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A Binford man was killed in a fatal motorcycle crash on Wednesday, July 19. According to a press release from the N.D. Highway Patrol, 56-year-old Brian Swanson was reported missing at 7:45 p.m. on July 19. The Griggs County Sheriff’s Office was told that Swanson was last seen in McHenry at around 6 p.m. on Tuesday, July 18. “On the evening of July 19 around 10:00 p.m., a Griggs County Deputy was out searching for Brian and located his motorcycle on the south side of 11th St. NE in a slo...
Connie Krapp is proof positive that if you have an idea in your head and a dream and vision to see it through, it's best to pursue it before it's too late. A momentary health crisis caused Krapp to re-evaluate and dedicate herself to one of her life goals, and she is now a published children's author. The first of Krapp's debut offering in the four-book "Ozzy Ox" series of children's books, Ozzy Ox: Candy Stash, is slated for official launch today (July 31) on Amazon. Krapp, who lives with her...
The fully-completed West Side Park playground equipment made its debut with the general public last week, and kids from around Carrington flocked to the shiny-new slides, jungle gym, and other play stations....
A Seattle couple is on a journey that has little to do with their day jobs. What started out as a dream became a reality after years of planning a cycling trip across the U.S. and Canada. Breanne Schuster and Robbie Sepler are on a 4-month cycling trip that started in Seattle, Washington and will end in Newfoundland, Canada. Robbie Sepler is originally from Washington state and grew up cycling. He fell in love with the sport after watching Lance Armstrong win his first Tour de France. Cycling...
Community partnerships with law enforcement, fire department and first responders will be highlighted at the Annual National Night Out celebration, on Tuesday, August 1, from 5-8 p.m. at Carrington City Park. The event includes free swimming at the pool, two bounce houses, a Slip-N-Slide and prizes for the kids. DJ Bradee Schroeder will provide the music. A free meal is available to all attendees and includes pulled pork sandwiches, hotdogs and chips. This year's National Night Out is sponsored...
North Dakota motorists beware, the laws are changing. As of press time, N.D. state law dictated that a driver in North Dakota could not be ticketed for being unbuckled unless first pulled over for a separate violation – but that won’t be the case for long. Beginning Tuesday, Aug. 1, not wearing a seatbelt in the state of North Dakota will be a “primary” traffic violation, meaning a police officer can initiate a traffic stop and issue a citation if they spot a driver without their seat belt. Addi...
The Carrington Garden Club, along with Runnings, is sponsoring the Yard of the Week program this summer. Nominations may be made to the Carrington Chamber & EDC office by calling 652-2524 or emailing chambergal@daktel.com. This week's nomination is Troy and Sheryl Roundy at 84 5th Ave. N....
The Carrington Community Blood Drive will be held on Monday, August 7 at Trinity Lutheran Church, 100 Poplar Ave., Carrington from 12:30 - 6:00 p.m. Please call Vitalant at 877-258-4825 to go to donors.vitalant.org and search sponsor code: carringtonnd to schedule an appointment....
NDSU spring 2023 graduates North Dakota State University had 1,605 students who earned places on the spring 2023 graduation list. Area graduates included the following: Carrington: Amanda Jarrett, magna cum laude, Hospitality and Event Management and Trey Rosenau, magna cum laude, Pharmaceutical Sciences Glenfield: Alexis Kulsrud, Animal Science Grace City: Mariah Topp, Human Development and Family Science Harvey: Bethany Anderson, summa cum laude, Agricultural Education; Brian Friedt, summa magna cum laude, Computer Science New Rockford: Jake...
There’s a 50/50 chance that we still have 60 frost-free days ahead of us. That’s enough time to plant and harvest some garden crops. Plants grow more slowly as the days grow shorter and the nights become cooler. But any vegetable that can reach maturity within 45 days of planting is likely to succeed. Lettuce, spinach, radish and turnip are good crops in fall gardens. The back of the seed packet has information about the time it takes for a variety to reach maturity. Here are some questions tha...
As the State of North Dakota trumpets Project Tundra, experts outside of the state raise questions about capturing carbon dioxide emissions from two units at coal-fired Milton R. Young Power Plant near Center, North Dakota. The only real certainty is that the initiative will be expensive and will result in unabated carbon emissions at least through 2028, if not longer, under the projected construction timeline. Costs of producing energy will also rise due to the technology needed to capture the...
North Dakota State University Extension will host an informational session from 11 a.m. to noon at the Jamestown Ram Sale hosted by the North Dakota Lamb and Wool Producers Association on Aug. 4. The session includes a 2023 Lamb Outlook and Current Issues Forum. Travis Hoffman, NDSU and University of Minnesota Extension sheep specialist, and Karl Hoppe, NDSU livestock systems specialist will lead the discussion for the sheep producer forum. “Our lamb industry has great promise with increased summer prices of feeder and fat lambs,” says Hof...
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. Fort Stevenson boasts highest visitation Over the past six and a half months, Fort Stevenson State Park has had a total of 87,595 visitors, currently the highest number of visitors at any North Dakota state park this year. During a recent quarterly state park meeting, Fort Stevenson Park manager Chad...
