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	Podcast:		Bison Media Zone
	Episode:		Bison Media Blog: Gate City Bank, Fargodome renew 10-year agreement for field
	Category:		Sports & Recreation
	Duration:		00:00:00
	Publish Date:		2022-04-20 19:28:08
	Description:		FARGO It will still be Gate City Bank Field at the Fargodome for another 10 years. The two entities agreed on a $2.5 million deal that will make possible the installation of new artificial turf this summer. The home of North Dakota State football has been aligned with Gate City since a 2011 agreement, which went for a cost of $1 million. "It is important to us to continue to support both the Fargodome and North Dakota State University through the next decade," said Kevin Hanson, Gate City president and CEO. "We're incredibly passionate about investing time and money in our local communities throughout North Dakota and Minnesota." The current turf that was installed in 2012 carried a shelf life of eight to 10 years. The new Astroturf is an upgraded version of the old one that is advertised as having a stronger backing. But like the old turf, it will be conducive to the magic carpet system that allows the turf to be rolled up to one end of the field and stored below field level. It makes for a much faster turnaround time when the dome has to go from one event to another. The Fargo Dome Authority last fall approved of the $913,000 price tag that includes installation with funds coming from its surplus account. ]]>
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