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Theodore Roosevelt legacy in North Dakota growing

May 17, 2013 in The Dickinson Press

Less than a decade away from the 100-year anniversary of his death, Theodore Roosevelt’s legacy continues to expand. The newest example is the recently unveiled Theodore Roosevelt Trail project, an initiative born of Dickinson State University’s Theodore Roosevelt Center that highlights 15 sites around North Dakota related to the 26th U.S. president who is revered in the Peace Garden State and beyond.
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N.D. to list ‘culturally important’ sites for protection from drilling

May 13, 2013 in The Dickinson Press

FARGO — North Dakota plans to compile a list of “culturally important” places that officials will protect from disturbances from energy development or other impacts. Continue Reading

Western ND bighorn sheep population healthy

April 12, 2013 in The Dickinson Press

MEDORA The bighorn sheep population in North Dakota has increased to its second-highest level on record, but hunting licenses still will not increase in the near future. Continue Reading

Theodore Roosevelt National Park planning prescribed fires

April 5, 2013 in The Dickinson Press

Several prescribed fires are planned in North Dakota’s Theodore Roosevelt National Park within the next three months. Continue Reading

Naylor: Agreement in place to open Painted Canyon on May 25

April 3, 2013 in The Dickinson Press

Painted Canyon Overlook could be open in a matter of weeks, the superintendent of Theodore Roosevelt National Park said late Wednesday. Continue Reading

Preliminary agreement reached to open Painted Canyon Overlook

April 3, 2013 in The Dickinson Press

Painted Canyon Overlook could be open in a matter of weeks, said the superintendent of Theodore Roosevelt National Park late Wednesday. Continue Reading

Painted Canyon overlook in ND to stay closed

March 28, 2013 in The Dickinson Press

BISMARCK U.S. Sen. John Hoeven says he’s working with Park Service Director Jonathan Jarvis to find a way to keep the popular Painted Canyon scenic overlook area in southwestern North Dakota open this year. Continue Reading

Cuts to keep Painted Canyon closed

March 25, 2013 in The Dickinson Press

Travelers along Interstate 94 in western North Dakota won’t have the use of a popular scenic overlook area this spring. Continue Reading

XTOP spokeman calls reports to drill near Elkhorn Ranch “premature”

March 19, 2013 in The Dickinson Press

MEDORA An oil company has staked out an area near the site of Theodore Roosevelt’s historic Badlands ranch in western North Dakota, alarming those who oversee the popular tourist destination.
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XTOP spokeman calls reports to drill near Elkhorn Ranch “premature”

March 19, 2013 in The Dickinson Press

MEDORA An oil company has staked out an area near the site of Theodore Roosevelt’s historic Badlands ranch in western North Dakota, alarming those who oversee the popular tourist destination.
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