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Wolves-Thunder Western Conference Finals: Schedule set

May 18, 2025

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Julius Randle #30 of the Minnesota Timberwolves high-fives Anthony Edwards in the fourth quarter of the game against the Utah Jazz at Target Center on April 13, 2025 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that (Getty Images) The Brief The Timberwolves will face the top-seeded Oklahoma City Thunder in the Western Conference Finals, starting May…

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Doncic leads strong close by Mavericks for 108-105 win over Wolves in Game 1 of West finals

May 23, 2024

KVRR Staff,

Minnesota Timberwolves MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Luka Doncic led a strong finish for the Dallas Mavericks, swishing crucial shots down the stretch, drawing a couple of fouls and even playing strong defense. The Mavericks might not be the favorites in yet another series, but they stole home-court advantage from the Minnesota Timberwolveswith this promising start. Doncic had 15 of his 33…

Nuggets tie series with Timberwolves at 2-2 with 115-107 win behind Jokic, Gordon

May 12, 2024

Ryan Bowlin,

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Nikola Jokic scored 16 of his 35 points in the fourth quarter, and Aaron Gordon had 27 points on 11-for-12 shooting to propel the Denver Nuggets to a series-tying 115-107 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Sunday night in Game 4 of the Western Conference semifinals. Jamal Murray had 12 of his 19 points in the third…

PREVIEW: T-Wolves Battle Nuggets in NBA Playoffs Second Round

MINNESOTA BEGINS THE SECOND ROUND OF THE NBA PLAYOFFS SATURDAY TAKING ON THE DEFENDING CHAMPS.

May 3, 2024

Ryan Bowlin,

MINNEAPOLIS (KVRR)–The Minnesota Timberwolves are in the second round of the NBA playoffs for the first time since 2004. Their next opponent is the defending champions. The Denver Nuggets are surely not going to be an easy matchup for the Wolves, but if we learned anything in the first round sweep vs. Phoenix, it’s that Minnesota is ready and hungry…

Judge restores protections for gray wolves across much of U.S.

February 10, 2022

Jim Monk,

BILLINGS, Mont. – A judge has restored federal protections for gray wolves across much of the U.S. after they were removed in the waning days of the Trump administration. U.S. District Judge Jeffrey White said in Thursday’s ruling that the Fish and Wildlife Service failed to show wolf populations could be sustained in the Midwest and portions of the West…

Biden backs end to wolf protections but hunting worries grow

August 20, 2021

Jim Monk,

FARIBAULT, Minn. – President Joe Biden’s administration is sticking by former President Donald Trump’s decision to lift protections for gray wolves across most of the U.S. But a top federal wildlife official on Friday said there is growing concern over aggressive hunting and trapping for the animals in the Great Lakes and northern Rocky Mountains. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service…

Minnesota DNR: No wolf season until 2022 at soonest

July 7, 2021

Jim Monk,

ST. PAUL, Minn. – The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources says it won’t consider holding a wolf hunting or trapping season until 2022 at the earliest. The agency said that it’s taking longer than expected to update its 20-year-old wolf management plan, and it’s now expected to be done by March. President Donald Trump’s administration in November ended Endangered Species…

Kidder County Claims First 9-man State Championship with Win over Cavalier

The Wolves defeated the Tornadoes 54-32

November 15, 2019

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FARGO, N.D. — Kidder County claimed it’s first even State Championship on Friday morning, downing Cavalier 54-32. The Wolves went on a 22-0 run to start the game, but the Tornadoes had an answer. Cavaliers scored 16 points quickly after that to get it within a score. The Tornadoes took their first lead of the game early in the fourth…

Red River Zoo prepares animals for Winter

Most of the animals at the Zoo are from cold climate environments.

October 10, 2019

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FARGO, N.D – One of the animals making the transition into winter at the Red River Zoo is the wolves. Although they are colder climate species, they will be experiencing some changes. The wolves will be having some increase to their diet that meets their nutritional needs. Dry areas will be added throughout the exhibit as well so that they…

Subzero Temperatures Do Little to Stifle Some Zoo Animals

The animals can roam free but their shelter areas are heated

January 30, 2019

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FARGO, N.D. — The cold temperatures did not stop some animals from having some fun in the sun. Even though the Red River Zoo is closed, cold–climate creatures are thriving outside while the staff is covered from head–to–toe. Wolves, camels, and deer are just some of the animals who aren’t too worried about the cold. While the animals are having a…