The Official Newspaper for Foster County
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The counties and cities within the state of North Dakota hold many interesting news stories. Here are just a few of the feature stories that others are reading in communities around the state. Producer with local roots bring Native American stories to the screen Crafting images and interviewing people is what Pam Belgarde does to shine a light on Native American people and communities. “I wanted to help bring our stories to the screen,” Belgarde said. “Indigenous people are still here. We aren’t...
“If people could see all the paper and documents up here, they would understand the need for these tablets,” said Chairman Alan Scanson at the Foster County Commission meeting last week. During the meeting held on Tuesday, October 17, the board discussed tablets again with this time coming to an agreement. Commissioner David Utke told the board that he liked the iPad with a magic keyboard and sim card. Commissioner Becky Hagel said they should all have the same type of tablet. The board agr...
The counties and cities within the state of North Dakota hold many interesting news stories. Here are just a few of the feature stories that others are reading in communities around the state. Brother vows to find his missing sister Anne Fitzsimonds has been missing for three years. George Niece’s hopes of finding his sister alive have dissipated over time, but still he vows to find out the truth of her disappearance. “I know she’s gone,” he said. “Before I die...I’m going to find her.” Fitzs...
In a short meeting, the Carrington City Council moved on several items last Monday night, including increasing mileage and travel expenses for city employees. During the meeting held on Monday, October 9, the council passed a motion to follow state rates for food and lodging and increase breakfast from $7.00 to $9.00; lunch from $10.50 to $14.00; dinner from $17.50 to $22.00 and motel room stay from $55.00 to $96.30. These expenses will be paid by the city if incurred six hours or more away...
The counties and cities within the state of North Dakota hold many interesting news stories. Here are just a few of the feature stories that others are reading in communities around the state. Color-blind glasses now available In recognition of International Color blindness Awareness Month, NDPRD is excited to announce it is the first park system in the nation to make all state parks color-blind accessible. Color blind visitors at each state park can experience the world of color through special...
In a very short meeting, the Foster County Commission ruled on several items on their agenda. During the meeting held on Tuesday, October 3, the board discussed the new plow truck that was recently purchased. Foster County Road Superintendent Nate Monson said the truck runs great. He also said the sand trucks and plows are ready to go. In other business: • The board discussed a third delegate for the North Dakota State Fair. Apparently three delegates are required by state law. • With a mot...
The counties and cities within the state of North Dakota hold many interesting news stories. Here are just a few of the feature stories that others are reading in communities around the state. Eggermont hired as city auditor in Hillsboro The Hillsboro City Commission recently voted unanimously to approve the hiring of Casey Eggermont of Galesburg to serve as Hillsboro’s city auditor starting October 30. The Independent ran a story last week about Eggermont receiving the Leadership Excellence Awa...
The counties and cities within the state of North Dakota hold many interesting news stories. Here are just a few of the feature stories that others are reading in communities around the state. Crash claims life of spray pilot Tylor Lee Johnson, 33, of Grand Forks, son of Lynn (Cathy) Johnson of Grafton and his mother Tracey Ebertowski, died Tuesday, September 12, when the crop duster he was piloting struck a power line southeast of Ardoch and crashed in a corn field in Grand Forks. Johnson,...
The Foster County Commission learned at their meeting last week of a dilemma happening all across the country; fewer and fewer people are signing up to be in law enforcement. During the meeting held on Tuesday, September 19, Foster County Sheriff Justin Johnson said, “No one wants to be a cop anymore.” “Departments everywhere are experiencing this,” said Johnson. He attended the meeting to ask the commission if he could increase wages for starting deputies and his sergeant Nathan Kruse. He asked...
The counties and cities within the state of North Dakota hold many interesting news stories. Here are just a few of the feature stories that others are reading in communities around the state. Bow hunting within Watford City begins September 1 marked the beginning of hunting season, and following the success of last year’s hunt, Watford City is once again hosting a bow hunt within city limits to curb the ever-growing deer population that calls the city home. Watford City is one of five North D...
Ordinance questions brought about explanations at the Carrington City Council meeting last week. During the meeting held on Monday, September 11, Carrington resident Linda Schuster attended the meeting to ask the council what the procedure is to approve a new ordinance. Mayor Tom Erdmann explained that usually a committee will bring the proposed ordinance to the council and then a motion is made to discuss it. That is called the first reading. Then they hold a second reading and if approved, it...
The counties and cities within the state of North Dakota hold many interesting news stories. Here are just a few of the feature stories that others are reading in communities around the state. Juneau gets 30 years for crimes against woman The man convicted of leaving a Fessenden woman trapped in her overturned car for 11 hours on a frigid night - after he cut off her catalytic converter and stole valuables from her home, has been sentenced to 30 years on prison. The victim, Vicki Durick, 71,...
