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Residents of Carrington Public School District 49 will get two opportunities to have their voices heard at the ballot box this summer. First, the annual school board election has been set for Tuesday, June 4, with polls open from 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. in the High School Commons. The seats currently held by Tonia Erickson and Kevin Wolsky are up for re-election, both 3-year terms. Individuals interested in serving on the school board should file a Statement of Intent and Statement of Interest with...
On a gravel road in rural Foster County is a family-owned agribusiness that never stops. It quietly and continuously operates, cold pressing and refining a variety of crops to produce oil and protein. Now this business has big news to share. Healthy Oilseeds of rural Carrington recently announced that their hemp and flax products are Regenerative Organic Certified® (ROC), marking a significant stride in their commitment to sustainability. "We are excited to achieve regenerative...
Carrington may no longer have a municipal judge if the City Council passes two new ordinances that were introduced at their meeting last week. During the meeting held on Monday, Feb. 12, the board held a first reading of Ordinances 281 and 282. Ordinance 281 will transfer municipal judge cases to district court and Ordinance 282 holds the details and agreement of Ordinance 281. A motion was passed to approve the first reading of the two ordinances. Mayor Tom Erdmann told the board that he will...
The Annual Carrington FFA Alumni Crop Show is scheduled for Monday through Thursday, February 19-22, at Runnings. The FFA Alumni Crop Show is conducted to promote the crop industry of Foster County and the State of North Dakota. The crop show is open to all members of the Carrington FFA Chapter. FFA members are encouraged to exhibit threshed grain samples that have been hand picked for seed quality. There is also a grain sheave and ear corn division. The show provides Carrington FFA members a chance to exhibit threshed grain samples before the...
Our co-op students this week feature three distinctly different workplaces. Olivia Threadgold is employed at the Carrington Chamber and Economic Development Corporation. She is kept busy with updating the website and community app, creating flyers for events, helping with community events, refilling brochure racks, preparing Carrington Cash, changing letters on the marquee sign and exchanging Carrington Cash for checks at businesses. Skills she is learning are communication, critical thinking...
Kirk Stokes, employed by Runnings Stores, is the January Carrington Chamber and Economic Development Corporation (CCEDC) Employee of the Month. The nomination states, "Kirk went above and beyond to track down information for me to clear up charges on an account. He never complains when asked anything and is always helpful to find what you need. He is a very nice young man and is very deserving of the Employee of the Month award." Kirk received a framed award certificate and $20 in Carrington...
Austin Hewitt, third-year general surgery resident, MD, at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health (Madison, Wis.) recently received a Research Initiation Grant from the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons (ASCRS). The award will provide him with $20,000 for one year to conduct full-time research focused on diseases of the colon, rectum, and anus. Dr. Hewitt, who is also funded on the Department of Surgery's Surgical Oncology Research Training Program (T32),...
The Associated General Contractors of North Dakota has scholarships available for High School Seniors pursuing a career in the exciting and rewarding field of Construction. These scholarships are for the 2024-2025 school year. The deadline is April 24, 2024. Scholarship details and applications are available at https://www.agcnd.org/scholarship • $1,500 Scholarships available at North Dakota State University for Construction Management or Construction Engineering • $1,500 Scholarships available at University of Mary for Construction Man...
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 halls of Trinity Lutheran Church are now graced with mosaic artwork thanks to the many hands that made it happen. The mural utilizes tiles, stained glass, mirrors, and other material, known as "tesserae" to depict the creation story. It can be found in the walkway that connects the addition to the church. The project began in 2019 when Lindsay Ostlie rendered the artwork with the help of Adobe Illustrator on the computer. It was meant to be an art project for the BLAST kids and to bring the...
Several staffing updates were highlighted at the Tuesday, Feb. 13 Carrington school board meeting. Superintendent Janelle Helm reported that John Erickson was recently hired as the assistant golf coach and Joanna Lee will take on full-time custodial duties for the district. Karla Michaelson will leave her current position as athletic director and high school history teacher at the end of 2023-24 school year to begin a new role as Dean of Students for the 2024-25 year. Her letter of resignation...
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. Paleo Art-Iculations Most people grow out of dinosaurs and fossils by the time they hit puberty. This is not the case for Jeanette Reim. From a young age she was introduced to fossils and was taken on digs to ignite her passion. Often, she could be found wandering the rock-strewn creeks of her childhood...
Congratulations to Amanda Koepplin, third grade teacher at NR-S, on her selection as the Eddy County Teacher of the Year for 2023-24. I have the utmost respect and admiration for those who pursue teaching as a career, and even more so for those who dedicate their lives to teaching young minds. It’s a noble profession. When I was in elementary school, I often said that I wanted to be a teacher when I grew up. I had three younger siblings and four younger cousins to look after, and teaching seemed...
