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Trainer encouraged to back bargain buy for the big time

Canberra trainer Gratz Vella believes he must be “doing something right” given the feedback about Music Time heading into the San Domenico Stakes off one trial.

Trainer encouraged to back bargain buy for the big time

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8 things to know about UND's opponent Long Island University

Aug. 26—GRAND FORKS — The UND football program opens the 2026 season at 7 p.m. Thursday at the Alerus Center against a first-time foe in Long Island University.

  • LIU faces UND football for the first time this season.
  • Maurice Harris is LIU's new play-caller, linked to former Auburn coach Hugh Freeze.
  • UND's Eric Schmidt praises LIU's defense, especially on third downs.

Returning track talent boosts loaded East Grand Forks girls soccer

Aug. 26—EAST GRAND FORKS — Kinsley Beland and Jorja Perkerewicz teamed up on the 4x400 relay at the Minnesota Class AA state track and field meet just a few months ago.

  • East Grand Forks girls soccer returns key players after Section 8A title game appearance.
  • Freshman Kinsley Beland and junior Jorja Perkerewicz excel in both soccer and track.
  • Team aims to return to section championship after last year's loss to St. Cloud Cathedral.

UND football expecting big walk-up crowd for home opener

Aug. 26—GRAND FORKS — A year ago, all six home UND football games exceeded 10,000 fans for the first time. UND officials expect to continue that trend to kick off the 2026 season, although the school…

  • UND football expects large walk-up crowd for home opener against Long Island University.
  • UND's defense boasts a 10-year streak without a home opener loss since 1986.
  • Season ticket sales for UND have improved recently, currently around 5,000 to 6,000.

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