- Ralph Engelstad
Ralph Engelstad (b. January 28, 1930 Thief River Falls, Minnesota - d. November 26, 2002 Las Vegas, Nevada) was the multi-millionaire owner of the Imperial Palace casino-hotels in Las Vegas and in Biloxi, Mississippi and the Klondike Hotel & Casino. He was also the donor for the construction of the Ralph Engelstad Arena for his "alma mater", the University of North Dakota in Grand Forks, North Dakota, whose teams are called the Fighting Sioux, …
- Dru Sjodin
Dru Kathrina Sjodin (September 26, 1981 - November 22, 2003), a student of the University of North Dakota (UND), was a victim of kidnapping, sexual assault, and murder. Her disappearance garnered great media coverage throughout the United States and prompted the creation of the Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Registry.
- Jonathan Toews
Jonathan Toews (pronunciation: [tayvz]) (born April 29, 1988, Winnipeg, Manitoba) is a professional ice hockey player. He was selected third overall in the 2006 NHL Entry Draft, by Chicago. Toews was the selected first overall in the 2003 WHL Bantam Draft after having been chosen by the Tri-City Americans, but chose instead to go the collegiate route. Toews played two years of prep school hockey at Shattuck-Saint Mary's.
- Earl Pomeroy
Earl Pomeroy (born September 2 1952) is an American lawyer and politician from the U.S. state of North Dakota. A member of the North Dakota Democratic-NPL Party, Pomeroy has served as the member representing North Dakota's at-large congressional district in the United States House of Representatives since 1993. Pomeroy lives in Mandan, North Dakota, with his two children, Kathryn and Scott.
- T. J. Oshie
T.J. Oshie (born December 23, 1986 in Mount Vernon, Washington, USA) is an American professional ice hockey center. He was drafted by the St. Louis Blues in the first round, 24th overall, in the 2005 NHL Entry Draft. Oshie played high school hockey for Warroad High School in Warroad, Minnesota. After playing one season in the United States Hockey League with the Sioux Falls Stampede, Oshie entered the University of North Dakota.
- Alfonso Rodriguez Jr.
Alfonso Rodriguez, Jr (born February 18, 1953) is a registered level 3 sex offender in Minnesota who was found guilty of the rape and murder of University of North Dakota student Dru Sjodin. On December 1, 2003, 50-year-old Alfonso Rodriguez, Jr., was arrested in connection with Sjodin's disappearance. According to police reports, Rodriguez admitted being near the Columbia Mall the day Sjodin disappeared, allegedly watching the movie "Once Upon a Time in Mexico".
- Wayne Stenehjem
Wayne Stenehjem (b. February 5 1953, Mohall, North Dakota) is a lawyer and politician from the U.S. state of North Dakota. He is the current Attorney General of the state, serving since 2000.
- Dave Hakstol
Dave Hakstol (born July 30, 1968) is the current head coach for the University of North Dakota Fighting Sioux hockey team. Hakstol was a player for the Fighting Sioux from 1989 to 1992.
- Taylor Chorney
Taylor Chorney (born on April 27, 1987 in Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada) is a prospect of the Edmonton Oilers. He was drafted by the Oilers with the 36th overall pick in the 2005 NHL Entry Draft. He currently plays hockey at the University of North Dakota, where he plays as a defenceman. He also played for the USA at the 2006 World Junior Championships. Chorney also represented the USA again in the 2007 World Juniors, where he was team captain.
- Zach Parise
Zach Parise (born July 28, 1984 in Minneapolis, Minnesota) is an ice hockey player with the New Jersey Devils. He is a natural center but currently plays left wing for the New Jersey Devils on the second line with teammates Travis Zajac and Jamie Langenbrunner, which is commonly referred as the ZZ Pop or PZL line by Devils fans. Some have stretched as far as calling him the future captain of the team and a franchise player.
- Joe Finley
Joe Finley (born June 29, 1987 in Edina, Minnesota) is an American ice hockey defenceman. He was a 2005 first-round draft pick (27th overall) of the Washington Capitals and used to play for the University of North Dakota.
- Dale Lennon
Dale Lennon is an American football coach, currently the head coach of the University of North Dakota (UND) Fighting Sioux football team. After graduating from UND, where he played running back, Lennon earned a master's degree from Northern State University in South Dakota. He was an assistant coach at Valley City State University in 1986 and Dickinson State University in 1987, before becoming the defensive coordinator at UND.
