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Bunny Hop World Record Feb 25 2010 7:02PM
If you can wear bunny ears... and hop on two legs... get in line...
That's what members of the Missouri Valley Optimist Club say.
They're trying to get 4000 kids and adults to break the world record for the longest bunny hop.
It's part of the annual e
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A Chilly Zoo Jan 7 2010 7:02PM
Visiting the zoo is something you probably consider a summer activity.
But as Ag. Reporter Sarah Gustin explains there's alot happening at the zoo even on the coldest of days.
It's chilly.
It's brisk.
It's downright brutal.
(Sarah Gustin / KX News) "Fo
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| Latest North Dakota news, sports, business and entertainment:... Jan 1 2010 10:51AM
North Dakota insurance agents will be
facing the possibility of higher fines for violating state rules.
The Legislature agreed to increase the maximum fine from $1,000
to $10,000. The change takes effect today.
Insurance Commissioner Adam H
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| Injured eagle released to wild Jan 1 2010 5:43AM
An injured golden eagle that spent three
weeks recuperating at the Dakota Zoo in Bismarck has been released.
Rod Fried, assistant zoo director, says the eagle was brought in
Dec. 9 by a Dickinson woman. Fried says the woman recovered the
eagle n
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Golden Eagle Release Dec 28 2009 7:04PM
Zoo workers say any time they can put a bird back in the wild, it's a good day.
That's what's happening to this golden eagle.
It's been rehabilitating at the zoo since early December... after someone found it near Bowman.
Veterinarians had to warm it
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All Smiles Aug 26 2009 7:05PM
For the past 35 years, a local doctor has been making people smile...
For him, its just another part of the job.
Reporter Kate Schell talks with one of his patients, who can't stop grinning...
They say a smile is worth a thousand words...but f
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NOON SHOW DAKOTA ZOO FREE DAY Aug 26 2009 1:26PM
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Eagle Release Jul 30 2009 10:35AM
It's the national emblem of our country, and a once-endangered species...
Protecting the bald eagle is a high priority for many animal workers...
And thanks to some... Our Amber Schatz shows us how one bald eagle can finally take flight.
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Rummage sale Jul 17 2009 7:08PM
Shopping without an once of guilt.
Many of you stopped by Bethel Luthern Church to do a little browsing and a little buying, because it's all for a good cause.
All the items at this rummage sale were donated.
Any money made benefits Charles Hall Foste
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| Latest North Dakota news, sports, business and entertainment:... Jun 15 2009 2:07AM
Secretary of State Al Jaeger says a state
law on corporate organization could bring in some extra money
along with increasing North Dakota's business profile.
The law makes it easier for shareholders of publicly traded
corporations to contest a
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Zoo to Open Saturday Apr 24 2009 7:08PM
When you think of summer you think of being outside.
And what better place to spend a warm, sunny day than at the zoo.
You can take a train ride or go for a 3 mile stroll checking out all your old favorites and some new additions.
Zoo Director Terry L
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Santa at the Zoo Dec 20 2008 7:09PM
The animals were nowhere to be found at the zoo today...
But someone else who's used to the cold did make an appearence.
Santa Claus was in the Discovery Building at the Dakota Zoo...meeting...greeting and taking pictures with children this afternoon.
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Park Bison Have A New Home Nov 11 2008 11:21PM
Last week we brought you the story of the three-day bison round-up at Theodore Roosevelt National Park.
While some of the buffalo were released back into the parkothers found new homes.
One male and one female-both about 1 and 1/2 years old made the t
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New Zoo Residents Nov 11 2008 7:17PM
Last week we brought you the story of the three-day bison round-up at Theodore Roosevelt National Park.
While some of the buffalo were released back into the parkothers found new homes.
One male and one female-both about 1 and 1/2 years old made the
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| Park plans bison roundup Nov 4 2008 7:08AM
Officials at Theodore Roosevelt National
Park, in western North Dakota, have scheduled a bison roundup this
week.
The park says about 350 animals will be rounded up and about 180
will be shipped to area tribes, the InterTribal Bison Cooperative,
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| ND park bison roundup planned Oct 28 2008 11:34AM
Officials at Theodore Roosevelt National
Park, in western North Dakota, have scheduled a bison roundup for
three days starting next Tuesday.
The park says about 350 animals will be rounded up and about 180
will be shipped to area tribes, the Int
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| ND park bison roundup planned Oct 28 2008 5:58AM
Officials at Theodore Roosevelt National
Park have scheduled a bison roundup for three days starting next
Tuesday.
