The Official Newspaper for Foster County
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Griggs/Midkota's run to second place at the season-opening Lake Region Invitational in Devils Lake Thursday-Saturday, Dec. 5-7, featured a hodgepodge of game situations that, with one exception, all went the Titans' way. G/M earned a tight 49-44 win over Park River/Fordville-Lankin in the first round, with junior Kelsey Johnson carrying play with 24 points. Vanessa Vollmer also added 10 for the Titans. The Aggies had two players in double figures, Lauren Bell (15 points) and Emma Porter (12)....
The M/P-B Thunder girls struggled in a 48-17 loss in Oakes to the Tornadoes on Saturday, Dec. 7, but earned their first win of the season three nights later with a 62-7 result over the Warwick Lady Warriors. Brynn Sorenson led the Thunder with eight points in the defeat against Oakes, and added six in the Warwick game to elevate M/P-B to 1-2 on the season. Abby Ryun had a big game against the Warriors with 22 points, followed by Savannah Reister (14) and Kylee Hoffmann (12). The Thunder host...
The numbers game was on full display for the Carrington wrestling program, and it showed in the team scores for each squad at the Velva Invitational Friday and Saturday, Dec. 6-7. Fourteen wrestlers on the girls' side helped carry CHS to the tournament title in the Star City with 172.5 points for a 52-plus point victory, while the boys' eight competitors in the 14 weight classes finished with 188 points to take eighth place. In most tournaments, teams will have a designated point scorer for...
Carrington’s boys and girls wrestlers were also occupied with head-to-head duals, as both teams traveled for a triangular at Rugby on Thursday, Dec. 5 and the boys faced Grafton and Larimore last Tuesday, Dec. 10, to get in additional sub-region matches. The Cardinal boys team took wins against both the Rugby Panthers (33-10) and Northwood (23-0). The girls got wins of 36-18 over Rugby and 42-12 over Northwood, and also defeated first-year program Towner-Granville-Upham (TGU) by a 54-0 score. M...
The holiday spirit was strong with area first responders and law enforcement, as the annual 'Holiday with our Heroes' was held Tuesday night, Dec. 10. The night began with a free meal courtesy of the Carrington Pizza Ranch, and participants then shopped for toys or gifts at either Runnings or Dollar General, with a $100 spending tab (give or take a few dollars). Agencies involved with the event included the North Dakota Highway Patrol, Carrington Fire and Rescue, Carrington City Police, Foster...
Looking for a gift for a waterfowl hunter this holiday season? You might want to check out the North Dakota Game and Fish Department’s “The Duck Factory – A History of Waterfowl in North Dakota.” Authored by Mike Jacobs and Erik Fritzell, the 213-page, soft-cover publication in full color traces the history of waterfowl species and their habitats in North Dakota. Migratory game bird program leader Mike Szymanski said there is a lot of interesting information about the interactions with people and waterfowl in North Dakota. “This book is appeali...
ALLEY DUSTERS – Week 10 DJ’s Home Center 58 22 Leevers 54 26 Dolls with Balls 52 28 Dakota Central 40 40 VanBedaf Dairy 32 48 Team 4 Bye 0 80 High Team Game: Dakota Central, 647; Dolls with Balls, 620; DJ’s Home Center, 591 High Team Series: Dolls with Balls, 1773; DJ’s Home Center, 1748; Dakota Central, 1702 High Individual Game: Gail Roberts, 206; Ruth Braaten, 201; Lori Solberg, 187 High Individual Series: Kristin Cabler, 517; Gail Roberts, 504; Ruth Braaten, 486 ALLEY DUSTERS – Week 11 DJ’s Home Center 64 24 Leevers 60 28 Dolls with Balls...
December 9, 2024 The insurance provider for cities and other local governments across North Dakota routinely denies claims from state residents without providing an explanation, according to an audit report presented to legislators last week. Several legislators who heard the report on the North Dakota Insurance Reserve Fund were appalled by the report and the treatment of people who said they were harmed by incidents such as water main breaks and vehicle accidents. "This is government at its... Full story
Storm Hostetter's agricultural journey began on the Eastern Shore of Maryland, where he grew up on a working corn, bean, and cattle farm. His childhood on the farm taught him the importance of hard work, community, and building relationships-values he carries with him today in his role as Sales Director at Total Farm Marketing. After moving to Colorado to attend school, Storm continued working with farmers on the Eastern Plains while also pursuing part-time work as a hunting guide. His time... Full story
High school science teacher Carrie Nichols will take on a new role this summer. After 24 years of service to the Carrington School District, Nichols has announced that she will leave her position to become the next Family and Consumer Wellness Agent for NDSU Extension in June. Nichols' early retirement application and letter of resignation were approved by the school board, who expressed appreciation for her years of service to the district. As is customary, her early retirement of $23,590 will...
December 16, 2024 North Dakota Gov. Kelly Armstrong signaled a possible shakeup at the Department of Health and Human Services after his first Cabinet meeting Monday. Armstrong appointed Dirk Wilke as interim director of the department last Wednesday and has yet to name a new state health officer. In November, Health and Human Services Commissioner Wayne Salter and State Health Officer Dr. Nizar Wehbi indicated they would not be continuing in their roles after Gov. Doug Burgum left office.... Full story
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