FOX 9 heads to Veseli for its second Town Ball Tour stop
FOX 9's Shayne Wells chats with the president of the Veseli ball club about Veseli Ballpark and the team. The Veseli Warriors take on the Belle Plaine Tigers at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday.
FOX 9's Shayne Wells chats with the president of the Veseli ball club about Veseli Ballpark and the team. The Veseli Warriors take on the Belle Plaine Tigers at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday.
Town Ball Tour: Longtime GM Chris Hertaus talks about Town Ball in Veseli
Longtime Warriors coach Chris Hertaus talks to FOX 9 about Town ball in Veseli and zelnicky.
Longtime Warriors coach Chris Hertaus talks to FOX 9 about Town ball in Veseli and zelnicky.
Town Ball Tour: Former players talk tradition in Veseli
Doug Zimanske and Mike Rezac, former Veseli players from the 1970s and 1980s, sat down with FOX 9 on its Town Ball Tour stop in Veseli on May 26.
Doug Zimanske and Mike Rezac, former Veseli players from the 1970s and 1980s, sat down with FOX 9 on its Town Ball Tour stop in Veseli on May 26.
Nancy made the zelnicky!
After some confusion Nancy (married to Chris) made the zelnicky and Dory is married to Steve.
After some confusion Nancy (married to Chris) made the zelnicky and Dory is married to Steve.
Town Ball Tour: Veseli Manager Bill Dunker and Assistant Manager Matt Perkinson
FOX 9's Town Ball Tour stopped by Veseli on May 26 and sat down with Manager Bill Dunker and Assistant Manager Matt Perkinson about what it means to play for a team with such rich history.
FOX 9's Town Ball Tour stopped by Veseli on May 26 and sat down with Manager Bill Dunker and Assistant Manager Matt Perkinson about what it means to play for a team with such rich history.
Photos: FOX 9 Town Ball Tour kicks off in Cologne
FOX 9 kicked off its 2022 Town Ball Tour at Fritz Field in Cologne, home of the Hollanders.
FOX 9 kicked off its 2022 Town Ball Tour at Fritz Field in Cologne, home of the Hollanders.
Kids get paid to collect foul balls in Cologne
The Cologne Hollanders have a unique way to collect foul balls that end up in the parking lot. The team pays kids $1 for every ball collected, which sends fans sprinting after balls.
The Cologne Hollanders have a unique way to collect foul balls that end up in the parking lot. The team pays kids $1 for every ball collected, which sends fans sprinting after balls.
FOX 9 Town Ball Tour: 2022 starts with Fritz Field, home of the Cologne Hollanders
FOX 9's Town Ball Tour kicks off at Fritz Field in Cologne, where the Hollanders will take on the Plato Blue Jays.
FOX 9's Town Ball Tour kicks off at Fritz Field in Cologne, where the Hollanders will take on the Plato Blue Jays.
Cologne Baseball Association makes donation
At the Town Ball Tour season debut the Cologne Baseball Association made a special donation to Minnesota Special Olympics.
At the Town Ball Tour season debut the Cologne Baseball Association made a special donation to Minnesota Special Olympics.
Town Ball Tour features former players
FOX 9?s Jim Rich speaks with former Cologne Hollander players ahead of the Town Ball Tour season kick-off.
FOX 9?s Jim Rich speaks with former Cologne Hollander players ahead of the Town Ball Tour season kick-off.
Town ball runs in the family for the Fritzes
Like a good glove, town ball just seems to fit for some families. In Cologne, that family has to be the Fritzes.
Like a good glove, town ball just seems to fit for some families. In Cologne, that family has to be the Fritzes.
Town Ball Tour: Town ball runs in the family for the Fritzes
Brandon Fritz is back for his 15th season with Hollanders, playing on the field named for his grandfather Robert and on the same diamond where his father Bob earned Cologne's first trip to state back in 1972.
