MINOT HOT TOTS AND HONEYBEES GENERATE MORE THAN $40,000 FOR LOCAL NONPROFITS DURING 2026 SEASON
Both teams support more than 90 organizations through local partnerships, community events, and youth programming.
MINOT, N.D. — At Corbett Field, baseball and softball are about more than just what happens on the field—it’s about FUN Done Differently and bringing our community together to create lifelong memories. During the 2026 season, the Minot Hot Tots and Minot Honeybees teamed up with our fans and partners to generate $41,536 for local nonprofits, directly supporting the people and organizations that make Minot feel like home.
FUNdraising for Our Community
Through jersey auctions, local partnerships, community nights, and game-day initiatives, our teams helped raise vital dollars for 90+ local non-profits across our region:
- $15,194 raised through in-game jersey auctions
- $10,900 raised in July through Strike Out the Stigma with Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota
- $6,207 generated through silent auctions, donations, and ticket fundraisers
- $5,034 raised through Miracle Minutes and the 50/50 raffle
- $2,972 donated through 701 Community Night
- 2,440 pounds of food and $1,229 in monetary donations collected during the Farmers Union Insurance Jersey Food Drive
During our 701 Community Night, local nonprofits received complimentary tickets thanks to Magic City Lions, on-field recognition, fundraising support, and proceeds from the night’s custom jersey auction.
Inspiring the Next Generation
We believe in using FUN to make a difference in young fans’ lives.
- Hot Tots Reading Program (presented by Farmers Union Insurance): Reached 5,505 students across 250 classrooms and 24 schools, bringing the joy of reading into area classrooms.
- Ballpark Experiences & Camps: Local youth players connected directly with Hot Tots and Honeybees players and coaches for instruction, shagging balls, catching autographs, and taking the field during starting lineups.
- Share the Glove Grant: Stanley Park District received the Northwoods League Share the Glove grant, equipping local youth with over $2,000 in Rawlings baseball and softball equipment.
Celebrating Magic City
Throughout the summer, we used theme nights, ballpark promotions, and special recognitions to highlight the people who make Minot a special place to live, work, and play:
Community Theme Nights:
- 701 Community Night
- Ag-Tastic Night
- Bark at the Park
- Education Day
- Limitless Night
- Little Slugger Kickoff
- Mental Health & Recovery Night
- Military Appreciation Night
- Native American Heritage Nights
- Public Health Night
- SISU/City Wide Showdown Night
- STEM Night
Special Moments & Recognitions:
- 62 teachers honored through the Kids’ Choice Awards: Teacher Edition
- 10 Hot Tots Iron Man Award recipients
- 1 Honeybee of the Year award recipient
- MagiKix live on-field performance
- Celebration of Mike Littler’s legacy
- Minot Air Force Base flyover
- Community presence beyond the ballpark at the STEM Expo, Jersey Food Drive, and Touch-A-Truck
The Best Fans in the League
None of this impact happens without our fans. Corbett Field welcomed 30,659 total fans across the season (24,610 tickets sold for the Hot Tots; 6,049 for the Honeybees).
- 9,556 ticket buyers came from outside the local Minot area.
- Fans represented 30 U.S. states and 3 Canadian provinces.
- Our furthest fan traveled all the way from Ewa Beach, Hawaii (2,187 miles away) to experience game day at Corbett Field.
Looking Ahead to 2027
Our mission is simple: to be the happiest experience in people’s lives. As we look ahead to 2027, we remain focused on building deeper relationships, creating new ways to give back, and giving families and organizations a reason to come together.
