The Northwoods League announced today at a press conference at the Holiday Inn of Willmar that the city of Willmar, Minnesota will have an expansion team beginning in 2010. New team owners Ryan Voz, Marc Jerzak, and Gary Posch are pictured speaking to the crowd of about 50 people.

The Northwoods League has announced the recipients of the 2009 Rawlings Finest in the Field Award. The annual award recognizes the top fielders at each position.

The Northwoods League has implemented rules, similar to those used by some Major League organizations, that guide coaching staffs to develop pitchers over the course of a season. The new guidelines will be in effect for the 2010 Northwoods League season.

The top hitters at each position during the 2009 Northwoods League season each receive an engraved bat from Rawlings to honor their accomplishment.

The defending Northwoods League Champion Rochester Honkers have a hired Thom Dreier to guide the team in 2010.

Matt Pagnozzi, who played for the Madison Mallards in 2002, becomes the 59th Northwoods League player to compete in the big leagues.

Mankato MoonDogs' General Manager Kyle Mrozek and the Eau Claire Express were each recently honored at the Northwoods League Fall Meetings.

The Northwoods League front office is now accepting applications from qualified individuals that want to jumpstart their careers by serving as a front office intern for the 2010 season.

The 28-year old former Brainerd Mighty Gull makes it to the big leagues after eight seasons in the minors.

The Thunder Bay Border Cats recently announced the hiring of 2009 Assistant Coach Mike Steed as the team's Field Manager for 2010.