It seems to be a common thread across the zoo’s campus and in this weekly article, but it is difficult to talk about the zoo without discussing how busy things are and the exciting changes we have in store. Now that the worst of winter is behind us, hopefully, the zoo is looking to this ...
The 34th annual Minot State University Spring Honor Dance and Powwow Celebration is scheduled for Friday, April 26, and Saturday, April 27, in the MSU Dome. The event is free and open to the public. MSU hosts this large-scale event every year and to do so takes an incredible amount of ...
Last weekend was our first real taste of spring and not just for the many guests that made their way to the zoo. The warmer temperatures allowed many animals to get outside for the first time since last fall. The giraffes got outside late last week and seemed thrilled to be outside, initially running laps around and around their yard. It was also an opportunity for Keoni, the male, to get reacquainted with Kianga, Amani and Jabari. Additionally, Luke and Leia, the southern ground hornbills were able to make their debut in their enclosure next to the penguins. Speaking of penguins, they ...
We teed off at 10 a.m. sharp on Tuesday despite the 25-mph wind that had discouraged much of the usual crowd. It was clear sailing through eight holes. My cart-mate’s son, Steve, joined up with us on the 9th tee, claiming he had to work before coming out. I had played with Steve during a scramble tournament several years earlier. What a treat to watch and participate on a team with someone of such talent – a handicap near zero. In addition, Steve was always generous with compliments about my comparatively pathetic efforts and never mentioned the disparity between our abilities. My ...
Students at Minot State University and area performers tell the story of “The Hunchback of Notre Dame” during performances today, April 12, and again Saturday, April 13. Performances begin at 7 p.m. each evening in Ann Nicole Nelson Hall on the MSU campus. “Our production of ‘The ...