The Foster County Commission learned at their meeting last week that some of the truck drivers hauling for Garney Construction, working on the Red River Valley Water Supply Pipeline, has county road superintendent Nate Monson very frustrated. During the meeting held on Tuesday, September 5, Monson explained to the board that some of the truck drivers are hauling on roads that are designated as non-haul roads. He said the truck drivers were told over and over what roads to use and what roads not...
The counties and cities within the state of North Dakota hold many interesting news stories. Here are just a few of the feature stories that others are reading in communities around the state. Last issue will print on September 6 There’s a one-week reprieve for the Tioga Tribune, since we’ve determined we can put out a small issue next week in advance of Tioga’s Farm Festival. With an asking price of $75,000, prepaid advertising and subscription remainder estimated at $20,000 and the reten...
The counties and cities within the state of North Dakota hold many interesting news stories. Here are just a few of the feature stories that others are reading in communities around the state. Watford man charged with assault of elderly Cody Lemieux, 33, of Watford City is facing two Class C felony charges for aggravated assault-adult victim and criminal trespass-dwelling, along with two Class A Misdemeanor charges for violation of a disorderly conduct restraining order and stalking according...
The counties and cities within the state of North Dakota hold many interesting news stories. Here are just a few of the feature stories that others are reading in communities around the state. Shelter from the storm Some have been dreaming of storm shelters at Golden Lake for many years, and now due to the diligent work of many, including Steele County Emergency Director Ben Gates and Steel County Sheriff Wayne Beckman, those dreams were turned into a reality this summer. Gates explained that...
The Carrington City Council learned at their last meeting that police chief Chris Bittmann resigned his position, with his last day to be August 11. During the meeting held on Monday, August 14, Mayor Tom Erdmann reported to the council that Bittmann resigned his position as chief of police for the City of Carrington, but after a meeting with the police commission, he rescinded his resignation and will stay on as chief. During the city's budget meeting on Wednesday, August 2, the council...
“Section lines are never closed,” said Foster County State’s Attorney Kara Brinster to Lee Wahlund at the Foster County Commission meeting last week. During the meeting Wahlund attended to request a section line be closed that runs to his property off of 66th Avenue. He said the problem is the section line is located in the City of Carrington’s extraterrestrial property, which stretches one mile past the actual city limits. Brinster told Wahlund that she needed more time to research the matter...
The counties and cities within the state of North Dakota hold many interesting news stories. Here are just a few of the feature stories that others are reading in communities around the state. Apparent vandalism at Writing Rock Apparent vandalism at Writing Rock State Historic Site has Divide County Sheriff Zach Schroeder alerting “the right people,” but other than that, there’s not much he or deputies can do. Discovered late last month by park caretaker Justin Hanson, Schroeder said it appea...
The counties and cities within the state of North Dakota hold many interesting news stories. Here are just a few of the feature stories that others are reading in communities around the state. New hire aware of questions about Alaska The Divide County School District’s new director of special education, Jeannie Brickley, brings 19 years of experience both as a teacher and as an administrator to her role. But she is also well aware of the questions raised about her joining the district from S...
The Foster County Treasurer as well as the auditor will no longer be an elected position. That was the decision made at the Foster County Commission meeting last week. During the meeting held on Tuesday, August 1, a motion was passed to appoint the treasurer and auditor to their positions. This all happened when Dianne Hertel resigned from her position as treasurer. Commissioner Becky Hagel said when there is a resignation, it is a good time to make a move like this. A resolution was also...
The counties and cities within the state of North Dakota hold many interesting news stories. Here are just a few of the feature stories that others are reading in communities around the state. Parking lot exposure leads to detainment A Garrison man was detained in a Bismarck parking lot on July 13 after he was witnessed committing indecent conduct in his vehicle. According to an incident/investigation report from the Bismarck Police Department, Bismarck PD officer Wade Nordick was dispatched to...
The counties and cities within the state of North Dakota hold many interesting news stories. Here are just a few of the feature stories that others are reading in communities around the state. Fort Stevenson boasts highest visitation Over the past six and a half months, Fort Stevenson State Park has had a total of 87,595 visitors, currently the highest number of visitors at any North Dakota state park this year. During a recent quarterly state park meeting, Fort Stevenson Park manager Chad...
The Foster County Commission learned at their meeting last week that Dianne Hertel, county treasurer has resigned her position. Hertel has been with the treasurer’s office since 2013, winning the election for that office in 2014. During the meeting, held on Tuesday, July 18, auditor Ellen Roundy told the board that she and her deputy could take over the duties temporarily while they evaluate their options. The board also learned that two other county staff members have resigned their p...
The counties and cities within the state of North Dakota hold many interesting news stories. Here are just a few of the feature stories that others are reading in communities around the state. Law Enforcement plays waiting game Local law enforcement officials continue to wait for evidence to be processed in relation to the shooting death of Brianne Anderson. The 32-year-old was shot at a residence in Watford City just before midnight on March 22, and died the next morning at a Minot hospital....
