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Miss Rodeo North Dakota will make a stop in the Central City this week. Lindsey Miller, a 22-year-old Flaxton native, was crowned Miss Rodeo North Dakota in July, and she is embarking on a journey across the state as she prepares to compete for the title of Miss Rodeo America in Las Vegas this December. Her host is Amy Hinrichs, owner of The Humble Pearl in downtown Carrington. Locals can meet Miller on Tuesday, October 17 at 5 p.m. Miller will read her children's book, "The Girl in LIme Green...
Becker's Hospital Review is delighted to release the 2023 edition of its "Critical access hospital CEOs to know" list. These leaders have jumpstarted growth, developed partnerships and navigated the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic for their organizations. Thanks to their hard work, their communities benefit from expanded access to care. Among those honored, was Jodi Hovdenes, RN, President of CHI St. Alexius Health Carrington Medical Center (Carrington, N.D.) Hovdenes was named president of...
It's a chore that's been done thousands of times, and no one would think twice of danger. But in one traumatic moment on July 26, 2023, Merle Radke's quality of life changed for the worse. While repairing a lawnmower, the engine suddenly ignited in flames, burning Radke severely with burns on his face, chest, arms and hands. His son, Marc, explained what happened that day. "We were working on it, putting gas down the carburetor, and it backfired," he said. "It just happened so fast, next thing y...
The annual Carrington High School National Honor Society’s Halloween Food Drive will be Sunday, October 22, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. The door-to-door drive in the city will benefit Carrington’s Daily Bread food pantry. Residents not at home that day may leave items on doorstep to be picked up....
It's October, so it's time for the annual Haunted Fallout Shelter. The event will run Friday and Saturday October 20-21 and October 27-28 from 7:00 - 11:00 p.m., at the Carrington Armory. The cost is $5. There will also be a Lights on Kids matinee on October 28 from 2-4 p.m., a less scary version (lights on) of the evening event. The cost is $3. The Haunted Fallout Shelter is sponsored by the Carrington Lions and other members of the community. Proceeds from the haunted house will go toward...
At the October 5 Carrington Lions meeting the following awards were presented: Lion Karla Michaelson received the Lion of the Year Award for 2021-2022. Lions Tom and Sharon Paintner received the Lion of the Year for 2022-23. Lion Heather Carr received the Rookie Lion of the Year award....
In a short meeting, the Carrington City Council moved on several items last Monday night, including increasing mileage and travel expenses for city employees. During the meeting held on Monday, October 9, the council passed a motion to follow state rates for food and lodging and increase breakfast from $7.00 to $9.00; lunch from $10.50 to $14.00; dinner from $17.50 to $22.00 and motel room stay from $55.00 to $96.30. These expenses will be paid by the city if incurred six hours or more away...
f you think we’ve had a lot of foggy weather this fall, then you’d be right. By my count, the National Weather Service in Bismarck issued seven dense fog advisories in September and two more in early October. The damp, foggy weather and several rain events slowed progress during the first weeks of soybean harvest. Fortunately, the long-term forecast indicates we can expect warmer and drier than normal weather during the second half of this month. That is welcome news to farmers who are und...
Every quarter, the North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services (NDHHS) Immunization Unit assesses provider-level coverage rates for infants, children, adolescents, and adults for North Dakota immunization providers enrolled the Vaccines For Children (VFC) Program and North Dakota immunization providers that serve the state’s adult population. Providers who have met or exceeded the immunization goals for the quarter will be recognized on the immunization provider honor roll. Provider-level coverage is also assessed in July for i...
Carrington School District Regular School Board Meeting Date: Tuesday, October 17, 2023 Place: High School ITV Room - 4:00 p.m. I. CALL TO ORDER: 4:00 p.m. II. REGULAR ITEMS A. Additions or Corrections to the Agenda B. Approve Minutes • September 12, 2023 C. Approve Financial Reports 1. Activities Fund 2. Revolving Fund 3. Lunch Fund 4. General Fund 5. Fund Balance Reports D. Presentation of Bills and Check Register III. DISCUSSION ITEMS A. Delegations B. Administrative Reports 1. Mrs. Helseth 2. Mr. Weber 3. Mrs. Helm C. Committee Reports 1...
On October 7, multiple generations from babies to the elderly turned out to support the Women’s Care Center of Devils Lake with a two-mile walk followed by a silent auction. The small but mighty crowd of 40 people learned how the center is supporting women facing unplanned pregnancies and raised over $5,500. Local Knights of Columbus Council 4951 led the walk. The local Life Savers, a multi-denominational pro-life group, organized the event....
Soybean harvest is in full swing across North Dakota, with field corn and sunflowers to follow. Weather conditions have been very warm and mostly dry, with a few intermittent showers across the state to shut down harvest progress for a few days. North Dakota State University Extension farm and ranch safety coordinator Angie Johnson urges farmers to use any breaks in harvest for necessary maintenance that can help prevent equipment failures and fires. "Equipment fires, specifically combine...
Foster County 4-H'ers represented North Dakota at the 101st National 4-H Dairy Cattle Judging Contest in Madison, Wisconsin, on October 1, 2023. More than 70 4-H'ers from around the nation competed in the event. The Foster County team did well, missing a top ten finish by just 46 points. Participants judged two classes each of Ayrshire, Brown Swiss, Guernsey, Holstein and Jersey. There was also a class of Milking Shorthorn and Red and White. Individually, Molly Hansen finished third in Brown...