The park says about 350 animals will be rounded up and about 180
will be shipped to area tribes, the InterTribal Bison Cooperative
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Bridge plan Oct 27 2008 7:13PM
If you plan to watch the final bridge demolition on Wednesday...there are somethings you need to know.
River Road will be closed at eight-fifteen in the morning.
The closure will take place on the north side at Meriweather's Restaurant and on
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Snow leopards Oct 4 2008 9:03PM
They're an endangered species and they're here in Bismarck.
The Dakota Zoo is pleased to announce that the snow leopard portion of the Jack and Joyce Schuchart Big Cat complex is now complete.
The Zoo's two new cats are getting used to their new habita
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Zoo walk Sep 15 2008 12:01AM
ANOTHER CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION "FOOTIN' IT" FOR A GOOD CAUSE TODAY...
CHARLES HALL EMPLOYEES HELD THEIR SEVENTH ANNUAL "FOOTIN IT FOR FUN" WALKATHON IN THE DAKOTA ZOO THIS AFTERNOON.
MORE THAN ONE HUNDRED SUPPORTERS TURNED OUT FOR THE FUNDRAISER.
CHA
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| Capital Area Transit Adds Enhancements to Service Aug 7 2008 12:00AM
On August 18, 2008, the CAT, Bismarck-Mandan?s fixed route bus system will implement new enhancements and changes to some of the routes it now serves. The changes will add service to areas that now do not have coverage and does not el
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Big Cats at the Zoo Aug 9 2008 11:20PM
The newest addition to the Dakota Zoo opened today. The addition has been a long time coming - and today, it finally opened. K-X News reporter Ashley McMillan was at the zoo and has more on the “purrr-fect animals.”
What's one-year-old, has four leg
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| Big Cats at the Zoo Aug 9 2008 11:16PM
The newest addition to the Dakota Zoo opened today. The addition has been a long time coming - and today, it finally opened. K-X News reporter Ashley McMillan was at the zoo and has more on the “purrr-fect animals.”
What's one-year-old, has four leg
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| Big Cats at the Zoo Aug 9 2008 11:12PM
The newest addition to the Dakota Zoo opened today. The addition has been a long time coming - and today, it finally opened. K-X News reporter Ashley McMillan was at the zoo and has more on the “purrr-fect animals.”
What's one-year-old, has four leg
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Big Cats Aug 9 2008 7:17PM
The weather may not have been perfect, but that didn't keep these cats from playing.
The Big Cats Exhibit made it's debut today at the Dakota Zoo here in Bismarck.Three tigers were let outside to play in their new habitat. The cats can play on the rocks
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Cat Exhibit at Dakota Zoo Aug 8 2008 11:09PM
And now, by far the cutest shot we have on tonight's program...
They're the newest addition to the Dakota Zoo and you can see them tomorrow...
The Big Cat Exhibit opens at three in the afternoon.
The three tigers are being held in a special p
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Cat Exhibit Apr 8 2008 7:17PM
You can expect to see more changes as you walk along the river.
The Dakota Zoo Cat Exhibit is making some big strides and the exhibit is getting close to completion.
Dakota Zoo Director, Terry Lincoln, says it is getting time for some of the finishing
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| Wahpeton zoo to get 2 cougar kittens from Wyoming Mar 14 2008 11:47AM
Wildlife officials say two motherless
cougar kittens found in northwest Wyoming will be sent to a North
Dakota zoo.
Officials plan to transport the kittens to the Chahinkapa
(chah-HINK'-ah-pah) Zoo in Wahpeton.
Wyoming Game and Fish Depart
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| Bismarck zoo cat exhibit nearing opening Mar 9 2008 3:24PM
A 1.2 million dollar big cat exhibit at
Dakota Zoo in Bismarck is on track for an early July opening.
The exhibit will house snow leopards and tigers. Zoo director
Terry Lincoln says one snow leopard is already at the zoo, and a
second is likely
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Sport Show Packs Bismarck Civic Center Jan 26 2008 6:54PM
The civic center was packed with people today at the Bismarck Tribune's Annual Sports Show going on this weekend.
There is a little bit of everything at the showcase. Over 100 exhibitors have booths about fishing, boating, hunting, camping and much m
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Zoo Cats Jan 16 2008 7:21PM
The Dakota Zoo receives a couple of late "Christmas" presents.
