It's evidently really true, as reported recently, that a former governor of North Dakota has suggested the state change its name to "Dakota." I guess the idea is to make the state sexier and give it a stronger identity. I think they call it branding.

I've always thought the land o' Fargo should change its name to "South Saskatchewan." Now that's sexy.

While we're at it, I wish my home state would change its name to just plain "Mary."