addition, Dalton Guthrie and Chris Woods have been elevated to the roles of Vice Presidents. Worley's journey with the Stingers began as an intern in 2023. He was promoted to Director of Operations and Hospitality for the 2024 season before moving into the role of Assistant General Manager in 2025. His new role within the organization reflects his leadership, dedication... Full Story

Stingers Win Regular Season Finale

August 9, 2025 - Bismarck, ND- The Stingers(38-33) took down the Bismarck Larks(18-54) by a score of 2-1. Willmar struck first in the top of the third with a one-out homer from Cody Nitowitz, his second of the season. Brock Larsen added another run with his own solo shot in the fifth. The Larks grabbed one of their own in the sixth, but the Stingers' bullpen shut things down after that. Ethan Stade was the starter for the Stingers, and he went 3.0 IP while allowing 0 ER and striking out 8. Cody Ni... Full Story

• Stingers Win Regular Season Finale - Willmar Stingers (Northwoods) August 9
• Stingers Win in Bismarck - Willmar Stingers (Northwoods) August 8
• Stingers Drop Series Finale to Rox - Willmar Stingers (Northwoods) August 8
• Stingers Drop Series Opener to Rox - Willmar Stingers (Northwoods) August 6
• Stingers Take Final Regular Season Home Game - Willmar Stingers (Northwoods) August 6
• Stingers Drop Opening Game to Hot Tots - Willmar Stingers (Northwoods) August 5
• Stingers Drop Back-And-Forth Battle to the Rox - Willmar Stingers (Northwoods) August 3
• Stingers' Offense Boosts Willmar to Win - Willmar Stingers (Northwoods) August 2
• Stingers Drop Series Finale to Hot Tots - Willmar Stingers (Northwoods) August 1
• Beetles Win Back-And-Forth Battle Versus the Hot Tots - Willmar Stingers (Northwoods) July 31
• Stingers Fall Short against Rox - Willmar Stingers (Northwoods) July 30
• Stingers Take Another against the MoonDogs - Willmar Stingers (Northwoods) July 27
• Stingers Win in Mankato - Willmar Stingers (Northwoods) July 26
• Stingers Hold On Against Border Cats - Willmar Stingers (Northwoods) July 25
• Stingers Lose Two in Thunder Bay - Willmar Stingers (Northwoods) July 25
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• Tribune Notebook: Willmar Cardinals goalie earns top performer honor - Northwoods West Central Tribune (October 10)
• Willmar Stingers will have a new owner - Northwoods West Central Tribune (October 7)
• Area baseball: Willmar baseball icon passes away - Northwoods West Central Tribune (October 1)
• Northwoods League: Freddy's back ... again - Northwoods West Central Tribune (September 26)
• Tribune Notebook: Willmar soccer player is honored by CLC - Northwoods West Central Tribune (September 20)
• Northwoods League: Willmar Stingers make some administrative promotions - Northwoods West Central Tribune (September 13)
• Northwoods League: Willmar ends on a high note - Northwoods West Central Tribune (August 11)
• Northwoods League: Willmar bashes the ball at Bismarck - Northwoods West Central Tribune (August 9)
• Northwoods League: St. Cloud Rox score in bunches to beat the Willmar Stingers - Northwoods West Central Tribune (August 8)
• Northwoods League: A rocky loss for the Willmar Stingers - Northwoods West Central Tribune (August 7)
• Tots play Stingers in last Wilmar series of 2025 - Northwoods Minot Daily News (August 6)
• Northwoods League: An explosive home finale for the Willmar Stingers - Northwoods West Central Tribune (August 6)
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