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Wichita Stifles RedHawks Bats in Series Finale

RedHawk Trey McNutt fired 10 strikeouts in the loss.

FARGO, N.D. (RedHawks Baseball) — A lead-off home run and two runs in the top of the ninth for Wichita gave the visiting Wingnuts a 4-1 win over the Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks on Sunday afternoon at Newman Outdoor Field despite a 10-strikeout start for Trey McNutt. Wichita’s lead-off batter, Logan Watkins, hit McNutt’s sixth pitch of the game over the right…

Vikings WR Adam Thielen Hosts Inaugural Youth Football Camp

All funds and proceeds went to benefit the newly created Thielen Foundation.

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — Minnesota Vikings Wide Receiver and Detroit Lakes native Adam Thielen hosted his inaugural youth football camp at the TCO Performance Center on June 24. The camp included one-on-one football instruction and focused on character development, leadership and sportsmanship. All funds and proceeds went to benefit the newly created Thielen Foundation, which aims to serve, educate and inspire…

West Fargo Police Host 26th Annual “Guns vs. Hoses” Charity Softball Game

Former Viking Carl Lee was the celebrity on hand helping with the event.

FARGO, N.D. — The police association of West Fargo hosted its 26th annual ‘Guns vs. Hoses’ Charity Softball game in Saturday evening. This major event pitted the West Fargo police department against the fire department in a softball game to help raise money for numerous youth programs in the area. The event also helps raise money for better training and equipment…

RedHawks Rally in the 9th, Fall Short to Wichita

The RedHawks fall to the Wichita Wingnuts 5-4

FARGO, N.D. — The F-M RedHawks may found the formula to winning series, having won each of their last three. A win on Saturday against the Wichita Wingnuts would have extended that streak to four consecutive series victories, but the Wingnuts threw a wrinkle in that game plan. Despite a RedHawks rally in the 9th, Wichita came up with the…

Lights, Camera, Schlaction: Get to Know RedHawks Manager Michael Schlact Pt. 3

Schlact faces a set of random questions about his early relationships, where he sees himself in five years and who his biggest role models are

FARGO, N.D. — In part three of a continuing series to get to know Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks manager Michael Schlact, he talks about his early relationships, where he sees himself in five years and who his biggest role models are. He also discusses the shift toward success he’s seen from his team over the past few series. Categories: KVRR Sports Extra, RedHawks,…

HOPE Inc. Breaks Barriers with Three Junior Sled Hockey Players to compete at Nation’s Top Camp

Chloe Kirkpatrick is one of fewer than a dozen women who will be at the camp.

HOPE inc. Is an organization specializing in giving active opportunities to people with mobility challenges. HOPE, in the Fargo-Moorhead area, has sponsored sled hockey for eight years, and this year, the Hurricanes’ junior team took the national title in the top division. “I don’t think we ever dreamed of winning the national championship at the highest level,” head coach Bill…

Solid Outing from Brown Powers RedHawks Passed Wingnuts

Brown struck out six batters to help out the Hawks in the win.

FARGO, N.D. — The Fargo-Moorhead Redhawks got a solid start from pitcher DJ Brown and downed the Wichita Wingnuts 6-3 on Friday night at Newman Outdoor Field. Brown threw seven innings and struck out six to gain the win for the Hawks. Tommy Mendonca went 2-4 with a double. Devan Ahart added three more hits and an RBI to help…

Women’s Premier League: Dakota Fusion Fall to Milwaukee Torrent, 4-1

Fusion's Mallory Fenske scored the team's first home goal of the season

MOORHEAD, Minn. —  The Dakota Fusion hosted the Milwaukee Torrent in a women’s premier league soccer contest Friday evening. The Fusion fell to the Torrent 4-1. Mallory Fenske’s goal is the Fusion’s first home goal of the season. The Fusion will face the Minnesota Twinstars Sunday, June 24th at 7 p.m.   Categories: Top Sports Headlines Tags: Dakota Fusion, Mallory…

Joe Mauer Hosts Third Annual ‘Mauer and Friends Kids Classic’

Twins Manager Paul Molitor and Minnesota Wild Winger Zach Parise were also in attendance

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — Joe Mauer hosted his third annual ‘Mauer and Friends Kids Classic’ at Target Field Friday afternoon. The event included a fundraising luncheon, a game of catch on the field with Mauer, and a Q&A session. The Twins first baseman was also accompanied by other local sports figures, including Paul Molitor and Zach Parise. All proceeds from the…