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Grant Olson Brings Experience as Former Bison Player to First Season as NDSU Linebackers Coach

Olson spent the last two seasons as Indiana State's Linebacker coach
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FARGO, N.D. — Grant Olson is back at his alma mater coaching the linebackers. “Being back in the bubble, being back in the same meeting rooms that I had meetings in, the same practice fields, same locker room, I’m very comfortable and confident,” Olson said. “I enjoy being back.” Olson’s message to his players is twofold. “Understanding the guys who…
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Fargo Force Finish Series Sweep Against USA

The Force defeated USA 3-1
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FARGO, N.D — Fargo Force held off Team USA for the second night in a row with a 3-1 victory at home. Both teams started the game off slow with a scoreless first period. Mike Kesselring and Jeremy Davidson would score in the second to give the Force a 2-1 lead before the final period. AJ Drobot would add one…
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AJ Blazek Brings one-on-one Attention to First Season as NDSU O-Line Coach

Blazek comes to the Bison after three years as Rutgers' offensive line coach
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FARGO, N.D. — North Dakota State football is one-third of the way through its spring practices. You might think the team will have a different look in the 2019 season with only seven returning starters, a new head coach and five brand new members of the coaching staff. But, they are trying to keep the same look the same. The…
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Play of the Winter Nominees Pt. 2

VOTE FOR THE PLAY OF THE WINTER IN THIS SEMIFINAL ROUND
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  FARGO, N.D. — The KVRR sports team is celebrating the top plays of the winter, presented by Chris Heise. Last week, Grant Slukynsky became a finalist for his great play for Warroad boys hockey. This week’s nominees feature a pair of plays from the hardwood. Moorhead’s Quentin Hegg stole the rock and went behind the back to beat the defender…
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Force Win Crucial Game For Playoff Standings

Force Beat Team USA U-17 4-2
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FARGO, N.D.– The Fargo Force entered tonight’s final home series tied for fourth in the Western Conference standings.  The fourth seed represents home-ice advantage in the first round of the playoffs. Tyler Johnson was in net for the Force. Team USA had the first chance of  the game.  Hunter Strand gave them the early lead, 1-0. Force came storming back….
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NDSU Softball To Test Itself In Seattle Tournament

The Bison will play four games in the Seattle University Tournament
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FARGO, N.D. — NDSU got off to a strong start in conference play over the past couple of weeks, starting out with a 6-0 record against summit league opponents. The team shifts gears this weekend, however, when they travel to Washington to play in the Seattle University Tournament. This gives NDSUa chance to step out of its comfort zone and play…
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Force Working for Home-Ice Advantage in First Round of Playoffs

The Force are tied with Des Moines for the four-seed in the Western Conference
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FARGO, N.D. — The Fargo Force clinched a playoff spot last weekend, but there is still a lot of importance in the final three regular-season games. Currently, the team is tied with Des Moines for fourth place in the Western Conference, but the Force have one fewer game to play. If Fargo can finish ahead of the Buccaneers, they will…
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Former NDSU Standout Emanuel Retires from NFL

Kyle Emanuel spent four years with the Chargers
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FARGO, N.D. — After four seasons representing North Dakota State in the NFL, linebacker Kyle Emanuel is retiring. The former Bison great made the announcement on Twitter Thursday morning. Emanuel said in the statement that there is no specific reason why he decided to retire, but listed injury concerns as a contributing factor. He played for NDSU from 2010-2014 as a…
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NDSU Softball Hoping to Carry Momentum into Seattle Tournament

The team is on a 14 game win streak
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FARGO, N.D. — The energy around the NDSU softball team is at a high as things continue to click for the Bison. NDSU is riding the hot hand after it won its last fourteen games and have jumped out to a 6-0 record in league play. The team takes a break from Summit League opponents this week when it travels west…
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Gophers’ Amir Coffey declares for 2019 NBA Draft

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DES MOINES, IOWA – MARCH 23: Amir Coffey #5 of the Minnesota Golden Gophers celebrates a basket against the Michigan State Spartans during the 2019 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) – Minnesota Gophers standout Amir Coffey is spreading his wings to the NBA. The junior announced on his Instagram that he is declaring for…