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CARRINGTON, ND, November 17, 2022 – The Dakota Central Board of Directors recently announced that Holly Utke has been named General Manager/Chief Executive Officer, effective January 1, 2023. She succeeds Keith Larson, who will retire December 31, 2022, after 43 years with the company. "We are pleased to name Holly for the position with her strong leadership ability and financial background," said Board President Doug Wede. "The board and I are confident Holly will successfully lead Dakota C...
Following just over 40 years of dedication to the educational side of the agricultural industry, Agronomy Research Specialist Steve Zwinger has formally announced his retirement. The Sykeston native's final day on the job at North Dakota State University Carrington Research Extension Center was this past Thursday, December 1, as a reception was held in his honor at NDSU CREC. "Over many years, there have been so many opportunities to work with a wide variety of great people," said Zwinger. "It...
Voters in the Pingree-Buchanan school district rejected a $4.5 million bond referendum that would have approved an addition to the elementary school complex in Buchanan. After the votes were tabulated Monday night, November 21, just 48 percent (75 votes) were in favor of the addition, compared to 52 percent (81 votes) against. Those are unofficial numbers, and the official tally will be confirmed once the P-B school board completes the canvassing process. The referendum fell short of the 60...
"I've always wanted to learn how to cook better." That's what Eddy Yuja said when he started talking to Travis Wong. "Let's make noodles," Wong replied. "We just made them for fun," Yuja recalls. Since those first days cooking together in the kitchen, the pair have joined forces to bring a new type of local experience to Carrington and the surrounding area. The company is called "Basil by Travis Wong," and their business is educating people about food by showing them how to prepare it. North Dak...
Now in its 21st year, Christmas Around the Town brings together the best available in Carrington. From the parade and vendor show to supper and shopping, Monday, Dec. 5 is the day to be in town. Gather on Main Street for the Christmas Light Parade at 5:30 p.m. Monday. All are welcome. It's free to enter, and free to watch. To enter, contact Laurie Dietz at the Chamber office, (701) 652-2524. Head to the Carrington City Library for a special holiday edition of The Market, featuring a variety of...
The Carrington High School One-Act Play troupe finished up their year by participating in the Region V competition, which was held Wednesday, November 9 at the University of Jamestown. This fall, the CHS players performed “The Long View”, but ultimately did not place in the regional standings. The team is coached by Kayla Feiring Bjork. Dakota Prairie was the regional title winners, and advanced to the State B meet, held November 21-22, also in Jamestown. Members of the CHS One-Act team are...
“You gave this to me one Christmas,” said my mom, pointing toward a terra cotta flower pot wrapped in woven wicker. “Do you remember?” she asked. More than 40 years have passed, but yes, I still remember seeing the pot on the store shelf, knowing immediately that my mom would like it. Buying a gift for her has never been difficult. She’s an avid gardener and houseplant enthusiast. So any gift related to those interests is sure to be well received. As Christmas approaches many of us are in se...
The Carrington Community Choir will host “Sing We All of Christmas,” a Christmas sing-a-long with special music on December 11, at 4:00 p.m. at Calvary Baptist Church, 725 Main Street in Carrington. Everyone is welcome to attend or to contribute additional music. The Carrington Community Choir last sang together, during rehearsals, in the early spring of 2020. That presentation was cancelled, and the choir has been silent since then. “It’s been too long since we all shared some music together,” explains Community Choir director Linda Schuster....
There are some special holiday events happening around the Central City this week. That list includes the following: Monday, Dec. 5 - Christmas Around the Town and Light Parade (parade time (5:30 p.m. on Main St.). Monday, Dec 5 - Annual Kiwanis Chili & Spud Feed at the Carrington Youth Center. starts at 4:30 p.m. Monday, Dec 5 - The Market (Holiday Edition) at the City Library, 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. Monday, Dec 5 - Bake Sale Fund-raiser for Youth Baseball/Softball at the City Library, 5 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 6 - Holiday with our Heroes Sat., Dec. 10...
