Willmar, MN – The Willmar Stingers and the Kandiyohi County Veterans Services Office have joined efforts to recognize veterans in the community for the annual Veterans Appreciation Night on Thursday, July 2 at Bill Taunton Stadium. All veterans will have the opportunity to contact the Kandiyohi County Veterans Services office and receive complimentary tickets that include a ballpark style meal while supplies last.
The Veterans Appreciation Night presented by the Kandiyohi County Veterans Services Office will feature a pre-game picnic from 6:00pm to 7:00pm followed by the Willmar Stingers game versus the Minnesota Mud Puppies at 7:05pm. Veterans and their families will have an opportunity to network and learn of services offered by the Kandiyohi County Veterans Service office.
If interested or want more information regarding the Veterans Appreciation Night, contact the Kandiyohi Country Veterans Services Office today. Veterans can either call (320) 231-6226 or visit their office at 2200 23rd St NE, suite 2080, Willmar, MN 56201.
The 2026 Willmar Stingers season is presented by J.D. Kreps Financial Group.
About the Willmar Stingers:
The Willmar Stingers are a member of the Northwoods League, the premier summer collegiate baseball league in North America. The Stingers provide affordable, family-friendly entertainment while showcasing the top college baseball talent from across the country.
For more information about the Willmar Stingers, visit willmarstingers.com or contact the front office (320)222-2010 or info@willmarstingers.com
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The Willmar Stingers are a member of the finest developmental league for elite college baseball players, the Northwoods League. The Willmar Stingers are a member of the finest developmental league for elite college baseball players, the Northwoods League. The Northwoods League is the proven leader in the development of elite college baseball players. Having completed its’ 32nd season, the Northwoods League is the largest organized baseball league in history with 26 teams, drawing significantly more fans, in a friendly ballpark experience, than any league of its kind. A valuable training ground for coaches, umpires, and front office staff, nearly 2400 NWL alums have been drafted and over 410 Northwoods League players have advanced to Major League Baseball, including three-time All-Star and 2016 Roberto Clemente Award winner Curtis Granderson, three-time Cy Young Award winner and two-time World Series Champion Max Scherzer (TOR), two-time World Series Champions Ben Zobrist and Brandon Crawford and World Series Champion and Cy Young Award winner Chris Sale (ATL). As well as 2019 Rookie of the Year and 2019/2021 Home Run Derby Champion Pete Alonso (BAL) and 2023 World Series Champion, MLB All-Star, MLB Gold Glove, two-time Silver Slugger winner and two-time All-MLB first team shortstop Marcus Semien (NYM). League games are viewable live on FloSports.tv. For more information, visit www.willmarstingers.com or download the new Northwoods League Mobile App on the Apple App Store or on Google Play and set the Stingers as your favorite team.