- Dean Blais
Dean Blais is the former associate coach of the NHL's Columbus Blue Jackets. He led the University of North Dakota Fighting Sioux hockey men's team to Frozen Four NCAA Division I championships in 1997 and 2000. Blais also led the 1990 Roseau Rams to a Minnesota State Hockey Championship. He has recently been named General Manager/Coach of a USHL franchise to be based in Fargo, North Dakota. Dean began those duties on July 2, 2007
- Derrick Lapoint
Derrick LaPoint is an American born hockey player. He currently is playing for the Green Bay Gamblers of the USHL. The defensemen has also committed to play for the University of North Dakota in the WCHA. In the 2006 NHL Entry Draft, LaPoint was selected by the Florida Panthers in the fourth round with the 116th overall pick. LaPoint attended high school at North High School (Eau Claire, Wisconsin).
- Roger Thomas
Roger Thomas is an American football coach, currently commissioner of the NCAA Division II North Central Conference. Thomas was the head coach of the University of North Dakota (UND) Fighting Sioux football team from 1986-1998, and the UND athletic director from 1999-2005.
- Jordan Parise
Jordan Parise (born September 19, 1982, in Faribault, Minnesota, USA) is an American professional ice hockey goaltender. He was not chosen in the NHL Entry Draft; he was signed to a contract by the New Jersey Devils on July 14, 2006. He is the son of former NHL player J.P. Parise and the older brother of current Devils player Zach Parise.
- Chuck Klosterman
My take on Klosterman is this: if you absolutely must get a pop culture fix by reading about inane movie stars or overrated bands, you might as well read someone who is smart and funny about them, and that person is Klosterman. Although not a metal fan, I loved Fargo Rock City , and found his essays in Sex, Drugs, and Cocoa Puffs exceedingly funny.
- Michael Brown
Dr. Michael Brown is the current mayor of Grand Forks, North Dakota. He spent his childhood in Okinawa, Okinawa and came to Grand Forks as an United States Air Force officer. He attended the University of North Dakota School of Medicine. Today, Brown is an obstetrician at Altru Health System in Grand Forks. He was first elected mayor in 2000 and was re-elected in 2004. He has said that he will not seek a third term.
- Mike Commodore
Michael "Mike" Commodore (born November 7, 1979 in Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta, Canada) is a professional ice hockey defenceman who currently plays for the Carolina Hurricanes of the NHL. Commodore was drafted 42nd overall by the New Jersey Devils in the 1999 NHL Entry Draft. After completing three collegiate seasons for the University of North Dakota and winning a NCAA championship in the process, Commodore decided to leave early for the NHL.
- Ed Belfour
Edward John "The Eagle" Belfour (born April 21, 1965 in Carman, Manitoba, Canada) is an NHL goaltender who, as of July 1st, is a free agent. Belfour was born in Carman, Manitoba and grew up playing hockey. He played junior hockey for the Winkler Flyers before going to the University of North Dakota where he helped the school win the NCAA championship in the 1986-87 season.
- William Langer
William "Wild Bill" Langer (September 30 1886 - November 8 1959) was a prominent American politician from North Dakota. Langer is one of the most colorful characters in North Dakota history, most famously bouncing back from a scandal that forced him out of office and into prison. He served as the Governor of North Dakota from 1933 to 1934 and from 1937 to 1939. Langer also served in the United States Senate from 1940 to 1959 when he died in office.
- Era Bell Thompson
Era Bell Thompson (10 August 1905-30 December 1986) was a graduate of the University of North Dakota (UND) and an editor of "Ebony" magazine. She was also a recipient of the governor of North Dakota's Roughrider Award. A multicultural center at UND is named after her.
- Brian Jones
Brian Jones is the current head coach for the men's basketball team at the University of North Dakota. He is a graduate of University of Northern Iowa.
- Wayne Sanstead
Dr. Wayne G. Sanstead is the current North Dakota Superintendent of Public Instruction. Sanstead holds a doctorate from the University of North Dakota in secondary education. Sanstead is the longest serving chief state school officer in the United States.. Previously, Sanstead served eight years in the North Dakota House of Representatives and two years in the North Dakota Senate and was Lieutenant Governor of North Dakota under Art Link (1973-1980).
- Brady Murray
Brady Murray (born on August 17, 1984 in Brandon, Manitoba, but raised in Faribault, Minnesota) is an American ice hockey player. He is currently an Los Angeles Kings prospect. He represented the U.S. at the 2004 World Juniors, where he helped the States win gold. He also played hockey at the University of North Dakota, and after 2 successful years there he signed with the Rapperswil-Jona Lakers of the Nationalliga A in Switzerland. In May 2007 he signed with the Kings, …
- Gene Roebuck
Gene Roebuck is the current head coach for the women's basketball team at the University of North Dakota. He is a graduate of Mayville State University.