Highest Honor 12th grade: McCoy Beckley, Max Beumer, Evan Cates, Jack Erickson, Emma Hone, Ean Hovdenes, Allison Jarrett, Ty Johnston, Elayna Konschak, Kael Kovar, Kirra Kvamme, Nicole Lee, Baylee Lura, Jonathan Murphy, Luke Page, Jack Paulson, Mya Reimche-Nelson, Hudson Schmitz, Mya Schroeder, Trisa Schroeder, Calvin Sisson, Kennedy Wendel, Haley Wolsky 11th grade: Sophie Garr, Ethan Gast, Kacie Rexin, Olivia Threadgold, Alex VanRay 10th grade: Joshua Bickett, Maxim Ciubotareanu, Sierra Friedt, Edyn Hoornaert, Krystal Klein, Kendall Kovar,...
Early in September of 1917, as the units of the North Dakota National Guard awaited orders, the Fargo Forum published an editorial cautioning the citizens of North Dakota that now was the time to address the feelings toward friends and neighbors who were German immigrants. It stated that, “… they were now enjoying a moment when the blood courses calmly, but it would not remain so long. When the news of wounds and death among the loved ones at the front fills the cables, then there will no longer be apathy in the American homes.” The Forum...
The latest recommendations related to tillage, fertilizer application and weed control are among the topics to be covered during the Central Dakota Ag Day on Friday Dec. 16 at the North Dakota State University Carrington Research Extension Center. "Agronomic input prices have really not changed from the 2022 growing season, and weeds are becoming more difficult to control," says Jeff Stachler, Extension agent for NDSU Extension in Griggs County. "Producers who attend Central Dakota Ag Day will...
Retzlaff Seed & Supply, LLC, sponsored and presented Sykeston Fire Protection District with $2,000.00 from the Corteva/Pioneer Community Investment Program. These funds will go towards equipment purchases to help protect a rural agricultural community in our Pioneer sales area. Pictured, left to right, are Assistant Fire Chief Troy Hafner, sponsor Doug Retzlaff, Fire Chief Brad Tweed, and Secretary/Treasurer Taylor Hafner. (Courtesy photo)...
The statewide duck and white-fronted goose seasons close Dec. 4. However, duck hunting in the high plains unit reopens Dec. 10 and continues through Jan. 1. In addition, the season for Canada geese closes Dec. 17 in the eastern zone, Dec. 22 in the western zone and Dec. 30 in the Missouri River zone. Light goose hunting closes statewide Dec. 30. Archery deer, fall turkey, sharp-tailed and ruffed grouse, partridge and pheasant hunting seasons continue through Jan. 1. The season for tree squirrels closes Feb. 28....
Tis the season for celebrating with family and friends. It is also the season for emerging cases of Influenza and RSV or Respiratory Syncytial Virus. We at CHI St. Alexius Health Carrington want to help you stay happy and healthy this holiday season. Let’s take a look at what Influenza and RSV are, and what you can do to try to prevent spreading the viruses, or becoming infected with the viruses. Influenza, also called the flu, is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses t...
High Rollers - Week 9 Cork & Barrel 36.0 12.0 Creative Impressions 34.0 14.0 Leevers Foods 32.0 16.0 Nodak Insurance 21.0 27.0 L.R. Floucers 13.0 35.0 Bye 0.0 0.0 High Team Game: Creative Impressions, 820; Leevers Foods, 771; Nodak Insurance, 712 High Team Series: Creative Impressions, 2322; Leevers Foods, 2144; Nodak Insurance, 2064 High Individual Game: Rick Christianson, 239; Red Johnson, 220; David Roberts, 219 High Individual Series: Rick Christianson, 632; Red Johnson, 607; David Roberts, 600 High Rollers - Week 10 Creative Impressions...
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. Mountain lion tagged near Hamberg “It was definitely a surprise,” explained John Bollingberg about a recent mountain lion experience he had near his home southeast of Hamberg. “I’ve lived here most of my life and spent a lot of time outdoors, but I’ve never actually seen a mountain lion around here. I’v...
