The Official Newspaper for Foster County
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. LHS receives three national broadcasting honors Two local students and their teacher received national honors for their broadcasting program in early March. During the 82nd Intercollegiate Broadcasting System Conference on March 3-5, the Linton High School Broadcasting Program was recognized among the Len...
Voters in Foster County will go to the polls on Tuesday, June 14, 2022, in a primary election to select federal, state, county, city and park board representatives. For cities, the primary is the final stop for mayors, council persons and park board members, while state and county winners in the primary move on to the general election on November 8, 2022. Carrington Mayor Tom Erdmann will have his seat contested this year, as resident Jeremy Miller will also be on the ballot. Al Trader is...
The Foster County Commission passed a motion to accept auditor Brad Solberg’s resignation letter, and the discussion took an interesting turn at the commission meeting last week. During the meeting held on Tuesday, April 19, the board discussed whether or not they can make the auditor position an appointed position instead of an elected position. State’s Attorney Kara Brinster said that in the North Dakota Century Code 11-10.2-02 subpart 1, it states that the commission can create a resolution t...
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. Former Stanley resident publishes novel Barb Solberg, a former Stanley resident, has just published a historical fiction novel that tells the story of her grandparents who homesteaded in Mountrail County in 1913. She credits the Mountrail County Historical Society for its historical books as well as the...
Drainage issues with property owned by Kelly Hagel near the new High Plains Equipment building on the west end of Carrington sparked discussion at the Carrington City Council meeting last week. During the meeting held on Monday, April 11, Hagel said he thinks the city should pick up the cost for preliminary drawings on drainage options for his property. “Just like you did on 5th and 16th,” said Hagel. Hagel said he needs something to take to the Water Board, for help with the drainage iss...
There was some confusion at the Carrington School Board meeting last week with Superintendent Kris Kuehn fielding questions from the board about contracts for extracurricular coaches. During the meeting held on Tuesday, April 12, Kuehn reported he had sent out contracts to current extracurricular coaches for the upcoming school year, but board members questioned why they didn’t discuss it first. A special meeting was scheduled for Monday, April 18 at 7 p.m. in the ITV room to discuss changes in...
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. Local author releases book, talks TV show After reminiscing about many of his family’s real-life stories of fleeing Russia and coming to the United States, a local resident’s imagination took those tales to the next level landing him a book deal and possible TV series. Glen Vetter starting writing “14...
The question of whether or not to allow the public to use the county gravel pit was up for discussion again for the Foster County Commission at their last meeting. During the meeting held Tuesday, April 5, resident Wes Miller attended to ask the Board if he could install an approach on his property coming off of a county road, and using fill dirt from the county-owned gravel pit. Miller told the Board he would pay for any fill he used, but the commission had concerns about opening the pit up...
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. Council looking for solutions to water issue At least three residents in Rolla are fighting a money-losing battle against frozen water pipes. For 30 years, Bob and Mary Vandal have lived in Harris Court on the northwest side of town. In 2018, the water pipes in their home began freezing up on a regular...
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. Arrest made in cold case Almost 15 years after the death of Anita Knutson of Butte, her roommate was arrested and charged last week with her murder. Recently, the Minot Police Department held an impromptu press conference where they announced that 34-year-old Nichole Rice was arrested “without i...
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. Turkey relocation begins in Mayville Too many turkeys in Mayville? Aldermen and city employees have noticed and are in the process of having a contractor thin the flock through relocation of the birds. Thirty-four of the 300 turkeys, according to Auditor Gail Olstad had been relocated by the March 7 board...
With whisperings about a Japanese garden going through the “grape vine” it was finally confirmed at the Carrington City Council meeting last week. During the meeting held on Monday, March 14, Laurie Dietz and Karlee Griffin of the CCEDC said that they had been approached by a few individuals from the community about plans for a Japanese garden. At the last CVB meeting, that board also discussed a Japanese garden. Apparently, the CVB was approached by the North Dakota Department of Commerce and...
