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There can only be one mayor of Carrington, but two residents are vying for the seat. The incumbent and current mayor of Carrington, Tom Erdmann, would like to be mayor for another term, while the challenger, Jeremy Miller, would like to prove he has what it takes to do the job. Either way, whoever wins a seat at the table, the decision will be final at the primary election on June 14. Tom Erdmann Erdmann grew up in Goodrich, N.D., he used to swim at the pool in Carrington as a child. He has...
It didn't take Carrington native Jayden Shipman long to secure a job once he got a college diploma in hand. In his case, it was waiting for him. Upon receiving his degree in accounting and finance from Valley City State University, he stepped into his new role on a full-time basis, as the new General Manager at CrossRoads Golf Club. Shipman was asked by the Independent if this was what he was anticipating coming out of VCSU. "Not really," he chuckled. "I've been working here for the past two to...
Carrington, N.D. – The Garrison Diversion Conservancy District’s (Garrison Diversion) Recreation Committee recently awarded two grants totaling $136,202 to the Carrington Park District. A $75,000 grant will assist with the baseball/softball renovations at Carrington City Park. This includes building a new baseball diamond and upgrading the three existing diamonds in the park, as well as construction of a concession stand/bathroom, grand stands, scoreboards, dugouts/backstops and batting cages. Carrington’s West Park renovation includes the p...
Black mold has been found in the basement of the Foster County Public Health building due to seepage and leaking, but getting to the root of the problem has proven to be more difficult than planned. The Foster County Commission learned at their meeting last week that large, heavy items in the basement of the building are hampering the inspection process. During the meeting held on Tuesday, May 17, Foster County Public Health Nurse Lisa Hilbert and commissioner David Utke explained the situation....
Carrington’s Waste Pile Site will be open free of charge to all Carrington city residents on Thursday, June 2 and Friday, June 3 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and on Saturday, June 4 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Residents are responsible for hauling their clean-up items to the waste pile site. Each driver shall be required to show a current water bill/stub as proof of residency. The landfill is located one mile north of Highway 200 and 10th Avenue intersection and then ¾ mile west. Items that are accepted include: white goods such as stoves, washers, et...
Carol Koepplin was chosen as the 2022 DAISY award winner at CHI St. Alexius Health Carrington. Carol is a registered nurse who works in Acute Care and has been a member of the CHI St. Alexius Health Carrington family for over 14 years. This is the third time Carol has been nominated for this award. Carol's winning nomination came from one of her patient's granddaughter. This is what that she had to say: "I want to nominate Carol for being an extraordinary nurse. Every time I have had a loved one...
The Carrington FFA Chapter placed fifth, earning a gold team award, at the North Dakota State FFA Horse Judging Career Development Event held Tuesday, May 10 at the NDSU Equine Center in Fargo. Team members included Baylee Lura, Karlee Lesmann, Brekka Kuss, and Jozey Retzlaff. Baylee Lura placed fourth individually, receiving a gold award. Jozey Retzlaff received a silver individual award. Brekka Kuss and Karlee Lesmann received bronze individual awards. The Horse Judging event consisted of...
Six members of the Carrington FFA Chapter competed in the District Agricultural Mechanics contest held in Edgeley on Tuesday, May 17. In the Basic Agricultural Mechanics division, Gabe Ricter placed first and earned a gold award. Wyatt Kalliokoski placed third and earned a silver award. The participants took a written test, completed a bill of materials, identified tools, and built a small wood project. In the Intermediate Agricultural Mechanics division, Joe Lindberg placed first and earned a...
The Gather4Service annual activity in Sykeston was held May 11 and was sponsored by SS Joseph/Elizabeth Catholic United Financial Council working together with the City of Sykeston and Sykeston Park Board....
Several Dakota credit unions were recently recognized for significant milestones marking years of service to their communities. The presentations were made at the awards banquet that was held during the Dakota Credit Union Association’s annual meeting and conference on May 10 – 11 at the Holiday Inn – Rushmore Plaza in Rapid City, South Dakota. Celebrating 80 years of service was the Community Credit Union of New Rockford. Community Credit Union was organized as a federal credit union in 1942 by a small group of local farmers in New Rockf...
Tax Commissioner Brian Kroshus released the 2021 annual and 2021 fourth quarter taxable sales and purchases reports last week. In the calendar year 2021, taxable sales and purchases totaled $20.3 billion, a 9.2 percent increase from $18.6 billion in 2020. “The more than nine percent increase in taxable sales and purchases for the year 2021 demonstrates continued economic recovery and a gradual return to pre-pandemic levels,” Kroshus stated. “After a year of significant decline in 2020, it’s encouraging to see the North Dakota economy regain...
The Rural Raiders 4-H Club, consisting of 22 members, held a meeting on March 30, 2022, at the NDSU Carrington Research Extension Center. The Friedt family led a demonstration for tie blankets. The fabric for the three blankets was donated by our local Knights of Columbus. The members participated and grew their teamwork and charity skills. Sierra Friedt, Rural Raiders Reporter...
