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Dakota County introducing 'Friends' program to help parks  -  06 Aug 2009
Pioneer PressWith a donation, you can become a "friend" of your local library system, the Minnesota Zoo, the University of Minnesota and any number of

Double the moose cuteness at Minnesota Zoo  -  ‎Jul 15, 2009‎
Minneapolis Star TribuneNewborn twin moose went on exhibit Wednesday at the Minnesota Zoo in Apple Valley. The male and female are just shy of 2 months old.

Goodbye, Jumbo  -  ‎Jul 26, 2009‎
Boston GlobeThe zoo now plans to invest $4 million in a more elaborate cheetah course while other new exhibits, like “Russia's Grizzly Coast� at the Minnesota Zoo,

Gov't Mule tonight at the Minnesota Zoo  -  ‎Jul 15, 2009‎
Minneapolis City PagesGov't Mule plays tonight at the Minnesota Zoo Weesner Amphitheater. $29. 7:30 pm 13000 Zoo Blvd., Apple Valley; 952.431.9200.

Twin moose born at Minnesota Zoo in Apple Valley  -  ‎Jul 17, 2009‎
Coon Rapids ECM PublishersTwin moose calves, one male and one female, were born at the Minnesota Zoo on May 20 to mother Lily, 9, who was the last moose to be born at the zoo.

The Big Gigs: Our critcs' music picks  -  ‎Jul 30, 2009‎
Minneapolis Star Tribune...(7:30 pm today, Minnesota Zoo Amphitheater. $18.) (CR) One of the better gimmicks for summer tours in this hard-core economy, the 10 for $10 Summer Hardcore

Zumbro Falls man has fascination with windmills  -  ‎Aug 1, 2009‎
Post-BulletinHe also has installed restored windmills at the Minnesota Zoo and Minnesota History Center. Wiebusch started working with windmills as a part-time job in

Zoo captivates kids, and a few adults, too  -  ‎Jul 31, 2009‎
Post-Bulletin...the nation's biggest cities, it still has a lot of ample room for animals, though not the extra large enclosures of new zoos such as the Minnesota Zoo.

Wildlife Expo to be held August 15-16  -  ‎Jul 30, 2009‎
Review MessengerThe Expo will also feature an animal presentation by the Minnesota Zoo, a falconry demonstration with a Peregrine falcon and a Harris hawk, free bird house

Community briefs  -  ‎Jul 21, 2009‎
Wisconsin Rapids Tribune11, with guests from the Minnesota Zoo. WISCONSIN RAPIDS -- Connie Eisch, Wood County UW-Extension family living educator, will present "Raising a Thinking

Here's a sampling of today's happenings  -  ‎Jul 14, 2009‎
Minneapolis Star TribuneMinnesota Zoo, 13000 Zoo Blvd., Apple Valley. 1-800-982-2787. KENT DUCHAINE AND SPIDER JOHN KOERNER: 8 pm $5. Palmer's Bar, 500 Cedar Av. S.,

Here's a sampling of today's happenings  -  ‎Jul 17, 2009‎
Minneapolis Star TribuneMinnesota Zoo, 13000 Zoo Blvd., Apple Valley. 1-800-982-2787. GRETCHEN WILSON: 8 pm $40-$55. Grand Casino Hinckley, 777 Lady Luck Dr., Hinckley, Minn.

The Hartford Breast Cancer Ride Aug. 1-2  -  ‎Jul 20, 2009‎
KARE...starting at Southdale in Edina, camping overnight at Treasure Island Resort and Casino, and finishing at the Minnesota Zoo in Apple Valley.

Speakers lined up for Lifelong Learners  -  ‎Aug 3, 2009‎
Mankato Free PressThey also attend field trips throughout the year to such places as the Guthrie Theater, the Minnesota Zoo and symphonies in the Twin Cities.

The Big Gigs: Our critics' music picks  -  ‎Jul 29, 2009‎
Minneapolis Star Tribune...(7:30 pm Wed., Minnesota Zoo, $35.) (JB) Whether or not you know the origins of the One Day in July concert -- a commemorative party for the 1934 Teamsters

Night to unite- Meet you Neighbors  -  ‎Jul 30, 2009‎
Maplewood - Ramsey County ReviewFestivities include food, games for kids, face painting and the Minnesota Zoo Mobile. For more information visit http://www.ci.north-saint-paul.mn.us/ and

A sampling of today's happenings  -  ‎Jul 28, 2009‎
Minneapolis Star TribuneMinnesota Zoo, 13000 Zoo Blvd., Apple Valley. 1-800-982-2787. PAULA LAMMERS AND CLOUD NINE: 7 pm Free. Civic Center Park, 100 Civic Center Dr., Burnsville.

