Iris, a great horned owl with the International Owl Center in Houston, MN, sits in her outdoor enclosure as a European starling takes flight in front of her Sunday, June 1, 2025.

The International Owl Center in Houston, Minnesota, is undergoing a push to raise $17 million for a new facility. With a little more than $1 million raised already, the center’s executive ...

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 ...

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 executive director ...

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 ...

Minnesota (WCCO) — 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 ...

There are other owls at the center, including Ruby, an 11-year-old great horned owl. “Ruby has a bit of a sassy personality. She’s socialized with humans, but she knows she’s an owl.

Houston was looking to put a nature center at the head of the Root River trail to attract visitors. That’s when executive director Bloem found out about a great horned owl named Alice.