A controversial stanza in the North Dakota State University school song needs retooling.
The talented pool of Star Tribune readers would seem perfectly poised to help out the beloved northerly neighbor, homeland of many Minnesotans and popular college destination for their kids.
NDSU announced it would be removing all but the first stanza of the song from all university websites and publications.
Administrators expect to discuss how to balance the song's historical significance with a need to be appropriate and sensitive.
In the meantime, the Star Tribune wants you to propose viable alternatives. Prizes will be awarded.
The concerning third part of the song reads:
Hushed upon the boundless prairies
Is the bison's thund'ring tread,
