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Four years ago, there were no polling places for the 2020 primary election in Foster County due to COVID-19. This year voters in Foster County will once again go to the polls. The primary election is set for Tuesday, June 11, 2024, to select federal, state, county, city and park board representatives. On the county side of the ballot, seats at the commissioners' table that are up for grabs are Pat Copenhaver of District #1, David Utke of District #3 and Becky Hagel of District #5. There are no...
From his home kitchen, Alfred Eggermont has developed a special talent for culinary excellence that is uncommon for a boy of eleven years old. And the world will get the chance to see the Griggs County Central Elementary student's abilities under the pressure of time constraints, teamwork, and the withering criticism and commentary of four judges. Oh, and there's that $100,000 top prize, too. Eggermont is one of a dozen finalists competing for the nation's top young chef on "MasterChef Junior",...
The Carrington Community Endowment Fund (CCEF) is now accepting grant applications for the 2024 grant cycle. Only applications submitted online will be accepted and technical assistance is available for anyone who needs it. Applicants must be designated by the IRS as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, or a government agency. Groups without such designation seeking to apply may enlist a fiscal sponsor. If you’re unsure of your organization’s eligibility, you are encouraged to call Kara at 701-222-8349. Application deadline is March 15. For ins...
On February 23, Foster County Soil Conservation District held a roundtable discussion on the Alliance to Advance Climate-Smart Agriculture in collaboration with North Dakota Farmers Union and North Dakota Grain Growers Association. The Alliance is a pilot program that will pay farmers and ranchers $100 per acre or animal unit for adopting high-value conservation practices such as cover crops, no-till, minimum till, prescribed grazing and more. Enrollment in the program is now open but there is...
At the February Carrington Healthy Communities Coalition meeting, the Service Award was presented to Travis Wong of Basil. The nomination stated: "Travis is committed to making Carrington and the surrounding communities a healthier place by providing one of the essentials in life – how to cook. Through his business Basil, he is providing classes, demonstrations and one-on-one support to help people better understand where our food comes from, how to prepare it and why and how food brings p...
Established in 1980 to support Carrington area community projects, the Carrington Community Endowment Fund (CCEF) provides a method of receiving donations and distributing grants to worthwhile projects. The Foundation is affiliated with the North Dakota Community Foundation, which is a nonprofit, tax-exempt corporation under IRS code 501(c)(3) and North Dakota Law. The Carrington Community Endowment Fund is managed locally by a group of volunteers whose main activities are building the fund and...
The Northern Plains Sustainable Agriculture Society (NPSAS) works directly with farmers to encourage better care of the land by increasing perennial crops, reducing chemical use and developing environmentally beneficial livestock systems. The organization places heavy emphasis on organic farming practices. Organic farmers do not use synthetic fertilizers, pesticides or genetically modified organisms. Instead, they strive to work together with nature to reach their production goals. Soil...
This is the final installment in the highlights of CHS Co-op Students. Maverick Zink is working at the Carrington Research Extension Center Livestock Unit where he helps bed cows, sweeps the mill, weighs cattle, mows lawn and bottle feeds calves. Maverick relates that he is learning skills such as, "How to weigh cattle. How to drive the dump truck and tractors." His least favorite thing to do at CREC is, "Picking up grain after Tim spills it and also pitching manure." Mowing lawn is his...
Two local businesses were the guest speakers at the Carrington Lions Club January and February meetings. On January 3, Casey and Maartje Murphy presented a history and update on their business, Cows & Co. Creamery. right: Casey, Shepherd and Maartje Murphy and Lions President Jennifer Wede. On February 6, Taryn VanBedaf and Chelsey Zeltinger explained what treatments their business AURA Aesthetics and Hydration offers. Above: Taryn, Jennifer and Chelsey....
The next guide and outfitter written examination is March 30 at 1 p.m. at the North Dakota Game and Fish Department office in Bismarck. Preregistration is required no later than March 22 by calling the Department’s enforcement office at 701-328-6604. In addition to passing a written exam, qualifications for becoming a guide include a background check for criminal and game and fish violations, certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and standard first aid, and employment by or contract with a licensed hunting outfitter. Hunting o...
The Alzheimer’s Association together with NDSU Extension will offer a free virtual presentation titled, Understanding Alzheimer’s and Dementia. The class will take place on Thursday, March 14 from 12:00-1:00 p.m. The presentation is free and open to the public; registration is required. This project is supported by funding through the North Dakota Department of Health & Human Services, Adult & Aging Services Section. To register for the class call, 1-800-272-3900 or visit www.communityresourcefinder.org...
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. Splash Pad coming to life The Garrison Park Board held its monthly meeting on February 7 and a lot is going on. A photo was shared from Ackerman Estvold of a mockup of what the new splash pad will look like, which had been eagerly anticipated for quite a while. There has been talk around town for at least...
I photographed the Forever Dance Spring Show at Carrington School last Sunday. It wasn't the first spring show I've attended (or photographed), but for some reason this performance had me enthralled. It was an absolute joy to see dozens of young girls leave it all on the floor. The energy level was off the charts, and the costumes and props were spectacular. Even coaches Brianne Partlow and Jane Sauby got in on the jazz, wearing outfits adorned with sequins and sparkles. I thought the action...
