The Official Newspaper for Foster County
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Kristopher Abshere, 33, has pleaded guilty to a Class AA felony charge for impregnating a 14-year-old girl in 2022. Abshere was arrested last June after it was revealed he'd impregnated the 14-year-old, and was charged with gross sexual imposition of a minor under 15 years old, a Class AA felony. According to Court documents, Abshere had been living with the girl and her family since May 2021, at first in Carrington and then in New Rockford. Throughout that time, court documents say Abshere was...
A pair of allegedly unruly customers were charged with terrorizing Carrington businesses in March. Most recently, a man from Tuttle, N.D. was charged with Class C felony terrorizing after threatening to kill a Runnings employee on Tuesday, March 26. Court documents say the heated exchange occurred over the phone when an employee from the Runnings in Carrington called Walter Albert Leno to inform him that a box of ammunition he’d special ordered was at the store. Upon picking up the phone, c...
"No, it doesn't mean property taxes in Carrington are increasing," said Foster County Tax Equalization Director Karen Evans at the Foster County Commission meeting last week. During the meeting held on Tuesday, April 2, Evans explained that to be in compliance with the state, she had to increase the sales ratio. "I sent out 594 notices of tax increases in the City of Carrington. That isn't counting the county notices," said Evans. "The reason for the notices is because our sales ratio had...
Jennifer Gast, auditor for the city of Carrington, received the Leadership Training Program 110% Award from the North Dakota League of Cities (NDLC) during their Spring Workshop in Minot held March 19-20. The North Dakota League of Cities' Leadership Training Program recognizes city leaders for their dedication, time, and commitment to making their communities better places to live. Award recipients receive credits in the Leadership Training Program by attending conferences and training events...
The Easter Bunny came out of his burrow Saturday, March 30, to provide a bounty of over 12,000 eggs filled with an array of tasty sweetness at Carrington's annual Easter Egg Hunt. The event was held at the Carrington Public School East Gym, and helpful parents, the young and the very young got their opportunity to grab some loot for themselves....
Recently, Carrington Chamber Ambassadors visited Hydration Station located at 930 First St. S. A ribbon cutting was held with owners, Jim and Mary Skadsem, to recognize their new business start-up. They are open Monday through Friday from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. (and occasional Saturdays) serving up delicious teas and shakes. We welcome the Skadsems to Carrington. Pictured left to right are: Mayor Tom Erdmann, CCEDC employee Olivia Threadgold, owners Jim and Mary Skadsem and Ambassadors Becky Hagel...
Carrington, N.D. – Four Service Technicians at Leading Edge Equipment in Carrington have been named John Deere Master Certified Technicians. Darin Hoff, Devan Peterson, Jamie Eggermont and Justin Johnson completed advanced training in engine, drivetrain, hydraulic and electrical systems in order to earn the highest level of certification for John Deere Service Technicians. Leading Edge Equipment is a family-owned John Deere dealership with locations in Michigan, Devils Lake, Hampden and C...
Snow melt, rain and cattle create a recipe for muddy feedlots. While leading to uncomfortable conditions for ranchers, mud is stressful to livestock. Just a few inches of mud requires extra effort for cattle to walk and may lead to a loss of production or weight gain, according to North Dakota State University Extension specialists. As mud depth increases to between 4 to 8 inches, feed intake can decrease up to 15%. When mud is up to 24 inches deep, feed increase can decrease up to 30%. The...
The Foster County 4-H agronomy judging teams wrapped up their season at the state contest in Carrington on Saturday, March 9. The senior team finished first out of six teams. Individually, Kenleigh Hinrichs placed second, Abby Lee was third and Joe Lindberg was fifth. Twenty-one seniors competed in the event. In the junior division, Foster County finished ninth out of ten teams. Jackson Topp was 13th and Jennie Lee was 24th out of 40 contestants. 4-H'ers who participate in agronomy judging...
Sage Friedt of Bordulac, N.D., has been named to the 2023 fall trimester Dean’s List at Palmer College of Chiropractic’s Main Campus in Davenport, Iowa. Palmer College of Chiropractic, the first and largest college in the chiropractic profession, has campuses in Davenport, Iowa; San Jose, California; and Port Orange, Florida....
The Great Plains Food Bank Mobile Food Pantry will be in Carrington on Thursday morning, April 11. Distribution will take place from Dakota Central’s south building at the corner of 6th Avenue North and 4th Street North from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., but will begin as soon as products are available....
The Annual Parent-Member Banquet of the Fessenden-Bowdon FFA Chapter was held on Monday, March 25, in the new gym of the Fessenden-Bowdon School. The annual banquet was a way for the chapter to recognize the accomplishments of its members and the students enrolled in agriculture education. This year the chapter celebrated their 75th year of FFA in Fessenden and their 69th Annual Parent-Member Banquet. The first main item on the agenda was the Initiation of the Greenhand members. The Chapter...
(Jamestown, N.D.) - North Dakota Farmers Union is celebrating a 90-year milestone with the start of its youth summer camping program in June. "What began on the shores of Spiritwood Lake near Jamestown in 1934 is still going strong today," said NDFU Education Director Miranda Letherman. "The longevity of our program is a direct reflection of basic ideals and activities we implement that never grow old." Last summer, more than 1,200 farm and city kids from across the state attended a four- or...
