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Sports in Brief: U. of North Dakota to be 'Sioux'...
The University of North Dakota said Wednesday it would resume using its contentious Fighting Sioux nickname despite threats from the NCAA, marking the latest twist in a protracted fight about a name its critics consider offensive.
North Dakota school's contentious nickname endures
The University of North Dakota resumed using its contentious Fighting Sioux nickname Wednesday even though it triggered NCAA sanctions, leaving some fans weary of the seven-year fight over a moniker that critics believe...
North Dakota fans restart fight with NCAA over...
The University of North Dakota resumed using its contentious Fighting Sioux nickname Wednesday even though it triggered NCAA sanctions.
North Dakota returns to "Fighting Sioux"...
(Reuters) - The University of North Dakota has resumed use of its "Fighting Sioux" nickname and Indian head logo after supporters filed petitions seeking a statewide vote to resolve a long-standing controversy, the university said on Wednesday. North Dakota had intended to retire the name and logo under an agreement with the National Collegiate Athletic Association, which governs college sports ...
Jurors in North Dakota gun-in-courtroom recess
A man accused of brandishing a gun in a western North Dakota courtroom and unsuccessfully trying to kill jurors, a sheriff and a prosecutor told a jury Wednesday he forgot the weapon was in his pants and he panicked after he was found guilty of child molestation.
University of North Dakota will use Fighting Sioux...
BISMARCK, N.D. -- The University of North Dakota resumed using its contentious Fighting Sioux nickname Wednesday even though it triggered NCAA sanctions, leaving some fans weary of the seven-year fight over a moniker that critics believe is demeaning.
North Dakota to resume use of 'Fighting Sioux'
Robert Kelley, the University of North Dakota president says the school will resume using its Fighting Sioux nickname despite threats from the NCAA.
North Dakota Workers Report Best Hiring Situation...
North Dakota workers were most likely to report their employers were hiring workers rather than letting workers go in 2011. All states showed positive scores on Gallup's Job Creation Index, with Rhode Island's +4 the lowest.
Residents Invited to Submit Design Ideas for USS...
The USS North Dakota Committee, is looking for design ideas from N.D. residents for the crest for the submarine USS North Dakota.
Semifinalist for North Dakota university system...
BISMARCK, N.D. - One of the six semifinalists for chancellor of North Dakota's university system has died.
North Dakota gas prices highest since Thanksgiving
FARGO, N.D. - Average gas prices in North Dakota have jumped 5 cents in the past week, meaning motorists are paying the highest price at the pump since the Thanksgiving holiday.  
2011-12 Junior College Women's Basketball Profile:...
After losing four of their first seven games to begin 2012, the North Dakota State College of Science Lady Wildcats are looking to get back into the Mon-Dak Conference race. Last two games NDSCS has earned their first two wins of the conference season during the past week (January...
Verizon Wireless Invests $23 Million in North...
FARGO, N.D., Feb. 6, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Verizon Wireless announced today it invested $23 million in 2011 to enhance its network in North Dakota, including the expansion of its groundbreaking 4G LTE network ...

North Dakota resumes using Indian logo
GRAND FORKS, N.D., Feb. 9 (UPI) -- The University of North Dakota has resumed using the Fighting Sioux nickname and logo for its athletic teams, school President Robert Kelley said Wednesday.
North Dakota delegation: BRAC lacks support in...
Berg, Conrad, Hoeven say close overseas bases, trim Pentagon costs first GRAND FORKS - North Dakota's congressional delegation said Thursday that there appears to be little support in Congress for a new round of domestic military base closures that could jeopardize future of bases such as Grand Forks Air Force Base.
North Dakota downs Chicago State 71-61
GRAND FORKS, N.D. -- Patrick Mitchell scored 18 points, all on 3-pointers, to lead North Dakota past Chicago State 71-61 on Saturday.
North Dakota Men Down Bison; USF Rolls At Home
GRAND FORKS, N.D. - Brandon Brekke scored 17 points to lead North Dakota to a 59-54 victory against North Dakota State on Tuesday night.
University of North Dakota men's basketball team...
GRAND FORKS - This was a long time coming for the University of North Dakota. The UND men's basketball team beat North Dakota State 59-54 in a nonconference game Tuesday at the Ralph Engelstad Arena.
North Dakota checks policy on checking
In wake of paralyzed Minnesota player, North Dakota group weighs changes GRAND FORKS - North Dakota High School Activities Association officials are examining whether they should follow Minnesota in implementing tougher penalties for illegal checks during hockey games.
North Dakota gets $276M in federal highway funds
State's congressional delegation: Devils Lake Basin to get $89M, pushing it to new cap GRAND FORKS - The Devils Lake Basin and other flood-damaged regions of North Dakota soon will receive a total of $276 million in federal highway funding to help recover from the devastating floods of 2011.
University of North Dakota Announces Rebranding
GRAND FORKS, N.D. - The University of North Dakota is one step closer to phasing out the Fighting Sioux nickname.
