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HarbourCats Hire New GM (with Prairie League History)

Victoria Harbour Cats Head LogoPRESS RELEASE – The new General Manager of the Victoria HarbourCats brings with him a love of the game and an extensive background in baseball operations, marketing and media. Continue reading

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Facelift Progress for Bismarck Ballpark

Dakota Rattlers Logo Construction continues on the $1.5 million renovation of Municipal Ballpark in Bismarck (ND).  The new grandstand will have covered seating for 1,000 fans.  Other improvements will include a new clubhouse for players and improved concession, restroom, press box and main gate facilities.  Bismarck has been talked about as a possible location for a summer collegiate Northwoods League team.  Read more here.

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Bismarck Receives Grant From Twins for Ballpark Makeover

Northwoods League Logo wo WordmarkThe Bismarck (ND) Parks and Recreation department has been awarded a $10,000 grant from the Minnesota Twins to help renovate  Bismarck Municipal Stadium.  There has been talk for some time about the facility eventually hosting a summer collegiate Northwoods League franchise.  Read more here.

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Bismarck Moves Forward with Stadium Renovations

Dakota Rattlers LogoThe Bismarck (ND) Park Board on Thursday voted to finalize a plan to renovate Bismarck Municipal Ballpark.  The $1.5 million project is expected to begin this summer.  Bismarck has been talked about for years as a target market for the summer collegiate Northwoods League.  The stadium was the home of the indy pro Dakota Rattlers from the defunct but once-promising Prairie League in the mid 90s.  Read more here.

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Bismarck Raising Funds to Renovate Ballpark, Our Reminiscing About the Prairie League

Dakota Rattlers LogoCapital campaign organizers have raised $749,250 of the $1.5 million planned to renovate Bismarck Municipal Ball Park, the former home of the indy pro Dakota Rattlers from the defunct but once-promising Prairie League in the mid 90s.  Read more here.  Over the past few years, there has been talk about bringing a summer collegiate Northwoods League team to Bismarck.  The renovations Continue reading

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