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. Color-blind glasses now available In recognition of International Color blindness Awareness Month, NDPRD is excited to announce it is the first park system in the nation to make all state parks color-blind accessible. Color blind visitors at each state park can experience the world of color through special...
This National Co-op Month, I recognize that many of the cooperatives operating today were established for the benefit of people. It didn’t take much effort to put together a list of cooperatives we do business with on a daily basis. After all, I’ve been a member of cooperatives since I was a young girl. My extended family have been members of Northern Plains Electric Cooperative (formerly Tri-County Electric) my entire life. The family farm and my parents’ home are served by this all-i...
During the second half of the 1990s, I operated the newspaper in Langdon and often made short, 38-mile trips to Morden, Manitoba, for various reasons. At the time, Langdon’s population was about 2,500 and Morden was just shy of 5,000. That has always been a snapshot in my mind, until a couple of weeks ago. I was looking through some information about the Corn and Apple Festival in Morden and saw that Morden’s population is now nearly 11,000. When I checked Langdon’s population, it was 1,884...
When I read a news piece about the passing of longtime California senator Dianne Feinstein a few weeks ago, some of the comments left at the bottom of the online article made me sad. Feinstein suffered a very public health decline before she passed. Anyone with the slightest sense of empathy would think “there but for the grace of God go I” — as every one of us could suffer a similar decline before our time finally comes. Empathy is in short supply these days, however. I don’t recall the exact w...
12 Years Ago October 14, 1948 Brig Gen. William A. Matheny of Carrington, serving with the U.S. Army Group in Greece, was awarded the decoration of Knight Commander of the Order of George I for “valuable and inestimable services to Greece and her Army.” The award was presented by King Paul at ceremonies held at the Royal Palace in Athens in the presence of American and Greek military and diplomatic leaders. The state Homemakers council, representing Homemakers clubs in 52 counties, will hol...
October 3, 2023 Liam Kevin Peterson, Gurnee, Ill.: exceeded speed limit, $40 Devin Quinn Fontenet, Carrington, N.D.: overtaking vehicle on left, $20; drove without operator’s license, $20 Devon Lee Olson, Wolford, N.D.: exceeded speed limit, $15 Peter Neudorf-Giesbrecht, Stoney Point, Ont., Can: exceeded speed limit, $15 Adam Charles Monroe, Ellendale, N.D.: exceeded speed limit, $10 Dennis Ettel, Marysville, Ind.: exceeded speed limit, $10 October 11, 2023 Valerie Hulbert, Carrington, N.D.: animal at large, $25 Leslie Hulbert, Carrington, N...
OCTOBER CARRINGTON All meals served with Milk, Coffee, Bread & Butter, Dessert Mon., Oct. 16 - Potato Soup, Tuna Salad Sandwich, Prince Edward Veggies, Fruit - Pool - Bridge & Open Cards Tues., Oct. 17 - Sloppy Joe on Bun, Peas & Carrots, Tater Tots, Blushing Pears, Juice - Pinochle Wed., Oct. 18 - Potluck, 12 p.m. Thurs., Oct. 19 - Grilled Chicken on Bun, Potato Salad, Garden Salad, Fruit - Whist Fri., Oct. 20 - Swedish Meatballs, Mashed Potatoes, California Blend Veggies, Fruit Salad - Golf Sat., Oct. 21 - Public Cards Pinochle Tournament, 1...
This summer I planted gladiolus flowers in the pots in front of my house. The vertical bladed leaves added height that I was missing in my containers. The gladiolus flowers were from a mixed bag, so it was exciting to see what colors I would get. Not one of the colors, red, pink, coral, white and yellow, were disappointing. Gladiolus flowers are grown from a type of bulb called a “corm.” The term “bulb” can mean any underground plant storage structure. These structures help the plant reprodu...
Robert Backman Robert "Bob" Jon Backman, age 65, of New Rockford, N.D., passed away Sunday, October 8, 2023, at CHI St Alexius Health, Carrington, N.D., after a courageous seven-year battle with cancer. Bob's visitation was Thursday, October 12, 2023, at 9:30 a.m., followed by a funeral service at 10:30 a.m., all at the First Lutheran Church, New Rockford, with Pastor Mindy Meier officiating. Kerstin Allmaras was violinist, Joann Leichtman was pianist and Katie Allmaras and Hallie Brown were...
Perry Oster Perry M. Oster, age 60, of Langdon, North Dakota, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Wednesday, October 4, 2023. A visitation was held on Monday, October 9 from 5:00-6:00 p.m., followed by a Vigil Service at 6:00 p.m., at St. Alphonsus Church, Langdon, N.D. Perry's Carrington visitation was on Tuesday, October 10, 2023, from 1:00 – 7:00 p.m., with family present from 5:00-7:00 p.m., with a Rosary Service at 6:45 p.m., followed by a Vigil Service at 7:00 p.m., all at Evans F...
Dear Savvy Senior, What is the best way to ensure my pets are taken care of after I’m gone? I have two dogs and a cat that are my four-legged family, and I want to make sure they’ll be well taken care of after I die. Solo Senior Dear Solo, It’s a great question. Every year, approximately 500,000 cats and dogs enter shelters when their pet parents experience an emergency or pass away. Without a proper plan in place for the future care of your pets, they are at risk of ending up in a shelt...
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