WCHA roundup: Harvard rallies for tie at North...
• HARVARD 4, NORTH DAKOTA 4: Alex Fallstrom and Marshall Everson scored goals 3 minutes apart in the third period as the Crimson rallied from a two-goal deficit to earn a tie with North Dakota on Friday night in Grand Forks. The teams traded goals until early in the second period.
ND Highway Patrol suggests new training center
Grand Forks state Rep. Curt Kreun says the state should considera regional approach to training and there may be competition forthe center.
Parks, Western Illinois down North Dakota 68-46
Terell Parks' fourth double-double of the season helped Western Illinois defeat North Dakota for the second time this season with a 68-46 victory Thursday night. Parks had 13 points and 11 rebounds for the Leathernecks (5-4), who beat North Dakota 65-62 on Nov. 26 in Grand Forks. Ceola Clark hit four 3-pointers and led Western Illinois with 15 points.
North Dakota Stuffs South Dakota State
GRAND FORKS, N.D. - Patrick Mitchell had 22 points to lead five North Dakota players scoring in double figures in an 89-70 victory against South Dakota State on Thursday night.
North Dakota Guard pulled more than its weight in...
GRAND FORKS - Sgt. 1st Class Linus Desrosier and his son, Staff Sgt. Trevor Desrosier, met up one day back in 2004 in Iraq as their North Dakota National Guard units were going and coming, respectively, at the most heated moments of that war.
University of North Dakota retiring 'Fighting...
GRAND FORKS, N.D. - The University of North Dakota advised fans of its "University of North Dakota Fighting Sioux" Facebook page that it will be retired shortly and fans should shift their allegiance to a new page, "UND Sports." Unofficial "Fighting Sioux" Facebook pages appear safe, for now.
Lady Bobcats tilt North Dakota
GRAND FORKS, N.D. - The Montana State University women's basketball team came away winners against the University of North Dakota after a non-conference game in Grand Forks, N.D., Sunday.
Huff, Mitchell lead North Dakota to 74-66 win over...
GRAND FORKS, N.D. - Troy Huff scored 23 points and Patrick Mitchell added 21 to lead North Dakota to a 74-66 victory against Jamestown (N.D.) College on Wednesday night. Josh Shuler had 12 points, Mitchell four blocks and Jamal Webb five steals for the Fighting Sioux (4-2). Brandon Robbins and Mark Hoge had 12 points each for Jamestown, a NAIA school that classified the game as an exhibition ...
Here is the latest North Dakota news from The...
Officials have upgraded the condition of a man who was shot last week in a North Dakota potato warehouse. A spokeswoman at a Grand Forks hospital says 43-year-old Thomas Denault of Park River is in satisfactory condition. Police say Denault and 18-ye
CC hockey defense wilts in North Dakota
GRAND FORKS, N.D.  Both team's defensemen and goalies will want to burn the tapes of Friday night's 7-6 win for North Dakota over No. 4 Colorado College.Both teams struggled mightily on defense. The Sioux would took advantage of a third-period power play to score the only goal...
North Dakota outlasts Colorado College 7-6
GRAND FORKS, N.D. - Brock Nelson 's rebound goal at 11:54 of the third period lifted North Dakota to a 7-6 win over Colorado College on Friday. Nelson finished with two goals and an assist for the Fighting Sioux (5-7-1, 3-6-0).
FOOTBALL: UND earns share of GWC title
GRAND FORKS - It looked like the University of North Dakotafootball team let slip away its chance to win a share of the GreatWest Conference championship Saturday - until the fourth quarter,that is
Burlington Central's Bell chooses North Dakota
North Dakota may not sound like a place most people would like to spend four years of their life, but to Burlington Central senior softball standout Emily Bell, it's exactly where she wants to be. Bell recently signed a National Letter of Intent to accept a softball scholarship from the Division I university in Grand Forks.
North Dakota brings its fight to Bradley
North Dakota is 2-0, its best start to a season in seven years, heading into its men's basketball game at Bradley on Saturday at Carver Arena. But the bigger news these days around the Grand Forks campus is the controversy surrounding the school's Fighting Sioux nickname.
High School State Championships: North Dakota...
GRAND FORKS, North Dakota, November 16. CENTURY High School, fueled by two state record-setting relays, captured the team title at the North Dakota Girls State High School Championships Nov. 11-12. Ce...
Vandals Lose 84-54 to North Dakota
GRAND FORKS, N.D. - The Idaho women's basketball team hit the road for the first time this season and came out on the losing end of an 84-54 game against North Dakota in Grand Forks, N.D.
North Dakota Fighting Sioux Nickname Controversy...
Looks like proponents of the Fighting Sioux nickname and logo at the University of North Dakota still aren't going away. The Grand Forks Herald reported last week that the Spirit Lake Sioux Tribe and Archie Fool Bear recently filed a federal lawsuit against the National Collegiate Athletic Association, which had ruled several years ago that North Dakota had to retire its Fighting Sioux logo and ...

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