Bob in Wisconsin Posted September 27, 2008 Posted September 27, 2008 I stayed at a Fairfield in GF for $35 a couple years ago on Priceline...I think it was on 32nd Av around the mall. Quote
Riverman Posted September 27, 2008 Posted September 27, 2008 The Plaza in EGF is very cheap, but a dive. However, it's not far from the downtown scene in GF, and Whitey's and the Blue Moose are right there. Take a bar shuttle to the game. After the Friday game, hit the downtown bars and follow it up with the Red Pepper. Saturday, you can flip a coin between the Moon and Paradiso, but since Paradiso is mexican food, Sunday may not be pleasant on the ride home. Before the game Saturday, I'd do a bar and bus ride again. Follow your same routine, but after the bar I'd suggest spending some money on a cab to get you to the I-29 Truck Stop for an order of fries and gravy. I agree with most of your statement cept about the Plaza. Sure they are not the Canad Inn, but a great mom and pop run buisness. sioux rube, Totally agree with you about the folks who run that place they would give you the shirt off their back. Quote
Spudshockey Posted September 28, 2008 Posted September 28, 2008 I agree with most of your statement cept about the Plaza. Sure they are not the Canad Inn, but a great mom and pop run buisness. sioux rube, Totally agree with you about the folks who run that place they would give you the shirt off their back. Sorry guys, didn't mean to offend anyone. Quote
sioux rube Posted September 28, 2008 Posted September 28, 2008 Sorry guys, didn't mean to offend anyone.Not offended just know the place and it's owners before saying it's a dive that's all. I got rooms reserved for the goofer series there and the price went up a bit.$60.00 a nite.Maybe they got wireless internet since I gave them a bad time about it the last time I stayed there. Quote
TheUltimateSiouxFan Posted September 28, 2008 Posted September 28, 2008 I'd also suggest...Dagwood's or Italian Moon. St. Cloud fans tend to be mean and rude. We live in Fargo and didn't know Dagwood's or Overtime was closed. Sorry about Boston's changing to Space Aliens too....One more week for hockey! Quote
gopherz Posted September 29, 2008 Posted September 29, 2008 Bunch of us will be 20 coming up for the Gopher series...fail Quote
siouxhockeyfan11 Posted September 29, 2008 Posted September 29, 2008 We live in Fargo and didn't know Dagwood's or Overtime was closed. Sorry about Boston's changing to Space Aliens too....One more week for hockey! I didnt even realize Boston's changed to Space Aliens I gotta get out more I guess. Seems weird to that place was always busy. Quote
LadyDy Posted October 1, 2008 Posted October 1, 2008 Parrot's Cay Yup - Parrots Cay is fun too - you might need to snag a Sioux Fan to hang around with while you are here so we can show you around town - you don't want to miss anything in your short amount of time! Another suggestion for Saturday would be a tour of the Ralph - call the Sioux Shop to line up a tour and you will see things you didn't get to see during the game on Friday night.... Quote
KC_Caps_Fan Posted October 1, 2008 Author Posted October 1, 2008 Yup - Parrots Cay is fun too - you might need to snag a Sioux Fan to hang around with while you are here so we can show you around town - you don't want to miss anything in your short amount of time! Another suggestion for Saturday would be a tour of the Ralph - call the Sioux Shop to line up a tour and you will see things you didn't get to see during the game on Friday night.... Sounds like it would be worth it, but will they schedule a tour for 2 people? I know they offer a regular tour during the week, but we'll still be on the road during the Friday one. Quote
HaksHomey Posted October 2, 2008 Posted October 2, 2008 I just want to add that I'm bringing up a law school classmate from Omaha to the Ralph for the DU series. We made a deal where I would go to a Nebraska football game (his alma mater) and, in return, I would take him to my alma mater. The Nebraska game was amazing, and I'm certain that his experience seeing Sioux hockey will be the same. I think its great that people from around the country get to experience what college hockey is all about. And, despite people's preconceived notions about the state, North Dakota can be pretty kick ass. I have also noticed that outsiders are particularly impressed with blackjack in bars. Cant wait for the game and my post-game grinder. Go Sioux!!! Quote
KC_Caps_Fan Posted December 10, 2008 Author Posted December 10, 2008 Hey everyone, just wanted to say thanks for all the suggestions from way back in September. We're leaving very early Friday morning, so we should get into town with time to spare for Friday's game. We'll be in town all day Saturday, then drive back Sunday. Looking forward to a great weekend of hockey. If anyone spots me, feel free to say hi...I would think I'd be the only person wearing a UNO hat and probably/possibly a Missouri hoodie. Go Sioux! Quote
dmksioux Posted December 10, 2008 Posted December 10, 2008 Hey everyone, just wanted to say thanks for all the suggestions from way back in September. We're leaving very early Friday morning, so we should get into town with time to spare for Friday's game. We'll be in town all day Saturday, then drive back Sunday. Looking forward to a great weekend of hockey. If anyone spots me, feel free to say hi...I would think I'd be the only person wearing a UNO hat and probably/possibly a Missouri hoodie. Go Sioux! Hope you enjoy your weekend of hockey at the Ralph. I also hope your bringing something warmer than a hoodie Quote
