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March 3, 2009 - University of North Dakota Signs 10-Year Football Contract at the Alerus Center
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The University of North Dakota recently signed a 10-year lease with the Alerus Center, for Fighting Sioux Football. The Alerus Center, managed by VenuWorks, is located in Grand Forks, North Dakota.
"This new contract is a great evolution in our partnership with the Alerus Center. As the primary tenant, we have been pleased to call the Alerus Center the home of UND football," said UND President, Robert Kelley. "It also has become the home of UND's spring commencement, as well other UND-related activities throughout the year. We look forward to a decade of exciting Division I football and an even closer relationship in the years to come."
Since the opening of the Alerus Center, this is the first time a multiple-year football lease with UND has been signed.
"This is the beginning of a new relationship with UND and the signing of this lease speaks volumes to our partnership" said Alerus Center Executive Director
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