The ambulance building infrastructure is in need of repairs, and the county has to flip the bill for it. That was one item on the agenda at the Foster County Commission meeting last week. During the meeting held on Tuesday, March 15, commissioner David Utke told the board that the ambulance building needs a new water heater and furnace. Because the county owns the building and it is stated in the contract with the CHI St. Alexius Carrington Ambulance Service, the county must pay for the...
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. Ukrainians stand united in Parshall A fundraiser was held recently by Ukrainian families at the Parshall American Legion where local residents were able to enjoy the Ukraine cuisine and hear firsthand details on the current situation with the war in Eastern Europe. The food was excellent with homemade...
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. Human remains found near Minto On February 18, at approximately 5:30 p.m. the Walsh County Sheriff’s office responded to a report of a burned vehicle approximately one mile north of the City of Minto. Within the cab portion of the vehicle, it was reported that there was possible human remains. Due to weath...
Another short agenda for the Foster County Commission meeting left the Board considering hiring more help. During the meeting held on Tuesday, March 1, Commissioner Becky Hagel reported that she took a look at the basement of the Public Health building to assess the large items in there. She said there are some heavy cabinets and some old items that were left there by the dentist that occupied the building before Public Health. Hagel said she took photos of the items, but the problem is getting...
Voters in Foster County will go to the polls on Tuesday, June 14 in a primary election to select state/county, city and park board representatives. For cities, the primary is the finals for mayors, council persons and park board members, while state and county winners in the primary move on to the general election on November 8. In the city of Carrington, there are several seats up for re-election including mayor, a four-year At Large term, Ward 1 South of Main Street and one Ward II North of...
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. County will appeal BIA trust land transfers With costs going up, and the creation of a road supervisor position in the works, the prospect of losing taxable land within Rolette County was at the top of the recent commission agenda. Roughly 25 residents attended the meeting, which focused on a recent decisi...
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. Kenmare office mines bitcoin A small computer churns away 24 hours a day at a downtown Kenmare office, generating $800 per month for its owner. The computer is mining for bitcoin, a digital currency. Aside from the computer, which doesn’t really resemble a common office computer, the office is empty. It’s...
Looking at sanitation proposals, at their last meeting, the Carrington City Council agreed to refuse all four bids to redesign the bidding process and analyze what the city needs. They also agreed to create a committee to do the work. During the meeting held on Monday, February 14, Carrington City Attorney Abby Gereau said they need a better, more thorough bid process. A representative of Recycle ND attended the meeting to dispute that his bid had issues. He said he wanted to know why, at this...
Once again the Foster County Commission met in a shorter-than-normal meeting to discuss county business. During the meeting held on Tuesday, February 15, the Board discussed ARPA (American Rescue Plan Act) Funds. Foster County Auditor Brad Solberg told the Board that key features in the final rule will allow counties to recover lost revenue brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. Solberg said Foster County will use $620,000. He said the county may not use the ARPA funds for paying down debt or for...
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. The basics of vertical farming Farms often inspire awe thanks to their beauty and the serenity of the areas that surround them. Though no farms may inspire such feelings as strongly as those in the heart of the countryside, another type of farm can induce a sense of awe as well. Vertical farms vary in...
Judging by the number of building permits for 2021, the City of Carrington just keeps growing. The Central City tallied 101 building permits last year, worth a total cost of $6,089,805 and generated revenue in fees consisting of $14,922 for the city. The top project in 2021 consisted of a new building for High Plains Equipment at the west end of the city, with a total cost of $4,500,000, and generating revenue for the city in the amount of $7,500 in building permit fees. Next on the list is a...
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. Border rally against mandate Nearly a hundred people from both sides of the U.S. - Canada border gathered around the edge of Portal on a cold morning, January 22, to protest a vaccine mandate for truck drivers. The United States and Canada have set requirements that truckers entering their countries be...
In a very short meeting and with little on the agenda, the Foster County Commission, namely Commissioner David Utke, spoke about a meeting he had with AT&T, the county’s new cell phone service provider. During the meeting held on Tuesday, February 1, Utke informed the board that he and Foster County Road Superintendent Nate Monson met with AT&T representatives about adding more phones for the road crew as well as special features to help the crew filter calls through the FirstNet wireless s...
