Grand Forks photographer Russ Hons has an eye for wildlife, so it’s no surprise that he recently visited the Minnesota Zoo in Apple Valley and the Como Park Zoo and Marjorie McNeely Conservatory in St. Paul. The Minnesota Zoo, which opened in May 1978, is a state agency that has been a destination home to more than 4,700 animals — many endangered …
The world of golf lost a legend Sunday. Arnold Palmer, who was nicknamed “The King,” died in a Pittsburgh hospital while awaiting heart surgery. Palmer won seven major championships during his professional career, which spanned more than five decades. He won the Masters four times, The Open twice and the U.S. Open once. Here are some photos taken by Russ …
The Minnesota Twins aren’t having the season most of their fans were expecting, but that doesn’t stop some of them from going to a game. Grand Forks photographer Russ Hons was at Target Field on Thursday night for the second game of two the Twins played against the Detroit Tigers. And here’s what caught his eye. Check out more photos from Russ …
The sky has provided a backdrop for Grand Forks photographer Russ Hons the past few weeks. Whether it is a glowing sunrise or sunset, a majestic full moon or storm clouds rising, Russ displays a knack for capturing the essence of celestial beauty as it graces the Northland. Check out more photos from Russ Hons here.
Keaton Studsrud’s 1-yard plunge in overtime gave the University of North Dakota a stunning 47-44 come-from-behind victory over the University of South Dakota in the 51st annual Potato Bowl game Saturday in the Alerus Center in Grand Forks. The Fighting Hawks trailed 34-14 in the the third quarter before staging the comeback. UND (1-2) forced the extra session by scoring the final …
Grand Forks photographer Russ Hons made a stop recently in Fargo, where he visited the Red River Zoo. The zoo, which primarily focuses on species from around the world with climates similar to North Dakota’s — i.e. North America, Northern Asia and Northern Europe — also features a modern Children’s Zoo Farm that centers on heritage breeds and teaching children where their …
Wild turkeys have to keep their eyes open for predators, including hawks. Grand Forks photographer Russ Hons encountered both species on a recent road trip in northwestern Minnesota. While encounters between the two are generally random, it’s likely this turkey was well aware any hawks in the area. Check out more photos from Russ Hons here.
The University of North Dakota women’s soccer team outshot North Dakota State University 6-4 in the second half of its game Friday afternoon at Bronson Field in Grand Forks, but four-goal blitz in the first half was all the Bison needed in a 4-1 win over the Fighting Hawks. After falling behind 2-0 on two goals by Holly Enderle, UND’s Katie Moller answered right …
Sophomore Jordan Vail, a transfer from Baylor University, led the University of North Dakota women’s volleyball team to a three-set sweep of visiting University of Texas El-Paso on Friday night in Betty Engelstad Sioux Center. Vail had 10 kills without an error as the Fighting Hawks took straight sets from the Miners, 25-19, 25-18, 25-21, as they evened their record at 3-3 …
You can count Grand Forks photographer Russ Hons among those who find it hard to resist watching a good old Plains lightning show, as evidenced by these images he took Sunday night near Grand Forks. Check out more photos from Russ Hons here.
The University of North Dakota women’s volleyball team, after opening its 2016 season earlier Saturday with a 3-0 (25-17, 25-12, 25-18) win over the University of Nebraska-Omaha, dropped a 3-2 contest to the University of Mississippi in Betty Engelstad Sioux Center. Ole Miss claimed a thrilling 25-23, 27-25, 23-25, 22-25, 17-15 win over the Fighting Hawks, who later fell 3-0 (25-23, 25-22, 25-18) to the …
The University of North Dakota women’s volleyball team opened its 2016 season on a winning note, defeating the University of Nebraska-Omaha, 25-17, 25-12, 25-18 on Friday night in Betty Engelstad Sioux Center. The Fighting Hawks were led by newcomers in the win, which was played before the fourth-largest volleyball crowd — 2,056 — in the history of the Betty. Junior college transfer Tamara Merseli …
To steal a title from an old Ray Charles’ song, “night time is the right time” for Grand Forks photographer Russ Hons. That’s evidenced here by the images he captured recently over the course of a few nights on the North Dakota prairie. Check out more photos from Russ Hons here.
On a couple of recent beautiful days in the Red River Valley, Grand Forks photographer Russ Hons and his wife, Paulette, decided to take a ride out to the countryside to check out some sunflower fields, and this is what they saw. Check out more photos from Russ Hons here.
