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Go to Levi Fry is a man of many hats in St. Michael Legion program

Levi Fry is a man of many hats in St. Michael Legion program

ST. MICHAEL — As a man wearing many hats in the St. Michael American Legion program, Levi Fry is finishing one of the busiest weeks of his life.

Go to Game summaries from Sunday action at the Div. I State Tournament

Game summaries from Sunday action at the Div. I State Tournament

Shakopee defeats Fridley Gold and Grand Rapids upends East Grand Forks.

Go to Baseball Director Randy Schaub is pleased with tournament

Baseball Director Randy Schaub is pleased with tournament

ST. MICHAEL — Minnesota State American Legion Baseball Director Randy Schaub looked to the stands at Lower Rec Field in St. Michael Saturday afternoon and smiled.

Go to James Huss takes fans out to the ballgame all week

James Huss takes fans out to the ballgame all week

ROGERS — James Huss, a State American Legion Baseball Tournament volunteer, is part historian, part entertainer and all-around ambassador for the Legion.

Go to Shakopee trio has been bonding for a long time

Shakopee trio has been bonding for a long time

ST. MICHAEL —One of the aspects of American Legion Baseball that players enjoy most is the opportunity for camaraderie and friendships.

Go to Bill Ryan’s umpiring skills on display at state tourney

Bill Ryan’s umpiring skills on display at state tourney

ST. MICHAEL — One fan watching a game at Lower Rec Field in St. Michael earlier today asked, “Where do they get these umpires, anyway?

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Mighty Mikes continue quest for state championship

ST. MICHAEL — A large crowd packed the stands at Lower Rec Field Friday night to watch the hometown St. Michael Mikes take on Hopkins in a State Tournament elimination game Aug. 1.

Go to 2025 Friday game summaries for Div. I State Tournament

2025 Friday game summaries for Div. I State Tournament

See summaries for all games on Friday. Check back to see whether more have been added as the late game results flow in.

Go to This is how the Black Sox scandal led to the founding of Legion Baseball

This is how the Black Sox scandal led to the founding of Legion Baseball

We all know the birthplace of American Legion Baseball is Milbank, S.D. This year, we celebrate the 100th Season of American Legion Baseball. At the American Legion Department of South Dakota Convention in 1925, right there in Milbank, Department Commander Frank G. McCormick welcomed the guest speaker, Major John L. Griffith, commissioner of the Western Conference.

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State Legion directors looking for All-Tournament players

ST. MICHAEL — For the first time ever last year, Minnesota American Legion Baseball state and district chose an All-State Tournament Team.

Go to 2025 Thursday game summaries for Div. I Sr. State Tournament

2025 Thursday game summaries for Div. I Sr. State Tournament

See the box scores for every game that happened Thursday at the state baseball tournament in the St. Michael area.