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Twelve years after the Carrington Cardinaires made history at the North Dakota Association of Dance and Drill (NDADD) state championship by winning an unprecedented four-event sweep, they did it again. The 2024 version of what has become Class B's premier dance troupe equaled the exploits of the 2012 team by winning the high kick, hip hop, pom and jazz categories at this year's competition, held at the Minot State University Dome January 26-27. It was the third time overall that the Cardinaires...
Voters in North Dakota may soon face an interesting choice at the ballot box this November, and not just between the various candidates. Right now, efforts are underway to place a new initiative on the ballot, one that would essentially eliminate property taxes in the State of North Dakota. The effort is being led by Republican Rick Becker, a former state representative and current candidate for U.S. House. Becker and the initiative's supporters are currently soliciting signatures to qualify...
The Central City is growing. Especially if you factor in the nearly doubled amount of building permits issued by the City of Carrington between 2022 and 2023, from 46 to 82. From fences to roofs, houses to shingles and everything in-between, these building permits show what is being improved and what is being built in Carrington. Shingles and tin roofs topped the list again this year for repair on homes and businesses during the year, with 36 permits. The top project in 2023, was a home being...
CARRINGTON, N.D. – The local Knights of Columbus (KC) Council 4951 will hold their annual spaghetti feed, followed by a silent auction and bingo on Sunday, February 18 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Carrington. The event will once again support the work of the "Friends of Chimbote" organization that North Dakota priest, Father Jack Davis, was instrumental in for so many years. What once were called "soup kitchens" in Chimbote, Peru, to help nourish the poor, have expanded over the years to i...
The Co-op Placement Program at Carrington High School provides opportunities for many students to gain experience and provide businesses with assistance during the school year. The Carrington Chamber & EDC organization would like to share information about each student and what they are learning while in the Co-op Program this year. Missy Hansen is the Agricultural Education and FFA Advisor and is the coordinator of the Co-op Placement Program. Leading Edge Equipment is where you will find... Full story
An arctic blast brought brutally cold and windy conditions to Foster County during the second week of January. Temperatures remained below zero for five consecutive days, with a low of minus 23 degrees on January 14. Winds gusted at speeds up to 42 miles per hour, and wind chills fell to minus 53 degrees. Temperatures climbed slowly back to normal by January 20 and then kept climbing. Forecasters predicted temperatures near 40 degrees by the end of January compared with a normal high of 20...
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. Garrison Schools shelter-in-place Thursday afternoon a text came through, "Mom, do you know why we are in a shelter-in-place?" No parent wants to get that text from their child. No more than 10 minutes later, at 2:36 p.m., a call and text message came through from the school to all guardians linked to the...
Dear Savvy Senior, What are the steps to take to fight against age discrimination in the workplace, and where can I turn to for help if I think I’ve got a case? Passed Over Paul Dear Paul, If you believe your age has cost you in the workplace — whether it’s a job, a promotion, or a raise — you have options for fighting back. Here’s what you should know along with some steps to take against this illegal workplace activity. ADEA Protection The Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) is your fi...
12 Years Ago Feb. 10, 1949 George Liddle, was hospitalized with burns about the face and neck as a result of an explosion at Kunkel Motors Thursday. The accident occurred when Liddle was cleaning a gas tank and fumes were mysteriously ignited. The impact also caused a front window at Kunkel’s to break. Mrs. John L. Leoboldt, 77, Edmunds oldest pioneer, passed away early Friday, January 28, at the Jamestown Hospital, where she had been a patient for a week. Winner of the 1949 Good Citizen a...
FEBRUARY CARRINGTON All meals served with Milk, Coffee, Bread & Butter, Dessert Mon., Feb. 5 - Swedish Meatballs, Mashed Potatoes, Corn, Peach Crisp - Pool - Bridge - Open Cards Tues., Feb. 6 - Stuffed Shells, Meat Sauce, Green Beans, Tossed Salad, Fruit Cocktail - Pinochle Thurs., Feb. 8 - Ham, Au Gratin Potatoes, California Blend Vegetables, Apricots - Whist Friday, Feb. 9 - Beef Stew, Tossed Salad, Corn Bread, Apple Bar - Golf Saturday, Feb. 10 - Public Cards Pinochle Tournament, 1 p.m. All ages welcome. GRACE CITY, MCHENRY GLENFIELD Mon.,...
“Things are not always as they appear to be … Curiosity creates possibilities and opportunities.” Roy T. Bennett I’m a curious person. It’s a trait that characterizes many journalists, and for good reason. The drive to know more or to ask just one more question to get to the heart of the issue is often the catalyst for good news articles. According to Dictionary.com, curiosity is “a strong desire to know or learn something.” I usually refer to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary for official defi...
From March 12-16, there’s an event happening in Anaheim, Calif., that is unlike any other in the United States, except for a parallel event that happens each September in Baltimore. It’s called Natural Products Expo West and it brings tens of thousands of exhibitors, guests, media and sponsors together to look at the latest innovations in everything organic from retail to farming. A number of entrepreneurs from North Dakota have made the trip to Anaheim over the years in an effort to make a dif...
With the hope of increasing the number of local journalists, the University of North Dakota intends to create a new department of journalism. This comes at a time when smaller newspapers are dropping left and right. According to Joshua Irvine, reporting in Forum Communications, half of North Dakota counties have only one news outlet. As the present editors retire, new ones are not coming forward to buy newspapers. Losing Revenue Dying main streets have no advertising revenue and the vacant...
