
Mark Thiessen
Alaska News Editor at Associated Press
AP reporter, transplanted Husker in Alaska.
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2 days ago |
postregister.com | Mark Thiessen
A playdate between the world’s tallest and smallest living dogs went the way of most dog park encounters despite the 3-foot height difference — lots of tail wagging, sniffing and scampering. Reginald, a 7-year-old Great Dane from Idaho, and Pearl, a Chihuahua from Florida, are both certified winners in their respective height titles by Guinness World Records. The fact that Reginald is the size of a small horse and Pearl is as small as an apple didn’t stop them from getting along famously.
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3 days ago |
oregonlive.com | Mark Thiessen
PALMER, Alaska — It is one of Alaska’s favorite Mother’s Day traditions, getting up close and personal with animals that have survived the ice age. All moms get a daisy and free admission Sunday at the Musk Ox Farm in Palmer, about an hour’s drive north of Anchorage. Once inside they will have the chance to view 75 members of the musk ox herd, including three young calves just getting their feet under them.
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3 days ago |
santamariatimes.com | Mark Thiessen
PALMER, Alaska (AP) — It is one of Alaska’s favorite Mother’s Day traditions, getting up close and personal with animals that have survived the ice age. All moms get a daisy and free admission Sunday at the Musk Ox Farm in Palmer, about an hour’s drive north of Anchorage. Once inside they will have the chance to view 75 members of the musk ox herd, including three young calves just getting their feet under them.
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3 days ago |
abcnews.go.com | Mark Thiessen
It is one of Alaska’s favorite Mother’s Day traditions, getting up close and personal with animals that have survived the ice ageByMARK THIESSEN Associated PressA musk ox is shown Saturday, May 10, 2025, at the Musk Ox Farm in Palmer, Alaska. (AP Photo/Mark Thiessen)The Associated PressPALMER, Alaska -- It is one of Alaska’s favorite Mother’s Day traditions, getting up close and personal with animals that have survived the ice age.
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3 days ago |
starbeacon.com | Mark Thiessen
PALMER, Alaska (AP) — It is one of Alaska’s favorite Mother’s Day traditions, getting up close and personal with animals that have survived the ice age. All moms get a daisy and free admission Sunday at the Musk Ox Farm in Palmer, about an hour’s drive north of Anchorage. Once inside they will have the chance to view 75 members of the musk ox herd, including three young calves just getting their feet under them.
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