A fledgling caterer lands a foundation gala and falls for her client's nephew, who is assigned to make sure the meals goes perfectly. An owner of a farm and home goods store tries to convince a reporter for a magazine that her friends who help run the store are her family. A reporter moves to a small town in Alaska and takes over the local newspaper at Christmas time. Yes, I am a sucker for sappy Christmas movies. From Thanksgiving to New Year's Day (with a few other days sprinkled in the rest...
For the first time in the past three years, the Canadian Pacific Railway’s actual Holiday Train is returning to the steel rail across the U.S. and Canada. Because of Covid 19, the past two years have been virtual holiday trains that quite frankly didn’t hold a candle to the real thing. So it’s been announced, the performers have been named and the schedules released. Once again, the train will make six stops in North Dakota As Holiday Train public affairs points out, the concerts are free....
Before venturing into the deep water of state and Native-American relations, I need to reassure North Dakota’s tribes that I am not an adversary but a friend. I believe we owe the native people reparations for taking their country, killing six million of their people and forcing them into reservations That being said, let us move into the question of tribal sovereignty, an idea that is over 200 years old. The federal government has declared that recognized tribes are sovereign entities within a...
12 Years Ago December 4, 1947 Since last Thursday, the Carrington Fire Department was called to two fires, one in the Sylvan Lee home at midnight Thanksgiving Day, and the other in the A.D. Matheny building on Main Street Monday at about 11 a.m. The Carrington High School Cardinals met their second straight defeat at New Rockford Tuesday night, losing to the Rockets 24 to 21 in a ragged contest which saw the Cardinals make a pitiful showing in the first half. Coming back in the second half the...
November 22, 2022 Robert D. Patenaude, Edmonton, Alberta, Can.: overtook on right where prohibited, $20; Satnam Singh, Regina, Sask., Can.: overtook where prohibited, $20 November 29, 2022 Valerie Hulbert, Carrington, N.D.: keeping of animals on premises, $50 Teresa Bohl, Carrington, N.D.: animal-at-large, license required, no tags, $125 Darin Everett Styles, Chamberlain, S.D.: use of engine brakes, $50 Luke Benjamin, Amherst, Wis.: exceeded speed limit, $15 Sergey Galtsev, Philadelphia, Pa.: exceeded speed limit, $10 Gage R. Florence, Sawyer,...
DECEMBER CARRINGTON All meals served with Milk, Coffee, Bread & Butter, Dessert Mon., Dec. 5 - Chicken & Dumpling Soup, Egg Salad Sandwich, Lettuce Salad, Bar - Pool - Bridge & Open Cards Tues., Dec. 6 - Ham Balls, Mashed Potatoes, California Blend Vegetables, Jello - Pinochle Thurs., Dec. 8 - Pork Roast, Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Broccoli, Pudding - Whist Fri., Dec. 9 - Meatloaf, Baby Bakers, Peas, Jello w/Fruit - Mexican Train Dominoes Sat., Dec. 10 - Public Cards Pinochle Tournament, 1 p.m. All ages welcome GRACE CITY, MCHENRY GLENFIELD...
Dear Savvy Senior, I recently learned about a property-tax relief program for seniors in the county where I live. Apparently, there are hundreds of these programs across the country that many retirees, like me, are eligible for but don’t know about. What can you tell me about this? Overtaxed Eddie Dear Eddie, Great question! Residential property-tax refund and credit programs exist in nearly every state, but unfortunately few people know about them. These programs can help retirees and many o...
Burton Vrem Burton Vrem, 90, of Valley City, N.D., passed away in the early morning of Nov. 24, 2022, at SMP Health – St. Raphael, Valley City. He was born April 27, 1932 in McVille, N.D.; the only child of Arthur and Hazel Vrem. He grew up on the farm and attended school in the Tolna area. Burton served two years as a Private in the US Army. On Nov. 25, 1969, he married Jean Gedrose of New Rockford, N.D., and they settled in Valley City, N.D., where he worked for the State Highway Dept. u... Full story
