The Northwoods League has announced the addition of a new franchise in Wilmar, MN.  The new franchise, which is currently holding a contest to name the team, will begin play in 2010.

The owners of the new franchise, Ryan Voz and Marc Jerzak, are both Northwoods League veterans.  Both were involved in the launch of the Alexandria Beetles in 2001.  The pair has also worked with the St. Cloud RiverBats  and the Brainerd Lakes Area Lunkers.  Voz and Jerzak will be joined in ownership of the franchise with area businessman Gary Posch.

The new team will play its home games at Bill Tauton Stadium in Wilmar.

More information is available on the Northwoods League website.

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