For Immediate Release:
September 8, 2025
Brian Wicke, South Saint Paul Police Chief
Joe Leko, Dakota County Sheriff
Media Inquiries:
Brian Wicke
bwicke@southstpaul.org
5th Annual Cory Slifko Memorial Softball Tournament Honors Fallen Officer, Raises Awareness for First Responder PTSD
Farmington, Minn—This Saturday, over 230 officers representing 35 law enforcement agencies from throughout Minnesota will gather to participate in the 5th Annual Cory Slifko Memorial Softball Tournament to honor the late South St. Paul Police Sergeant Cory Slifko, who lost his battle with PTSD in 2019. To date, the event has raised over $200,000 to create awareness of PTSD among first responders. All proceeds will be donated to Heroes Helping Heroes and Wellness that Fits, a support services provider for public safety professionals.
The event will take place on Saturday, September 13, 2025, at Stelzel Fields, 19200 Centerfield Court, Farmington. It begins with an opening ceremony at 8:00 a.m. with games throughout the day and the championship game scheduled for 8:30 p.m. The event offers games for people of all ages, concessions, and a raffle of donated items. Admission is
free and the public is encouraged to attend.
For more information, please see the Cory Slifko Memorial Softball Tournament Facebook page.
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