North Dakota
RedHawks Welcome Five Millionth Fan; fall 5-4 to Sioux Falls – KVRR Local News
THE REDHAWKS DROPPED ITS FINAL GAME TO SIOUX FALLS 5 TO 4, BUT CELEBRATE ITS 5 Millionth FAN.
FARGO, (KVRR/FM REDHAWKS) –The Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks celebrated a franchise milestone before Sunday’s game against the Sioux Falls Canaries even began.
Jeremy Dirksen of Spicer, Minnesota, became the five millionth fan to take in a RedHawks baseball game when he and his wife, Ali, walked through the main gate at Newman Outdoor Field about half an hour before the first pitch Sunday.
The Dirksens were in town to watch their son, Drey, play for the visiting Canaries.
Naturally, they were appropriately swapped into RedHawks gear by the time Jeremy took the field to throw out a ceremonial first pitch.
The couple received a custom jersey, season tickets and a RedHawks prize package.
10,628 days after the RedHawks played their first-ever game in Fargo on June 7, 1996, at Jack Williams Stadium came the milestone 30 seasons in the making.
“It’s special every time you get to play at Newman, it’s just so enjoyable,” said left fielder Alec Olund. “Regardless if it’s a Tuesday night, a Monday night, a Sunday day game, a Friday night, whatever it is, I mean, we always have great fan support. That’s something about Fargo. Even as an opposing player when I was playing against them in years past, I mean, it was always a fun place to play. And that’s just a testament to our fans. Playing in front of them is great. I look forward to it every time.”
After the pregame festivities, Fargo-Moorhead dropped a 5-4 decision to Sioux Falls. The RedHawks held a 3-0 lead into the 6th, but allowed 3 as the game went tied to the 7th. Sioux Falls scored two in the top of 7 and got out of jams in the bottom of 7 and 9 to leave Fargo with the win.
“This whole week, we lost both series, but I think we were in every single game,” said Olund. “That’s something hopefully we can just continue to play quality baseball. Just sticking the course. It’s easy to look at these losses and be like, wow, we let a couple get away, which we did, and it’s frustrating, but we’re still playing quality baseball. I mean, we were a couple balls away from being 5-1 this week versus 2-4, and that’s just the nature of professional baseball. It’s hard to win, but hopefully those plays can start to fall our way and we can turn those losses, one-run losses, into wins.”
The RedHawks will open a four-game series against the Kansas City Monarchs with a seven-inning doubleheader on Tuesday night at 6 p.m. Game 2 will follow 30 minutes after the conclusion of Game 1. Following the home series, the RedHawks play its final series before the All-Star break on the road with three vs. KC.
BISMARCK — A West Fargo attorney has been appointed to the North Dakota Ethics Commission.
According to a release, Lisa Edison-Smith was appointed to the commission Tuesday, July 7, to fill the unexpired term of Commissioner Ronald Goodman, who will retire from the board.
Edison-Smith works for Vogel Law Firm, from which she plans to retire at the end of the year, the release said. She specializes in employment and labor law and is also the editor of the North Dakota Employment Law Letter, a monthly publication providing guidance to employers.
Edison-Smith graduated from North Dakota State University and Hamline University School of Law. She was a clerk for the Minnesota Supreme Court and worked in finance and accounting roles at GTE Corp., the release said.
“I am grateful for the opportunity to bring my legal experience and problem-solving skills to the important work of the Commission,” Edison-Smith said via release. “Together, I believe we can improve public trust and deepen the Commission’s commitment to accountability and transparency in North Dakota.”
Commissioners are appointed by consensus of the governor and majority and minority leader of the North Dakota Senate.
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North Dakota
Schulz to transition from ND Parks and Recreation to ND Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation
Gov. Kelly Armstrong today announced that North Dakota Parks and Recreation Department Director Cody Schulz is leaving the agency next month to assume the role of chief financial officer in the North Dakota Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, effective Aug. 17.
Schulz has led Parks and Recreation since being appointed director by then-Gov. Doug Burgum in October 2021. Armstrong reappointed Schulz to the position upon taking office in December 2024. Schulz previously served 13 years in the state Department of Emergency Services (DES), including as business manager and finance officer for seven years and as the state’s director of Homeland Security from 2018 to 2021. Prior to joining DES, he spent nearly 13 years in the private sector as a business owner, account specialist and government and public affairs analyst.
“Parks and Recreation has thrived under Cody’s leadership, opening a new state park at Pembina Gorge, expanding and improving existing parks, making major investments in infrastructure and enhancing visitor experiences,” Armstrong said. “While we will miss his leadership of the agency, we’re excited that he has decided to continue serving the citizens of North Dakota at DOCR, where his experience in finance and accounting will serve the department well.”
“This was an incredibly difficult decision, one driven primarily by the desire to travel less and spend more time with family, especially my aging parents. At the same time, my new role at DOCR allows me to work in finance and public safety – two passions that have shaped much of my career,” Schulz said. “I am filled with gratitude for the team at Parks and Recreation, and I leave with complete confidence in this organization. This is an exceptionally talented team filled with capable, dedicated people who care deeply about one another, our mission, and the citizens we serve.”
A native of New Salem, N.D., Schulz earned an associate’s degree from Bismarck State College, a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Dickinson State University and an MBA from the University of North Dakota. He also served on the Morton County Commission from 2012 to 2020, including as chairman in 2016, 2017 and 2020, and as a member of the Morton County Park Board for eight years.
Justin Fairbanks went to work! He created this incredible breakdown of Fargo participants and their college commitments. Email kyle.klingman@flosports.tv with updates.
Here’s the full Fargo schedule so you don’t miss any of the girls’ action.
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