Indoor Practice Facility

[acf2]

Is that the stuff that looks like tubes of straw? If so, didn’t see any—but they were digging some deep-ass holes today…

Wattles for the win.

[StL Bison Fan]

I am sure they will replace the trees with something beautiful. Oh yeah... a sports complex. Perfect

Fargo’s land use ordinance says they will.

[Hammerhead]

I am sure they will replace the trees with something beautiful. Oh yeah... a sports complex. Perfect

Just put pictures of trees on the walls -- problem solved.

[BISONBRI53]

Just put pictures of trees on the walls -- problem solved.

SO DII

[GCWaters]

Fargo’s land use ordinance says they will.

Is that applicable, given that this is state property? When the VA removed an area of old growth trees several years ago, the city couldn't do anything about it--federal land...

[Bison 4 Life]

Is that applicable, given that this is state property? When the VA removed an area of old growth trees several years ago, the city couldn't do anything about it--federal land...

If there's anyone not to question about trees, it's StL.

[OrygunBison]

Is that applicable, given that this is state property? When the VA removed an area of old growth trees several years ago, the city couldn't do anything about it--federal land...

The VA is a federal department, which can technically do whatever they want, although when I've done federal work, they generally try to follow the local requirements unless their unnecessarily burdened by a rule. The IPF is a state facility which definitely needs to follow state and local ordinances.

[NDSU1980]

Good news, Matt Larsen announced that they will be done with fundraising for phase 2 by December and will be constructing phase 2 at the same time as phase 1. I'm assuming all the FBS NOW! crowd will want to pony up for this. https://www.inforum.com/bison-media-...an-anticipated

[NDSU1980]

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Bison Media Zone
Football
Entire Bison football indoor project may be completed sooner than anticipated
Fundraising for Phase 2 of $50 million facility may be finalized by December.
Written By: Jeff Kolpack | 9:23 am, Oct. 19, 2021

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The Nodak Insurance Company Football Performance Complex is expected to break ground in July of 2021. NDSU Athletics photo
The Nodak Insurance Company Football Performance Complex is expected to break ground in July of 2021. NDSU Athletics photo

FARGO — The North Dakota State indoor football practice facility that was originally slated to be built in two phases is beginning to look more like a one-and-done construction project. Funding for the second part appears to be moving faster than anticipated.

Site work began last month at what was formerly two grass and one artificial practice fields south of the Sanford Health Athletic Complex on campus. The project, known as the Nodak Insurance Company Football Performance Complex, got a $37.2 construction authority from the state Board of Higher Education, but NDSU athletic director Matt Larsen said it will probably be closer to $34 to $35 million.

Phase 2 is expected to be around $15 million bringing the total project cost to around $50 million. Larsen said the hope is to finalize fundraising by December.

“There are a handful of folks we’re having conversations with,” he said. “Hopefully we can piece it together with them.”

The interior of the Nodak Insurance Company Football Performance Complex looking to the north, with overhead doors on the east side providing a pathway to the outdoor practice field. NDSU Athletics photo
The interior of the Nodak Insurance Company Football Performance Complex looking to the north, with overhead doors on the east side providing a pathway to the outdoor practice field. NDSU Athletics photo

Finalizing Phase 2 earlier than anticipated could cut down on the construction timeline.

“Hopefully we’ll be able to start some of that before Phase 1 is complete,” Larsen said. “There are some pieces that are tied in together.”

Phase 1 consists mainly of the main indoor field, which will be 72 feet at its peak. Seven overhead doors to the east can open for easy access to the outdoor artificial turf field with the plan for it to be done by the time the Bison begin practice next fall. Phase 2 includes support amenities like a weight room, nutrition station, training room, equipment room and recruiting area.

“Obviously Phase 1 is incredibly important, but Phase 2 is a lot of the behind-the-scenes operational pieces so people see as much value in that as they do in the practice area as well,” Larsen said.

The north side of the Nodak Insurance Company Football Performance Complex. NDSU Athletics photo
The north side of the Nodak Insurance Company Football Performance Complex. NDSU Athletics photo

The entire project is being privately funded. Public disclosure of donors has been limited, although the athletic department identified Gate City Bank, Scheels All Sports, Team Makers booster club and alums Bob Yaggie, Bruce Yaggie, Terry Hanson and Tom Blattner when announcing the project last spring.

[HerdBot]

We got a 15 million dollar donation and we now have enough to complete the entire complex. Wow! Total cost is 50 million bucks!

https://gobison.com/news/2021/12/2/f...-facility.aspx

"FARGO, N.D. – North Dakota State University’s athletic department has received its single largest one-time gift commitment in support of a new indoor practice facility on the NDSU campus that will transform Bison Athletics for years to come.

The WE B Giving Foundation, a private family foundation established by Tom and Dawn Blattner, has pledged $15 million to the Nodak Insurance Company Football Performance Complex, a year-round training facility for Bison student-athletes in football and other outdoor sports including soccer, baseball, softball and golf.

“We are incredibly grateful to Tom and Dawn for their generosity, passion and belief in Bison Athletics,” said NDSU director of athletics Matt Larsen. “The impact of their support and this facility will provide long-lasting training and development opportunities for all student-athletes and athletic programs at NDSU. This is truly an investment in our current and future success.”



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