Brent_Bobyck

With this in mind, what would be some cool restraunts and bars to place downtown? What is GF missing? I for one think that GF needs an authentic Italian restraunt. There is that small place on South Washington but it is not a sit down and enjoy wine place. (Food is very good though). What do you think?

If I remember right he won the Birchmont one year. I am really going out on a limb but I think his brother may have won the Pine to Palm too. Could be wrong on that one though.

1 of 4 projects?? They are really taking this seriously. I would snatch up one of those condos for $100,000 +.

What is your take PCM? Would this work, or will it work from the sounds of it.

Has there been any articles about this in the Herald, or elsewhere?

You would think the city would want it. Almost any big city has a booming downtown area. Not saying GF is going to be the next Minneapolis, but city gov't would want a place where a lot of people can congregate, on the weekends especially, and have dinner, drinks, enjoy the nice summer months, etc. Look what happens when they have that Art Fair in downtown or the weekly markets. Brings tons of people. I think if GF invested some money into the downtown area, the people would follow. Bringing more money to business and to GF in general. P.S. The going out to eat scene is brutal in GF because there is no atmosphere. Not talking the building itself, but everything around it. If anyone has been to Kansas City and been to the Plaza area, they will tell you how beautiful it is and how fun it is because there are tons of bars, restaraunts, and stores. Which produces tons of people. There is no reason why GF can't have a mini Plaza area.

This is kind of old but do you think if the city of Grand Forks were to allow developers build condos, to own and rent, it would help pump life back into the downtown area? This was discussed in the city council last summer but did not hear anything further on it. The reason why I bring this up now is because I saw that another business closed downtown. Granted it was a used bookstore but still another business. My personal opinion is that it would be a great idea. More people downtown equals more money. Look at what EGF has done with their boardwalk area. Why can't Grand Forks do the same? Just a random Friday thought.

Add the Panzers, Gasparini to Central Shane McMenamy to RRHS Andy Doeden to Fargo South

Anyone see a schedule yet? How about radio streaming? Is this still on for this year?

I miss their biscuits and gravy at 3:00 am. I was never one for the gravy fries, although it was a fan favorite.

I think RR Football is so poor because it can not come out from the huge shadow that RR Men's Tennis casts over it. They simply can not compete with that juggernaut of a program!

Here is the article...... http://www.grandforks.com/mld/grandforks/12454041.htm

Graham Kracker, Since you haven't responded to any of my questions, and you have posted elsewhere in the forums, should I assume you don't have the answers to my questions? Or perhaps don't want to answer? It makes it hard to find you credible when you do not respond to simple questions.

What happened to "The Tradition Continues....." thread? Was it moved? Taken off?

Why is the use of American Indian people as mascots and symbols offensive? The continued use of American Indian people as mascots, logos, and symbols is wrong. It denies a race of people the basic right of respect. By tolerating the use of demeaning stereotypes, we desensitize and objectify people. When using a race of people as nothing more than mascots and symbols, we are teaching the next generation of non-Indian children that it is okay to participate in culturally abusive behavior. GrahamKracker, Where is the stereotype in UND using this name? How is your basic right of respect being denied? Please explain. I believe that UND choosing to use the name "fighting sioux" goes far beyond using it "for nothing more than mascots and symbols" IMO, if our nickname was all about those things, why change the Flickertails name? Please explain. Also, I could not find anything on that website that explaining the Sioux Falls, etc question I asked above. Could you please explain these things to me. Thanks. Again, no disrespect. I am simply trying to see your viewpoint and that website does not answer my questions.

Why is the use of American Indian people as mascots and symbols offensive? The continued use of American Indian people as mascots, logos, and symbols is wrong. It denies a race of people the basic right of respect. By tolerating the use of demeaning stereotypes, we desensitize and objectify people. When using a race of people as nothing more than mascots and symbols, we are teaching the next generation of non-Indian children that it is okay to participate in culturally abusive behavior. Where is the stereotype in UND using this name? How is your basic right of respect being denied? Please explain. I believe that UND choosing to use the name "fighting sioux" goes far beyond using it "for nothing more than mascots and symbols" IMO, if our nickname was all about those things, why change the Flickertails name? Please explain. Also, I could not find anything on that website that explaining the Sioux Falls, etc question I asked above. Could you please explain these things to me. Thanks. Again, no disrespect. I am simply trying to see your viewpoint and that website does not answer my questions.

Great Athlete? If you count playing basketball in his driveway an athletic event. I heard that guy is a loser and has no friends. Why else would he work at a dump like Kraft?

GrahamKracker, I would like to get a better perspective of this. Obviously you don't like the UND nickname being "Fighting Sioux". What about the state of North & South "Dakota." or "Sioux" City or "Sioux" Falls? Are you against the naming of those states/towns? If so, what is it about the university's nickname (and the states/towns) that makes you think it should change? What disrespect does UND (& states/towns) having this nickname bring to you and your people? If you are not against the states/towns having these names, why is it just the University that you have a problem with? Before you answer, let me make this clear I am not trying to be a jerk about this and please don't take me asking the questions the wrong way. I am simple trying to understand your viewpoint.