PRESS RELEASE – The Mankato MoonDogs baseball club will have a new look, a new feel and new ownership as they prepare for their 20th season of play in the Northwoods League this summer. The Mankato franchise introduced their new five-person ownership group, led by local owners Chad Surprenant and Kyle Smith, rolled out a new logo and shared an update on the ongoing renovations at Franklin Rogers Park at a press conference held inside of the Verizon Center in downtown Mankato earlier today. Continue reading
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MoonDogs Unveil New Ownership Group, Logo and Ballpark Improvements for 2018
Upgrades Coming to MoonDogs’ Home
Bids on the initial phase of improvements at Franklin Rogers Ballpark, home of the Mankato MoonDogs (Summer Collegiate, Northwoods League), have been approved by the City Council, paving the way for construction to start as hoped this month. Read more here.
S’mores vs. Campfire Night: Stingers Unveil Special Logos and Unis
PRESS RELEASE – The Willmar Stingers of the Northwoods announced they will be dedicating Saturday, June 17 to the traditional northwoods treat, the S’more. The themed night will include the Stingers wearing custom S’mores jerseys versus Mankato who will be wearing custom Campfires jerseys. Continue reading
MoonPup to MoonDog to (Hopefully) Front Office Pro Dog
Charlie Snelson has been a member of the summer collegiate Mankato MoonDogs (Northwoods League) organization since he was 11. Now 21, Snelson is preparing to venture out beyond the Dog Pound as he finishes up his sports management degree at Mankato State University before next season. Read more here. View photos here and here.
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MoonDogs Welcome Horton as New Voice
PRESS RELEASE – The Mankato MoonDogs, a member of the Northwoods League is excited to welcome Josh Horton to the organization. He will be the voice of the MoonDogs this season on the radio and for online broadcasts. Horton grew up in Pittston, Pennsylvania and is currently a senior at Misericordia University, where he will graduate this spring with a bachelor’s degree in Communications. Continue reading
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Canaries Hire Former MoonDogs Broadcaster as New Voice
PRESS RELEASE – The Sioux Falls Canaries Baseball Club is excited to announce the hiring of JJ Hartigan as the new “Voice of the Canaries.” He will also handle media relations for the club. Continue reading
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MoonDogs Add to Front Office
PRESS RELEASE – The Mankato MoonDogs, a member of the Northwoods league, are excited to announce a new addition to their front office. Brandon Grengs will serve as the Coordinator of Sales and Marketing for the MoonDogs for the 2014 season. Grengs will assist with the MoonDogs’ sales efforts as well as coordinate all marketing and community outreach initiatives for the team. Continue reading
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Mankato Moondogs: New Owner Grows Front Office
PRESS RELEASE – The Mankato MoonDogs Baseball Club, a member of the Northwoods League, is thrilled to announce in addition to a new owner, the expansions of the front office for the 2013 season. Marking the first change in MoonDogs ownership since 2001, Mark Ogren, President of Croix Oil Company, has wasted no time in growing the organization, starting with the front office. Continue reading
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MoonDogs Announce New Ownership
PRESS RELEASE – The Mankato MoonDogs of the Northwoods League are proud to announce a change in the team’s ownership. Mark Ogren, the President of Croix Oil Company, completed the purchase in late December of 2012. This marked the first change in team ownership since 2001 when Joe Schwei acquired the Mankato Mashers and created the MoonDogs Continue reading
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MoonDogs Release 2012 Promotional Schedule
PRESS RELEASE – The Mankato MoonDogs Baseball Club, a member of the Northwoods League, is thrilled to announce the 2012 Summer Promotional Schedule. The MoonDogs home opener, which is Friday, June 1st at 7:05 PM, will be presented by Wealth Enhancement and AM 1230 The Fan in association with Radio Mankato featuring Hall of Famer Rick Aguilera and special Continue reading
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Moondogs Add New Assistant GM
PRESS RELEASE – The Mankato MoonDogs Baseball Club, a member of the Northwoods League, is proud to announce Greg Weis as the new Assistant General Manager. Weis fills the position vacated when Jessie Hays left the club for other opportunities in November. Continue reading
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MoonDogs Unveil 2010 Promotional Schedule
PRESS RELEASE – The Mankato MoonDogs Baseball Club, a member of the Northwoods League is proud to announce the 2010 promotional schedule. The MoonDogs home opener, which is Wednesday, June 2nd at 7:05 PM, will be presented by Wealth Enhancement and highlighted with an appearance by Tom Kelly and a post-game fireworks show! Continue reading