Friends of Minidoka held an online presentation about Education and Freedom at Minidoka: The Diary of the Superintendent Arthur Kleinkopf. Published for the first time in its entirety, Kleinkopf's diary offers a rare, firsthand account of life within a World War II concentration camp. Staff shared stories and context alongside Kleinkopf’s observations about the daily realities, contradictions, and moral tensions of living and working inside the walls of the Minidoka concentration camp....

The Minidoka Irrigator | Issue 26 | May/June 2026 Historic places matter. They are more than buildings and landscapes — they are keepers of memory, witnesses to history, and bridges between past and present. They help us understand who we are, where we have been, and the lessons we must carry forward. By walking where history happened, we connect with stories that inspire reflection, empathy, and action. Visitors to Minidoka National Historic Site often describe the profound impact of...

Brianna Bowhay’s Work Behind South Idaho's Biggest Park Projects by Friends of Minidoka Staff When visitors see a new facility under construction, an improved trail, upgraded utilities, or a restored historic structure, it is easy to assume the project simply appeared once funding became available. In reality, major park projects require years of planning, coordination, approvals, compliance reviews, contracting, and funding requests before construction can even begin. Behind every successful...