This Tuesday, Carrington is one of 17 communities across North Dakota hosting National Night Out events. The National Night Out program celebrates its 40th year of connecting law enforcement with the broader community. It all began with Matt, a volunteer with the Lower Merion Community Watch in the western suburbs of Philadelphia, Penn. in 1970. As one of a thousand volunteers in his area program, he prepared a newsletter to keep his colleagues informed about what was happening, and he learned...
It seems that every year, just before the North Dakota State Fair kicks off, there are construction zones everywhere. In fact, all we have to say is “state fair’s coming to town,” and others know exactly what it means. When I first moved to this area of the state in 2000, it seemed like a coincidence that all this construction in the city of Minot was going on immediately before and during the fair. It continued year after year and actually ramped up. You can’t help but wonder why, when hundreds...
As a heat wave hits America from coast to coast, it’s hot outside — but cool inside, thanks to the triumph of air conditioning. For most of human history, there was little people could do to avoid heat. During the day, it drove people outside of their homes to enjoy the shade of a tree or to take a refreshing dip in a lake or river. At night, folks in cities slept outside on their porches, roofs and even fire escapes. When I was a kid in the suburbs of Pittsburgh, few homes had air con...
12 Years Ago July 29, 1948 Carol Jean Short, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Chester Short, passed away Sunday morning at the home of her grandparents Mr. and Mrs. J.M. Short, pneumonia being the cause. Born July 2, 1948, she was just 22 days of age when she died. Construction on new tracks east of the overpass on the Soo Line is about to get underway, it was announced this week by Herman Kraus, Soo agent. The new track was necessary to hold the long trains now being pulled by a fleet of new...
July 25, 2023 Courtney LeAnn Morris, Carrington, N.D.: theft of property, $250 Patrick Kaze, Avon, Ind.: exceeded speed limit, $10 Soledad Desiree Berna Wilson, Phoenix, Ariz.: exceeded speed limit, $23 Lamaky Lucky Jafali, Sioux Falls, S.D.: exceeded speed limit, $15 Manpreet Dhillon Kaur Singh, Edmonton, Alberta, Can.: exceeded speed limit, $14...
JULY CARRINGTON All meals served with Milk, Coffee, Bread & Butter, Dessert Mon., July 31 - Grilled Bratwurst on a Bun, French Fries, Fresh Vegetables, Fresh Fruit - Pool - Bridge & Open Cards Thurs., Aug. 3 - Huevos Ranchero Eggs, Sausage Links, Fresh Blueberries with Whipped Topping - Whist Fri., Aug. 4 - Swedish Meatballs, Brown Rice Pilaf, Blend Vegetables, Scalloped Apples, Garden Salad - Mexican Train Dominoes Sat., Aug. 5 - Public Cards Pinochle Tournament, 1 p.m. All ages welcome. GRACE CITY, MCHENRY GLENFIELD Mon., July 31 - Italian...
Now that summer is here and students are out of school, adults frequently ask me how to involve youth in pollinator conservation. Though they are wildly popular, I don't usually recommend that children construct bee houses because of their limited contribution to conservation and high-maintenance demands. Much easier and effective ways exist to encourage children to explore pollinators in the garden. Teach children not to fear bees. Generally, bees only sting when provoked. Most of the time,...
Halvorson-Boote Auction Company www.halvorsonbooteauctions.com Wednesday, August 23 - 1:00 p.m. The Late Judge WA (Bill) Jacobsen Gun, Ammo and Knife Collection Odessa Event Center, Warwick Thursday, August 24 - 9 a.m. David and Laure Rendahl Estate 101 Sandy Lane - Devils Lake...
"You're doing a good job," my husband commented. I needed the positive reinforcement. I was mowing the lawn with a push mower, which typically is on my husband's task list. I usually weed and tend the flowers and vegetables. Unfortunately, he has an injured shoulder. He is sidelined from physical labor for several months. Lucky me. Despite his compliment, I knew my mowing was not living up to my husband's standards of perfect diagonal cuts. I was mowing like a mouse running around a maze, going...
BISMARCK, N.D. – State School Superintendent Kirsten Baesler has announced that the Department of Public Instruction is seeking applications for the U.S. Senate Youth Program (USSYP) through Oct. 22. Two high school juniors or seniors from each of the fifty states, the District of Columbia, and the Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) annually are selected for the program, which consists of a “Washington Week” event in March and provides a $10,000 college scholarship to selected delegates in the name of the U.S. Senate. Delegate sel...
Dear Savvy Senior, Is regular heartburn or acid reflux anything to worry about? I eat a lot of Rolaids throughout the day to help manage it, but it’s gotten worse with age and it keeps me up at night too. What can you tell me? Belching Bob Dear Bob, Almost everyone experiences heartburn or acid reflux from time to time, but frequent episodes can signal a much more serious problem. It’s estimated that more than 60 million Americans experience heartburn at least once a month, with around 15 mil...
The 10 and Under Carrington Redbirds Baseball Team played in the State Tournament in Steele on July 20-22. They finished the tournament going 4-2, with both losses coming at the hands of the eventual champions, Kidder County. In Game 1, the Redbirds fell behind 7-1 early to a pesky Devils Lake team. The Redbirds bats would be going and they would score the next 14 runs of the game to take a 15-7 lead going into the top of the 5th inning where Devils Lake would score 5 more runs. After a...
