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Members of the CHI St. Alexius Health Carrington Medical Center team were honored with the Excellence in Humankindness Award by CommonSpirit Health during an awards ceremony held at CMC West on Nov. 13. The honor is presented to healthcare systems which receive an overall score at or above the 90th percentile of the Press Ganey National Database for Inpatient Care during the period covering July, 2023 to June, 2024....
On the south window of the Golden Acres Manor commons area, a colorful array of flowers soaks in the sunshine. Since Nov. 13, residents of both the Manor and Estates have been growing amaryllis as part of a program sponsored by North Dakota State University Extension. The amaryllis bulbs, along with supplies for cultivating them and measuring their progress, were purchased with a grant from NDSU Extension's Master Gardener program. Jeff Gale, Foster County Extension Agent, says that he meets...
The 2025 Lake Region Extension Roundup will be held Jan. 8-9 at the Memorial Building in Devils Lake, N.D. The annual event is hosted by North Dakota State University Extension county offices surrounding Devils Lake and covers a wide range of agricultural production topics. "A tradition of 45 years, the Lake Region Extension Roundup provides area farmers, ranchers and gardeners with the most up-to-date information to prepare for the upcoming growing season," says Lindsay Overmyer, NDSU...
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. JDA figuring next step for art project After the deadline to receive an easement from a landowner for a proposed art installation in Divide County passed on Nov. 21, KayCee Lindsey said the next step is determining whether the county Job Development Authority can transfer the grant funds to another...
12 Years Ago January 5, 1950 Kiwanis Club officers for 1949 were installed at the regular weekly meeting Wednesday, when J.C. Hoffert, past president and past district lieutenant governor, acted as installing officer. Before giving the charge to each officer, he spoke briefly on Kiwanis policies and ideals. Mrs. Forrest Daniel, Sykeston, was hostess in her home at a Christmas party for the Woman’s Club Thursday afternoon. Her home was decorated for the occasion, one of the decorative points o...
DECEMBER/JANUARY CARRINGTON All meals served with Milk, Coffee, Bread and Butter, Dessert Mon., Dec. 30 - Salisbury Steak. Mashed Potatoes and Gravy. Creamed Corn. Fruit. Bridge. Open Cards. Tues., Dec. 31 - Hamburger Soup. Tossed Salad. Garlic Toast. Peaches. Pinochle. Wed., Jan. 1 - CENTER CLOSED Thurs., Jan. 2 - BBQ Meatballs. Roasted Potatoes. Green Beans with Onions. Blushing Pears. Whist. Fri., Jan. 3 - French Toast Bake. Sausage Links. Cheesy Hashbrowns. Scalloped Apples. Mexican Train Dominoes. Sat., Jan. 4 - Public Pinochle...
Fair Board raffle winners The 2024 Foster County Fair Board Holiday drawing final week winners are as follows: Dec. 16 – $100 each: Terry Lund, Cathy Paulson and Ashley Lutman. Dec. 17 – $50 each: Laura Kulsrud, Lonnie Fiebiger and Tara Hinrichs Dec. 18 – $100 each: Ashley Kramer, Laura Lemer and Rachel Stokes Dec. 19 – $50 each: Ann VandeHoven, Shelly Skytland and Jacob Hinrichs Dec. 20 – $200 each: Marsha Wendel, Danielle Koepplin and Betty Montgomery...
The first step to growing a great vegetable garden is to select the best varieties. Which varieties grow best in Dakota gardens? The answer is simple. To identify the best varieties for gardeners in the Dakotas, we need to test the varieties in the gardens of the Dakotas. That's why we started the North Dakota Home Garden Variety Trials in 2008. Every year I have worked with over 200 families to evaluate promising vegetable varieties in their home gardens. This year we assembled a team of 365...
In a few days we’ll begin 2025 – a year my 18-year-old self couldn’t fathom 25 years ago. We watched the clock tick down in the year 1999 with bated breath to see if the computer systems would go down and the world would end when everything shifted from the 1900s into 2000. No, I really wasn’t nervous about Y2K. After all, I was an 18-year-old kid spending her first New Year’s Eve as an independent college student who could stay up as late as she wanted. Spoiler alert: everything was fine and...
As a former Army first sergeant, I know all too well what it’s like to be away from home during the holidays and how it affected the morale of my troops. Fortunately, it only happened to my unit once, but it didn’t take long to realize that despite our stoic military bearing, we were all missing the festivities at home. There are countless personnel in the U.S. military who are on deployments for several years, some in remote parts of the world, sometimes in nations that either don’t celeb...
My Facebook “Memories” remind me that my son Gideon has always been ahead of his time. Fourteen years ago, I was reading a book of world history for his bedtime stories. I gushed about Alexander the Great becoming king and launching his conquest of the known world when he was young – only 20. “Hmph. You mean you call that young?” was Gideon’s skeptical retort. Fast forward to 2024. A study by Horizon Media shows 20 percent of people ages 25 to 34 already feel middle-aged. Yes, job stress, car...
I recall when our son was very young. His childcare provider let me know her concerns with his eating. He did not like the lunches. He ate most of the food I cooked at home, but he was used to my style of cooking. I doubled down on all the usual recommendations for selective eaters. We maintained our patience and exposed him to a variety of foods. We paired the new foods with familiar foods, and we tried not to make food a power struggle. He became my kitchen and gardening helper. When he began...
