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There was actually a HS in Utah that was banned from using the Cougars because it is not PC towards some women ... You can't make this stuff up! ha

I always liked the idea of the state horse. The Nokota ... they could go as the Nokes for short. some sort of cool stallion or horse logo. Just nothing gay like The Spirit please...

Hope I can make a donation like this someday... Is anyone out there going to donate a FB stadium to rival the Ralph in style and quality and put FB right back on campus. We can dream right?

Great Info, Thanks! I guess I'll stick to the Big Sky website for now. Thanks again!

Anyone know? Anyone? Bueller?

Hi everyone, Does anyone know if UND football will be available on Fox College Sports again this year? I live in the Mpls area and was able to get the games on TV last year, but I couldn't find the game against SD Mines last week. I know the games can be seen on the big sky website, but if there is a TV broadcast that would be nice. I think it was usually FCS Central that played showed football, hockey, basketball and UND Sports Extra. Has that changed? Go Sioux!

does anyone know if this will still be broadcast over Fox College Sports?

Well, regardless of who is between the pipes I am soo ready for some Fighting Sioux Hockey!!

What year with Saunders be? He should fit in pretty well with this team. Hope I am proved wrong and that is ends up being a strength and not a weakness this year.

I hope he is that good. I have heard nothing but good things about him, though it would be nice to have Dell's experience back for one more year until Gothberg gets comfortable.

Has anyone heard whether or not Aaron Dell is going pro for sure or not? I have heard he is attending his pro camp, but nothing on if he will sign or not. Otherwise what is our goalie situation for next year? Gothberg? The kid from Alabama-Huntsville? Without Dell this could be a soft spot for us next year. Thought?

Love The Nokota. The UND Fighting Nokes! could get a cool logo out of that too. Though it will never be as good as the Fighting Sioux! Fighting Sioux Forever!

Alot of pressure on the reps to get this deal done. I know some opposers have already changed their vote. Will Mr. Zellers?

That is crazy! I cannot even imagine that much traffic!

NEVERRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR!!!!!

Well, If you do support the stadium and you live in MN, Call your Rep!

I will concende that TCF was a ridiculous project, because they could have found a way to consolidate that stadium with the Vikings.

Arena that have paid and employed a lot of people.

Im saying it would be a refreshing change to see tax dollars go to something that I could enjoy. I have no problem with the welfare program for people who need it, but it is definitely abused by many people. Those are dollars that could elsewhere. As for the stadium, the state may be investing in something that would make a billionaire richer, but people need to look at that as incidental and realize there are many benefits to the state as well. heard alot of these same arguments against target field and the xcel energy center, and nobody seems to be any worse off from those being built. Let just get it done and get it done right and we won't need to address the issue again.

good stuff ... I def didn't follow the MN politics as much when I was in NoDak. Either way, I think there is plenty of blame to go around between both parties for how unproductive this session seams to have been. I think its pretty ridiculous that they have stayed in session longer than planned and effectively accomplished nothing in doing so. I will of course change my opinion on that if they find a way to get this deal done. I have never been a fan of Mark Dayton, though this ordeal does not leave me as a fan of Mr Zellers either. I am fine with someone being against a stadium; As long as they take a firm stance and are fine with seeing the Vikings leave. But Zellers said he wants the Vikings to stay in MN and win, but will not support the stadium, meaning they will leave. His word and actions are nothing but contradicting of each other, and it is the hypocricy that really drives me nuts. I guess whatever happens, will happen. I would just really hate to see the Vikings leave the state. I know alot of people could care less, but i am sure that they are heavily outweighed by the number of people that want them here. Alot of political reasons to support or despise a stadium. Personally, I want to keep my team and it would be nice to see some economic stimulus.

You mean Kyle Rau, as Chad is in the MN Wild system.

Are you sure? I don't recall ever hearing about all these vetoes with pawlenty (though I was in Nodak for much of it and may not have paid close attention) ... I actually tried to lookup that information earlier but could not find it. Let me know if you know where to find that info. Some vetoes are probably warranted and understandable, that comes in the territory of the position; but the fireworks bill? What a terrible place to excercise that power. Nothing worse than someone saying they will keep you safe, because you (the public) are to stupid to do it yourself.

Funny how politicians always call to gather a census of who will support and vote for them prior to elections, but they never seem to call, ask opinion or gather census on important political issues that would affect said voters. Maybe they lost my phone number…

Certainly can't say anything about the Twins record; terrible to watch. Not that winning percentage is a part of my arguement (ahem, 3-13 ouch). I liked the idea that was thrown around about a few cent per drink tax. It would bring in tremendous revenue, but wouldn't overwhelm any one individual. I also liked the idea of a downtown casino; or taking advantage of the Indian tribe that offered the 400mil in exchange for setting up their own dtown casino the splitting profits with the state. I think there are probably hundreds of ways, or combinations of ways to solve this financing issue without really impacting or hurting any one demographic, but the people in office are never smart enough to constructively solve problems. All of the people who are smart enough to solve these issues in a way that appeases most are too smart to get involved in politics in the first place.

Ok then it can be re-phrased and states that Wilf was responsible for finding the financing for 45%. Worded differently, same results, and same amount needs to be financed by the state