Theodore Roosevelt talks conservation efforts in Minot
MINOT, N.D. – Minoters got a special treat this afternoon from none other than the Bull Moose! Teddy Roosevelt himself made a surprise visit to Roosevelt Park and the zoo. It’s of course Joe Wiegand, who plays Roosevelt for the Medora Musical. Wiegand spoke about his…
In response to trespassing incident, Dakota Zoo staff reminds public that animals may be dangerous
BISMARCK, N.D. – Staff at Bismarck’s Dakota Zoo were alerted to trespassers on zoo property this past weekend. No damage happened inside the facility, but the eagle statues in the adjacent Sertoma Park were vandalized. Zoo workers remind the public that many animals at the…
Why Would Someone Break Into the Dakota Zoo in Bismarck?
BISMARCK, N.D. – The Dakota Zoo in Bismarck was recently a target of after hours mischief. There has been a lot of mischief in North Dakota in the past week. First, in Fargo, a statue of Jesus had its face spray painted black. Then, the…
As pandemic winds down, students venture out of the classroom
MINOT, N.D. – Since the pandemic began, many schools around state have not been able to venture outside of the classroom due to restrictions. Wanting to take advantage of the warm weather and Earth Day activities, several grades from Max Public School took their first field…
Minot High overwhelms Dickinson at home 8-1
MINOT, N.D. – The Minot Majettes (6-0) earned an 8-1 victory at Hammond Park on Thursday over Dickinson. Minot’s lone defeat of the match was at the No. 1 position as Sofia Egge was beaten in straight sets by Valeria Bradley 3-6, 5-7. Throughout the…
Teachers staying away from classroom after COVID-ravaged school year
MINOT, N.D.— The COVID-19 pandemic has placed uncertainty on all teachers’ futures. “They are facing more stress than they have in a long time, but our students would never know it,” said former Bismarck teacher Nick Archuleta. Archuleta serves as president of North Dakota United….
Beavers softball takes one of two against Wolves
MINOT, N.D. – The Minot State Beavers softball squad wrapped up a lengthy 10-game homestand Wednesday afternoon with a doubleheader against the Northern State Wolves. The Beavers rode early offensive success to a 6-3 win in the opener, but fell flat in a 1-0 nightcap…
Proposed buffalo-themed amusement park in Jamestown could get state backing
BISMARCK, N.D. — For over a year, Jamestown business leaders have been smitten with the idea of building an amusement park along Interstate 94 to accompany the existing National Buffalo Museum and attract tourists to a region without many major draws. The proposed Buffalo City…
New face at the Roosevelt Park Zoo
MINOT, N.D. – Tuesday, Your News Leader shared the news Tuesday of the hiring of Jeff Bullock as the new Roosevelt Park Zoo Director. We headed over to the zoo Wednesday to learn about him. Bullock started his zoo career in the mid-1980s in Jacksonville,…
Grand Forks man arrested after officer allegedly finds fentanyl, meth and heroin in vehicle
GRAND FORKS, N.D. – Evan Michael Jorde, 22, made his initial appearance in a Grand Forks courtroom on Wednesday, April 21. In addition to the three possession charges, he faces an additional charge of unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia. If convicted of possession, he faces…
