The Official Newspaper for Foster County
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The 3rd Annual Out of the Darkness Community Walk was held at Carrington City Park Sunday afternoon, September 8. The event is sponsored by the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. A total of $16,395.31 was raised from the event, and 116 individuals and 10 teams participated in this year's walk in Carrington. Kaylin Pate was the top individual fundraiser at $1,050.00, followed by Lori Stahl, $425.00; Peggy Biel, $400.00; Kristen Beckley, $350.00; and Ashley Schulz, $296.31. The amounts...
Just two weeks after she announced her resignation, Jennifer Gast has asked to be reappointed as auditor. At the Carrington City Council meeting held Monday, September 9, the council moved to reappoint Gast as city auditor. She will resume her position on Monday, September 16. In other business: Committee Reports FIRE: • Carrington Fire Chief Ken Wangen reported the fire department received two calls for service within the city limits in the month of August, as well as one call within Foster C...
Michael Beaver, the former sheriff of Griggs County and a former Eddy County deputy, has been charged with a felony for tampering with public records. The charge relates to Beaver's time as Griggs County Sheriff earlier this year, and his response to a controversy about aggressive policing at a community event. Beaver was criticized by residents and Griggs County commissioners when several troopers of the North Dakota Highway Patrol (NDHP) were patrolling in and around Cooperstown the night of...
The City of Carrington has been working with residents over the summer to help clean up our community. Carrington Police Chief Chris Bittmann and Carrington's city attorney are assessing individual properties on a case-by-case basis. Bittmann has been taking in to effect one's means, effort and time it takes to clean up a property that is in violation of Chapter 34. On September 9, the first violation under Chapter 34 was given out. A $300 fine was issued to the Carrington resident. This fine...
Do you ever dream of old fashioned foods? Or simply, something homemade that you wish people still made? The Carrington area pro-life group “Life Savers” is hosting their 10th Annual Life Walk to support the Women’s Care Center (WCC). The event will take place on Saturday, September 21st starting at 10 a.m. at the Carrington City Park, Main Shelter. People can join an easy two-mile walk along Highway 281 to the roundabout or stay and browse the silent auction’s fun foods to show their support of the life affirming services available at the WCC...
BY NATHAN PRICE On Wednesday, Sept. 11, around 160 local fourth graders got to experience the pioneer way of life in Manfred, N.D. Churning butter, blacksmithing, riding in horse-drawn wagons – these are just a few of the many activities associated with pioneer life on the prairie over a century ago. And that's exactly what local youth were doing last Wednesday at the 3rd annual Manfred Field Day. Organized by Manfred Historic and Preservation Inc., Manfred Field Day is designed to give local y...
On September 4, Foster County SCD held its annual Eco Ed Day tour for sixth graders from the Carrington and Midkota Schools. Fifty-three students in small groups attended a round of six learning sessions during the event. The goal of Eco Ed is to give students an outdoor education experience that provides opportunities for fun and hands-on learning. Fortunately, the day provided beautiful weather for most of the event. Foster County Extension Agent Jeff Gale taught the agronomy sessions about...
Who grew the largest pumpkin in Foster County this year? We’ll find out when gardeners bring their entries to be weighed during The Market in Carrington City Park on Sept. 17. Entries will be accepted between 5:00 and 6:15 p.m. The winners will be announced at 6:30 p.m. The contest includes heaviest pumpkin (youth and adult divisions), the best traditional pumpkin (youth only) and the most unique pumpkin (youth only). This year, we’ll also determine who grew the heaviest potato and heaviest oni...
The New Rockford Eagles Club recently donated to two local charities. A $10,000 donation was awarded to the Carrington Park District for their baseball field improvements. In total, the Carrington Park District has received $20,000 from the New Rockford Eagles for this project. The Eagles also donated $2,500 to the Carrington Convention and Visitors Bureau for electrical updates to Carrington City Park, where The Market is held every other Tuesday from July through September. The funds are made...
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. Accident Insurance policy jumps to $17,800 The Kenmare Public School board held their monthly meeting on the first day of school, Wednesday, Aug.21. A final decision on the Hartford Accident Insurance policy was a timely topic with the potential renewal date coming up. The board had discussed this at an...
12 Years Ago September 22, 1949 Thomas H. Cousins became the owner of the Club Café, business and building, in a deal closed between him and Ralph Law, the former owner, on Tuesday of this week. The deal goes into effect on October 1. When the Fairway grocery store opens for business on Saturday morning, October 1, there will be a new management to wait upon the public. On that date, Russel Marcussen and Floyd Feichle will be the new owners of that store. They purchased the business from H.O....
SEPTEMBER CARRINGTON All meals served with Milk, Coffee, Bread and Butter, Dessert Mon., Sept. 16 - Meatballs In Gravy, Mashed Potatoes, Candy Carrots, Spinach Salad W/Dressing. Board Meeting @ 10:30 a.m. Bridge. Open Cards. Tues., Sept. 17 - Raviolis, Butter Beets, Tossed Salad, Mandarin Oranges. Pinochle. Wed., Sept. 18 - Potluck @ 12 noon. Pool. Thurs., Sept. 19 - Tuna Noodle Hotdish, Peas & Carrots, Jello with Fruit. Whist. Fri., Sept. 20 - Roast Beef & Gravy, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Scalloped Apples. Mexican Train Dominoes. Sat.,...
