When life gives you winter, make winter fun. That seems to be the attitude of the folks in Winnipeg who convert the Assiniboine and Red Rivers into frozen skating trails when the ice becomes safe enough. Maybe it’s an idea for the Souris River too.
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A joint private-public project in Fargo has people lacing up skates in the downtown business district. It’s a trial rink for the next few years, but if successful the city and parks plan to make permanent.
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The Grand Forks Park District has mapped out their five-year plan and is expected to formally adopt it at their August meeting. The plan highlights modifications and additions as recommended by a six-month study provided by a consulting firm.
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Last Tuesday’s Park Board meeting had some exciting news for outdoor recreation fans — especially those that like old fashioned pedal bikes. An abandoned rail spur between the Northeast part of Minot and the South entrance to Minot Air Force Base will be repurposed towards a recreation and biking trail connecting Minot and the base.
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Considering the warm spring, the mosquitos in town seemed to have a slow start, but they’ve come on with a vengeance lately. Officials at Minot Park District have noticed, and they’re working to keep the pesky creatures at bay. KX News has the story.
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George Costanza called it ‘frolf’. For most, the activity that involves a casual walk in the park accompanied by throwing a frisbee towards a basket of hanging chains is known as frisbee golf or disc golf. It’s fun, it’s affordable, it’s exercise outdoors, and it can be casual or competitive. And for two Minot residents,
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Roosevelt Park Zoo staff are down in the dumps. Here’s the story per their Facebook page: The Roosevelt Park Zoo staff are mourning the loss of the female otter, “Cinnamon”. The female otter arrived May 6th into quarantine from Buttonwood Park Zoo. Veterinary staff use a quarantine period, usually 30-60 days depending on species, to
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May was the application month for those seeking sales tax dollars for their community facility projects. Six applications were submitted — two from the City of Minot, two from the Minot Park District, one from Minot State University, and one from the Domestic Violence Crisis Center. Here’s the rundown of the projects. The community facilities committee
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Growing cities mean park and recreation departments have to look for new ways to keep people active and entertained. And that’s just what’s happening in Watford City as the parks department expands all parts of its operation.
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A newborn bison calf, the otters are back, and the red pandas look to be making an opening day appearance. Get the full story from KX News.
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It was a full agenda at last Wednesday’s Park Board meeting. Get the full rundown below. Radio City Park & Splash Pad Gets the Go Ahead Park Board members voted unanimously to move ahead with the ~$1.8 million renovation of Radio City Park in Southeast Minot. The plans include a splash pad similar to what’s
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Final vote tallies: NO: 3788 | YES: 1862. The result of the vote means nothing will change for Minot property owners or shoppers. The Park District will continue to be funded by property tax. Minot’s sales tax rate will remain at 7.5%.
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If you have chosen to get the information, you should be considering a ‘yes’ vote. If you’re firmly in the ‘no’ camp, these arguments won’t convince you to change your mind. I’m going to say them anyway. Minot Needs a Place for Year-Round, Active Recreation With the MARC proposal, the Park District has presented us
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Bismarck and Mandan Park District’s are making improvements to their recreational water facilities. Full story from the Bismarck Tribune.
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With the MARC vote coming up quickly, KX News sat down with City of Minot’s finance director Cindy Hemphill to get the facts on what items are charged a sales tax, what items are exempt, and how the proposal would affect your property taxes.
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Someone with a too much energy and time on their hands did some nasty work in Hammond Park recently. KX News has the coverage that includes comments from Parks Director Ron Merrit. If you have information on who did this, a reward is available.
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