Peek at the Past  -  ‎Jul 15, 2009‎
Albert Lea Tribune1991 — Spike the Porcupine was one of the critters from the Minnesota Zoo Zoomobile that was part of the program for

What do real gophers even look like?  -  ‎Jul 21, 2009‎
Northfield News (subscription)As for the real thing, the Minnesota Zoo offers no help. They've got wolverines, porcupines and a thriving town of really cute prairie dogs.

Family fun calendar  -  ‎Jul 25, 2009‎
Minneapolis Star Tribune...climb a ranger tower, traverse the suspension bridge; tunnels, nets, slides, more. 9 am-6 pm $8-$14. Minnesota Zoo, 13000 Zoo Blvd., Apple Valley.

Renovated zoo exhibit brings nocturnal animals out of dark  -  ‎Jul 15, 2009‎
Henderson GleanerOne came from the Memphis Zoo, and the other came from the Minnesota Zoo in Apple Valley, Minn. The sand cats also are new to the exhibit, coming from the

Bob Lessard's life: Like a fox  -  ‎Jul 20, 2009‎
Minneapolis Star TribuneKelly, a daughter, 34, is the public relations manager for the Minnesota Zoo. Brett, meanwhile, is an engaging, strapping fellow with a big smile who is

Between rock and a jazz gig  -  ‎Jul 23, 2009‎
Minneapolis Star TribuneHard to believe it, but Saturday's Minnesota Zoo gig will be Tina Schlieske's first official gig with Tina & the B-Sides since their final hurrah in 2000.

American Experience: Residents make global connections with ...  -  ‎Jul 23, 2009‎
Savage PacerFrom Fourth of July celebrations and trips to the State Capitol, to strolls through the Mall of American and the Minnesota Zoo, Tinguely has spent the month

Talkin' baseball ... striking a pose for you ... the Killer and Carew  -  ‎Jul 22, 2009‎
Minneapolis Star TribuneTiffany Wilson should have listened to her aunt and taken a seat at the Minnesota Zoo Amphitheater. The owner of VIP Hair & Nails was at the zoo to hear

Shangoya: More than a reunion  -  ‎Jul 31, 2009‎
Minneapolis Star TribuneAfter tonight's Minnesota Zoo gig, Solid Gold's summer tour of interesting Twin Cities locations will bring it back to the Walker Art Center Aug.

Budget friendly summer fun...Part 2!  -  ‎Jul 24, 2009‎
Examiner.com...are: Bell Museum of Natural History, Minneapolis Institute of Arts, Hennepin History Museum, Minnesota Landscape Arboretum and even the Minnesota Zoo!

Rivertown Days in Hastings offers water fun, fairs and lots of music  -  ‎Jul 15, 2009‎
Minneapolis Star TribuneNew this year are the dog competitions at the city dock, the Minnesota Zoo Mobile and the youth fishing clinic. On the music stage at Jaycee Park beginning

Donnelly News  -  ‎Jul 10, 2009‎
Morris Sun TribuneThrivent Financial for Lutherans is sponsoring Family Day at the Minnesota Zoo on July 12, Lutheran Night at the Twins on Aug. 26, and Lutheran Night at the

CONCERTS: Who's playing in North Iowa and beyond  -  ‎Jul 16, 2009‎
Mason City Globe GazetteMinnesota Zoo Amphitheater: Kevin Costner & Modern West will perform July 29. Solid Gold will perform July 31. Reel Big Fish and The English Beat will

Rare zoo birth of armadillo in Minnesota  -  ‎Mar 3, 2009‎
Minneapolis Star TribuneA baby three-banded armadillo, weighing barely more than a McDonald's quarter-pounder, is the newest arrival at the Minnesota Zoo.

Minnesota Zoo hoping for cubs, but no sparks yet between tiger and ...  -  ‎Mar 11, 2009‎
Pioneer PressBy Jessica Fleming Anya, a Siberian tiger who arrived at the Minnesota Zoo in Apple Valley a few months ago, won't be exhibited until late spring,

First 3-banded armadillo born at Minnesota Zoo  -  ‎Mar 3, 2009‎
Pioneer PressThe little pink mammal, born Feb. 19, is about the size of a golf ball, zoo officials said. It's the zoo's first three-banded armadillo birth and the third

Family Outings: Discover what's new at the Minnesota Zoo  -  ‎Mar 7, 2009‎
Pioneer Press...(Pioneer Press: John Doman) I went to the Minnesota Zoo frequently when my now 9-year-old son was in preschool. We met friends for playdates and let the

Dolphin calf due any day at Minn. Zoo  -  ‎Mar 10, 2009‎
KSAXA pregnant Atlantic bottlenose dolphin at the Minnesota Zoo is quicky approaching her due date. Trainers say Allie the dolphin should give birth to her

Senate passes $367 million bonding bill by 56-8 vote  -  ‎Mar 16, 2009‎
Coon Rapids ECM PublishersOther items in the bill include $5 million for the Minnesota Zoo for asset preservation and $2.5 million for Springbrook Nature Center in Fridley.

