The Official Newspaper for Foster County
The Official Newspaper for Foster County
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Medina/Pingree-Buchanan got their 15th victory of the volleyball campaign with a 25-13, 25-12 and 25-14 result over the Wilton-Wing Miners on September 26 at Wilton. Senior middle hitter Maddie Gefroh dominated the match with 20 kills and three blocks, and junior Brynn Sorenson was also active with seven kills and 23 digs in the back row for the Thunder. Other leaders for M/P-B included Violet Bohl's 34 assists, and Cierra Mack had a pair of aces. On the front line, Destiny Opp and Jorgen Tripp...
Harvey-Wells County started the week picking up their third consecutive win, as they defeated Washburn and ended the week with a regional loss to New Rockford-Sheyenne. The Hornets' three-game win streak included two five set victories, but the two games this week were shorter as they defeated the Cardinals in three straight and fell to the Rockets in four games. HWC 3, Washburn 0 HWC picked up another big win, as they held off a couple of Washburn rallies to come away with a 25-17, 25-16,...
One of the biggest meets in which they'll ever participate, in fact, one so big they have an on-site caterer, faced local runners at the Border Battle in Grand Forks Saturday, September 28. CHS and Griggs/Midkota were among 2,100 runners in the field at the meet, and one Cardinal and Titan finished in the top 25. Kenadie Pazdernik was eighth in the Class A girls' varsity division and Kadence Spickler took 22nd for G/M at the Border Battle. The Cards, as a team, were 12th in the girls' race and...
The HWC defense once again flexed their muscles with four sacks and an interception, helping pick up a convincing 39-22 victory over Rugby in Class A – Region 2 football action in Rugby on Friday, September 27. The difference in the score may have only been 17 points, but the Hornets controlled this game from start to finish. Some untimely HWC turnovers helped the Panthers find the scoring column, but the defense stepped it up in the second half and the running game was outstanding as the H...
The 2018 edition of JunkFest in Carrington was witness to the debut of what has become one of the city's most popular vendors for that first infusion of caffeine for the day. Starting that year, the Happy Camper was parked at the sale entrance, with owner Brittany Fiebiger making a lasting impression on the taste buds of antique shoppers everywhere. The cozy titular camper was purchased several months beforehand, and gutted and painted with new walls and supports to take on its new role. With... Full story
Cultivating Thriving Communities ... that is the motto of Bremer Bank. Bremer Bank is built on a commitment to cultivate strong communities and help customers succeed and grow. "We focus on our customers and their needs," said Bob Lipetzky of Bremer Bank in Carrington. "Our services are very individualized for every customer." Bremer Bank offers many amenities such as full-service banking, investments, mortgage, trust, insurance and wealth management. They focus on mid-size companies,... Full story
There's only one place where you can get cozy by the fireplace or gather with friends under the arbor and experience the ambience of downtown Carrington. It's The Garden Gate, a Central City institution for nearly 35 years. This family owned shop located at 929 Main Street is a beautiful space offering specialty coffee drinks, daily lunches and a full liquor bar with appetizers and supper specials Wednesday to Friday evenings. The gift shop features vintage, handmade, and repurposed home decor... Full story
On the surface, Republican candidates for the top political races in North Dakota appear set for a clean sweep with just over a month until the general election, a poll commissioned by the North Dakota News Cooperative shows. Undecided voters could still potentially be a swing factor, however, with roughly 20 percent in the three main races still unsure who they'll vote for. The race for U.S. Senate between Republican incumbent Sen. Kevin Cramer and Democratic-NPL challenger Katrina...
On Tuesday, Oct. 1, the Foster County Commission approved the minimum sale price for seven delinquent tax properties within the county.. The owners of each respective property have not paid property taxes on them for the past three years, thereby making them delinquent. The delinquent tax sale has been scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 19 at 10 a.m., and will take place at the county auditor's office in the Foster County Courthouse. The minimum sale price of each property was determined by adding up a...
October 1, 2024 There are five more debates scheduled for North Dakota's gubernatorial and U.S. Senate candidates before Election Day. BEK TV will host two debates featuring live audiences. A debate at 7 p.m. Oct. 14 from the Bismarck Event Center will feature all three candidates for governor, Republican Rep. Kelly Armstrong, Democratic-NPL state Sen. Merrill Piepkorn and independent Michael Coachman. North Dakota Monitor's coverage of the debates and other state election stories BEK TV will... Full story
North Dakota voters appear split and largely undecided about four of the five ballot measures up for a vote on Nov. 5, a new poll commissioned by the North Dakota News Cooperative found. The four ballot measures – Measures 2, 3, 4 and 5 – are expected to have major ramifications if approved. Trevor Smith, chief research officer of WPA Intelligence, which conducted the North Dakota Poll between Sept. 28-30, said the large number of undecided voters shows a "lack of understanding." "The ini...
Weekend wildfire damage approaches 50,000 acres, Burgum says by Michael Achterling and Jeff Beach, North Dakota Monitor October 7, 2024 Vawnita Best said it was a battle to bring in cows grazing on federal land back to the ranch near Watford City as strong winds whipped up a grassland fire Saturday. "You could hardly stay on your horse," she said. On Monday, the wind had shifted directions blowing smoke onto the ranch and raising concerns about the health of cattle and horses the ranch relies... Full story
The Carrington school board fully intends to ask voters a second time to permanently increase the building fund levy from 5 to 10 mills. Members took steps at their Tuesday, Oct. 8 regular meeting to set a date for the special election and authorize Business Manager Kim Edland to secure poll workers and produce ballots. The plan they laid out, however, will not be put into motion until after the Nov. 5 general election, when North Dakota voters decide whether or not to eliminate valuation-based...
At a special meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 2, Foster County commissioners came to an agreement with representatives of Garrison Diversion and the Red River Valley Water Supply Project (RRVW) regarding open-cuts on two roads within the county. Foster County and Garrison Diversion first discussed the issue during a meeting in early September, when Kip Kovar – Garrison Diversion's deputy program manager for the RRVW – told commissioners about an apparent misunderstanding, which could have cost Garriso...
Representatives from local fire departments, emergency medical services, disaster response leaders and Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) met at the Carrington Fire Hall Monday night, September 30, for a debriefing on the Bordulac train derailment incident on July 5. The meeting lasted around one hour and 20 minutes long, and was attended by over 40 persons. A meal was also provided for attendees prior to the presentation. Ed Dankbar, Director of Emergency Management and Hazmat Response with...
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