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I guess I can see your point. I like fries as much as the next guy......crinkle, waffle, shoestring, steak, ect... Now there's diversity.

What is that different reason in your opinion?

Anyone think a white kid from Crosby, ND wanting to go to UND is choosing that university for a different reason than a black kid from Bawcomville, LA is choosing to attend Gambling University?

Based on different stats ND's population now is approximately 10-12% non-white. If UND is roughly 21% non-white right now that is well above the state's overall diversity statistical findings. Not sure how some here are saying 21% is a "low number" when you take it into context with the population of the entire state.

I'm sure they are having this same conversation about broadening "diversity" at Howard University and "those" similar type colleges.

Seemed to do wonders for Dickinson State..........................

MM has big box of "Feel The Bern" t-shirts he was gonna use as door prizes. I'll tell him to leave them at home.

Never pooh poohed your alternative plan but if the Ralph, one of the primer hockey arenas in the nation, isn't a viable option in GF the Scheels Arena is a much better option for players and fans than Purpur regardless of what city those arenas are in...then factor in profitability. The NDHSAA is like any other organization...money matters.

I don't see that happening but something in GF has to change for the tournament to be sustainable there on even a part time basis or rotational basis. Again it comes down to dollars.....if the Scheels Arena/Fargo can generate $30-40K more in revenue for the NDHSAA compared to having it at any venue in GF they keep it in Fargo...not saying that is right, fair or that I agree with it. There is a reason the state track meet will never leave Bismarck and the Class B boys tournament should be there permanently too.

Friday's game is at 8 pm CT start? What is the reason for that?

Your first paragraph is the perfect argument one could present to the NDHSAA as to why the hockey tournament makes sense being at the Scheels Arena. Nice job! As far as paragraph 2......not disagreeing on the NCAA garbage but the West Regional last year at Scheels was electric and run extremely well.

Ate there Sunday for lunch after the UMD series.........terrific pizza. We'll be back this weekend.

You don't have to impressed with the Scheels Arena.......but there is a reason the West Regional will be back there next March. ......and have the state hockey tournament in GF but not at the Ralph?

Bottom line: THe NDHSAA is going to put tournaments in cities/venues that bring in the biggest crowds which results in more money. Pretty simple.

This team will have the best opportunity to get to Tampa by playing the regional at the X full of Kelly Green IMO. I'm for anything that helps them get there.

The WF girls placed 2nd behind Bismarck in the state tournament. The WF starting goalie was a freshman. Kids just want to play. Given the opportunity they'll compete and at the end of the day that's all that matters...getting the opportunity to compete.

This "break" is a student enrollment issue. Hockey, boys or girls, has nothing to do with this. Apples to oranges.

Fargo is a superior city to Grand Forks. Discuss................. Just trying to divert the tension here.

So what you are saying is I will finally have a vehicle that I can sync my Obamaphone via Bluetooth to? I must say I'm extremely giddy all of a sudden.

Maybe it is time to upgrade from the Geo Metro. Just saying...................

You ever been to Minnetonka HS and seen their facilities and FB "stadium"?

IF...and that's a big if...the NDHSAA can make tens of thousands of dollars per year more hosting hockey in Fargo than GF it is a no brainer plus the environment in Scheels for a tournament like this is much better IMO. But GF does have the Moon it is has that going for it!

#ImperialCassrules But it doesn't........the gate is bigger when the boy's B is in Bismarck.

Article in Forum and Herald today by Tom Miller suggests Fargo might be getting the state hockey tournament permamently starting in 2019. Fargo has it next year then it is scheduled for GF in 2018. Last year, 2015, in Fargo the gate was up $30000 while operating costs $10000 less. Not a math major but that is a $40000 bump for the NDHSAA. The Dakota Bowl in Fargo on average brought in $10000 more a year at the gate and that is why GF in 2014 probably hosted it's last Dakota Bowl in awhile. Right or wrong attendance and profitable dollars matter........Fargo provides both better than GF for both FB and hockey. On a side note the Class B boys BB tournament should never be played outside of Bismarck.

.......and the Fargo South boys team has just 6 from South.