I'd guess he thought it would be a nice money making endeavor for him but ended up costing more than he thought. Poor planning all around. I don't think it was a scam.
Another one bites the dust. 75 jobs moved from GF to Fargo.
http://www.grandforksherald.com/news/business/3950344-fedex-moving-airport-ramp-operations-grand-forks-fargo
I have a marketing idea...they could hold North Dakota's largest ever 50/50 raffle ticket. Say for example the winner would get at least $25,000. I bet that word would spread pretty fast and get a lot of people to a game.
....oh wait nevermind.
I believe it's the first apparel released under the legacy brand. Throw in the timing. And I guess the topic seemed newsworthy enough to have a few pages here recently. And Ed also mentioned some new details about it going forward.
I was close.
"New Fighting Sioux merchandise for sale three months after nickname selection"
http://www.grandforksherald.com/news/education/3949473-new-fighting-sioux-merchandise-sale-three-months-after-nickname-selection
Was there a gf connection I'm not seeing?
Or did they just pick the Alerus Center because it's probably one of the few northern indoor stadiums (with cheap rent)?
The ice at outdoor rinks is way worse than the ice at the Ralph.
Not saying it's an accident waiting to happen though. That stuff helps build team chemistry....Not injuries. Outdoor fun ;).
At least they're trying...UND sports website has the hockey games updated score from a few minutes ago vs DU, but not UNDs basketball game from Thursday.