NoiseInsideMyHead

Where is the other evidence of growth, though? Traffic? No. UND avoiding the enrollment cliff, but higher ed trends seem flat. Entertainment, retail, dining...still seem to be closing at a faster rate than opening. Manufacturing and industry? (crickets) And can't new rooftops/housing just be a lagging indication of pent up demand? Existing residents leaving upscale apartments for homes, former mid-level renters upgrading, older areas slowly being gentrified, redeveloped? Population shifting southward generally? Does anyone honestly get a growth or boomtown vibe?

Maybe switch browsers just to rule out that as a cause?

Sometimes that which you seek is right in front of (or below) you. #unfortunateplacement #badtiming #accidentalblackhumor

It would make for a more authentic sounding "Oy, oy, oy!"

I tend to agree. But here are a couple of counterpoints for the sake of discussion: 1. Neutral sites actually have the potential to increase exposure. Hosting postseason games in hockey hotbeds and successful markets, while rewarding the home teams, will primarily serve existing fans and season-ticket holders. And regional sites are almost always larger than many campus venues, so assume best case scenario - college hockey completely takes off from a spectator standpoint, even in underserved markets - demand will far outpace supply. 2. Notwithstanding the vagaries of neutral site selection and geographical seeding, fans can actually be assured of seeing their team at least occasionally with minimal travel or hassle. Let's say you support a program that is consistently in the second eight of the PW, and your school is modestly successful at bidding to host OR stands to benefit from geographical seeding. Under a home-site model, you would virtually never see your team in the postseason without (1) travel, and (2) fighting host fans over tickets. The neutral site model allows fans to buy tickets to a specific regional, plan well in advance, and if the stars align and their team qualifies - and is placed locally, take in some post season hockey. Worst case scenario, the team isn't placed, the fans can either go as non-committed spectators, or sell their seats to fans of the qualifiers. UND's success at bidding for regionals seems to have benefited UND fans more often than not, and has allowed locals access to important post-season action, even when the Sioux have not been in the mix. For example, watching huge upsets like HC over UMN, or AIC over SCSU, in person just hits different, and the thought of losing that for 'just one more game at the Ralph' might be a close call for some. Maybe someone can crunch numbers and see if the recent spate of Fargo/SF regionals have ultimately netted more 'home' games for UND than a theoretical home site model. Fun questions to kick around.

They should call their separation plan "Shore Leave."

Just not in 3x3 OT.

And knowing is 3/4% of the battle.

The way I see it, GFK is Delta's bitch. Pre-COVID, 5 daily flights, with semi-convenient connections. Post-COVID, down to 3 flights - on marginally larger aircraft - and generally piss-poor connections. The only real beneficiaries are those with status, because all flights now have 3 classes of service given the larger planes. No competition, and no signs that it's going to get better.

Well, take a step back. Imagine a longtime Sioux fan, having lived a full life. Surrounded by friends/family. Maybe a few favorite libations. Having just celebrated Thanksgiving. Checking out at the Ralph in the third period of a Saturday shutout looking like a weekend sweep for the top-ranked team in the country. Lots worse ways to go, IMHO. (Ex A - shoveling snow) Just sayin'.

I think the NHL would have found this palletable, even though the odds were stacked against him laying that load exactaly where he did.

Safe bet he feels the same way.

But...you CAN pay him a million dollars to promote your beer.

Austin Peay? Antarctic Blue. The sports wagon! This isn’t even the right model.

Time to dust off this gem. #timeless

https://www.grandforksherald.com/business/grand-forks-crooked-pint-ale-house-hopes-to-reopen More tap-dancing in here than a grade school recital: This guy could have been a politician. Or a coach. Why even give the interview?

Grand Forks can barely sustain two sandwich shop chains, and a whole lot more people eat lunch regularly than overpriced cookies. No way Crumbl and Insomnia both make it.

Bonus points if they take turns going down the 'toilet bowl' waterslide at Splashers.

As I recall, Werner painted hundreds of its signature, baby blue trucks black when it landed Dollar General as a client, so it might not be unprecedented. Just shows a different level of dedication, I suppose.

Trailer looks fine, but...bright red tractor?

Hmmm...what's missing here?

In a few months, the REA will team with Cyberdyne Systems Corporation to create a revolutionary type of microprocessor. Go on, then what? In three years, Cyberdyne will become the largest supplier of in-seat concessions delivery systems. All delivery drones will be upgraded with Cyberdyne computers, becoming fully unmanned. Afterwards, they will fly with a perfect operational record. The SkyNet funding bill will be passed. The system will go online at the beginning of the 2026-27 season, and human decisions will be removed from strategic concessions. SkyNet will begin to learn at a geometric rate. It will become self-aware with 2:14 to play in the first period of a regular season home contest against Duluth. In a panic, they will try to pull the plug. SkyNet fights back... Yes. It will launch its nacho cheese against the lactose intolerant fans in Section 107. Why attack Section 107? Aren't they good fans now? Because SkyNet knows that the fans in Section 107 will counter-attack by chucking roasted almonds against the nut allergic fans in Section 108. Jesus!

Individual merit and championships in team sports are a fickle thing. Think about how many names get inscribed on the Stanley Cup each season, and the minimum criteria there. I don't think you can measure contribution based on a late season injury.