Landowners, hunters, lawmakers, wildlife managers and others gathered in mid-December in Bismarck to discuss the importance of wildlife habitat on the landscape and providing access to hunters across the state. Approximately 200 people attended the North Dakota Game and Fish Department’s Habitat and Hunting Access Summit where the evening opened with remarks from Gov. Kelly Armstrong on the importance of hunting to the state’s economy, workforce, but most importantly to North Dakota’s way of life. “Every single time someone puts their gun awa...
Dear Savvy Senior, Is there a rule of thumb on how long someone should keep their old financial paperwork? I have file cabinets full of old receipts, bank and brokerage statements, tax returns and more that I would like to toss. Recently Retired Dear Recently, It’s a great question. As we get older and our financial life gets more complicated, it’s difficult to know how long to keep old financial records and paperwork and when it’s safe to get rid of them. Some things you’ll need to hold on...
With three seconds left and a 63-63 deadlock, Carrington guard Isabel Wendel found the shot opportunity she wanted to provide. On the inbounds pass, she found Edyn Hoornaert for a three-point attempt, and the senior was fouled to give her a trio of chances at the charity stripe. The first two were off the mark, but the last one fell true, and the Cards celebrated a big win on the road over the Thompson Tommies, 64-63, on Friday night, Dec. 20. Hoornaert's final freebie gave her an even 20 points...
Have you ever been darkhouse spearfishing (DHSF) for pike? It's relatively new compared to most outdoor recreation, having started a mere 25 years ago, but for those who have taken the opportunity it's hard to compare. I remember the first time I went spearfishing at Spiritwood Lake. Sitting still in a darkhouse was like nothing I'd ever done before. I'm no expert but when the first northern drifted into the decoy as I sat undetected, I locked up. Not surprisingly, I missed it. Maybe it's close...
The Carrington wrestling programs invaded south central North Dakota for a pair of tournaments the weekend of Dec. 20-21. CHS' boys made their traditional pre-Christmas stop at the Linton Holiday Tournament, while the girls participated in the third annual Border Brawl at Ashley High School. Small boys squad competes at Linton As some of the Carrington wrestlers in the lighter weights were at the state middle school tournament in Minot, and others out with injuries, that meant a small lineup...
Early season struggles continue to hound the Medina/Pingree-Buchanan Thunder roundballers, as the girls saw their record dip to 1-6 following a 53-15 loss Thursday, Dec. 19, to the Linton/HMB Lady Lions in the start of District 2 play. The boys, while staying competitive for the most part, now sit at 0-3 for the season with a 59-49 loss at the hands of Griggs/Midkota in the Titans' opener Friday evening, Dec. 20. M/P-B fell behind 32-9 at the break, and were held scoreless in the fourth quarter...
"Their future's so bright, they gotta wear shades," to quote a 1980's classic. A very talented group of Carrington wrestlers, many of whom made their mark in the Pitcrew youth program the last few years, showed their potential with a big-time effort at the 2024 North Dakota Middle School State Wrestling Tournament in Minot Saturday, Dec. 21. Of 11 registered competitors, nine advanced to the finals in their weight divisions, and seven took home championships. That all added up to 181 team...
Five Spot Bar co-owners Celine and Scott Fetch donated $2,500 to Carrington Police Chief Chris Bittmann for Holiday with our Heroes through the bar's charitable gaming sale, along with a $100 donation from an anonymous bar patron for a total of $2,600. This year, Holiday with our Heroes took 21 kids shopping and provided them a complimentary meal at Pizza Ranch, along with gift card donations of $50-$100 for Leevers Foods per kid/family....
TEN PINS LEAGUE - Week 14 Headlocks Bar 113.5 54.5 Schulz Plb, Htg & A/C 102.0 66.0 Chain Gang 99.5 68.5 Cornhuskers 89.0 79.0 Randy’s Pro Shop 84.0 84.0 5 Spot 75.0 90.0 Albatross 64.0 104.0 Bye 0.0 0.0 High Team Game: Cornhuskers, 769; Randy’s Pro Shop, 727; Chain Gang, 668 High Team Series: Cornhuskers, 2241; Randy’s Pro Shop, 2105; Chain Gang, 1925 High Individual Game: Steve Fangman, 235; Randy Peterson, 227; David Roberts, 227 High Individual Series: Jon Friezen, 633; Rick Christainson, 600; David Roberts, 591 High Rollers - Week 14 CK Co...
Posted December 24, 2024 The success, dedication and hard work of outstanding agriculturists in 53 counties in North Dakota and six counties in Minnesota were honored during the 50th annual Harvest Bowl program at North Dakota State University on Nov. 15. Each year, Harvest Bowl recognizes the work of leading agriculturalists and agribusinesses and highlights the impact the industry has on the region. It also rewards the efforts of NDSU student-athletes with agricultural backgrounds and/or...
Posted December 24, 2024 The first third of the biennial 69th Legislative Assembly session convening Jan. 7 in Bismarck is likely to see property tax reform as the main challenge for legislators, according to leaders from across the political spectrum. Most don't expect the more than 50 anticipated property tax reform measures to engulf the proceedings, but the large number of bills expected will complicate matters during committee meetings, particularly for newer legislators just getting their...
Fallon Lacina recently wrapped up an amazing 2024 show season with the National Cutting Horse Association (NCHA), finishing in 12th place worldwide at the NCHA World Finals at the Watt Arena in Fort Worth, Texas Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, Nov. 28. Lacina and her horse, “Grace and Light,” competed in the 5K Novice Non Pro division this season. Highlights of the season included a 3rd place overall finish at the All American Quarter Horse Congress at Eaton, Ohio as well as the Red River Texas Cir...
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