Entries by Carissa Winter

International Wolf Center in Ely, Minnesota, will close through at least the weekend of April 5; free online programming planned

CONTACT: Chad Richardson Communications Director chad@wolf.org Cell: 651-214-4989 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – In compliance with the executive order of Governor Walz, the International Wolf Center in Ely, Minnesota is now closed to the public through at least the weekend of April 5 to help reduce the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus. As it makes this […]

Internationally renowned wolf, lion and tiger researcher from India to present public program in St. Paul on March 17

Event featuring Dr. Yadvendradev Jhala is hosted by the International Wolf Center   Contact: Chad Richardson, communications director International Wolf Center Office: 763-233-7132 Cell: 651-214-4989 chad@wolf.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MINNEAPOLIS, MN – One of the world’s leading experts on Asiatic lions, wolves and tigers in India will present a public program on Tuesday, March 17, […]

Luna, an ambassador wolf at the International Wolf Center, euthanized

Her battle with cancer ended peacefully on Tuesday Contact: Chad Richardson, administrator International Wolf Center Office: 763-233-7132 Cell: 651-214-4989 chad@wolf.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Luna, an ambassador wolf at the International Wolf Center in Ely, Minnesota, was euthanized Tuesday, Nov. 26. The 7-year-old wolf had undergone surgery in March 2019 to remove a mass on […]

International Wolf Center to welcome new executive director

Grant Spickelmier will join the pack in January Contact: Chad Richardson, communications director International Wolf Center Office: 763-560-7374, ext. 225 chad@wolf.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – With 25 years of experience in wildlife education and zoo leadership in Minnesota and Oregon, Grant Spickelmier will take the helm of the International Wolf Center as executive director in […]

Aidan, an ambassador wolf at the International Wolf Center, and former pack leader passed away on 8/14/19.

Possible rupture of mast cell tumors is likely the main cause. Contact: Chad Richardson, communications director International Wolf Center Office: 763-560-7374, ext. 225 chad@wolf.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Aidan, an 11-year-old ambassador wolf at the International Wolf Center in Ely, Minnesota, died on Wednesday August 14th. He was the longtime pack leader at the Center, […]

International Wolf Center reaches into the western United States

International Wolf Center reaches into the western United States Wolves at Our Door goes to states with rebounding wolf numbers Contact: Chad Richardson, communications director International Wolf Center Office: 763-560-7374, ext. 225 chad@wolf.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Wolves have undeniably begun to reclaim portions of their historic range in the western United States. As their […]

Richardson named International Wolf Center’s new administrator

Hastings resident named to new role while the Center searches for its new executive director Contact: Chad Richardson, communications director International Wolf Center Office: 763-560-7374, ext. 225 chad@wolf.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – The International Wolf Center’s board of directors voted recently to name Chad Richardson the organization’s administrator while it searches for a new executive […]