Grand Forks photographer Russ Hons spent some time in the North Dakota Badlands recently and captured these spectacular images of the acclaimed Medora Musical. Check out more photos from Russ Hons here.
Grand Forks photographer Russ Hons made a quick weekend trip to Medora join western North Dakota last weekend and here are a few photos he took of the wildlife and scenery. Check out more photos from Russ Hons here.
Driving in Grand Forks and East Grand Forks proved to be a little hazardous early Tuesday night, as a fast-moving storm with high winds flooded city streets in less than an hour. Grand Forks photographer Russ Hons captured these spectacular images in Grand Forks. Check out more photos from Russ Hons here.
The community of Walhalla, N.D., hosted the Fifth Annual Frank White (Class of 1988) Golf Tournament and Fundraiser on Saturday on the Walhalla Country Club golf course located along the Pembina Gorge. The event was record-setting in terms of participants, sponsors, volunteers and donated gifts. The annual event has help raise thousands of dollars to create endowed scholarships at UND, Mayville State University and Lake …
Friday night races at River Cities Speedway in Grand Forks are a tradition for many people up and down the Red River Valley. There was lots of spectacular action there this week, and photographer Russ Hons was on hand to capture the action. Check out more photos from Russ Hons here.
Grand Forks photographer Russ Hons says he could spend hours watching waterfowl, especially loons. That’s exactly what he did on a recent vacation to northwest Minnesota lake country. Check out more photos from Russ Hons here.
Backyards are bursting with beautiful color this time of the year as blooming flowers — the pride of many gardeners — take center stage. Grand Forks photographer Russ Hons captured these images — right in his own backyard. His reaction: “WOW!” Check out more photos from Russ Hons here.
Photographer Russ Hons made a trip to the Fargo Zoo on Saturday. It was pretty warm and most of the animals were resting and trying to keep cool, but here are a few that were out in the open that caught the eye of Russ. Check out more photos from Russ Hons here.
Here are a few wildlife sightings from Kelly Slough National Wildlife Refuge west of Grand Forks, N.D., taken by photographer Russ Hons. Check out more photos from Russ Hons here.
What started out as a trip to capture some images of the sunset Sunday night at Kelly Slough National Wildlife Refuge northwest of Grand Forks turned out to be much that than that for photographer Russ Hons. As Russ was photographing the sunset, he received an alert that the Aurora Borealis (Northern Lights) might be active after dark. Russ said, “As darkness descended, the northern lights …
Anyone looking for inspiration would have done well Saturday afternoon by heading out to Ulland Park Softball Complex in Grand Fork. After spending some time practicing with area youth, the Wounded Warrior Amputee Softball Team and area Military and Law Enforcement combined to put on an exhibition game for the community. Players produced lots of score, smashed a ton of home …
The Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks lost 14-4 to the Wichita Wings on Sunday at Newman Outdoor Field but still picked up their first series win of the season in American Association baseball play. The RedHawks defeated Wichita 13-3 on Friday and 7-3 on Saturday. They are now 5-5 on the season and are two games behind the 7-3 St. Paul Saints in …
Here is some of what you can expect at any of today’s Memorial Day services across this great country of ours, courtesy of Grand Forks photographer Russell Hons. Check out more photos from Russ Hons here.
No, the Blue Man group has not invaded Grand Forks, but you wouldn’t be wrong to say you spotted some “blue men” while on a walk downtown like photographer Russ Hons did recently. Check out more photos from Russ Hons here.
Law enforcement officials from across the Red River Valley gathered in Grand Forks on Tuesday for the sixth annual North Valley Police Week Memorial Service that honored the 44 fallen officers from the area who gave their lives in service over the past several decades. Photographer Russ Hons was there to record the service, which was held outside the Grand Forks …
The University of North Dakota men’s baseball team, which found out earlier this spring that the sport is being cut at the end of this season, played its final home game Sunday at Kraft Field and lost 7-2 to New Mexico State. Russ Hons were there to record the historic contest, which left the Hawks with a 4-20 record in Western Athletic Conference …
Photographer Russ Hons and his wife, Paulette, recently returned home from a trip to Cancun, Mexico, where they were attending a wedding of some friends. Russ, as usual, had his camera in tow, and the result is this lovely set of photos from the popular Mexican resort site. Check out more photos from Russ Hons here.
