April, the last issue until August

Many great features and the chance to win cash!

Fargo native Jake Laber pitches his Homegrown Talent on the cover of the April Bison Illustrated. In addition to Jake Laber, this month's long list of features include:

• Seizing the Opportunity - Craig Dahl caps off his NFL rookie year with a Superbowl Ring.
• Product, Passion and Pride - Pat Simmers' suave photo is an absolute must see here.
• Cathy Taylor - Athletic Director Gene Taylor's wife explains how exactly they ended up in Fargo.
• Challenging Tradition - The 2002 Women's Track & Field team makes history.
• The Gateway Football Conference Travel Guide - Use this to plan your trips to follow the Bison on the road next year.
• Where are They Now - Bob Backlund, a former professional wrestling champion from NDSU's wrestling program.
• NFL Draft - Follow Drago, Mays, Walker and Earl as they await for their shot at the NFL.
• Room Feature - The former center circle of the Bison basketball hardwood floor is now on display to honor Dad.
• Hail the Bison - Find the driving force behind this once in a lifetime all-athletic reunion.

What else?

• Ever want a professional family photoshoot with Thundar? That is exactly this month's giveaway at the studio of "the LOOK by hanson photo."
• Reader contributed family photos.
• Updates from seven different sports.
• Coach's Voice with Don Larson.
• The Team Maker section with Gene Taylor, Dave Sola, a recipe from the Team Makers Tailgating Traditions cookbook, and a list of the NDSU Athletic Youth Summer Camps.

Finally, now that we have completed our first year, please tell us what you think in our reader survey. You can win $100 cash or other prizes. The survey is available in the magazine or online at http://www.bisonillustrated.com/survey.shtml.

As with each issue, if you don't have a subscription you can pick up the latest issue at your local Gate City Bank, Scheels, Hornbacher's, Stop N Go, Vision Bank or State Bank and Trust location. The list of locations continues to grow, check for distribution locations near you: http://www.bisonillustrated.com/locations.shtml.

Thank you for your support and Go Bison!

The Bison Illustrated Team