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Debate over nickname continues
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NOVEMBER 7, 2000 A benefactor who is donating $100 million to the University of North Dakota will do so only if the school keeps its "Fighting Sioux" nickname, according to one of his spokespersons. But a school official says the spokeperson may have misspoke. Ralph Engelstad is donating the money to the school, which includes the construction of an $80 million sports arena. Get the Story:
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