Facelift Progress for Bismarck Ballpark

Construction continues on the $1.5 million renovation of Municipal Ballpark in Bismarck (ND).  The new grandstand will have covered seating for 1,000 fans.  Other improvements will include a new clubhouse for players and improved concession, restroom, press box and main gate facilities.  Bismarck has been talked about as a possible location for a summer collegiate Northwoods League team.  Read more here.

Bismarck (ND) on Deck for Northwoods League

This really isn’t new news, as the summer collegiate Northwoods League has had Bismarck (ND) on its expansion radar for years, but with $1.5 million in renovations approved for Bismarck Municipal Ballpark, things are now heating up.  The catch here will be finding an owner willing to pony up the $1 million franchise fee plus start-up costs.  Municipal Ballpark served as the home of the indy pro