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. Gullickson sentencing finalized On Wednesday, March 20, former Our Savior Lutheran Church in Max, Pastor Erin Gullickson, was formally sentenced. South Central District Judge Cynthia Feland sentenced Gullickson to more than half a year of jail time, probation, and full restitution of more than $81,000 she...
“Help, I need advice! Tell me what to do with this weird corner below the stairs in my house!” “Show my husband that our brick home’s exterior would look better painted.” “I can’t stand these ‘orange’ wood cabinets that were custom built by the previous owner. Would they look better stained black or painted white?” Such are common questions a typical homeowner might ask his friends and neighbors. Every home has its quirks; some more than others. I remember watching “This Old House” and “Home Imp...
Have you ever heard of a place called Drake Landing? I didn’t either until I read a recent news article about it. Drake Landing is perhaps the most unique community in North America because more than 90 percent of the power to heat the 52 homes in Drake Landing is solar. What’s even more unique is that this community isn’t in south Florida, Texas or Arizona. It’s right in the middle of oil country in Alberta. Drake Landing is part of the city of Okotoks, situated 30 miles south of Calgary...
A recent Wall Street Journal article provided food for thought about the decibel levels in restaurants. According to the article, in 2023, audio data from the app SoundPrint found that 63 percent of restaurants are too loud for conversation. (Granted, this is a blessing in disguise if the conversation veers toward “SoundPrint? You told me your phone doesn’t have enough space for photos of my trip to the International Lint Museum, but you have room to download SoundPrint????”) My father hated...
12 Years Ago April 14, 1949 Announcement was made last week of the resignation of Guy Cook, as chairman of the Foster County government savings bonds committee. Chilo W. “Bud” Burnham has been appointed to succeed Cook. Establishment of an electrical shop in Carrington in the Sorenson building two and one half blocks north of the Penney store is announced by Robert Clevenger, formerly of Fargo. He will deal in appliances and wiring. A close-out sale begins Saturday at the J and B Auto Sup...
Easter lilies are ubiquitous at this time of year and many people dismiss them without a second thought. However, if you knew the history and the complex production cycle, you might gain a new appreciation for this lovely white lily with trumpet-shaped flowers. Easter lilies are native to Japan’s southern islands and the bulbs were exported to the U.S. during the early 1900s. In 1919, Louis Houghton, a World War I veteran, fell in love with the beautiful flowers while he was in Japan and s...
April CARRINGTON All meals served with Milk, Coffee, Bread & Butter, Dessert Mon., April 8 - Hamburger, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, Sweet Potatoes, Corn, Pineapple - Board meeting at 12:30 a.m. - Pool - Bridge - Open Cards Tues., April 9 - Chicken Breast, Potato Salad, Green Beans, Pears - Pinochle Thurs., April 11 - Stuffed Peppers, Mashed Potatoes, Broccoli, Apricots - Whist Fri., April 12 - Scrambled Eggs, Hashbrown Patty, English Muffin, Banana - Mexican Train Dominoes Sat., April 13 - Public Cards Pinochle Tournament, 1 p.m. - All ages...
March 26, 2024 Rupinder Kumar, Regina, Sask., Can.: speeding, $15 Taylor Justin Robb, Carson, N.D.: speeding, $37 Kevin Alan Ingalls, Williston, N.D.: speeding, $15 Tyler Steven Carr, Carrington, N.D.: failed to yield at intersection, $20 Jessica Ybarra, Carrington, N.D.: animal-at-large, $25 Josh Bohl, Carrington, N.D.: animal-at-large, $25...
Landowners interested in a 2024 deer gratis license must apply online by visiting the North Dakota Game and Fish Department website, gf.nd.gov. The deadline for applying is June 5. General deer and muzzleloader lottery applications will be available online in early May, also with a deadline of June 5. Gratis applicants who have previously applied online will automatically have their land description forwarded to this year’s application. However, any changes with land descriptions from last year’s application must be made prior to sub...
Irvin Loe Irvin B. Loe, age 87, formerly of McHenry, N.D., passed away Tuesday, March 26, 2024, at the Bethany Retirement Home in Fargo, N.D. Irvin's visitation was Thursday, April 4, 2024, from Noon - 1:00 p.m., followed by a funeral service at 1:00 p.m., all at Evans Funeral Home, New Rockford, with Pastor Mindy Meier officiating. Recorded music was "Amazing Grace" by Andy Wood. His burial was at the Grace City Cemetery. Pallbearers were all of Irvin's family and close friends. Military... Full story
I always feel bad when I throw away food, even when it is no longer edible. Unfortunately, lots of food in the U.S. gets wasted every year. “Food waste” means that food is not eaten and is discarded. “Food loss” happens before food reaches us, and can happen during storage, processing and transportation. Food waste can happen anywhere along the way in the food chain, including homes, grocery stores and restaurants. Let’s try a quiz to see what you already know. These questions and answers are ba...
Dear Savvy Senior, My husband and I recently turned 65 and would like to find out which vaccines are recommended and covered by Medicare? New Beneficiaries Dear New, All recommended vaccines for adults, age 65 and older, should be covered by either Medicare Part B or Part D, but there are some coverage challenges you should be aware of. Here’s a rundown of which vaccines are recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and how Medicare covers them. Covid-19: Even though C...
