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FOX 9's Shayne Wells checks out Bonin Field, home of the St. Patrick Irish. The Irish take on the New Market Muskies Wednesday night. First pitch is at 6 p.m.

In the small community of St. Patrick, Minnesota, there's a bar, a ballpark and a church and if it weren't for the church, there would be no ballpark. Father Bonin, a priest back in the 1950s, made it happen and now the ballpark, Bonin Field, is named after him.

If it?s adventure you?re seeking this summer, or just a fun day trip to wear out the kids add Wild Mountain near Taylors Falls to the list. It is known for its winter recreation, but they?re also making a name for themselves when it comes to summer attractions. There?s a water park, lazy river, go karts, an alpine slide and a free fall air bag.

With summer now officially here, Garden Guy Dale K has advice on what you should be doing in your garden right now to keep it looking great.

Hummingbirds weigh as much as a nickel, and flap their wings around 60 miles per hour. Garden Guy Dale K has tip sto attract hummingbirds to your backyard.

Delano Manager Steve Eilen talks about managing Town Ball and the team?s rivalry with the Loretto Larks.

If Delano appears to have some great playgrounds, it might be because the city houses a world-renowned playground equipment manufacturer.

What it means to have the Town Ball Tour in Delano and what makes his community so special.

Northstar League MVP Toby Hanson talks about how his family has helped fundraise for the Delano baseball community and how they have a deck named after them at the park.

One of the biggest and oldest Fourth of July celebrations in the state. See why history means so much to the town and why it has fireworks on its water tower.

A star on the diamond and football field in Delano, Nate Triplett even had a stint with the Minnesota Vikings. Now, he?s facing a battle he can?t afford to lose and credits his hometown with helping him through it.

Paul Jaunich played for the Delano Athletics for 28 years. He talks about growing up in a family of 11 children and how, at one point, a Jaunich was playing first, second and third base at the same time.

FOX 9 morning reporter Shayne Wells visited a Delano favorite, The Peppermint Twist Drive In, which is home to some tasty milkshakes.

FOX 9?s Shayne Wells found the breakfast of champions in Delano, Minnesota: Edie Mae?s Eatery. The restaurant has been a longtime fixture in the community, but when a new owner took over a few years ago, she gave it a new twist.

The FOX 9 crew is in Delano, Minnesota Wednesday morning gearing up for Wednesday's game between the Delano Athletics and Loretto Larks. Shayne Wells is checking out the top spots in the city, starting with the Bridge House Coffee and Caf?.

When it comes to candy, the Salted Nut Roll is a classic made at Pearson?s Candy Company in St. Paul since the early 30?s. But the candy company is trying something new, adding a sweet and savory flavor to the lineup. They?re now selling the ?Spicy,? think Tex-Mex flavors and ?Cinnamon Churro? which has a sweet red-hot type spice. Come fall, Pearson?s is rolling out two more seasonal options, the Apple Pie and Pumpkin Spice Salted Nut Rolls. You can buy them in stores or on the Pearson?s online Amazon store.

They may not be as flashy as flowers, but shrubbery provides a foundation for your landscaping that can provide visual interest all year long. Garden Guy Dale K has his shrub picks for your backyard.