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Willmar, MN \u2013 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 Monday, July 1 at Bill Taunton Stadium.\u00a0\u00a0All 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.<\/p>\n

The Veterans Appreciation Night presented by the Kandiyohi County Veterans Services Office will feature a pre-game picnic from 5:30pm to 6:30pm followed by the Willmar Stingers game versus the Bismarck Larks at 6:35pm.\u00a0\u00a0Veterans and their families will have an opportunity to network and learn of services offered by the Kandiyohi County Veterans Service office.<\/p>\n

If interested or want more information regarding the Veterans Appreciation Night, contact the Kandiyohi Country Veterans Services Office today.\u00a0\u00a0Veterans can either call (320) 231-6226 or visit their office at 2200 23rd\u00a0St NE, suite 2080, Willmar, MN 56201.<\/p>\n

Season ticket packages, group tickets, and Kwik Trip 5-game and 7-game plans are available for the 2025 season. The Kwik Trip ticket plans include select premium games throughout the summer that includes the 2025 Home Opener and Fan Appreciation Night. For more information and for other stories on the Willmar Stingers click here to visit\u00a0wctrib.com<\/a>, your official information source for Stingers Baseball.<\/p>\n

Visit\u00a0willmarstingers.com<\/a>\u00a0or call 320-222-2010 to reserve your seats today. The 2025 season is presented by J.D. Kreps Financial Group, empowering investors with powerful financial advice.<\/p>\n

About the Willmar Stingers:
\nThe 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.<\/p>\n

For more information about the Willmar Stingers, visit willmarstingers.com or contact the front office (320)222-2010 or info@willmarstingers.com<\/p>\n

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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. Entering its\u2019 32nd<\/sup>\u00a0season, the Northwoods League is the largest organized baseball league in history with 24 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 380 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 World Series Champion Max Scherzer (TOR), two-time World Series Champions Ben Zobrist and Brandon Crawford and World Series Champion Chris Sale (ATL). As well as 2019 Rookie of the Year and 2019\/2021 Home Run Derby Champion Pete Alonso (NYM) 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 (TEX). League games are viewable live on Northwoods League+ (at\u00a0watch.northwoodsleague.com<\/a>), ESPN+, and the Northwoods League Network.\u00a0 Learn more and find complete streaming schedules at\u00a0watchnwl.com<\/a>.\u00a0For more information, visit\u00a0www.willmarstingers.com<\/a> 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.<\/em><\/p>\n

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