Meet Jerrythe zoo's first snow leopard. He weighs about 90 pounds and just arrived from Los Angeles Zoo.
You won't be able to see Jerry until this summerwhen the new "b
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Staying Safe at the Dakota Zoo Dec 27 2007 7:30PM
Since the tiger escape and attack, Zoo's all over the nation are looking at their exhibits.
Donnell Preskey has more on the safety of the Dakota Zoo...
You go to the zoo to look at the animals from a safe distance.
That's what the zoo wants too...
At t
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Winter at Dakota Zoo Dec 18 2007 11:00PM
Button-up your overcoat!
Winter is officially here this weekend and guest reporter Tom Nelson tells us that animals, just like people, have their own way of dealing with the demands of the new season.
It's blustery It's blue. It's bare. And, for t
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| Sheridan County hunting lodge officials sentenced Nov 9 2007 3:24PM
The former owners and operators of
Sheyenne Valley Lodge in Sheridan County have pleaded guilty in
what is likely the largest prosecution of federal wildlife
violations in North Dakota history.
Prosecutors say the case involved the illegal killi
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| Sheridan County hunting lodge officials sentenced Nov 9 2007 12:08PM
The former owners and operators of
Sheyenne Valley Lodge in Sheridan County have pleaded guilty in
what is likely the largest prosecution of federal wildlife
violations in North Dakota history.
Ted Mertz and son Orlan Mertz each were sentenced t
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Eagle released Oct 25 2007 11:14PM
A rehabilitated golden eagle was released back into the wild today at Fort Lincoln State Park.
The golden eagle, a cousin to the bald eagle, gets its name from the golden colored feathers on the back of its neck.
This bird was found weak and thin in ea
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Dakota Zoo Expansion Oct 19 2007 10:53PM
Tigers, spider monkeys, and wallabies...what do they have in common?
These animals will be featured in new million-dollar exhibits at the Dakota Zoo in Bismarck next summer.
A new Siberian Tiger and Snow Leopard exhibit is under construction right now.
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Boy builds nest on top of capitol Sep 20 2007 11:08PM
Falcons may be the latest state tourist attraction for North Dakota.
A fifteen-year-old boy scout from Bismarck has built a nesting box for falcons on top of the state Capitol building.
Reporter Tracy Fugere tells us about Ryan Crawford's ongoing project
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Zoo Set To Begin Construction on 'Roaring' Exhibit Jul 4 2007 7:07PM
The Dakota Zoo will be breaking ground soon on a new exhibit.
The current campaign is called "Make the Big Cats Roar".
Zoo Director Terry Lincoln says the zoo is always trying to add new exhibits for the public.
He says ground could be broken in j
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Dakota Zoo Opens Newest 'Attraction' Jun 30 2007 11:27PM
The Dakota Zoo has been open for more than 46 years.
And it's been providing North Dakota residents new exhibits since.
But now, there's something for visitors... and it has nothing to do with animals.
(Terry Lincoln/ Zoo Director): "Important for
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Bald Eagles Set Free May 16 2007 7:08PM
Two bald eagles are free.
They are released today at Fort Lincoln State Park, but were previously recovering from injuries at the Dakota Zoo.
One of the bald eagles came in from Oakes with a wing injury.
The second bird was just very thin and came fro
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| Injured eagle may stay at South Dakota zoo Apr 28 2007 3:03PM
The zoo in Watertown, South Dakota will
ask for permission to keep a bald eagle that's been recovering from
a gunshot wound.
The eagle was shot in northeastern South Dakota in March and was
taken to Bramble Park zoo to recuperate. The zoo needs
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| Mandan police put big snake down Apr 25 2007 8:24AM
A six-foot boa constrictor was found near
the [[kxtopic:missouri-river:t[Missouri River]:t]] in Mandan.
Police say the big snake had to be euthanized because something
had chewed on it, causing it's spine to be exposed.
Police say the snake
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| Big snake found by Mandan police put down Apr 25 2007 8:24AM
A six-foot boa constrictor was found near
the [[kxtopic:missouri-river:t[Missouri River]:t]] in Mandan.
Police say the big snake had to be euthanized because something
had chewed on it, causing it's spine to be exposed.
Police say the snake
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Mountain Lion Trapped and Killed Feb 22 2007 6:57AM
Another mountain lion has been trapped in North Dakota.
