Mitch Grossell selected for Minnesota Softball Hall of Fame induction

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Last updated Oct 1, 2026

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Mitch Grossell, coach of Winona Senior High softball and Lewiston native, will be inducted into the Minnesota Softball Hall of Fame on October 24. His nearly five-decade career includes over 1,100 wins as a player and significant contributions as a coach and pitching instructor. Grossell has been instrumental in youth softball development across Minnesota, Iowa, and Wisconsin, coaching numerous teams to state championships. He served roles ranging from middle school coach to head coach of the Winona Winhawks, who captured the Minnesota State Championship in 2017. The induction ceremony will take place at the Bloomington Hilton DoubleTree.

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  • •Mitch Grossell coached Winona Senior High softball and has a 39-year playing career.
  • •He is one of 20 inductees to the Minnesota Softball Hall of Fame.
  • •Grossell has over 1,100 career wins and has coached multiple state champion teams.
  • •The induction banquet is scheduled for October 24 at the Bloomington Hilton DoubleTree.
  • •Tickets for the event are available until October 14.
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Sep. 30—ST. CHARLES — Thanks to his devotion and commitment to the sport of softball, Winona Senior High softball coach and Lewiston native Mitch Grossell has been selected for induction into the Minnesota Softball Hall of Fame. The induction honors a remarkable career spanning nearly five decades as a player, coach, pitching instructor and mentor. Grossell's impact extends throughout the ...

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