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

Austin

Saskatoon

Bismarck

Brainerd

Brandon

Grand Forks

Green Bay

Minneapolis

Minot

Moose Jaw

Regina

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Locations of Prairie League teams

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