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Dakota Gardener: What is a blue raspberry?

Blue raspberry is one of the most popular flavors in America. You can find blue raspberry slushies, drinks and candy everywhere. It would be fun to grow blue raspberries in our gardens, but no blue raspberry plants are sold at garden centers. That’s because blue raspberries are produced in ...

New Amur leopard arrives at Minot zoo

Visitors to Roosevelt Park Zoo may “spot” a new face in the Amur Leopard Forest Habitat. Zorinka, a 3-year-old female Amur leopard, has arrived from the San Diego Zoo following a breeding recommendation from the Association of Zoos and Aquariums’ (AZA) Amur Leopard Species ...

LOCAL OUTDOORS

Camping restrictions lifted on WMAs With Independence Day approaching, the North Dakota Game and Fish Department reminds outdoor recreationists fireworks on state wildlife management areas are prohibited. The primary objective of a wildlife management area is to enhance wildlife production, provide hunting and fishing opportunities, and offer other outdoor recreation compatible with these objectives. Activities that do not disrupt the intentions are encouraged, and fireworks are not compatible. In addition, the department will lift the Tuesday-Wednesday no-camping restriction for the ...

91st Missile Wing successfully tests readiness, reliability

MINOT AIR FORCE BASE – Airmen assigned to the 91st Missile Wing at Minot Air Force Base conducted a Simulated Electronic Launch Minuteman (SELM) test in partnership with the 377th Test and Evaluation Group (377 TEG) from Vandenberg Space Force Base, California, on June 3, demonstrating ...

Dads 101 prepares Minot AFB expectant fathers

MINOT AIR FORCE BASE – To help expecting fathers build confidence and prepare for the realities of parenthood, Minot Air Force Base offers Dads 101, a hands on class designed for military members and spouses who are preparing to welcome a new baby. Led by experienced fathers, the course provides practical knowledge, open discussion and real world advice on everything from newborn care to supporting a partner through the postpartum period. During a recent session, U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Corey Coster, 5th Operations Group first sergeant and father of three, guided participants ...

ND’s longest living World War II veteran dies

North Dakota’s longest living World War II veteran has died. Ray Curtis, Minot, formerly of Columbus, died Sunday, June 21, at a Minot assisted living facility. He was 109 years old. In recent years, he was recognized as one of the oldest living World War II veterans in North Dakota and ...