Prairie League

The Prairie League was an independent league of baseball which was based in the prairie provinces of Saskatchewan and Manitoba and the states of North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota and Wisconsin. The league was original in its naming by choosing not to resurrect a name previously used by a defunct minor league. The professional eight-team league was founded in 1995 following the demise of the North Central League. Having produced several major league prospects, it ceased operations after the 1997 season due to financial troubles and lack of interest in cities.

Cities represented

 * Aberdeen, SD: Aberdeen Pheasants 1995–1997
 * Austin, MN: Southern Minny Stars 1996–1997
 * Bismarck, ND: Dakota Rattlers 1995–1996
 * Brainerd, MN: Brainerd Bobcats 1997
 * Brandon, MB: Brandon Grey Owls 1995–1996; West Manitoba Wranglers 1997
 * Grand Forks, ND: Grand Forks Varmints 1996–1997
 * Green Bay, WI: Green Bay Sultans 1996
 * Minneapolis, MN: Minneapolis Loons 1995
 * Minot, ND: Minot Mallards 1995–1997
 * Moose Jaw, SK: Moose Jaw Diamond Dogs 1995–1997
 * Regina, SK: Regina Cyclones 1995–1997
 * Saskatoon, SK: Saskatoon Riot (1995); Smokin' Guns (1996); Stallions (1997)

Notable league alumni

 * Chris Coste
 * Kerry Ligtenberg
 * Shawn Wooten
 * Curt Ford