That was part of the deal to get the Dakota schools added to the MVFC. The eastern schools weren't on board because of location and travel. Concessions were made to reduce travel to the Dakotas by not having the SUs on the schedule every year.
UND to the MVFC isn't a given. This has to be voted on by the President's and more than likely the travel issue has not changed. Grand Forks is even further away. So more than likely UND will be denied membership or more concessions will have to be made to gain the approval.