Minnesota is home to a number of owl species, including the barred, screech and great horned owls. It's also the only place in North America with a center dedicated to studying them. A sign ...

HOUSTON, Minn. — The International Owl Center in Houston is making progress toward its high-flying $17.3 million goal for a new facility. So far, over $1.5 million has been raised, according to ...

HOUSTON, Minn. (WKBT) -- People in Houston had a hoot Sunday during the International Festival of Owls. The festival started back in 2003 as a hatch-day party. Since then, the event has grown to ...

Project includes six walk-through aviaries and expanded programming space. First-of-its-kind owl center in the U.S. with on-site bird habitats. $1.6M raised so far; construction begins at $15M ...

Did you know Minnesota is home to the only owl education center in the United States? Minnesota Live photojournalist Bill Middeke takes us to the International Owl Center in Houston for an up-close ...

HOUSTON, Minn. — Iris, a great horned owl, doesn’t need to hunt. Blind in her right eye, Iris has been in captivity since 2006. She is an education ambassador owl which means she’s used to give ...