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  • Titans swept by L/L-M, fall in 5 to Oakes

    Erik Gjovik|Oct 14, 2024

    Griggs/Midkota's attempt to break into the upper division of District 5 teams didn't quite work out for the Titans. G/M took a three-set loss to the LaMoure/Litchville-Marion Loboes (20-25, 24-26, 19-25) on Thursday, October 3 in LaMoure, and gave one of their better efforts this season in taking the Oakes Tornadoes to five sets in Glenfield before ultimately bowing to defeat, 25-16, 21-25, 21-25, 25-22 and 11-15, this past Tuesday night. The two defeats defused some momentum the Titans built...

  • HWC takes Bronze at Washburn-Wilton

    Lane Moellenkamp|Oct 14, 2024

    Harvey-Wells County traveled to Washburn on Saturday, October 5, and came out with the championship in the Bronze division of the Washburn-Wilton Volleyball Tournament. In pool play, the Hornets defeated Garrison, split with Flasher and were beaten by Lewis & Clark-Berthold. In tournament play, HWC defeated Glen Ullin/Hebron in three games, and beat Divide County for the championship in the Bronze division. Flasher earned the Gold division championship, while L&C-Berthold was the Silver division...

  • Hornets in 4 over Cougars

    Lane Moellenkamp|Oct 14, 2024

    Harvey-Wells County came within just a couple of points of a three game sweep, but managed to defeat the visiting North Prairie Cougars in four games to pick up a huge Region 4 victory on Tuesday, October 1, at the Harvey Gymnasium. The Hornets and Cougars had a close match early on in game one, but the serving of Christalea Wagner brought HWC from one down to a lead of 11-6. Rachel Neumiller had three kills in the seven-point run. The Hornets continued to pour it on as the lead grew to 20-9 wit...

  • Central City Lanes Bowling: October 14, 2024

    Oct 14, 2024

    High Rollers - Week 3 Creative Impressions 51 21 CK Construction 37 35 Leevers 37 35 Cork and Barrel 19 53 High Team Game: Creative Impressions. 811; Leevers, 806; CK Construction, 738 High Team Series: Creative Impressions, 2366; CK Construction, 2129; Leevers, 2111 High Individual Game: Randy Peterson, 287; David Roberts, 259; Clint Johnson, 258 High Individual Series: Randy Peterson, 682; David Roberts, 667; Robert Schill, 659 High Rollers - Week 4 Creative Impressions 66 30 CK Construction 50 46 Leevers 46 50 Cork & Barrel 30 66 High Team...

  • M/P-B wins consolation at Lisbon-Enderlin tourney

    Erik Gjovik|Oct 14, 2024

    Medina/Pingree-Buchanan volleyball had a productive day at the Lisbon-Enderlin Subway Classic Saturday, October 5, winning five out of six matches and finishing the day as the consolation champions of the event. The Thunder went 2-1 in play from the Enderlin "White" pool, defeating Hankinson (25-15, 25-20) and Larimore (25-5, 25-11) before taking a two-set loss to eventual tourney champion Maple River (17-25, 21-25). The defeat by to the Raiders set M/P-B to the consolation bracket in the...

  • Gefroh gets kill #1,000 vs. Kidder Co.

    Erik Gjovik|Oct 14, 2024

    Maddie Gefroh has made her living in the M/P-B jersey as a potent attacking force, as well as the Thunder's top blocker the last few seasons. The left-hander's longevity and persistence were rewarded with her 1,000th career kill in a 3-0 sweep for the Thunder (25-11, 25-9, 25-11) over the Kidder County Wolves in District 6 action Thursday, October 3, in Medina. Gefroh finished second on the team with 12 kills to Brynn Sorenson's 14, and led the Thunder in digs with 14, just one ahead of...

  • Nearing the finish line

    Erik Gjovik|Oct 14, 2024

    The home stretch beckons for area cross country runners, as they got their last regular season meets in before the East Region and state competitions. Both Carrington and Griggs/Midkota were in action Saturday, October 5, at the 30th Rugby Booster Club Invitational, and the Titans were also among the field at the Patriot Invitational hosted by May-Port-CG High School two days earlier on Thursday, October 3. Individual highlights included the Titans' Kadence Spickler and Tianna McCardle finishing...

  • Cards win two of five at DL-B

    Erik Gjovik|Oct 14, 2024

    Carrington strapped themselves in for two days of volleyball at the Des Lacs-Burlington Laker Invitational Friday and Saturday, October 4-5. The tournament, which traditionally brings the historically-best programs in Class B year after year, was a good test for the Cards to learn a bit about themselves opposite other squads. The Cards would play host DL-B and take a loss on overall points, 45-48 (20-25, 25-23) in the first match of pool play. They followed that up with a two-set win over NR-S...

  • Pasta Fest Business Spotlight: Headlocks is a monument and Main Street anchor

    Leasa A. Lura|Oct 14, 2024

    "To make small town America work is to bring people in." Those words of wisdom, from Headlocks Bar owner Dennis Freeman, ring true all across the nation. "People in Carrington need to try and get involved in community events," said Freeman. He knows of what he speaks. Freeman is involved in many community events, especially the ones he holds at Headlocks Bar - including the upcoming Big Buck Contest happening on December 14 and the BBQ contest that was held on September 14. Freeman said the BBQ... Full story

  • Pasta Fest Business Spotlight: CCEDC - Our business is your business

    Erik Gjovik|Oct 14, 2024

    The Carrington Chamber and Economic Development Corporation (CCEDC) is on the front lines of efforts to sell the community of Carrington to visitors, tourists, business leaders and others. Executive Director Laurie Dietz has over 23 years of experience leading CCEDC and its predecessor, the Carrington Chamber of Commerce, and began the first of her two stints at the head of the bureau at the turn of the millennium in 1999. After a two-year hiatus working in the financial sector, Dietz returned... Full story

  • Pasta Fest Business Spotlight: Ready to 'get sauced'? Food truck headed downtown

    Nathan Price|Oct 14, 2024

    Since opening in the spring of 2022, Gettin' Sauced BBQ and Catering has become a go-to source for excellent food in the region. The catering and food truck business has traveled throughout the state, satisfying their customers at every stop and growing their burgeoning reputation. Whether it's brisket, pulled pork, nachos, mac-and-cheese or street tacos, people just can't seem to get enough of their delicious food. Things have gone so well, in fact, that Gettin' Sauced won't just be a catering... Full story

  • North Dakota, South Korea partner in energy research

    North Dakota Monitor|Oct 14, 2024

    On Tuesday, Oct. 15, Gov. Doug Burgum and Korea Research Association for Unmanned Vehicles (KRAUV) Chairman Choi Myungjin signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) between the state of North Dakota and KRAUV to establish a partnership and promote collaboration in Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) research and development. KRAUV is focused on the advancement of UAS technology in Korea and the continued development of the country’s UAS ecosystem. Much like the state of North Dakota, the South K... Full story

  • Standing Rock Sioux Tribe files new lawsuit over DAPL

    Mary Steurer, North Dakota Monitor|Oct 14, 2024

    The Standing Rock Sioux Tribe on Monday filed a new lawsuit against the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers arguing that the Dakota Access Pipeline is operating illegally and must be shut down. The tribe has long opposed the pipeline, also referred to as DAPL, due to concerns that it violates the tribe's sovereignty, endangers sacred cultural sites and threatens to pollute the tribe's water supply. The Army Corps of Engineers has jurisdiction over the section of the pipeline that passes under Lake... Full story