Prairie League

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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 . 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: 1996–1997
• Bismarck, ND: 1995–1996
• Brainerd, MN: 1997
• Brandon, MB: 1995–1996; 1997
• Grand Forks, ND: 1996–1997
• Green Bay, WI: Green Bay Sultans 1996
• Minneapolis, MN: 1995
• Minot, ND: Minot Mallards 1995–1997
• Moose Jaw, SK: 1995–1997
• Regina, SK: 1995–1997
• Saskatoon, SK: Saskatoon Riot 1995; Saskatoon Smokin' Guns 1996; Saskatoon Stallions 1997

Notable League Alumni[]

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