Game and Fish Department officials say the female lion was trapped in a snare in Theodore Roosevelt National Park on Saturday.
They set out to outfit the lion with a radio collar but the animal was
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| Trapped mountain lion killed after unique effort to save it... Feb 21 2007 11:33AM
Another mountain lion has been caught in a
bobcat trap in western North Dakota.
Randy Kreil (kryl) with the state Game and Fish Department says
the animal had to be euthanized yesterday because of injuries it
suffered when it was snared.
W
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| Trapped mountain lion killed after effort to save it... Feb 21 2007 11:12AM
Another mountain lion has been caught in a
trap in western [[kxtopic:north-dakota:t[North Dakota]:t]].
Randy Kreil (kryl) with the state [[kxtopic:nd-game-and-fish-department:t[Game and Fish Department]:t]] says
the animal had to be euthanized ye
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Optimists wrapping up Christmas Dec 22 2006 11:43PM
Okay.
So you finally get your Christmas shopping finished.
Now, you have to wrap each gift.
To a lot of people, this task is nothing but a pain.
So, why not have someone else do it for you?
Better yet, why not that someone else be a nonpro
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"Dakota Zoo - Open during the winter, too" Dec 21 2006 12:57PM
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Santa Visits Dakota Zoo Dec 9 2006 7:16PM
Santa Claus made a special visit to the Dakota Zoo in Bismarck this afternoon.
It's part of the Saturdays with Santa program.
Kids can come and tell Santa what they want for Christmas.,
They can also do some christmas art projects while enjoy
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| Worldwide Day of Play 9/30 Activate Bis-Mandan Sep 17 2006 12:00AM
Celebrate kids being healthy and becoming part of the Let's Just Play Go Healthy Movement!
The 1st Annual Let's Just Play Day will be held Sat., Sept. 30 from 8:00am-2:00pm at Sertoma Park. Events include a kid's walk, Hip Hop Danc
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| Worldwide Day of Play - Activate Bismarck Mandan Sep 17 2006 12:00AM
Celebrate kids being healthy and becoming part of the Let's Just Play Go Healthy Movement!
The 1st Annual Let's Just Play Day will be held Sat., Sept. 30 from 8:00am-2:00pm at Sertoma Park. Events include a kid's walk, Hip Hop Danc
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| Bismarck butterflies headed to Mexico Sep 10 2006 1:12PM
About two dozen monarch butterflies
released in Bismarck this weekend are making a three-thousand mile
journey to Mexico.
Dakota Zoo volunteer Loren Kjonaas (CHUN'-us) raised the
orange-and-black butterflies at his home and at the zoo.
He
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Dakota Zoo says goodbye to tigers Sep 2 2006 8:21PM
Bengal tigers that have grown up at Bismarck's Dakota Zoo are leaving soon.
Murga and Pria came to the zoo as cubs about six months ago, on
loan from The Institute of Greatly Endangered and Rare Species in
South Carolina.
They weighed about 18 po
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| Tigers that grew up at Bismarck zoo leaving soon Sep 2 2006 2:32PM
Bengal tigers that have grown up at
Bismarck's Dakota Zoo are leaving soon.
Murga and Pria came to the zoo as cubs about six months ago, on
loan from The Institute of Greatly Endangered and Rare Species in
South Carolina.
They weighed abou
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| Back-to-school adventures are plentiful in North Dakota Aug 7 2006 12:00AM
August 7, 2006
For more information contact:
Sara Otte Coleman, Director, Tourism Division
North Dakota Department of Commerce
701-328-2525
Back-to-school season is here, and parents all over know what that means: shopping
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| N.D. authorities seek wayward wallaroo Jul 12 2006 12:00AM
Associated Press
BISMARCK, N.D. - Law enforcement authorities on the lookout for criminals also are keeping an eye out for a missing kangaroo. Corey Botner, who lives southwest of Bismarck, said he was feeding his pet wallaroo, a member of th
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| Bismarck man reports missing pet wallaroo Jul 12 2006 12:00AM
Associated Press
BISMARCK, N.D. - Law enforcement authorities on the lookout for criminals also are keeping an eye out for a missing kangaroo.
Corey Botner, who lives southwest of Bismarck, said he was feeding his pet wallaroo, a member of
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Sherman the alligator dies at zoo Jun 9 2006 12:00AM
One of the Bismarck zoo's newest residents has died.
"Sherman," a 50-year-old American alligator, died on Tuesday.