This winter in North Dakota has been remarkable for a lot of reasons and because of it, I took advantage and did some traveling across the state. The farmers’ market manager in Wahpeton contacted me about the lack of vendors at her market. It seemed like a desperate situation and because of Wahpeton’s size, I decided to take a trip and meet with her about those issues. But, this isn’t about that meeting. Unlike most others who would go across the state on an interstate or U.S. highway, I travele...
A seismic shift is taking place in the North Dakota party convention nominating system with the fragmentation of power and resources and candidates bypassing the structured nominating system and going directly to the polls. While North Dakota history is full of erratic appeals to primary elections, the present fracture was led by Senator Kevin Cramer and Governor Doug Burgum, both of whom took their cases to the public after rejection by conventions. The precedent has been established. By...
12 Years Ago March 10, 1949 Back from his air tour to points in the west, R.W. Hargrave, Sr. is very enthusiastic about air travel, declaring he had the time of his life on the trip. He marveled at the short time it took to get to his destination. On the trip out he left Minneapolis at 9:30 in the morning and was in Burbank Calif, that evening at 7:10. Erection of a memorial in the Carrington Cemetery to be dedicated on Memorial Day is contemplated by the McCreary Bonderud post, Veterans of...
February 20, 2024 Samantha Gore, Mondovi, Wis.: animal at large, $25 Justin Cook, Carrington, N.D.: animal at large, no tags present, $50...
MARCH CARRINGTON All meals served with Milk, Coffee, Bread & Butter, Dessert Mon., March 4 - Ravioli in Meat Sauce, Peas, Garden Salad, Spiced Pears - Pool - Bridge - Open Cards Tues., March 5 - Meatballs, Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Prince Edward Vegetables, Fruit Cocktail - Pinochle Thurs., March 7 - Oven Fried Chicken Quarters, Green Beans, Potato Salad, Oranges - Whist Fri., March 8 - Salmon Loaf with Cucumber Dill Sauce, Diced Potatoes, California Blend Vegetables, Fruit in Jello - Mexican Train Dominoes Sat., March 9 - Public Cards Pinochle...
I took a walk in the woods last week with a colleague of mine, along with some graduate students. We were at Knife River Indian Villages National Historic Site. Have you ever been there? It’s a fascinating place. Of course, to me, any forest is fascinating. What is a forest, anyway? It’s a simple question, but the answer isn’t quite so easy. This is actually how I start out my introductory forestry class each time that it’s taught. What’s a forest? Is it just a bunch of trees? If yes, how many?...
I added a mixture of walnuts and dried fruit to a mixed green salad I was making in my home. I smiled as I thought about my changing eating habits. As a kid, I would have eaten the salad greens and dried fruit, but nuts were off limits on my personal menu. I was not allergic to nuts. I just did not like their taste. I did not appreciate their texture, either. My mother added nuts to nearly every baked good, from brownies to cookies to quick breads. She probably knew they were good for us. Guess...
Dear Savvy Senior, Do you have any suggestions on divvying up my personal possessions to my kids after I’m gone without causing hard feelings or conflict? I have a lot of jewelry, art, family heirlooms and antique furniture, and four grown kids that don’t always see eye-to-eye on things. Conflicted Parent Dear Conflicted, Divvying up personal possessions among adult children or other loved ones can often be a tricky task. Deciding who should get what without showing favoritism, hurting som...
Farmers and crop advisers interested in canola production management updates should plan to participate in the 2024 Getting-it-Right in Canola Production virtual meeting on March 12, from 8:30 a.m. to noon. This online-only meeting is conducted by North Dakota State University (NDSU) Extension and is supported by the Northern Canola Growers Association. “University and industry professionals will provide research updates and recommendations to assist canola farmers with production decisions for the 2024 growing season,” says Anitha Chi...
One year ago, the Valley City Hi-Liners were languishing in the second division of the former Class A's Eastern Dakota Conference (EDC), finishing as the ninth seed with a 6-16 record and losing in the play-in round. What a difference a new classification, and a talented freshman in the mix, makes. The Hi-Liners maximized their size advantage and physicality inside and on the wings to quash Carrington's bid for a state tournament with a 62-56 win Saturday, February 24, in the newly-created...
By virtue of a second-quarter surge, the Carrington girls ensured themselves of one shot to snag a state Division A Tournament spot Thursday night, February 22. Like the previous two matchups with Four Winds-Minnewaukan, their Region 2 third place game transpired with no team gaining a clear advantage, at least until the second eight minutes rolled around. Two three-pointers by Isabel Wendel and one more from Madison Johnson provided CHS with the breathing room sorely needed, and they largely...
The Griggs/Midkota Titans had grand designs for a Region 2 tournament berth, but an upstart semifinal opponent sprang the upset for a Cinderella run to the finals in District 4 Boys Basketball Tournament action from Larimore February 23, 26 and 28. G-M took a 62-53 win over the Hatton/Northwood Thunder as part of first round play, with senior Latrell Rainey's 19 points sparking the Titan offense. Kyle Johnson (13 points) and Isaac Stadler (11) contributed good supporting efforts, and Will...
