The Official Newspaper for Foster County
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Cows & Co. Creamery, of rural Carrington, N.D., placed first at the Minnesota State Fair in the artisan cheese competition. The winning entry was a variety of Extra Old Gouda aged 20 months on their farmstead creamery near Carrington. This was the first cheese competition that Cows and Co. Creamery has participated in as they are a newcomer to the artisan cheese world, having made cheese for just two years. "We have been so busy with all things cheese, gelato and family for the last few years... Full story
The Foster County Commission learned at their meeting last week that some of the truck drivers hauling for Garney Construction, working on the Red River Valley Water Supply Pipeline, has county road superintendent Nate Monson very frustrated. During the meeting held on Tuesday, September 5, Monson explained to the board that some of the truck drivers are hauling on roads that are designated as non-haul roads. He said the truck drivers were told over and over what roads to use and what roads not...
Members of the Central N.D. Steam Threshers Reunion are breathing new life into old buildings on the show grounds and have more new events planned for the 65th annual reunion set for September 15-17. The annual reunion has been held in New Rockford since the first show at the airport in 1958, and it was moved to the Eddy County Fairgrounds in the 1960s. For many years the steam show drew crowds upwards of 5,000 to New Rockford and the surrounding area. Although interest in the steam engine...
When the quip comes out, "He just made a lot of money," credited to then-NDSU Coach Bob Babich in response to a play made in a rivalry game, you know greatness may just be coming your way. But Carrington's own Jim Kleinsasser put together a body of work in the college ranks that was more than just one grainy sprint-and-score that made the rounds in the early Internet days. Before he put on the pads for the Minnesota Vikings for 13 years, Jimmy, as he is affectionately called around these parts,...
Sykeston will hold their Eve of Autumn Fall Festival Saturday, September 16 on Main Street. The Sykeston Dam Bar & Grill will be serving The Jimmy Burger (raw onions, ketchup, French fries and Mt. Dew) from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. All proceeds will go to the fun run/walk fund. Kids activities will start at 4 p.m. at the Fire Hall. Pumpkin decorating, a candy corn pile, youth temporary tattoos, Cornhole, hayrides and a variety of games will entertain the kids. The Cake Walk and hayrides will start at 6 p.m.; and music, the Limbo and additional games...
King and Queen candidates for Carrington High School Homecoming 2023 were revealed last Wednesday, September 6. Court members are, left to right: Logan Weninger, son of Brad and Lisa Weninger; Owen Hagel, son of Paul and Julie Hagel; Jaxon Schaefer, son of Robert and Amie Schaefer; Sophie Garr, daughter of Ben and Sonali Garr; Madison Johnson, daughter of David and Nichole Johnson; and Olivia Threadgold, daughter of Barry and Nicole Threadgold. The King and Queen will be selected at Coronation...
Please bring your pumpkins, whether large or small, to the city park on Tuesday, Sept. 19, the final Carrington Market in 2023. I’ll be there with a scale to see who grew the largest pumpkin in Foster County. Judges will also select the best traditional pumpkin and the most unusual pumpkin. The contest is open to everyone. There will be youth and adult divisions. If you have questions about the contest, please contact me in the Extension office (652-2581, jeff.gale@ndsu.edu). +++ As t...
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. Last issue will print on September 6 There’s a one-week reprieve for the Tioga Tribune, since we’ve determined we can put out a small issue next week in advance of Tioga’s Farm Festival. With an asking price of $75,000, prepaid advertising and subscription remainder estimated at $20,000 and the reten...
The final nomination for Yard of the Week is Dean & Janelle Helm at 270 2nd Ave. N. On behalf of the Carrington Garden Club, we would like to thank Runnings for sponsoring Yard of the Week and thanks to all residents who keep a neat yard to beautify our city! We do have a few nominations that will be carried over for next year....
12 Years Ago September 9, 1948 Miss Irma Posey of Juanita will go to Jamestown next week to attend the state dairy show and to represent Foster County as this county’s Dairy Queen. She will compete with other “queens” of the state for North Dakota Dairy Queen honors. Thos. A. Roney, Carrington attorney was recently qualified and admitted as an “attorney and counselor, solicitor, advocate and proctor.” in the United States District Court. Notification of his acceptance came from Fargo. Myrtle McD...
SEPTEMBER CARRINGTON All meals served with Milk, Coffee, Bread & Butter, Dessert Mon., Sept. 11 - BBQ Chicken Quarters, Roasted Parsley Potatoes, Green Beans, Mandarin Oranges - Board Meeting at 10:30 a.m. - Pool - Bridge - Open Cards Tues., Sept. 12 - Pork Chops, Gravy, Mashed Potatoes, California Blend Veggies, Fruit - Pinochle - Speaker: Cathy Bryce, Vision Rehab Specialist at 12:30 p.m. Thurs., Sept. 14 - Spaghetti with Meatballs, Garden Salad, Zucchini, Garlic Toast, Fruit Salad - Whist Fri., Sept. 15 - Salmon Loaf with Lemon Dill Sauce,...
Sept. 5, 2023 Michael James Kapral, Henerson, Nev.: exceeded speed limit, $25 Teresa Bohl, Carrington, N.D.: license required, $25; Animal-at-Large (2), $50...
We are in full swing of harvesting in our gardens. Although our growing season got off to a slow start, most gardens in the Dakotas are producing an abundance of tomatoes, potatoes, cucumbers and other produce now. This is a great opportunity to express our love with our family and friends by sharing our bountiful harvest. It feels wonderful to share, but there is only so much produce that family and friends are willing to take off your hands. We all know the running joke of leaving zucchinis...