Vote on $367 million bonding issue could be next week  -  ‎Mar 10, 2009‎
Coon Rapids ECM Publishers...by TW Budig The Senate early as late week could be voting on $367 million bonding bill — one containing Minnesota Zoo funding, Big Lake Ice Arena dollars,

Diversions calendar  -  ‎Mar 12, 2009‎
Minneapolis Star TribuneMINNESOTA ZOO: Check out the "Russia's Grizzly Coast" exhibit. Also, shark feeding, bird shows and the Coral Reef dive show. 9 am-4 pm today-Thu. $8-$14.

$329 million public works bill passes in Senate  -  ‎Mar 16, 2009‎
Minneapolis Star TribuneThe Minnesota Senate has approved a $329 million public works bill to fix up college buildings, renovate St. Paul's Como Zoo and expand the St. Cloud Civic

Polar bears' melting habitat melted girl's heart  -  ‎Mar 19, 2009‎
Pioneer PressMichelle's long-term goal is to be the head veterinarian at the Minnesota Zoo. "She's always had a huge heart and love of animals," Woelfel-Bergh said.

Scary armadillo baby... in motion!  -  ‎Mar 11, 2009‎
Minneapolis City Pages...alien-like armadillo babe didn't come shooting out of our privates (or stomach for that matter), but the Minnesota Zoo thought it was pretty amazing.

Incumbent U of M regents are returned to their posts  -  ‎Mar 3, 2009‎
Minneapolis Star TribuneFrobenius' final competitors were Roberts, a former director of the Minnesota Zoo as well as president and CEO of Shoreview-based Ecumen, a nonprofit senior

Four reasons to get a library card  -  ‎Mar 21, 2009‎
Examiner.comParticipating institutions include the Walker Art Center, the Minnesota Zoo, the Bakken Museum and the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, among others.

Outdoors/arts tax: Millions up for grabs  -  ‎Mar 2, 2009‎
Minneapolis Star TribuneAt a recent hearing, Peggy Adelmann, the Minnesota Zoo's chief financial officer, said she was still trying to find out where to make a plea for money

Movies calendar  -  ‎Mar 19, 2009‎
Minneapolis Star Tribune...sPECIAL Screenings GREAT CLIPS IMAX: Minnesota Zoo, Apple Valley. $7-$14.50; discounts available. For times, call 952-431-4629. "Under the Sea 3D.

Burnside Elementary  -  ‎Mar 21, 2009‎
Republican EagleMrs. Carol Schwartau’s class will visit the rainforest area at the Minnesota Zoo on April 23. Third-graders are completing their second MCA practice packets

South metro town briefs  -  ‎Mar 3, 2009‎
Minneapolis Star TribuneCelebrate spring on March 7 at the Apple Valley Arts Foundation Celebration of Spring from 6 pm to 9 pm Saturday at the Minnesota Zoo.

Rep. Sterner represents 37B after winning political scramble  -  ‎Mar 19, 2009‎
Coon Rapids ECM PublishersSterner is carrying a handful of bills this session — Minnesota Zoo bonding, no-fault insurance legislation — but explained that he resolved one issue

Letters from the Issue of March 5, 2009  -  ‎Mar 4, 2009‎
Miami New TimesNot saving tigers: To quote from Dr. Ron Tilson, conservation director of the Minnesota Zoo and manager of the world-renowned Tiger Species Survival Plan:

새ë?¼ê³µë£¡ì?´ 아닙니다  -  ‎Mar 4, 2009‎
중앙일보26, 2009 handout photo provided by the Minnesota Zoo, a three-banded armadillo infant is held at the zoo in Apple Valley, Minn. Born Feb.

On flecks, fairware, a poet and more ...  -  ‎Mar 5, 2009‎
Pioneer PressThe Minnesota Zoo an-nounced the birth of a three-banded armadillo, a funny-looking critter with a hard shell, the ability to collapse into a ball and a

Under the (hastily assembled) hood  -  ‎Mar 5, 2009‎
Decide Twincities...or (assuming you don't mind a longish drive from the core cities) the IMAX theaters at the Minnesota Zoo or the Cinemagic Metropolitan in St. Michael.

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