The Official Newspaper for Foster County
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After more than two years of discussions, building assessments and bid lettings, the basement of the Foster County Courthouse will get a major facelift in the new year. The Foster County Board of Commissioners accepted a proposal to renovate the courthouse basement at a special meeting on Monday, December 11. Local firm General Roofing and Construction was the sole bidder. After some negotiation, the final accepted bid amount was $2,175,000. On Tuesday, commissioners Alan Scanson and David Utke...
A Carrington native has been recognized by his peers in law enforcement for saving the life of a 5-year-old child. Officer Walker Carr, son of Brian and Heather Carr of Carrington, received a Lifesaving Award from the Grand Forks Police Department (GFPD). The GFPD's Lifesaving Award is given to any member of our department or a citizen for sustaining or saving the life of any human being. The award was presented during the Grand Forks Police Department Awards Ceremony Holiday Event on Friday,...
Steer wrestler Bridger Anderson of Carrington always dreamed of bringing home a big shiny check from the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas. And, for 10 days worth of rounds, Anderson cashed in for a big payday of $120,939 at this year's NFR, held at the Thomas & Mack Center December 7-16. In the year-end standings, the 25-year-old local bulldogger and son of Glenn and Robin Anderson finished seventh worldwide, with season earnings of $206,540. That's seven spots up from where he was si...
The Foster County Commission voted to have David Utke take the chairman's seat for 2024. During the meeting held on Tuesday, December 19, Scott Beumer was voted in as vice chairman. The commission rotates four of the five seats each year and 2024 is Utke's turn to lead. In other business: • The board heard from Lee Wahlund, who attended the meeting to discuss his petition to vacate a section line north of Carrington and 813 Sales, just west of Agriliquid off of 66th Avenue. The legal d...
That's a wrap! It’s hard to believe that another year has come and gone. 2023 brought its fair share of triumphs and tribulations. Hopefully the majority of us were blessed with more triumphs than tribulations. When you look back on 2023 my hope is that this past year brought you some wonderful memories, and reminded you of all the things to be thankful for. I am thankful to our patients and community for their continued support of our hospital and clinics. We appreciate you utilizing our s...
Earlier this month, I heard a Carrington resident tell his friends that he was enjoying the perfect life. “I went golfing and ice fishing both in the same day,” he explained. Warm days and cold nights in early December were favorable for all kinds of outdoor activities. The NDAWN station at Carrington reported record highs of 56 degrees on Dec. 6 and 55 degrees on Dec. 7. A weather system passed through on Dec. 8, leaving behind five inches of snow. However, temperatures quickly rebounded and...
We are very proud that we are expanding our scope of care in Myopia Management. Read more about how a new FDA Approved contact lens can be life-changing for your child. What Is Myopia? Myopia is a progressive and irreversible eye disease. Its common vision symptom is nearsightedness or the inability to see distant objects clearly. The underlying cause of myopia is due to the eye growing longer than it should. The eye with myopia is longer from front to back than the eye without myopia....
Fargo, N.D. – Blue Cross of Blue Shield of North Dakota (BCBSND) Caring Foundation is honored to announce the 32 recipients of their annual Health Profession Scholarship for students in North Dakota. This is the sixth year the BCBSND Caring Foundation has provided this scholarship opportunity which aims to help address the health care workforce shortage and provide financial assistance to aspiring students who are pursuing a health profession to strengthen the workforce. The following local students have each received a $2,500 Health P...
December has been a busy month for the Carrington Lions. The month started with the entry in the Christmas Light Parade. The Lion made his first appearance and handed out movie passes. Lions Brenda Miller, Heather Carr and Suzie LaBelle assisted him. This was followed by the Christmas Party on December 6 at the Chieftain. The District Governor Rick Stark presented awards to the following people: Robert Erickson and Gerald Paulson received their 40 year membership award. Other membership awards...
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. Police arrest man wanted for murder Grafton police working with a joint operations team recently arrested a Texas man wanted on charges of murder. On December 12, a joint operation commenced to locate Joshua C. Davis, 26, in the city of Grafton. He was wanted on indictments for capital murder and engaging...
North Dakota’s rural communities have lost over 20% of their grocery stores in the last decade. The loss of a local grocery store is a significant blow to small towns seeking to navigate existing workforce and economic challenges, and maintain the health and wellbeing of residents, while also investing in these communities’ long-term viability. With overwhelming and seemingly insurmountable challenges, residents and community leaders can feel hopeless. They can feel like, no matter what they do, their community is destined to erode or dec...
It was late November 1995 and I had just been hired as editor and publisher of the Cavalier County Republican in Langdon. Then, my entire world was turned upside down. The very day I was supposed to start my new job, we attended my mother’s funeral in Hazelton. I was devastated and my siblings were devastated. At that point in time, I wondered how I would cope. The people who owned the newspaper told me to report the following week and there was a nice bouquet from them at the funeral. A week l...
My heart is heavy this Christmas. My best friend lost her dad a week ago, and one of our daughter’s former classmates died by suicide. I also heard that two gentlemen from my hometown, one the school janitor and another a bus driver, also had passed away. I know that loss is a part of life, but that doesn’t make it any easier. “We are here.” That’s what I repeated to every person I hugged or talked to at the prayer service for my daughter’s classmate. And I listened to his grandma tell us wha...
12 Years Ago December 30, 1948 The Harvey Hornets defeated Carrington Cardinals at Harvey 49-23 Wednesday night. The hot shooting team of Harvey had little trouble with the Cardinals after the second quarter. The Hornets are the best shooting the Cardinals have hit this season and from all reports have been going great all season. The local independent team of Company F defeated the high school Cardinals by a 32-29 count Tuesday night. In as good a game as it gets, the two teams battled on even...
