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!
Minneapolis sailing school works to get more people of color on the water at Bde Maka Ska
Minneapolis is known as the City Of Lakes, but not everyone has the opportunity to take full advantage of those natural resources.
Minneapolis is known as the City Of Lakes, but not everyone has the opportunity to take full advantage of those natural resources.
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.
40,000 flowers in bloom at Minnesota Landscape Arboretum
The Minnesota Landscape Arboretum's annual Spring in Bloom is underway, and time is of the essence if you want to see more than 40,000 colorful spring flowers in bloom.
The Minnesota Landscape Arboretum's annual Spring in Bloom is underway, and time is of the essence if you want to see more than 40,000 colorful spring flowers in bloom.
Spring in Bloom at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum
Spring in Bloom is underway at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, where visitors can see more than 40,000 colorful spring flowers. Garden Guy Dale K has a tour of the popular tulip show.
Spring in Bloom is underway at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, where visitors can see more than 40,000 colorful spring flowers. Garden Guy Dale K has a tour of the popular tulip show.
Potentially thousands of Minnesota renters ousted by ‘off the books’ evictions
Across Minnesota, some landlords have taken advantage of a loophole to bypass one of the last remaining pandemic protections against evictions. The maneuver does not require any proof the tenant broke any rules or did anything wrong.
Across Minnesota, some landlords have taken advantage of a loophole to bypass one of the last remaining pandemic protections against evictions. The maneuver does not require any proof the tenant broke any rules or did anything wrong.
Potentially thousands of Minnesota renters ousted by ?off the books? evictions
Across Minnesota, some landlords have taken advantage of a loophole to bypass one of the last remaining pandemic protections against evictions. The maneuver does not require any proof the tenant broke any rules or did anything wrong.
Across Minnesota, some landlords have taken advantage of a loophole to bypass one of the last remaining pandemic protections against evictions. The maneuver does not require any proof the tenant broke any rules or did anything wrong.
New photo gallery captures Twin Cities social justice movement
Over the past two years, independent photojournalist KingDemetrius Pendleton has been on the ground capturing some of the biggest moments in the social justice movement in Minnesota.
Over the past two years, independent photojournalist KingDemetrius Pendleton has been on the ground capturing some of the biggest moments in the social justice movement in Minnesota.
KingDemetrius Pendleton on his new art exhibit in St. Paul
Independent photojournalist KingDemetrius Pendleton joins FOX 9 Morning News to talk about his new gallery called "The Movement Never Stops." Featured at Block Portrait Studios in St. Paul, the featured images capture some of the biggest moments of the social justice movement in Minnesota.
Independent photojournalist KingDemetrius Pendleton joins FOX 9 Morning News to talk about his new gallery called "The Movement Never Stops." Featured at Block Portrait Studios in St. Paul, the featured images capture some of the biggest moments of the social justice movement in Minnesota.
Minnesota couples farm animal sanctuary is 'little slice of Heaven'
A Minnesota couple who were once high school newlyweds have reconnected later in life - establishing a 10-acre sanctuary farm in the process.
A Minnesota couple who were once high school newlyweds have reconnected later in life - establishing a 10-acre sanctuary farm in the process.