GRAND FORKS, N.D. – North Dakota Athletics and Hugo's Family Marketplace unveiled a three-year partnership on Tuesday evening.

The event, held at Hugo's Pure Market in Downtown Grand Forks, announced Hugo's as the "Official Grocery Store" and "Fueling Station Provider" of North Dakota Athletics, providing all the food for the fueling stations in the athletics department for student-athletes.

The evening was capped off with the inaugural "Hawk Talk" show, hosted every Tuesday night by Assistant Athletics Director Paul Ralston inside Pub 506.

"What a special moment for UND Athletics," said Director of Athletics Bill Chaves on Tuesday evening. "Hugo's has been a pillar of our community for so many years and we are proud to share in this partnership together."

About the University of North Dakota
Founded in 1883, six years before the state itself was established, the University of North Dakota gave North Dakota its name when the former Dakota territories separated into two distinct states. Today, UND is a busy 521-acre campus, the state's largest. UND emerged as an innovator in engineering, medicine, aviation, and unmanned aircraft systems.

About Hugo's Family Marketplace
Hugo and Dorothy Magnuson opened their first store in 1939 in Grand Forks. From the opening of that first store to today, Hugo's has been proud to serve our communities. Our goal is to provide you and your family the finest shopping experience you'll find anywhere. We are a local, family-owned business with ten convenient locations in North Dakota and Minnesota.