KC_Caps_Fan Posted December 10, 2008 Author Posted December 10, 2008 Hope you enjoy your weekend of hockey at the Ralph. I also hope your bringing something warmer than a hoodie Yeah, I'm bringing a coat as well...just figured I wouldn't have it on 24/7 and it's pretty nondescript anyways. I do see the highs for Fri. and Sat. are a little more reasonable than they were forecasting earlier in the week. 20s aren't a problem....much better than single digits. Quote
passit_offthegoalie Posted December 10, 2008 Posted December 10, 2008 I hope this guy knows that Finley most likely won't play this weekend. Quote
KC_Caps_Fan Posted December 10, 2008 Author Posted December 10, 2008 I hope this guy knows that Finley most likely won't play this weekend. That's too bad...apparently the Caps' prospects have been hit by injuries too. On the other hand, Dan Dunn is a Caps prospect as well, but I don't know if he will get to play this weekend for St. Cloud. I've also kind of adopted Omaha as my "local" hockey city so I'll get to see Chris Hepp and Travis Novak, who both played for the Lancers in the USHL last year. Quote
Stromer Posted December 10, 2008 Posted December 10, 2008 Yeah, I'm bringing a coat as well...just figured I wouldn't have it on 24/7 and it's pretty nondescript anyways. I do see the highs for Fri. and Sat. are a little more reasonable than they were forecasting earlier in the week. 20s aren't a problem....much better than single digits. Very true. I am looking forward to standing in line for the game with tems in the 20's instead of the below zero temps forecasted for monday and the like. Quote
BudLight Posted December 10, 2008 Posted December 10, 2008 Welcome to SS. I hope you enjoy your time in Grand Forks. I agree with what everyone's been saying. Red Pepper and Italian Moon are awesome awesome!! Suite 49 is fun before and after games and across from the Ralph, get a fishbowl if you go there, they're huge and very good. Downtown is fun if you like to be around lots of annoying, obnoxious drunk people (Joe Black's, O'Reallys, Gilly's, Level 10, Rhombous Guys, and Sledsters, among others, are good places to go). Find a UND student (or a few of them) and make friends with them. Make sure they're drinking age, and they'll be the best bet to having a good time around the city. Sorry you won't get to see Finley play. We've been hearing rumors he may be out for the season, but I hope that's not the case. We drove through Kansas City on the way back from St Louis a couple of Frozen Fours back, and we got VERY lost. Just so you know haha Quote
Big A HG Posted December 11, 2008 Posted December 11, 2008 Depending on the weekend, I usually have to work in the morning following Friday night Sioux games, especially during holiday season, so I'll go home and rewatch the game on my DVR. You're welcome to join! Quote
Dave Berger Posted December 12, 2008 Posted December 12, 2008 KC_Caps_Fan... Might I humbly suggest the SiouxSports.com UND/SCSU pregame social at Southgate Grill and Bar on South Washington street? We'll be gathering there from 3:00 until 6:00 on Saturday afternoon. You'll get a chance to meet quite a few fans on both sides of the rivalry and take a look at the UND/SCSU Challenge Cup. We're also giving away door prizes, and Southgate runs a shuttle bus to the arena and back. Hope you'll join us! Dave Berger SiouxSports.com Quote
sioux rube Posted December 14, 2008 Posted December 14, 2008 Hope you had a great time in town and at the RALPH watching the SIOUX dismantle the puppies.Looks like you will be staying an extra day with I-29 being closed.Hope you have some extra cold ones left over. Quote
HeidiSioux62 Posted December 15, 2008 Posted December 15, 2008 How was your trip? Did you enjoy the games? Hope you survived the blizzard. Quote
KC_Caps_Fan Posted December 17, 2008 Author Posted December 17, 2008 Hey everyone, Unfortunately, I was not able to make it up to Grand Forks this past weekend. I woke up on Thursday morning and saw the weather forecast and that pretty much did it. My friend absolutely HAD to be back by Sunday night, which would've been impossible the way the weather ended up looking. Luckily, we were able to change our travel plans on short notice at not a huge expense and fly out to DC for the weekend instead. I still got to see a hockey game (Caps won 5-1 over the Sens), but it looks like a visit to Grand Forks may have to be put off until next year. Maybe I should plan a trip a little earlier in the year if possible next time Quote
The Whistler Posted December 17, 2008 Posted December 17, 2008 Hey everyone, Unfortunately, I was not able to make it up to Grand Forks this past weekend. I woke up on Thursday morning and saw the weather forecast and that pretty much did it. My friend absolutely HAD to be back by Sunday night, which would've been impossible the way the weather ended up looking. Luckily, we were able to change our travel plans on short notice at not a huge expense and fly out to DC for the weekend instead. I still got to see a hockey game (Caps won 5-1 over the Sens), but it looks like a visit to Grand Forks may have to be put off until next year. Maybe I should plan a trip a little earlier in the year if possible next time Jeez, if you came before blizzard season you'd miss the total effect. Quote
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