- Bill Fitch
Bill Fitch (born May 19 1934 in Davenport, Iowa) is a former NBA coach who has been successful in making teams playoff contenders throughout his coaching career. Before entering the professional ranks he coached college ball at the University of Minnesota, Bowling Green State University, the University of North Dakota, and his alma mater, Coe College. Fitch's teams twice qualified for the NCAA tournament. Fitch was a former U.S. Marine Corps drill instructor, …
- Jim Poolman
Jim Poolman (b. May 15, 1970, Fargo, North Dakota) is a banker and politician from the U.S. state of North Dakota. He is the current Insurance Commissioner of the state, serving since 2000.
- Jim Kleinsasser
Jim Kleinsasser (born January 31, 1977 in Carrington, North Dakota) is an American Football player who currently plays fullback and tight end for the Minnesota Vikings of the NFL. He attended the University of North Dakota and played for the Fighting Sioux football team. He is commonly known by his nickname, "Jim Clank Clank."
- Tony Hrkac
Anthony J. "Tony" Hrkac (born July 7, 1966, in Thunder Bay, Ontario) is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey centre. He was drafted in the second round, 32nd overall, by the St. Louis Blues in the 1984 NHL Entry Draft. Hrkac played collegiately at the University of North Dakota, and was the recipient of the Hobey Baker Award for top men's collegiate hockey player during the 1986-87 season.
- Mark Andrews
Mark Andrews (born May 19 1926) is an American politician from the state of North Dakota. He is a member of the United States Republican Party. Andrews was born in Cass County, North Dakota. He attended the public schools there. In 1944 at the age of 18, Andrews was admitted to the United States Military Academy. He quit in 1946 after receiving a disability discharge. He then attended the University of North Dakota at Grand Forks, North Dakota and graduated in 1949.
- Earl Strinden
Earl Strinden (born November 28, 1931 in Litchville, North Dakota) is a North Dakota politician, and former President of the University of North Dakota Alumni Association, serving from 1974 to his retirement in 2000. He served as House Majority Leader in the North Dakota House of Representatives for several years and then ran for the United States Senate against Quentin Burdick in 1988, but was unsuccessful. He also was the founder of the UND Foundation.
- Ryan Bayda
Ryan Bayda (born December 9, 1980 in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan) is a Canadian professional ice hockey left winger who currently plays for the Albany River Rats of the American Hockey League. Bayda was drafted in the 3rd round, 80th overall by the Carolina Hurricanes in the 2000 NHL Entry Draft.
- James Patrick
James Patrick (born June 6, 1963 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada) is a former professional ice hockey defenceman, and is now a coach with the Buffalo Sabres of the National Hockey League. After a successful collegiate career at the University of North Dakota, Patrick began his professional career with the New York Rangers in 1984.
- Dane Jackson
Dane Jackson (born May 17, 1970, in Castlegar, British Columbia, Canada) is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey right wing who spent parts of 4 seasons in the National Hockey League between 1993 and 1998. A gritty, hard-working winger, Jackson was drafted in the third round, 44th overall, by the Vancouver Canucks in the 1988 NHL Entry Draft. He would attend the University of North Dakota the following season, …
- Rich Glas
Rich Glas is the associate head men's basketball coach at Northern Iowa. Glas was head coach at the University of North Dakota from 1988 to 2006, and has the most wins in school history (335).
- Dennis Miller
Dennis Miller was the interim head coach for the University of North Dakota's Fighting Sioux women's hockey team.
- Gerald W. Vandewalle
Gerald W. VandeWalle (born August 15, 1933) is the Chief Justice of the North Dakota Supreme Court. Justice VandeWalle was born in Noonan, North Dakota and graduated from the University of North Dakota in 1955 with a bachelor of science degree in Commerce. He then received a a juris doctor degree from the University of North Dakota School of Law in 1958. He has served on the Supreme Court since 1978 and has been the Chief Justice since 1993.
- Lee Goren
Lee Goren (born December 26, 1977 in Winnipeg, Manitoba) is a professional ice hockey right winger who currently plays for the Manitoba Moose of the AHL, the minor league affiliate of the Vancouver Canucks of the NHL. Goren was drafted in the 3rd round, 63rd overall by the Boston Bruins in the 1997 NHL Entry Draft. During his collegiate career with the University of North Dakota, he won a NCAA championship.
- Rick Wilson
Rick Wilson (b. 1950, Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, Canada) is a retired professional hockey defenceman and head coach. He is currently an assistant coach with the Dallas Stars. Wilson was drafted by the Montreal Canadiens in the 1970 NHL Amateur Draft, Sixty-sixth Overall. He played for the AHL Nova Scotia Voyageurs, Montreal Canadiens, St. Louis Blues, Detroit Red Wings and AHL Philadelphia Firebirds.