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The Bismarck Larks are a college wood bat baseball team. Based in Bismarck, North Dakota, they are a member of the Northwoods League.

More Than a Place to Stay: How the Wald Family Found a Bigger Family Through Hosting

July 23, 2026 - What started as a search for baseball tickets turned into a tradition that has changed the Wald family forever. Four years ago, Kristin and Ted Wald were looking online for a seven-game ticket package when Kristin stumbled across a button that caught her attention, Become a Host Family. "I brought it up to Ted, and we were both interested, but still undecided," Kristin said. "I filled out the form to learn more and didn't hear back for quite some time, so we thought we probably weren't going to do it." Then came an ... Full Story

Guida's 6.1 Scoreless Innings Quiet Larks in Dominant 9-2 Victory

July 20, 2026 - Bismarck, North Dakota - The Mankato Moondogs (6-10, 21-29) dominated the Bismarck Larks (7-9, 23-27) this Sunday at Bismarck Community Bank and Trust Field. The MoonDogs scored 2 or more runs in 4 frames and held the Larks to 2 total runs. The MoonDogs scored first in the top of the 1st. Nico Libed started the game against Kenneth Haynes with a double and stole third. Kyle Hvidsten walked, setting up Sam Erickson for a sacrifice fly. Hvidsten stole second and scored on an RBI single from Max Senesac, putting the MoonDogs... Full Story

Opening Their Home, Growing Their Family: Meet the Thompsons

July 16, 2026 - Every summer, the Bismarck Larks take the field in front of thousands of fans, but behind every season is a group of host families who help make it all possible. For the Thompson family, opening their home to Larks players has become much more than providing a place to stay-it has become an opportunity to grow their family. The Thompsons joined the Bismarck Larks Host Family program four years ago after hearing an announcement during a game about the team's need for host families. "We were at a game one night and heard... Full Story

Canzoni's Walk-Off 3-Run Blast Lifts Larks over Big Sticks in 5-4 Thriller

July 16, 2026 - (BISMARCK, ND) - Joey Canzoni came in clutch for the Bismarck Larks (5-7, 21-25), blasting a 3-run homer in the bottom of the 9th with 2 outs to defeat the rival Badlands Big Sticks (6-6, 23-23) and even the season series. It was alternate identity night at Dakota Community Bank and Trust Field, as the Larks went out as the Dakota Ditch Chickens and were coached by Governor Kelly Armstrong, with the Big Sticks taking the field as the Bird Dogs. Badlands struck first in the top of the fifth inning with a 4-run frame. John ... Full Story

• More Than a Place to Stay: How the Wald Family Found a Bigger Family Through Hosting - July 23, 2026
  
• Guida's 6.1 Scoreless Innings Quiet Larks in Dominant 9-2 Victory - July 20, 2026
  
• Opening Their Home, Growing Their Family: Meet the Thompsons - July 16, 2026
  
• Canzoni's Walk-Off 3-Run Blast Lifts Larks over Big Sticks in 5-4 Thriller - July 16, 2026
  
• Blade Carver Delivers Walk-Off Single to Secure Bismarck a Doubleheader Split - July 12, 2026
  
• Better Together: a Letter from CEO John Bollinger - July 12, 2026
  
• Mandan Flickertail to the Big Leagues - July 10, 2026
  
• Hot Tots Offense Pushes Past Larks, 9-3 - June 23, 2026
  
• Rox Respond with 5-1 Throwdown to Split Series with Larks - June 20, 2026
  
• Larks Pitching Staff Leads Bismarck to Doubleheader Sweep over Rox - June 19, 2026
  
• Rox Win Thrilling 4-3 Extra Innings Battle - June 18, 2026
  
• Rivera Leads Larks Past Tots in 2-1 Win - June 17, 2026
  
• Where Everyone Belongs: The Heart Behind Hosting - June 12, 2026
  
• Badlands Powers Past Bismarck, 4-2 - June 5, 2026
  
• North Dakota's Summer Collegiate Baseball Teams Race for 2026 Petroleum Pennant - June 5, 2026
  
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Bismarck Larks outfielder Kaden Johnson
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League: Northwoods League
Home: Bismarck, North Dakota
Website: Bismarck Larks site
Schedule: Full Bismarck Larks Schedule

Sun., Jul 26		Willmar at Bismarck	6:05 p.m.
Sat., Jul 25		Bismarck at Minot	3:05 p.m.
Fri., Jul 24	W	Minot 7 at Bismarck 13	Final
Wed., Jul 22	L	Bismarck 10 at Mankato 22	Final
Tue., Jul 21	W	Bismarck 17 at Mankato 8 (Game 1)	Final
Tue., Jul 21	W	Bismarck 4 at Mankato 0 (Game 2)	Final
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• Bismarck Bobcats (NAHL) - Bismarck, North Dakota
  

• How hosting Larks players grew the Wald family - Northwoods Bismarck Tribune (July 24)
  
• Guida's 6.1 scoreless innings lead Moondogs' 9-2 win - Northwoods Bismarck Tribune (July 21)
  
• Northwoods League: Willmar Stingers regroup for series split - Northwoods West Central Tribune (July 18)
  
• Canzoni clubs walk-off homer in Ditch Chickens debut - Northwoods Bismarck Tribune (July 18)
  
• Northwoods League: Willmar Stingers surging in 2nd half - Northwoods West Central Tribune (July 17)
  
• Canzoni walk-off 3-run blast lifts Larks 5-4 - Northwoods Bismarck Tribune (July 17)
  
• Opening their home, growing their family with Larks players - Northwoods Bismarck Tribune (July 17)
  
• Northwoods League: Bismarck's offense bombards Willmar - Northwoods West Central Tribune (July 17)
  
• Northwoods League: Power bats propel Stingers to victory - Northwoods West Central Tribune (July 14)
  
• Blade Carver walk-off lifts Larks to doubleheader split - Northwoods Bismarck Tribune (July 13)
  
• Northwoods League baseball: Stingers bounce back by beating Bismarck - Northwoods West Central Tribune (July 13)
  
• Schlotterback leads Big Sticks in loss to Bismarck - Northwoods Dickinson Press (July 12)
  
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