Dakota Zoo assistant director Rod Fried says preliminary results from a necropsy performed by veterinarians indica
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| "Sherman" The Alligator Dies At Dakota Zoo Jun 9 2006 12:00AM
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) _ One of the Bismarck zoo's newest residents has died.
``Sherman,'' a 50-year-old American alligator, died on Tuesday.
Dakota Zoo assistant director Rod Fried sa
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| DAKOTA ZOO INSTALLS HAND SANITIZING STATIONS May 14 2005 12:00AM
HAND SANITIZERS HAVE BEEN INSTALLED NEAR THE ANIMALS YOU CAN PET.
THEY WERE IN PLACE BEFORE ALL THE PEOPLE GOT SICK AT THE PETTING ZOO IN FLORIDA.
BUT ASSISTANT ZOO DIRECTOR ROD FRIED SAYS PEOPLE STILL NEED TO BE AWARE OF WHAT
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| ZOO BABIES COME TO DAKOTA ZOO Apr 30 2005 12:00AM
THE ANIMALS ARE OUT AND EXCITED TO SEE YOU.
ZOO DIRETOR TERRY LINCOLN SAYS IT?S BABY SEASON.
ALL KINDS OF BABY ANIMALS ARE ON DISPLAY.
HE ALSO SAYS THERE WILL BE SOME NEW AND EXCITING ADDITIONS TO THE ZOO IN THE NEXT MONTH.
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| Bald Eagle set free Mar 12 2004 12:00AM
IT WAS A MOMENT OF PRIDE THURSDAY AFTERNOON FOR WILDLIFE OFFICIALS... AS AMERICA?S BIRD TOOK TO THE SKIES.
AT SERTOMA PARK IN BISMARCK... FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE AND DAKOTA ZOO OFFICIALS RELEASED A BALD EAGLE.
THE ANIMAL WAS CA
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| Buffalo loose in Bismarck-Mandan! Dec 14 2003 12:00AM
A buffalo was spotted near the Palace Arms Hotel.
The Dakota Zoo was notified, and tranquilized the animal on West Main Street.
In the next half hour, the buffalo wandered about six or seven blocks to Bell Street and Sweet Avenue.
The
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| Dakota Zoo founder dead Sep 28 2003 12:00AM
Christianson turned a collection of animals on his farm northwest of Bismarck into one of the top zoos in the region when Dakota Zoo opened in 1961.
Zoo director Terry Lincoln says Christianson would point out that he had a lot of he
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| Signs at the Dakota Zoo May 17 2003 12:00AM
KELLY HEITKAMP, IS A SENIOR GIRL SCOUT.
FOR A PROJECT SHE TOOK ON A HUGE TASK.
SHE RESEARCHED LEWIS AND CLARK'S JOURNALS TOOK WHAT THEY SAID ABOUT NORTH DAKOTA'S ANIMALS AND MADE THEM INTO SIGNS FOR THE ZOO.
SHE SAYS SHE
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| Dakota Zoo opens Apr 26 2003 12:00AM
People are getting a chance to see some new animals, as well as renovations to the facility.
Th zoo has plans of making a viewing area for the elk, so people can get a closer look.
Family memberships are on sale now for $45.
Members a
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| West Nile Virus Mar 2 2003 12:00AM
State veterinarian Larry Schuler says horse owners need to get their animals vaccinated soon, before the bugs start flying.
Horses that got shots in the past will need to get booster shots.
The Dakota Zoo has eleven horses to protect a
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| Spring Break in North Dakota can be an adventure Mar 8 2006 12:00AM
March 8, 2006
For more information, contact
Sara Otte Coleman, Director, Tourism Division
North Dakota Department of Commerce
701-328-2525
Need some ideas on how to keep your kids occupied during Spring Break? Here are just a
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| Spring brings mild weather, awesome activities Mar 25 2005 12:00AM
March 25, 2005
For more information contact
Sara Otte Coleman, Director, Tourism Division
North Dakota Department of Commerce
701-328-2525
Spring is a refreshing time of the year. What little snow has fallen is usually gone. Perennial flowers start poppin
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| There's still time for a family outing Aug 4 2005 12:00AM
Aug. 4, 2005
For more information contact
Sara Otte Coleman, Director, Tourism Division
North Dakota Department of Commerce
701-328-2525
The final month of summer vacation is upon those with school-aged children. But there's still time to squeeze in a fam
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