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http://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2015/06/24/abraham/EqlC3F8W9tPGsjP4NkWE2N/story.html Massachusetts getting some heat over their state flag? The placement of the sword over the Native American does appear a bit odd, I guess, but could have been innocent enough.

Well at least there's some sense to the process.....

http://www.grandforksherald.com/news/crime-and-courts/3773192-monster-door-beat-bible-study-leader-death-fargo Sad.

At the time, loyalties were to the state first. There was a difference in belief regarding the extent of centralized power, and the south strongly believed the states should have more power to govern themselves (the 10th amendment wouldn't disagree with them). It could be viewed somewhat similarly to a block European countries leaving the EU today (though the EU hasn't amassed the central power of the US gov't at that time, yet). That said, it makes litte sense for Nevada to celebrate the southern rebellion, other than the west being settled by people seeking a new life far away from that centralized power.

http://publicsearch.ndcourts.gov/Search.aspx?ID=100&NodeID=210%2c2109%2c2146%2c2149%2c9019%2c9009&NodeDesc=East+Central+District This guy has been in and out of jail/prison for 15 years. Too bad he wasn't caught with marijuana a second time, then they might have locked him up for a while.

Bacon's hudl is a fun(ny) watch. http://www.hudl.com/athlete/4130871/highlights/204033383/v2

Evan Holm (ATH - Edina) appears to have received an offer from UND. http://www.hudl.com/athlete/214196/highlights/177920375/v2

5. Paul Bittner, Portland (WHL): In his third season with the Winterhawks he had 34 goals and 71 points 66 regular-season games after coming out of Crookston High School in Minnesota. Bittner (6-4, 204), No. 26 on Central Scouting's final North American list, had six goals and six assists in 11 games when linemate Nicolas Petan (Winnipeg Jets), who was second in the WHL in assists this season, missed time while playing for Canada at the 2015 IIHF World Junior Championship. "He's a smooth skater, really good hands and [can] make plays, and good in tight along the wall," NHL Central Scouting's John Williams said.

I thought it was more recent too, but the Forum article says it was 2 years ago. http://www.inforum.com/news/3772107-person-interest-fargo-homicide-detained Reports of police responding to gunshots in Moorhead now too.

They've arrested Ashley Hunter and charged him with 2 counts of murder. Some may recognize the name from when he made national headlines for stabbing another guy for refusing to change positions during a 3-some a couple years ago.

Looks like McCarty has offers from UW-Milwaukee and D2s.

Just like any other petition submitted to the state to be voted on, it could become law, or worse..... constitutional.

It'd be great if Boeser could fill the role of sniper. It's been a little while since we've had a real good one.

Wait, am I on tv right now?!

Unfortunately, I get the impression there will be a petition drive to go back to no nickname if anything other than North Dakota is chosen. Whether it's successful or not is another thing, but it'll certainly drag out the whole process. And if sundogs is chosen, I'll be tempted to sign the petition. It'll take one h*ll of a logo.

Wasn't the committee before this one supposed to determine the process for selecting the new name? What did they accomplish?

Calling it now: Bucci picks the Eichel-Sabres FTW at $100/1

cough..... GF Herald.... cough, cough

Couple keyboard warriors stayed up all night hitting the submit button over and over again.....

Pretty low bar.

Yeti too. Could've had squatch calls....

Not sure why you're taking this so personally but whatever. I actually kinda like basketball, it's just a shame what the NBA has turned it into. The defense, travelling, and basic fundamentals are all so bad it's become comical. The Warriors (Steph Curry) were actually relatively fun to watch, but the Cavs..... ugh. I'll just continue watching college ball (although the NBA 3.5 step is starting to make it's way to the college level as well, unfortunately).

I think Frost Giants could've been kinda cool too. It's been growing on me with the list we have left (Riders excluded).

I too agree that North Dakota should make the final 3. However, if the vote is truly what will decide the final nickname, a plurality cannot be named the majority in such case. A vote should be held on the 3, and if there is not a clear majority (greater than 50%) in favor of one name (or no name), the bottom choice should be dropped and a final vote held on the top 2. Not the best process, but majority (not plurality) should rule. People (Port) writing about how a majority want no nickname, when in reality it's maybe 30%, has been bothering me. The vocal minority has been controlling this whole thing for decades (first white professors against the name, then a minority wanting to force UND to keep the name and face sanctions, and now a minority wanting UND to remain nameless) and it's long past time to stop.