Brandon Fritz is back for his 15th season with Hollanders, playing on the field named for his grandfather Robert and on the same diamond where his father Bob earned Cologne's first trip to state back in 1972.
Town Ball Tour: Cologne seeing growth, holding onto history
Before the game begins Cologne city councilmember Sarah Bruss talks to viewers about everything Cologne has to offer, while Ian Leonard heads to the field to meet players before the season opener begins.
Before the game begins Cologne city councilmember Sarah Bruss talks to viewers about everything Cologne has to offer, while Ian Leonard heads to the field to meet players before the season opener begins.
Town Ball Tour: A tradition of baseball and fun
The Fritz family has three separate generations representing the Cologne Hollanders, and are even the namesake for its field. FOX 9 learns more about the history of the family who has baseball in its blood as part of its Town Ball Tour season opener. Meanwhile, Ian Leonard checks out the bouncy castle and burgers available.
The Fritz family has three separate generations representing the Cologne Hollanders, and are even the namesake for its field. FOX 9 learns more about the history of the family who has baseball in its blood as part of its Town Ball Tour season opener. Meanwhile, Ian Leonard checks out the bouncy castle and burgers available.
Town Ball Tour: The best cheese curds can be found in Cologne
The Cologne Hollanders take on the Plato Blue Jays in FOX 9?s Town Ball Tour season opener? But first, the best cheese curds in baseball?!
The Cologne Hollanders take on the Plato Blue Jays in FOX 9?s Town Ball Tour season opener? But first, the best cheese curds in baseball?!
Cologne: Home of the best cheese curds in baseball
The Cologne Hollanders pride themselves on having the "best cheese curds in baseball." The cheese comes from Bongards Cheese, and the curds are sold at "The Shack" at Fritz Field in Cologne.
The Cologne Hollanders pride themselves on having the "best cheese curds in baseball." The cheese comes from Bongards Cheese, and the curds are sold at "The Shack" at Fritz Field in Cologne.
Inside Cologne Corral Bar & Grill in Cologne, Minnesota
A group of locals meet up to play cards at the Cologne Corral in Cologne, Minnesota, on select mornings. Some of the crew are former players on Cologne's Town Ball team, and they shared what the enjoy about Town Ball.
A group of locals meet up to play cards at the Cologne Corral in Cologne, Minnesota, on select mornings. Some of the crew are former players on Cologne's Town Ball team, and they shared what the enjoy about Town Ball.
'Take Me Out to the Ball Game!'
Cologne is home to Bongard?s Premium Cheese, a local cheese shop that provides cheese curds for Fitz Field, home of the Cologne Hollanders town ball baseball team. The Hollanders claim to have the best cheese curds in baseball! The kids that attend Kurious Korner preschool welcomed FOX 9 to Cologne on the first stop of this year?s Town Ball Tour!
Cologne is home to Bongard?s Premium Cheese, a local cheese shop that provides cheese curds for Fitz Field, home of the Cologne Hollanders town ball baseball team. The Hollanders claim to have the best cheese curds in baseball! The kids that attend Kurious Korner preschool welcomed FOX 9 to Cologne on the first stop of this year?s Town Ball Tour!
Amateur film of Cologne offers interesting look into history of Minnesota
In July of 1939, two months before the start of World War II, two locals, decided to document everyday life in a small, German-inspired village in Minnesota.
In July of 1939, two months before the start of World War II, two locals, decided to document everyday life in a small, German-inspired village in Minnesota.
Small Minnesota town finally gets ballpark lights 'We thought it was kind of a pipe dream'
The town of St. Patrick, a small community in southern Minnesota, likes to keep it simple. They have a ballpark, a bar and a church, but no mayor or city government. Now, after a successful fundraising effort last year, that ballpark finally has lights.
The town of St. Patrick, a small community in southern Minnesota, likes to keep it simple. They have a ballpark, a bar and a church, but no mayor or city government. Now, after a successful fundraising effort last year, that ballpark finally has lights.