Tag: Teddy Roosevelt National Park

A Blow to Public Lands, National Parks, and Future Leadership

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by: MinotVoice  |  

A career in the National Park Service is often built over decades—but what happens when that future is cut short? The Trump administration’s mass firing of 1,000 probationary employees, along with deep budget cuts, has sent shockwaves through the agency. Former park superintendents warn that these cuts will ripple far beyond lost jobs, impacting visitor

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On This Day | State News

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THE INTERNATIONAL PEACE GARDEN in the Turtle Mountains of northern North Dakota and southern Manitoba was dedicated on July 14, 1932, as a lasting memorial to peaceful relations between the United States and Canada.

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Bill seeks to create a working group to guide wild horse management at Theodore Roosevelt National Park

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North Dakota lawmakers are advancing a bill to form an advisory group focused on managing the wild horse herd at Theodore Roosevelt National Park. The group, comprising 10 members including legislators and various stakeholders, aims to address issues like birth control measures and the potential removal of horses. Recent controversies over aggressive birth control methods

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Teddy Roosevelt National Park South Unit Scenic Loop to Be Completed By Next Summer

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by: MinotVoice  |  

If you’ve been longing to explore the breathtaking vistas of Theodore Roosevelt National Park, patience is required for a little longer. Repair efforts on the Scenic Loop Drive postpone the full experience of the South Unit until next summer. The loop has been undergoing significant repairs since a dramatic road collapse five years ago. When

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Burgum urges National Park Service to maintain herd of wild horses at Theodore Roosevelt National Park

by: Josh Wolsky  |  

If you’re not aware, the horses in Teddy Roosevelt Park have been in the news because of the possibility of removing them from the park. You’ve got through today to add your own comments for consideration by the National Park Service. Yesterday, Governor Burgum added his on behalf of all of us. Read the full

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Wild horses tied to Theodore Roosevelt’s past ‘integral to honoring ranching experiences’

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by: Josh Wolsky  |  

Horses or no horses? That’s the question the National Park Service is currently asking with regards to the wild livestock the runs the badlands of Teddy Roosevelt National Park. The reason the Park Service is asking: they’re not sure their mandate to preserve and conserve native ecosystems aligns with having horses in the park. But

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State legislators are presenting a resolution to save the wild horses at TRNP

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by: Josh Wolsky  |  

The National Park Service has been studying the livestock including wild horses in Teddy Roosevelt National Park; they can’t find a natural reason within the Park Service’s mandate for them to remain. It’s an issue that, now exposed, is riling up citizens. They’re reached out to state legislators for support. Adrienne Oglesby with KX News

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No More Horses in Teddy Roosevelt National Park?

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by: Josh Wolsky  |  

Removal of at least some of the horses and other non-natural livestock in Teddy Roosevelt National Park is a likely outcome of a pending action from the National Park Service. Jackie Jahfetson with the Bismarck Tribune has the full story linked below, but it boils down to this: The Park Service sees its mission as

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Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library sees legislation after bill shuffling, funding rewrite

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by: Josh Wolsky  |  

After a session of politicking, it looks like the legislature and the Governor are inching toward a solution that would see dollars — to be used for operation — delivered to the Teddy Rooosevelt Library project. Jack Dura with the Bismarck Tribune has the story.

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Theodore Roosevelt National Park to cull elk herd

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by: Josh Wolsky  |  

Managing the size of TRNP’s elk herd is a nearly annual process. This year, park officials expect to take approximately thirty animals —  mostly females — as they contribute most to reproduction in the park.

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ND Humanities Council Taking Self Reflection & Philosophy to the Badlands

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by: Josh Wolsky  |  

The ND Humanities Council inaugural ‘Think Outside’ Event is set for next weekend. The event will combine daytime hiking and mountain biking with night-time philosophical discussions on the importance of place. Jenny Schlect with the Bismarck Tribune has more.

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Managing the Herd: Bison Round up in Teddy Roosevelt NP

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by: Josh Wolsky  |  

More than a hundred animals were gently rounded up Tuesday morning at the North Unit of Teddy Roosevelt National Park and put through a barrage of tests to confirm their health. The animals are set to be relocated around the country including to several Native American tribes; in part to help ensure genetic diversity among smaller herds.

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