DECEMBER CARRINGTON All meals served with Milk, Coffee, Bread & Butter, Dessert Mon., Dec. 25 - Center Closed Tues., Dec. 26 - Taco Salad, Salsa, Sour Cream, Fruit - Pinochle Wed., Dec. 27 - Make up Meal - Beef Stew, Peas & Carrots, Garden Salad, Pears - Pool - Bridge & Open Cards Thurs., Dec. 28 - BBQ Chicken Breast, Roasted Potatoes, 3-Bean Salad, Garden Salad, Fruit & Cookie - Whist Fri., Dec. 29 - Hamburger on a Bun, Potato Wedges, Candied Carrots, Pineapple - Golf Sat., Dec. 30 - Public Cards Pinochle Tournament, 1 p.m. All ages welcome....
Dec. 19, 2023 Levi James Soiseth, Dickinson, N.D.: driving without liability insurance, $150 Arbey John Krebs, Minot, N.D.: exceeded speed limit, $19 Menelik Mulu, Williston, N.D.: exceeded speed limit, $10...
Dear Savvy Senior, Can you explain to me how the retirement saver’s tax credit works? My wife and I are in our fifties and are looking for creative ways to boost our retirement savings beyond our 401(k). Is this something we may be eligible for? Struggling to Save Dear Struggling, If your income is low to moderate and you participate in your employer-sponsored retirement plan or an IRA, the Retirement Savings Contribution Credit (aka “Saver’s Credit”) is a frequently overlooked tool that ca...
Keith Rost Keith Eldore Rost, 77, passed away on Tuesday, December 12, 2023, at his home in Jamestown, N.D., surrounded by family. Keith's visitation was Friday, December 15, 2023, from, 1:00-5:00 p.m., at Evans Funeral Home, New Rockford. A funeral service was held Saturday, December 16, 2023, at 2:00 p.m., at Grandfield Lutheran Church, rural Sheyenne, N.D., with Rev. Jeff Halverson officiating. Mary Ellen Rue was organist. Congregational hymns were "Standing On The Promises," "All Hail The... Full story
Carmen VanRay Carmen VanRay, 91, formerly of Pingree, N.D., passed away on Sunday, December 17, 2023, in Carrington, N.D. Her visitation was Tuesday, December 19, 2023, from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m., followed by a prayer service at 7:00 p.m., all at Trinity Lutheran Church, Carrington. Carmen's funeral service was Wednesday, December 20, 2023, at 11:00 a.m., at Trinity Lutheran Church, Carrington, N.D., with Rev. Bryce Tahran officiating. ArvaDell Tahran was pianist. Rev. Bryce Tahran and ArvaDell T... Full story
Mason Schuster Mason Milo Schuster, 19 years old, passed away on December 10, 2023, at his home outside of New Rockford, N.D. Mason's visitation was Sunday, Dec. 17 from 5:00-7:00 p.m., followed by a prayer service at 7:00 p.m., all at First Lutheran Church, New Rockford. A funeral service was held Monday, December 18, 2023, at 2:00 p.m., at First Lutheran Church, New Rockford, with Rev. Amy Kippen officiating. Kerstin Allmaras was organist and Hallie Brown was vocalist. His burial was at the... Full story
Donna Bonderud Donna Bonderud, 68, of Jamestown, N.D., passed away Monday morning, December 18, 2023, at SMP Health – Ave Maria, Jamestown. She was born October 23, 1955, the daughter of Joseph Hafner and Beatrice (Laber) Hafner-Schelling. Donna was a loving, hard-working lady! She spent over 40 years at UND/NDUS, Grand Forks, N.D. After her retirement, her goal was spending time and money on grandkids! Donna is survived by her sons, Nathan (Nicole) amd Steven (Andrea); her five grandkids and s... Full story
Rebecca Cunningham Rebecca “Becky” Cunningham, age 51, of Jamestown, N.D., died on Tuesday, December 12, 2023, at her residence, Jamestown. A private family service will be held for Rebecca. Her burial will be at the Grace City Cemetery. Arrangements by Evans Funeral Home, Carrington and New Rockford, N.D.... Full story
In December 29, 1932, Emil Johnson was traveling toward Minot in a refrigerator car when three men entered, robbed him and kicked him off the train. Johnson contacted Minot authorities, and when the train arrived, so did the police. On this day, it was reported Johnson was brought in to identify Walter Hatch, one of the three men, but he said he couldn't. "What d'ya mean?" Hatch said. "I'm one of the guys who stuck you up. Don't you remember me?" Then Hatch re-enacted the hold-up, putting on...
The East Gym was the site for a double triangular dual, featuring both the Carrington boys and girls wrestling teams. The Lisbon Broncos took on both squads, with the Cardinal boys falling in a 54-21 decision and the girls coming out on top, 48-30. Velva took on the CHS boys in the nightcap and sent the Cards to defeat, 49-12. With an upset win over Lisbon in the previous round, the Aggies put themselves on the short list for state championship contenders in the dual tournament in February. In t...
Carrington’s wrestlers made a run for the southerly portion of the state for two separate tournaments the weekend of December 15-16. The Cardinal boys made their traditional stop at the Linton Holiday Tournament for a two-day event, while the girls attended what could be a budding tradition itself, at the second annual Border Brawl in Ashley on Saturday. CHS’ girls were the top-scoring Class B school at the Brawl, finishing fifth with 70.5 points. The shorthanded boys came in 13th at Linton wit...
