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How is this even "news"? As I recall... Anna Burleson ‏@AnnagatorB Jul 21Legal counsel says none of the remaining #newnickname ideas are technically legally unavailable, some are just more available than others 0 retweets2 favoritesReplyRetweet Favorite 2More Anna Burleson ‏@AnnagatorB Jul 21Legal counsel tells #newnickname group "fear of liability of infringement should not be your driver" during trademark conversation 0 retweets1 favoriteReplyRetweet Favorite 1More Anna Burleson ‏@AnnagatorB Jul 21Legal counsel says Roughriders could be done but could be difficult as many similar entities have that trademark #newnickname #und 0 retweets0 favoritesReplyRetweet Favorite More Anna Burleson ‏@AnnagatorB Jul 21Legal counsel says other entities trying to use Northstars faced trademark issues from the NHL -- UND's #newnickname search. 0 retweets0 favoritesReplyRetweet Favorite More Anna Burleson ‏@AnnagatorB Jul 21General Counsel Jason Jenkins says even though a lot of businesses use the name "Nodak" it doesn't present a trademark issue 0 retweets0 favoritesReplyRetweet Favorite More Anna Burleson ‏@AnnagatorB Jul 21More trademark talk with the UND #newnickname committee; "It's very seldom a mark is just unavailable for use." 0 retweets0 favoritesReplyRetweet Favorite More

Finally made it over to Grand Junction Subs on 42nd -- definitely a worthwhile addition. I suspect they're still working out some of the kinks, and the grill minders appear to be learning the process…service was slow and chaotic at times. But it was the height of the lunch rush. There appeared to be plenty of seating, and prices weren't too bad. All in all, a good value for the money paid. Give 'em a try if you haven't already.

Yahoo! still hasn't gotten the memo.

Off-topic...holy crap, FS4Life. That signature! When you post 8 times on a single page, my mouse needs a re-charge just to get to the bottom. No offense, but thank God for the "hide signature" feature.

That would be a Hmongous task.

First the playground, now the heavens. http://www.grandforksherald.com/news/crime-and-courts/3825602-fargo-police-apologetic-after-mistaking-students-telescope-gun Fargo PD…our motto is To Protect (Earth and Sky), Serve, and Scare the $hit out of anyone with a lens.

without de lay you end up on de Ashley Madison.

http://www.grandforksherald.com/news/3823303-leaders-unsure-how-fix-most-dangerous-rural-intersection-eastern-nd-near-grand-forks I would support a smart, taxpayer-funded solution along Hwy 2 at the airport before anything on I-29. Just so you know I'm not completely stingy with my tax dollars.

Understatement of the year. http://www.grandforksherald.com/news/3823309-occupancy-rates-dip-grand-forks-more-hotels-are-being-built You think maybe?

Why can't UND plan ahead like this? At least we should have a nickname by then.

Fixed it for you.

I don't necessarily disagree, but a sales tax is not the way to go for a vanity project that may not even materialize. I say, figure out the cost difference between (a) Merrifield with frontage road and (b) two interchanges, and let the developers foot the bill.

Just wanted to toss this out there...why does Grand Forks not have neighborhoods? Sure, there are labels that various people use to describe certain parts of town, and the land records seem to suggest that there are subdivisions and the whole bit, but I can't think of more than a couple of areas that are even minimally defined. It seems that cross-streets and other significant landmarks are about the only way to identify residential areas. You can literally drive along the same street for miles and notice nothing but the varying ages of the homes. Neighborhoods here (even some of the newest subdivisions) lack obvious names, conspicuous signage, distinctive entrances, even remotely visual boundaries, and other distinguishing features. Is there something to this? Am I missing something?

http://www.grandforksherald.com/news/3822002-mayor-proposes-no-increase-grand-forks-property-taxes Can someone please explain the hard-on that some people have about an interchange at 47th? Merrifield Road is already built out with a bridge and would encourage further expanded development along I-29 south of 32nd. Exits at every mile hardly seem justified.* Frontage roads and/or a soon-to-be-widened Columbia will almost certainly suffice for moving people about north-to-south along the east side of the freeway. Not to mention the fact that the dust-covered master plan calls for it. Yet, a new sales tax is somehow justified? * - Why do I have this feeling that there are some people who want to artificially congest I-29 so as to hasten a reduced speed limit through town?

Do you want to live forever?

Umm…so what you're saying is, nobody has done it. Isn't that the very definition of "unique"?

They're gonna have to bring it, but I'll give 'em a try. Anybody know when they open? (Assuming they haven't yet.)

Subway is like the last girl at a party. Sure, she'll do in a pinch, especially if you're hungry, but you're always looking for something better.

Nope. Closest is Fargo.

Quiznos on 32nd is gone. Paging Messrs. Firehouse, Potbelly, Jason's Deli, McAlisters. Grand Forks needs sandwich shops.

On tonight's season premiere of Hard Knocks on HBO, in the first few minutes, they were filming JJ Watt at his training facility and there was a "University of North Dakota" banner prominently featured on one wall (among dozens of other colleges, but it stuck out the most). #UNDproud

If you're the head of the class. If you're a quarterback. If your mom says you're a catch. If you're never last picked. If you've got a cheerleader chick. If you're the party star. If you've got your own car. If you'll never get caught. If you make football bets. If you're a teacher's pet. You're popular. If you'll just listen to my plan: the SiouxSports guide to popularity!

"Outrage" is a touch strong. I think it perfectly fair to call out a tacky, bush league move for exactly what it is. Denver didn't exactly get any love last year either for pulling the same nonsense. And they had the novelty of a new coach.

"On campus." You're no Rand McNally, are you? Besides, what's your point? That the economic model justifies questionable ticket sale practices? That UND has a raw deal with the Ralph? Let's just leave it at this: there is obviously something green under Omaha's skin and in its head.