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The customers and we are always right.

Yeah, heck I personally even know one here in Grand Forks, but he's toward the lower end of the scale. Could these renderings have been a bargaining tool for UND to use against the city for the Alerus since the pictures came out a few weeks before they signed the new ten year year contract?

Oh there is no doubt UND has 11+ very wealthy alumni. The problem is with the misnomer of any one of the 11 alumi could easily donate to UND a 150+million dollars to UND without a "dent in their bank account." Unless you meant all 11 donated together. "Very wealthy" is to a lot of people about 10-100 Million. Not one UND alumni has over a billion dollars net worth. You get kudos for admitting your source. Dave Fennell is from Alberta and also graduated from the U of Alberta. Maybe others could speculate how much he likes/dislikes UND. Just saying its not his only Alma Mater. Dave Fennell was Executive Vice Chairman of Miramar Mining which was sold in 2007 to Newmont in a $1.5 billion all cash bid. Has the sale gone through, I don't know. How much Dave might have gotten of that? I don't know.

Yeah he seems to be a little "out there" on his guesses. The engelstad arena definately put a "scratch" in Ralph's bank account. When he died his estimated "net worth" (not cash in hand) was 500 Million. Which put him in the top 400 Richest People in the US. And apparenlty UND has 10-11 more of them!!

Depending on the finishes that building would cost 150-200 million. Need a lot more than 30 million. The practice facility is the next priority for UND. A sizeable donation would probably be for that.

Herald: I am at the library again. Still plenty of open computers in the computer lab I am in. Classrooms? I thought those were for schools. Are they really the ones upstairs a the current library that much? Good question Mike, most people would agree a '99 buick engine would work nice in that car. Not an expensive Corvette one. And you still can reach your destination on time.

....and not to mention the home team usually has a better winning percentage/record (each of the top four seeds receiving a first-round bye and a home game in the quarterfinals*) and are expect to win *the tournament has changed four times since 1978. off topic: another thing wrong with IAA (that's for you dave) is that the playoff selection seems to be back room and smoke filled. Its anyones guess who is in and who is out. Where as our buthockey is perfectly represented and computer based. Where people usually predict the playoff field with over 90% accuracy.

Unless the Alerus expands or they move back to memorial with more seats the WAC is a dead topic.

Yeah there should be more coverage of how spring practices are going before the team is done for the year and play their first game 5 months away!! Even the media needs to transition to a higher level!! One article a day baby.

Double post. (just saw this thread) UND/The State of North Dakota should sue the NCAA for slander.

When should UND/The State of North Dakota sue the NCAA for slander? You don't just name a university (nickname) hostile and abusive on false grounds and not suffer the repercussions. Even if it wasn't directed at the entire university. There would be a case that is how many people view it.

Shouldn't we be thankful UND has a football team? UNO cut their football program to move D1. St Cloud almost cut their football program. Numerous FCS teams don't have scholarships: You think they are worried about playing on the road for the playoffs? Sounds like selfish reasons, boiling down to "I wanna see UND win!" Coaches and student athletes know where the program is at. They have the choice to go other places. Just like non scholarship program kids. Some things are bigger than all of us and are worth fighting for.

I heard the investors behind the Aurora are trying to sell it. Its all finished inside. Heard it was too small for Altru and they plan on building about a $100 Million hospital near the new wellness center.

Give it time. He'll learn. They all do.

Um, So a concentration of bars is only dangerous when its located in a certain part of town?

You just keep continuing to look like an idiot.

The new Little Bangkok (thai?) restaurant is pretty good in EGF. Especially if you like Sushi.

As I look to my right at the Library, there is a big sign on the wall that reads : "What Would You Like to see in the New Library? Cast your vote" with 16 blown up pictures of "items." Cafe? Gaming Area? (It appears they are playing the Wii) Aquarium? Fireplace? 24 hour audio/video media? (it appears to be one of those $1 a nite movie kiosks like at McDonalds and convenience stores) Edit* I can see the "votes" place stickers on the items you like. The Cafe is winning. It looks like a Starbucks. Of the four computers I can see and creep on right now only 2 out of four are currently on Facebook (the most popular site on the internet) .

We all know the dangers of having bars close together! I am almost positive Level 10 and Gillys Bar are closer than 300 feet.

There is already a thread titled: Frozen Four Parties

Star for President!!! 'of UND'

I worry that the ND representatives won't fight for the Sioux name at the meeting. Kelly just asking the NCAA a better way to help approach retirement. I think sioux fans need to keep up the fight. Email the representatives and the NCAA.

Three people want your tickets. Looks like you should have asked for more.

I wouldn't think this would affect people looking to buy Saturdays tickets.

My DVR is full of HD sioux hockey games I have been watching daily for the past week. Broadmoore, MacNaughton Cup, Sioux Gophers. The OT Final Five goal never gets old.