Patricia Stock Patricia "Pattie" Stock, age 79, of Carrington, N.D., passed away in her sleep Thursday, January 25, 2024, at Golden Acres Manor, Carrington, ND. Visitation was Tuesday, January 30, 2024, from 6:00-7:00 p.m., followed by a prayer service at 7:00 p.m., all at Evans Funeral Home, Carrington. Pattie's funeral service was held Wednesday, January 31, 2024, at 10:30 a.m., at Trinity Lutheran Church, Carrington, N.D., with Pastor Rick Loewen officiating. Music was by Teresa Edland.... Full story
Elma Smith Elma Irene Smith passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on January 25, 2024, at the Lutheran Home of the Good Shepherd in New Rockford, N.D., at age 90. Elma was under Hospice care. Elma's visitation was Monday from 2:00-4:00 p.m., with family present at Evans Funeral Home, New Rockford and Tuesday, January 30, 2024, from 1:00 – 2:00 p.m., followed by a funeral service at 2:00 p.m., all at First Lutheran Church, New Rockford, N.D., with Pastor Amy Kippen officiating. Kerstin A... Full story
Kent Anderson Kent L. Anderson, 89, died Wednesday, January 24, 2024, at his home in Cooperstown, N.D. Kent was born June 22, 1934 in Sutton, N.D., on the family farm to Arnold and Evelyn Anderson. He was baptized and confirmed at Mable Lutheran Church in Sutton. In 1980, Kent and Barb became members of Glenfield Lutheran Church, now Prairie Faith. He graduated from Sutton High School in 1952 and attended UND from 1952-1953. Shortly after his time at UND, Kent enlisted in the US army and was... Full story
Ice fishing – where Midwestern men go to shoot the freeze. DPRCA kicks off its blockbuster 2024 season with a reprise of "Guys on Ice," a musical comedy that will have you laughing (and freezing) your face off! Life on the lake is easy, especially when the fish are biting, the jokes are funny, there's a 'couple two three' beers in the bucket and the Green Bay Packers are on the field. From the warmth of their shanty 'up north,' old pals Marvin and Lloyd spin wit, wisdom and hilarious songs a...
The shots weren't going down for Carrington, but their pressure on the defensive side frustrated the M-P-B Thunder all evening long in the East Gym Thursday night, January 25. In a cross-Division A versus B matchup, the Cardinals held the Thunder to 11 points in the first half and 10 in the second for a comfortable 50-21 victory. Junior Edyn Hoornaert posted a double-double of 17 points and 10 rebounds, and Madison Johnson's stat line was well-rounded with nine points, five rebounds, four steals...
CHS hosted its home tournament for the 2024 archery season on Saturday, Jan. 27. With action in both gyms and over 300 archers competing, it was a busy day. After nine flights of both 3D and bullseye shooting, Connor Cose of Rolla emerged as the top male archer overall in both divisions. He scored a 288 in 3D with 23 tens and also took the top spot among high school boys. NR-S archer Koy Zieman had the same score but three fewer tens, and finished first in middle school boys and second overall....
The Medina/Pingree-Buchanan boys basketball team hit a speed bump with a 55-38 loss to LaMoure/Litchville-Marion, but came back for a 41-29 win over South Border in District 2 games played on January 26 and 30. The results for the Thunder mean their record is now 9-5 for the season, and 3-2 in District 2 games. Currently, they occupy the fourth slot in the standings. Boxscores from the two contests were as follows: District 2 Boys Basketball LaMoure/L-M 55, M-P-B 38 at LaMoure M-P-B 11 12 2 13...
The Griggs/Midkota girls fell to Hillsboro/Central Valley, 55-37, and NR-S, 51-28, in games played on January 25 and 29. The Titans fell to 6-12. Boxscores from the games were not available at press time....
The focus now for the Carrington Cardinal boys is to continue making improvement, and to keep spirits up heading into the postseason wars. The Cards went down to defeat in their two most recent games, a 64-44 loss to the Northern Cass Jaguars in Hunter on January 26, and a 72-40 Region 2 loss to Thompson last Tuesday in the Tommies' gym. Josh Bickett led Carrington (1-12, 0-5 Region 2) in scoring in both contests, finishing with 15 points against Northern Cass and 13 in the Thompson game. Senior...
A past New Rockford-Sheyenne school district resident played the biggest role for the Griggs/Midkota Titans in defeating his boyhood classmates. James Woodstead went for 21 points in helping the Titans surge past the Rockets, 61-49, in a District 4 contest at Glenfield Tuesday night, January 30. G-M held on to a slim two-point lead going into the fourth quarter, before Latrell Rainey came alive for eight of his 13 points. Woodstead also had six in the stanza, and Will Spickler accounted for the...
M-P-B has been in the conversation for several District 2 victories this past girls' basketball season, but it hasn't translated to actual tallies in the win column. Their final league outing of the season was, sadly, no exception, as the visiting Kidder County Wolves withstood a second-half comeback from the Thunder and held on for a two-point win, 45-43, in Medina Monday, January 29. With the defeat, M-P-B finished their district contests with a 2-6 record, and sit at 4-14 with just their...
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