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Former F-M Redhawks Manager To Have His Number Retired By The Team

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) — Local coaching legend Doug Simunic is being honored by the Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks. The club has announced Simunic’s number 33 will be retired during a ceremony on June 9. He managed the RedHawks from the team’s inception in 1996 until 2017, winning 1,202 games. He also managed in Rochester and Winnipeg and spent 42 years in professional…

Red River Valley Fair Manager Resigns

Bryan Schulz says he decided it was time to do something else

WEST FARGO, N.D. — Red River Valley Fair Association is looking for a new manager. Bryan Schulz has resigned after 12 years. He says he decided it was time to do something else. Schulz says he has a couple of other job prospects he’s considering. The former West Fargo City Commissioner previously worked for the FM Convention and Visitors Bureau…

RedHawks Manager Ejected as They Fall to Milwaukee in Home Opener

The RedHawks lost 5-3

FARGO, N.D. — The excitement of the RedHawks’ home opener was sullied late as mistakes cost them a win against Milwaukee. Entering the sixth inning with a 2-0 lead, a pair of errors brought in three unearned Milkmen runs. In the seventh, the RedHawks found themselves in another jam defensively. Then, Leo Pina made a diving stop at third with…

Coach of the Week: RedHawks Manager Jim Bennett

Bennett is taking over in his first season with the RedHawks

FARGO, N.D. — Jim Bennett is gearing up for his first season as the Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks manager. Bennett replaces Michael Schlact, who accepting a job as a pitching coach for a Milwaukee Brewers minor league affiliate. He has been coaching since 1992 for various squads, most recently in the Australian Baseball League. Bennett is the KVRR Coach of the Week….

RedHawks React as Michael Schlact Resigns as Manager

Schlact coached the team for one full season

FARGO, N.D. — The Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks announced Friday that manager Michael Schlact resigned from the team. Schlact took over as manager with one month left in the 2017 season, compiling a 67-57 record during his short tenure. The team announced via a press release that Schlact is leaving to take a job with an MLB-affiliated organization. Chris Coste, Anthony Renz…

Prairie Roots Food Co-op Welcomes New General Manager

Trae Long relocated from Louisiana

FARGO, N.D. — Prairie Roots Food Co–op is under new leadership. Trae Long joins them as general manager. He and his family relocated from Louisiana. He says he’s spent the day getting to know local producers and negotiating prices. There was an open house reception with snacks from the co–op deli. This happened along with Owner Appreciation Day. “We want to…

Lights, Camera, Schlaction: Get to Know RedHawks Manager Michael Schlact Pt. 10

Schlact talks about his dream vacation, his favorite restaurants and foods and discusses why he might be the crazy one in his family.

FARGO, N.D. — In part 10 of a continuing series, Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks manager Michael Schlact talks about his dream vacation, his favorite restaurants and foods and discusses why he might be the crazy one in his family. Categories: KVRR Sports Extra, RedHawks, Top Sports Headlines Tags: CAMERA, lights, MANAGER, Michael Schlact, Redhawks, Schlaction

Lights, Camera, Schlaction: Get to Know RedHawks Manager Michael Schlact Pt. 9

Schlact sings some Lion King hits, discusses his distaste for running and talks about what he would go back in time and change.

FARGO, N.D. — In part nine of a continuing series, Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks manager Michael Schlact sings some Lion King hits, discusses his distaste for running and talks about what he would go back in time and change. Categories: KVRR Sports Extra, RedHawks, Top Sports Headlines Tags: CAMERA, fargo moorhead, lights, MANAGER, Michael Schlact, Redhawks, Schlaction

Lights, Camera, Schlaction: Get to Know RedHawks Manager Michael Schlact Pt. 8

The RedHawks manager sings some Journey, tells an embarrassing story and talks about the most exotic place he's ever been.

FARGO, N.D. — In part eight of a continuing series, Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks manager Michael Schlact sings some Journey, tells an embarrassing story and talks about the most exotic place he has ever been. Categories: KVRR Sports Extra, RedHawks, Top Sports Headlines Tags: CAMERA, fargo moorhead, lights, MANAGER, Michael Schlact, Redhawks, Schlaction

Lights, Camera, Schlaction: Get to Know RedHawks Manager Michael Schlact Pt. 6

The RedHawks manager sings his favorite song, discusses his favorite subject in school and goes deep into what gives his life purpose

FARGO, N.D. — In part six of a continuing series, Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks manager Michael Schlact sings his favorite song, discusses his favorite subject in school and goes deep into what gives his life purpose. Categories: KVRR Sports Extra, RedHawks, Top Sports Headlines Tags: CAMERA, fargo moorhead, FM RedHawks, lights, MANAGER, Michael Schlact, Redhawks, Schlaction