Exhibitions of Birds Cancelled for 2015 Season

ST. PAUL — The Minnesota Board of Animal Health announced its directive to cancel all bird exhibitions at county fairs, the State Fair, and other gatherings of birds. The Board’s directive is effective through the end of 2015 and also prohibits birds from being included in swap meets, exotic sales, and petting zoos.

What this means locally is that there will be no poultry or other birds at any county fair, including petting zoos, in  the State of Mn. Including the Counties of Norman, Polk. Mahnomen, Clay, Clearwater or Beltrami.

No Christmas Tree Harvest Event at Rydell National Wildlife Refuge

The Rydell National Wildlife Refuge will NOT be having a Christmas Tree Harvest event in 2014. 

The reduction of the non-native conifer stands as part of the management goals of the Refuge is complete.  The areas will be or have been restored to native tallgrass prairie and/or native hardwood forest.

Thank you for your past support and we hope to see you at the refuge.

During the winter season the Visitor Center is generally open Sundays from 1 to 5 pm, and Monday through Friday, from 8 am to 4 pm.  When snow conditions allow, the 7-mile trail system is groomed for cross-country skiing and is accessible for hiking and biking year-round from sunrise to sunset 7 days a week.  A parking area is located outside the main gate for visitor’s convenience.  To get to the Refuge, go 3 miles east of Mentor, MN (or about 3 miles west of Erskine) on U.S Highway 2 and turn south on Polk County 210.  Follow 210 for 2.5 miles to the large entrance sign.  You may also take Highway 59 to Polk County 41, turn west and follow the signs.  For more information, you may call the Refuge at 800-841-0172.  

Gigantour 2013 at Scheels Arena is canceled

FARGO, N.D. — Due to unforeseen circumstances, Gigantour 2013, originally scheduled for Sunday, August 4th at the Scheels Arena, has been canceled. Refunds will be available beginning on Monday, August 5th. Tickets purchased through Ticketmaster via phone or web will be refunded automatically, and all tickets purchased elsewhere will need to be refunded at the point of purchase with the printed ticket in hand.

Gigantour 2013 ticket holders are invited to show their proof of purchase for a $5 discount to attend The Cult with special guest White Hills on Sunday, August 4th at The Venue at The Hub. Please present proof of purchase at The Venue’s box office after doors open at 7 p.m.