It comes as a surprise to no one that North Dakota, like every other state in the nation, is in the throes of an unprecedented teacher shortage. Long-time administrators will tell you that where once there were dozens of applications for each open position, they are now fortunate to receive one or two worthy applicants, if any. Many educators will tell you that K-12 education remains an honorable and vital profession with an ever-increasing level of stress. What both agree on is that the consequences of ignoring the teacher shortage are dire...
There’s a situation happening right now that could have a long-term effect on the human psyche, and it doesn’t appear that too many people are concerned about it, at least not publicly. If you’ve gone to a fast-food establishment lately, you may have noticed that some have completely replaced actual employees with kiosks where you order your food. Some of them have gone so far as to make you start an email account or you can’t order. Supermarkets have gone to self checkout some time ago, bu...
What an amazing coincidence! Two days after Apple released its much-ballyhooed Vision Pro contraption, Joni Mitchell gave her first Grammy Awards performance. It’s a coincidence because someday hordes of Vision Pro devotees will doubtless be warbling, “I’ve looked at life from no sides now/Tripped over something, might be a cow…” Surely you’ve heard of Vision Pro. Apple insists on calling it a “spatial computer,” but reviewers tend to describe it as something like “a mixed reality headset t...
12 Years Ago February 24, 1949 The McHenry High School student association and McHenry community again played host to the Foster County schools in their annual county basketball tournament. The tournament got underway in the McHenry gymnasium Wednesday evening, Feb. 16, with the Foster County schools of Glenfield, Bordulac, Grace City and McHenry participating. In the finals on Friday, McHenry teams come through to win first place in both the boys and girls divisions. Mrs. R.F. Gilliland...
FEBRUARY CARRINGTON All meals served with Milk, Coffee, Bread & Butter, Dessert Mon., Feb. 19 - Stuffed Peppers, Mashed Potatoes, Broccoli, Peaches - Pool - Bridge & Open Cards Tues., Feb. 20 - Beef Roast, Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Prince Edward Vegetables, Berry Crisp - Pinochle Wed., Feb. 21 - Potluck Thurs., Feb. 22 - Ribs, Baked Potato, Green Beans, Tossed Salad, Pears - Whist Fri., Feb. 23 - Pork Roast, Mashed Potatoes, Mixed Vegetables, Applesauce - Golf Sat., Feb. 24 - Public Cards Pinochle Tournament, 1 p.m. All ages welcome. GRACE...
February 13, 2024 Jacob M. Surritte, New Rockford, N.D.: failure to obtain North Dakotas driver’s license: $20...
Virginia Muscha Virginia Helen Muscha, age 86, passed away peacefully on February 10, 2024, at Wildflower Lodge Memory Care in Maple Grove, Minnesota. Virginia was born in Harvey, North Dakota, on May 18, 1937, to Joseph and Margaret (Holzer) Muscha. Virginia was the eighth of 13 children, and she grew up on a farm in rural Harvey. She attended Wells County Schools through the eighth grade, after which time she stayed home and worked on the family farm and as a waitress in Harvey. Virginia...
Corey Neys Corey Louis Neys, 47, passed away unexpectantly on February 9, 2024, at his home in Buchanan, N.D. Corey was born September 29, 1976, at Jamestown Hospital to Gary and Donna Neys. Corey graduated from Pingree-Buchanan High School in 1995 and then attended NDSCS in Wahpeton, N.D. Corey married Holly (Burchill) Neys in July 16, 2011. Together they had three children, Hayden, Nolan, and Karlie. He also welcomed a stepson, Carter, and loved him as one of his own. Through the years, he...
FirstLink is the local call center that answers the 211 Information & Referral Helpline and 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline for the entire state of North Dakota and parts of western Minnesota. Whether you are seeking financial assistance for rent or utilities, gas money, food pantries, or information on your local polling site this election season, 2-1-1 is your first link to resource information. Our stellar Community Resource team maintains a directory of more than 5,400 programs across our service area. Every listing in our directory is...
Dear Savvy Senior, Does Medicare cover any weight-loss treatments for overweight retirees? I just turned 65 and need to lose about 100 pounds and would like to know if Medicare can help. Overweight Owen Dear Owen, Yes, traditional Medicare does indeed cover some weight-loss treatments like counseling and certain types of surgery for overweight beneficiaries, but unfortunately it doesn’t cover weight-loss programs or medications. Here’s what you should know. Who’s Eligible For benef...
The collective memory of how the Four Winds-Minnewaukan Lady Indians' four-point loss to Carrington happened earlier this season served them well this time around. This time, the Indians matched the Cards free throw for free throw, and made use of early offensive fireworks to hold on for their own win by a four-point margin, 60-56, in Fort Totten Monday night, February 12. FW-M led by as much as 13 points late in the first half, 26-13, before the Cards made a game of it in the second half and...