National Hockey League prospect Jesse Puljujarvi scored three goals to lead Team Finland to a 6-1 victory over Team Sweden in the title game of the 2016 IIHF World Under-18 Championship on Sunday night in Ralph Engelstad Arena. The win marked the third U18 championship for Finland, which hadn’t won one since 2000. Also scoring for the Finns were Eeli Tolvanen, Otto Somppi …
Team USA rebounded from a semifinal loss to Team Finland with a 10-3 thrashing of rival Team Canada in the third-place game of the 2016 IIHF World Under-18 Championship on Sunday afternoon in Ralph Engelstad Arena. Logan Brown and Joe Anderson each scored two goals to lead the Americans. Single goals were scored by Kailer Yamamoto, Kieffer Bellows, Nicholas Pastujov, Zach …
The University of North Dakota Indian Association Time-Out’s 46th Wacipi Powwow is taking place this weekend in UND’s Hyslop Sport Center. Photographer Russ Hons captured these colorful images Saturday. Russ has been taking in the Wacipi the past several years and enjoys photographing it. Check out more photos from Russ Hons here.
Team Finland, which lost in overtime last year to Team United States in the title game of the IIHF World Under-18 Championship in Switzerland, gots its revenge with a 4-2 win over the Americans in the semifinals of this year’s tournament Saturday in Ralph Engelstad Arena. The game was tied 1-1 going into the third period. It marks only the second time in 13 years and first …
Team USA closed out pool play of the 2016 IIHF World Under-18 Championship in style, shutting out Team Switzerland 4-0 on Tuesday night in Ralph Engelstad Arena. The Americans (4-0) were led by Casey Mittelstadt, who scored two goals, and linemates Kailer Yamamoto (a goal and an assist) and Logan Brown (two assists). Also scoring for Team USA was Graham McPhee. USA …
Trent Frederic scored three goals and Kailer Yamamoto added two as Team USA rolled over Team Latvia 12-1 in pool plan of the IIHF World Under-18 Championship on Sunday afternoon in Ralph Engelstad Arena. Also scoring for the Americans was Adam Fox, Joey Anderson, Kieffer Bellows, James Sanchez, Nicolas Pastujov and Zach Walker. Vladislavs Nazarovs scored the only goal for …
Team USA used balanced scoring to defeat Team Sweden 6-1 in pool play of the IIHF World Under-18 Championship on Saturday afternoon in Ralph Engelstad Arena. The win upped USA’s record to 2-0, while Sweden has now lost once and won another in overtime. Casey Mittelstadt, Kieffer Bellows, Ryan Lindgren, James Greenway, Keegan Howdeshell and Joey Anderson each scored for Team USA. Timothy …
The IIHF World Under-18 Championship IIHF World Under-18 Championship opened Thursday in Ralph Engelstad Arena with the Team USA, behind its first line of Kieffer Bellows, Clayton Keller and Joey Anderson, defeated Team Russia 8-2. Keller had two goals and an assist, Anderson a goal and an assist and Bellows a goal. Kailer Yamamoto also scored twice for Team USA, while James Sanchez and Logan …
Approximately 6,000 fans showed up Monday night in Ralph Engelstad Arena for the celebration of eighth national championship of the University of North Dakota men’s hockey team. The Fighting Hawks defeated Quinnipiac University 5-1 on Saturday night in Tampa, Fla., to win its first national crown since 2000. Here are some shots of the night’s festivities from photographer Russ Hons. Check …
The University of North Dakota’s men’s hockey team celebrates its national championship after the Fighting Hawks 5-1 victory over Quinnipiac University in the title game of the Frozen Four on Saturday night in Amalie Arena in Tampa, Fla. Check out more photos from Russ Hons here.
The University of North Dakota men’s hockey team ended a 16-year drought with a convincing 5-1 win over Quinnipiac University in the championship game of the NCAA Frozen Four on Saturday night in Amalie Arena in Tampa, Fla. The Fighting Hawks (34-6-4) added their eighth title ― and their first since 2000 ― before 19,358 fans and left no doubt …
Here are some more photos from Russ Hons of the University of North Dakota men’s hockey team’s NCAA Frozen Four semifinal win over Denver Universityn on Thursday night. The victory advances the Fighting Hawks (33-6-4) to the championship game tonight in Amalie Arena in Tampa, Fla. UND will meet Quinnipiac (32-1-7) at 7 p.m., looking for its first national title since 2000 and eighth overall. Check out …
The University of North Dakota men’s hockey team, led by its talented CBS line of Drake Caggiula, Brock Boeser and Nick Schmaltz, kicked the semifinal jinx with a 4-2 win over Denver University to advance to the championship game of the NCAA Frozen Four on Thursday night in Amalie Arena in Tampa, Fla. The Fighting Hawks (33-6-4), who had lost …