Carrington City Library Hours Mon. - Thurs. – 10:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Closed Fridays Saturday - 10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Storytime For children ages 0 and up and their adults. Stories, songs, crafts & literacy activities, Wednesdays and Thursdays starting at 10:00 a.m. BOGO Book Sale Buy a bag of books for $5, get the second one free on Saturday, September 16. New Books “After That Night” by Karin Slaughter “Lion & Lamb” by James Patterson “Dead Mountain” by Preston & Child “Holly” by St...
Last week, the University of Nebraska Cornhuskers volleyball team set the world record for highest attendance at a women’s sporting event, EVER. The world was watching as they packed 92,003 people into their stadium. This is a college volleyball team, folks. Forget the WNBA! Yes, those players and coaches love their hometown crowds. New Rockford-Sheyenne and Carrington hosted their respective season home openers for volleyball this past week, and both put on a good show and defeated t...
Since July 4, my wife and I have had two opportunities to drive across Garrison Dam. The first trip’s destination was Rapid City and the second, Beulah. I drove the first time and she drove the second time. Have you ever taken a close look at that dam? It’s an incredible feat of engineering. Because I was the passenger the second time, I looked at things I don’t normally get to see as a driver. And as we passed from McLean County into Mercer County, the only thing I could think of is the press...
Assuming that election fraud is rampant in county offices and in the precincts, a band of 50 sponsors are proposing to pass a constitutional amendment to prevent fraud. The problem is that there is now no voter fraud in North Dakota, never has been, never will be. I have personally been involved in a survey of local election inspectors and states attorneys and did not find any reports of fraud. This is another case of passing legislation to restrict something that is unlikely to happen. In case...
Dorothy Kracht Dorothy Kracht, 87, passed away on Sunday, September 3, 2023, at her home with her family at her side. Dorothy's visitation was on Friday, September 8 from 1:00 - 7:00 p.m., with a Rosary Service at 6:45 p.m., followed by a Vigil Service at 7:00 p.m., all at Evans Funeral Home, Carrington, N.D. A Mass of Christian Burial was held Saturday, September 9, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Carrington, N.D., with Fr. Terry Dodge officiating. Her burial was at the... Full story
Ellen Kienitz Ellen Kienitz, died at the age of 101, on Wednesday, August 31, 2023, while in the care of CHI Health at Home Hospice at St. Raphael's Nursing Home in Valley City, N.D. The funeral service was at 10:30 a.m., Friday, September 8, 2023, at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Valley City. Visitation was one hour prior to the service at the church. Burial was in Memory Gardens, Valley City. Ellen Helen Clara Kienitz was born December 19, 1921, to William Kienitz and Emma (Grager) Kienitz on a... Full story
Vikki Sondag Vikki Ann Sondag, age 72, of Carrington, N.D., died peacefully on Thursday, August 31, 2023, at Essentia Hospital in Fargo, N.D. She was surrounded by her family and friends at the time of her passing. Vikki's visitation was on Thursday, September 7 from 1:00 - 7:00 p.m., with a Rosary Service at 6:45 p.m., followed by a Vigil Service at 7:00 p.m., all at Evans Funeral Home, Carrington, N.D. A Mass of Christian Burial was held Friday, September 8 at 10:30 a.m., at Sacred Heart... Full story
Dear Savvy Senior, I spend a lot of time online and love the convenience of paying bills, shopping, and keeping up with my grandkids on Facebook and Instagram. But a few months ago, my computer was infected with malware, and I just found out some cyber crook opened up a credit card using my identity and went on a shopping spree. Do you have some simple tips to help me stay safe while online? Paranoid Patty Dear Patty, Unfortunately, cybercrimes against seniors continue to be a big problem in...
In their illustrious gridiron lore, the Cavalier Tornadoes have seen their fair share of triumph and heartbreak. In between six state championships, won from levels spanning the original Class B to nine-man and the then-Class AA level, the Tornadoes hit a string of bad luck the last four years. Four straight losses in the Dakota Bowl in the nine-man division were a double-edged sword, and moved Cavalier back up to 11B this season. Up in the higher classification, but now struggling with...
The Griggs/Midkota Titans ran into a buzzsaw Friday night, September 1, as they were shut out by the #2-ranked team in Division 9B, the Sargent County Bulldogs, 46-0, in Cooperstown. The loss dropped the Titans to 0-3 in Region 1 and overall. Statistics from the loss to the Bulldogs were not available at press time. On Friday, September 8, G-M began a two-game road swing, starting with the tough LaMoure/Litchville-Marion Loboes, and concluding this Friday night in Hope when the Titans face the...
Keaton Keller's acrobatic catch in the corner of the end zone with 45 seconds remaining in the game helped lift the Harvey-Wells County Hornets to a 21-18 victory over the Thompson Tommies at L.C. Loerch Field in Harvey on Friday, September 1. The Hornets and Tommies struggled at the start of this late afternoon matchup, as each team had turnovers early in the game. The Tommies got the low-scoring first half started late in the first quarter when quarterback Drew Overby found Brody Gibson wide...
The Thompson Tommies have always been on the short list of who's who in North Dakota Class B high school volleyball. Six-time defending Region 2 champions, including eight out of the last 10 years, five Class B championships and a coach (Lisa Strand) with over 1,000 career victories, means that their opponents have to bring their 'A' game to have a shot at a win. Carrington did just that Thursday night, August 31, and showed that they have the players to compete for postseason glory of their...
