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Walkin’ on Water 

A Slice of Life  A non-resident asks, “What makes you darned North Dakotan’s so special?”  Resident -- “Well, we do walk on water.”  Incredulous non-resident -- “Are all North Dakotans so arrogant and pompous?”  Resident -- “Nope. Some don’t ice fish.”  That kind of sums it up.   Oh yes. In North Dakota we walk on […]
by Kim Fundingsland
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January 1, 2023

Fun in the Warm Winter

Activities in Minot lydia.hoverson@mydakotan.com  MINOT – After a bitterly cold week, the outdoors are finally warming up. With the warmth comes more people venturing outside. Many of those outdoor winter activities include tubing, sledding, ice skating, cross country and downhill skiing, or even just strolling downtown. Kayden Hudson, Minot, likes to ice skate in his […]
by Lydia Hoverson
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December 29, 2022

Outdoor Winter Activity Hours

Minot Parks Special Holiday Hours Outdoor Rink and Warming House Locations: Corbett Field – 600 13th St SEPolaris Park – 712 26th Ave NWRoosevelt School – 619 9th St NEPerkett School – 2000 5th Ave SW Outdoor Rink Warming House Hours: (XC Ski and Snowshoe Rentals are available at the Corbett Field warming house) Monday-Friday: […]
by The Dakotan
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December 29, 2022

Ice Fishing Access 

Early ice, snow cover creates concerns MINOT – Record and near record snowfall in December has had an impact on a favorite winter activity – ice fishing. Deep snow, often drifted hard by strong winds, settles onto frozen lakes and makes both access for ice fishermen and traveling around a lake difficult to impossible.  “Generally, […]
by Kim Fundingsland
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December 28, 2022

Wildlife Feeding Concerns 

North Dakota Game and Fish Department  Tough winter conditions thus far in North Dakota have some citizens concerned about the stress on wildlife.  Kevin Kading, state Game and Fish Department private land section leader, said harsh winters often generate conversations and questions about feeding wildlife, particularly deer and pheasants.  “The department does not promote winter […]
by The Dakotan
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December 27, 2022

Raccoon Woman Sentenced 

North Dakotan who brought raccoon to bar gets probation  BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — A woman who brought a wild raccoon into a bar earlier this year will spend a year on probation.  Erin Christensen of Maddock, 38, pleaded guilty to misdemeanor charges of providing false information to law enforcement, tampering with evidence and unlawful possession […]
by AP - The Dakotan
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December 26, 2022

A Snowman in Sunshine  

A Slice of Life  Kim.fundingsland@mydakotan.com  KEY LARGO, FLORIDA -- I’ll admit it’s a goofy concept, at least that’s one perfectly acceptable way of looking at it. I’m talking about a North Dakotan going to the Sunshine State and completely covering up in opposition to it.  Yup. Goofy.   Wait now. If a fair-skinned Norwegian from […]
by Kim Fundingsland
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December 25, 2022

ND Game and Fish Honors Employee Efforts 

 Stephanie Tucker Named NDGF Employee of the Year  Stephanie Tucker, game management section leader and furbearer biologist for the North Dakota Game and Fish Department in Bismarck, received the agency’s Director’s Award for professional excellence at the department’s annual staff meeting in December.  Jeb Williams, Game and Fish director, said Tucker has updated historical databases […]
by The Dakotan
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December 22, 2022

Counting Birds for Christmas 

Extreme cold, wind, snow greets observers  UPPER SOURIS NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE – The sun came up. Didn’t help the temperature. It was minus 22 when volunteer observers began the annual Christmas Bird Count here Tuesday morning.  Christmas bird counts are held throughout the nation annually with data forwarded to the Audubon Society. Minot area counts […]
by Kim Fundingsland
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December 21, 2022

Free Ice Fishing Weekend 

North Dakota’s free ice fishing weekend is Dec. 31 and Jan. 1. Resident anglers may fish those two days without a license. All other winter fishing regulations apply.  The weekend provides a great opportunity to try ice fishing for the first time or take someone new. Share your story for a chance to win a […]
by The Dakotan
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December 19, 2022
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