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.
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.
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.
Cologne Baseball Association makes donation
At the Town Ball Tour season debut the Cologne Baseball Association made a special donation to Minnesota Special Olympics.
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.
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.
Fox 9 Town Ball Tour: Talking with Craig Pexa of the Cologne Hollanders
The 2022 season of the Fox 9 Town Ball Tour is underway and the first stop this year is Fritz Field, home of the Cologne Hollanders.
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?!
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.
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.
'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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
Norwood Young America Choir performs in basement amid tornado warning
"The show must go on," a concertgoer in Norwood Young America heard a high school choir member say before the concert re-started.
Choir concert moves to school basement during severe weather
A tornado warning and severe storms didn't stop the students at Central High School in Norwood Young America from performing their choir concert Wednesday night.
Waconia man killed in motorcycle wreck over weekend
A motorcyclist from Waconia was killed in a crash over the weekend, the Carver County Sheriff's Office announced on Monday.
Chaska family honors son with scholarships after tragic water ski accident
A family in Chaska is giving back to the community in honor of their 24-year-old son, who died in a freak accident up north last year.
Chaska family gives back to honor late son
One family is keeping their son’s legacy alive by giving back to the community.