The North Dakota Flickertail Girls State will be held on the UND campus, June 12 - 17. Carrington student, Natalie Hurlbut, daughter of Pastor Keith and Colleen Hurlbut, Carrington, will be sponsored by the American Legion Auxiliary of Carrington. She will experience an empowering week of leadership and government training at the UND campus. Since the inception of the Girls State program in 1937, over a million young people have had the opportunity to learn first-hand how their state and local...
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. Landmark falls in the storm During the April 23 windstorm, a historic barn in Bottineau County was lost when high winds caused the barn to collapse just north of Bottineau. The barn belongs to the Forsberg family and was located just one mile north of Bottineau on the Town Line. On the evening of the...
Flag setting at the Carrington Cemetery in preparation for Memorial Day will be Tuesday, May 24 starting at 5 p.m. The public is invited to help with the setting of the more than 500 flags and will be instructed by those in charge upon attendance. The alternate day, if weather conditions are poor, is Thursday, May 26 at 5 p.m. Questions concerning the setting may be addressed to Robert Scott at 652-3005. The program for Carrington’s Memorial Day program is located elsewhere in this issue....
The Grace City Memorial Day service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on May 30 at the Grace City Cemetery. Program and potluck lunch will follow at the Schoolhouse Cafe at 11:00 a.m....
Kensal Memorial Day Services will be held May 30 at Kensal School. The Service, sponsored by John Florhaug Post 103 of the American Legion and the Sons of the American Legion Squadron 103 will begin at 10:30 with Doug Lipetzky being the guest speaker. Immediately following the service, the American Legion color guard and the Sons firing squad will proceed to both cemeteries to salute the dead. A luncheon will be served at St. Johns Catholic Church immediately following the service, sponsored by the Kensal Cemetery Associatio...
Join us for Burgers & Brats at the Leevers Foods parking lot in Carrington on Thursday, May 26 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. The Carrington Chamber Board members, along with other volunteers will be cooking and serving. It’s a freewill offering with proceeds to go to Chamber events. Any donation is welcome....
It was about this time of year, 22 years ago, when I was on the precipice of my future. There I was, in my second semester of university, and my roommate had an epiphany: we should “go away” for the summer, she surmised. She had a poster in hand from the Ponderosa Ranch, an amusement park on Lake Tahoe, Nevada, that was built to celebrate the legacy of the popular western TV show, “Bonanza.” Now this is where many of you, dear readers, will go down memory lane. How many of you watched “Bonanz...
In the past month, there have been a lot of vehicles with Saskatchewan and Manitoba license plates milling around Minot and on U.S. Highway 52. Covid restrictions were lifted April 1 in Canada which made it much easier for Canadians to travel across the border. It’s been a long time coming and Dakota Square Mall in Minot recognized it too with large banners that say “Welcome Back Canadians.” For at least 32 years that I’m aware of, Minot, Grand Forks and Fargo have all been recipients of the...
May being Mental Health Awareness month, it seems appropriate for us to confront an issue that eludes our attention until it strikes home. It is odd that mental health has become a major problem in a country flowing with money and professionalism, both essential for attacking the problem. Nevertheless, Judith Warner writes a lengthy analysis in the Washington Post Magazine about young people: “Over the last several decades, we’ve been seeing an increase in mental health conditions in chi...
12 Years Ago May 29, 1947 Fire destroyed the farm home of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Hart, Bordulac, on the night of May 14, the blaze originating in a chimney. Only some furniture was saved. The house was a 7 room structure. Last Sunday people of the Bordulac community showered the Hart family with articles of merchandise and money. Hart has purchased the house on the T.H. Cousins farm and will move it to his farm next fall. Observing a birthday anniversary the Girl Scouts of Carrington held a party at...
CARRINGTON, N.D. – The summer activity season is kicking off soon, but not everyone will make a smooth transition into these activities. Activities for youth are plentiful in the Carrington area, but what if that paycheck only covers enough for food and rent? Anything extra might have to wait. Enter: “The Kid Experience.” Introduced in 2014, with activities/fund matches beginning in 2015, the program helps connect local children and families with sponsors who are willing to provide the finances needed for enrollment fees and/or equip...
Dakota Datebook written by Christina Sunwall May 24, 2022 — Since his birth on this day in 1914, Arthur Albert Link has become widely recognized in his home state for his service as a US Representative and as the twenty-seventh Governor of North Dakota. Perhaps a less familiar aspect of the former governor is his lifelong interest in the fiddle. An accomplished fiddle player who learned to play at the age of eight, he often performed at the annual Lawn Party hosted by the Former Governors’ Mansion each August. When the Society for the Pre...
Carrington Kiwanis President Laurie Dietz presented a Subway gift card to Mollie Lindberg, the Carrington High School Senior Student of the Month, for April during their May 18 meeting....