"You'll never guess what I found behind the shed ... another peony," I shouted to my husband. This makes the tenth peony we have found in a random location around our backyard. Considering the peony is growing right next to my compost bin, I am not planning on keeping it there. Add that to the lilies I found along the fence line, the iris in the middle of the yard and the surprise tulips that popped up this spring in the front of the house, I have enough flowers to fill in some of the bare...
During the month of September, approximately 1.3 million people in the U.S. will have suicidal thoughts, 142,000 will attempt suicide, and 4,000 will die by suicide, according to the Suicide Prevention Resource Center. In 2023, 142 North Dakota residents died by suicide, according to N.D. Vital Records. “Compassion and human connection are powerful tools in suicide prevention. Reaching out, listening without judgment, and showing genuine care can provide the hope and support that someone in c...
The festival coming up in Minot that celebrates all things Scandinavian is a lot more than just a party to celebrate Norwegian heritage. If you’ve never been there, you’re missing out on some of the best food you’ll ever taste. Numerous vendors have food items as you walk through the halls, but the Høstfest brings chefs in from Norway and Iceland to prepare signature dishes from those countries. It’s a foodie’s paradise. If you don’t go there for any other reason, go for the food. We often tal...
Allergies suck. This is why we should bulldoze all the trees and replace them with McDonalds. Apart from absorbing greenhouse gases, providing food, reducing erosion, housing wildlife and catching rainwater, what have trees ever done for us? They make me sick. Literally. There's pollen everywhere. It's like the Dust Bowl all over again. And tons of people are saying we should plant more. I'll explain why planting more trees is a bad idea as soon as I shake the yellow dust out of my keyboard. If...
Dear Savvy Senior, I’m going to retire in a few months and need to get some temporary health insurance until I can enroll in Medicare at age 65. What are my options? Early Retiree Dear Early, There are several places early retirees can find health insurance coverage before Medicare kicks in, but the best option for you will depend on your income level, your health care needs and how long you’ll need coverage for. Here’s where to look. Affordable Care Act: For most early retirees who aren...
This will be the second year in a row that the Carrington School District passes a budget that does not levy any miscellaneous mills and instead calls for deficit spending. At their September 10 meeting, the Carrington School Board approved the 2024-25 final budget. The district is expected to bring in just under $8.09 million in revenue and spend $8.47 million to educate approximately 600 students. Officials again noted the healthy general fund balance, which totaled $3,306,675.15 as of August...
Yard of the Week honors for the week of September 9 go to Holly Zieman at 660 5th Ave N. Her large yard is beautiful in the front as well as the side and backyard. There are many colorful blooms here, a large vegetable garden and a backyard that invites you to sit and enjoy the beauty. Mrs. Zieman received a $25 Runnings gift card. This is the final Yard of the Week for this year. This program is sponsored by the Carrington Garden Club and Runnings....
The Carrington Cardinals weren't going to let the slow start in a hostile environment hamper them two weeks in a row. And behind pinpoint passing from Josh Bickett and big plays from his backs and receivers, CHS is now 3-for-3 for the season with a 34-16 win in Grafton over the Spoilers to begin Class A - Region 2 play Friday night, September 6. It wasn't even that close in the final books, as the Cards held Grafton to 78 total yards of offense until the Spoilers got two late touchdowns on the...
Griggs/Midkota knows now that they have the horses to improve on last year's one-win showing. Now it's all about learning how to finish. G-M earned some respect from longtime southeastern power Wyndmere/Lidgerwood in Wyndmere on Friday, September 6, taking a late 28-26 loss to the Warbirds. "We knew this game would be tough," G-M Head Coach Ryan Dockter said. "W/L is a well-coached team by [Scott] Strenge, and always puts a good team on the field." Dockter said he and his staff felt G-M matched...
Harvey-Wells County and Langdon Area/Munich (LA/M) used every bit of their 48 minutes of regulation to determine a winner in a 43-42 victory for the Cardinals in Harvey on Friday, September 6, at L.C. Loerch Field. The Hornets came into the game with hopes of ending a several years-long slump against the Cardinals, and started with the game's first score on their initial drive. HWC moved the ball 65 yards in eight plays, highlighted by a 37-yard run from quarterback Tallen Thorson. Kayl Sieg...
The Cardinal girls' golf team played at Maple River Golf Club in Mapleton Wednesday, September 4. Molly Hansen shot an 18-hole score of 100, with cards of 50 on both the front and back nine to place 14th overall. Her sister, Cally Hansen, shot 60-58-118 in the varsity division to tie for 28th place. The final two regular season meets are at Fargo Country Club on Monday, Sept. 16 and Mayville Wednesday, Sept. 18, before the Region 2 team qualifier in Fargo next Monday, September...
In their first test against a Region 3 title contender, the M/P-B Thunder had their competitive moments, but dropped straight sets to the Edgeley-Kulm/Montpelier Rebels, 19-25, 20-25 and 21-25 in Medina Thursday, September 5. Maddie Gefroh led M/P-B (4-3 overall) with 15 kills, while Brynn Sorenson had nine in the loss. Sorenson had 19 digs, and Cierra Mack had 18 and Gefroh 13. In the passing department, Violet Bohl had 30 assists for the Thunder in a losing effort. Nondistrict Volleyball...
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