McFeely Mess podcast: Does the world need a bison-related theme park?

Buffalo City Park entrance.JPG — This rendering from early plans shows the entrance to the proposed Buffalo City theme park. Special to The Forum

By Mike McFeely

May 09, 2021 at 11:18 PM

FARGO — Scholar/author Clay Jenkinson joins podcast host Mike McFeely to chat about a proposal to build a bison-related theme park in Jamestown, N.D. — and to use millions in taxpayer dollars to do it.

Clay is open-minded. Mike is skeptical. Hilarity ensues.

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Listen to the podcast here:

Buffalo City Park aerial drawing.JPG — This artist's rendering shows the proposed Buffalo City theme park and some of the associated structures. The hotel, shown in the upper part of the image, is not part of the park project but could be developed by individual investors. Image courtesy of Apogee Attractions

By Mike McFeely

Mike McFeely is a columnist for The Forum of Fargo-Moorhead. He began working for The Forum in the 1980s while he was a student studying journalism at Minnesota State University Moorhead. He's been with The Forum full time since 1990, minus a six-year hiatus when he hosted a local radio talk-show.

McFeely Mess podcast: Does the world need a bison-related theme park?

Clay Jenkinson discusses proposal to build 'Disney-like' attraction in Jamestown, N.D.