Longest running fair show back for 37th year
From an FFA project when he was 14, Daryl Lies created a staple of the North Dakota State Fair and fairs across the country with Daryl’s Racing Pigs. Going into his 37th year, Lies, with his quick-witted banter, left the audience laughing throughout Friday’s show as they gathered ...
Roosevelt Park Zoo to open later on Saturday
Roosevelt Park Zoo in Minot will delay its opening time to 12 p.m. on Saturday. With the North Dakota State Parade making its way on Burdick Expressway to the fairgrounds, access to the zoo and parking will be directly impacted by the parade route and spectators. When the zoo opens at noon, it will remain open until its regular closing time at 8 p.m.
Zoo News: Minot zoo prepares for National Zoo Keeper Week
AAZK National Zoo Keeper Week begins on Sunday, July 21, and runs through Saturday, July 27. AAZK, pronounced a-zack, is an acronym for the American Association of Zookeepers, a membership association for animal care professionals to exchange information and network with one another. It was ...
A legacy of recreation, renewal at Lake Tschida
Our Gov. Doug Burgum recently proclaimed July as Lakes Appreciation Month in our fair state. Burgum touted North Dakota’s 4,500 lakes, more particularly the 413 which are accessible to the public. Of that number, there is one that is particularly near and dear to my heart: Lake Tschida in Grant County. Lake Tschida is a diamond in the rough, and is never the one that comes to mind whenever I tell people, “I’m going to the lake.” Lake Tschida was formed by the construction of the Heart Butte Dam on the Heart River, a flood mitigation and irrigation project completed in the late ...
Mother Nature halts Cardboard Canoe Race at Roosevelt Park Pool
Race teams were ready to row at the Minot Park District’s Cardboard Canoe Race at Roosevelt Park Pool Friday evening. Unfortunately Mother Nature rolled in some drama of her own, sinking the competition before it could truly begin. The cardboard and duct tape boats were built to row across the pool in an annual contest judging speed, design and dramatic sinking. As contestants lined up however, thunder and lightning rumbled throughout the park and the event was canceled for safety reasons. Juan Vadell, outdoor recreation specialist/event coordinator for the Minot Park District, said ...