The Official Newspaper for Foster County
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Jolly Old St. Nicholas, a.k.a. Santa, made his annual appearance at the Carrington Lions Club's Santa Day, held Saturday, Dec. 14, at the Youth Center. Kids made their way to his lap to let him know their gift preferences, though some aren't quite ready to make those wishes known in words. Twins Max and Miles LaBelle, along with Lydia Botha and baby sister, Dani Botha, were a quiet and well-behaved audience for Santa. The cousins are the children of Greg and Hayleigh LaBelle, and Marius and...
Each year, North Dakota soil conservation districts recognize local producers for their conservation efforts at the Achievement Banquet at the annual meeting and state convention of the North Dakota Association of Soil Conservation Districts. Winners are chosen based on the exemplary conservation practices implemented on their land. Cory Stangeland operates the Stangeland Ranch near Kensal. He has enacted a number of practices with the assistance of the USDA EQIP and CSP programs. Of these, he s...
"Of all the crops in the U.S., wheat is where I see the most potential for future profit," said NDSU Extension Crop Economist Frayne Olson during his general session at this year's Central Dakota Ag Day. The event took place at the NDSU Carrington Research Extension Center (REC) on Monday, Dec. 16. Olson pointed out that, unlike corn and soybeans, wheat inventories are currently tight worldwide. He also noted that not all wheat reserves are of high quality. "All it would take is one more...
Foster County Soil Conservation District has again been chosen as one of seven soil conservation districts in North Dakota to participate in the Alliance to Advance Climate Smart Agriculture. The Alliance is a pilot program that pays farmers and ranchers $100 per acre for adopting high-value conservation practices such as cover crops, no-till, minimum till, prescribed grazing and more. North Dakota is one of four states participating in the program, joining Arkansas, Minnesota and Virginia. The...
The Carrington FFA Chapter placed second in overall competition at the FFA District 6 Leadership Conference held in Tappen, Wednesday, Dec. 11. The Carrington FFA Parliamentary Procedure Team placed second in the district competition, earning a Gold Team Award. The team consisted of Isabel Wendel, President of the Day; Sierra Friedt, vice president, gold; Molly Hansen, secretary, gold; Bailey Ness, treasurer, gold; Abby Lee, reporter, gold; and Mercedes Lura, sentinel, gold. The team will...
The Carrington Chamber and Economic Development Corporation honors Armella Hetle as Employee of the Month for November 2024. Armella is a server at the Chieftain. Her nomination states, "The amount of hustle Armella displays whenever we visit the Chieftain is amazing! She can manage a full restaurant without missing a beat and does it all with a smile! She is courteous and thoughtful and takes time to connect with her customers – whether they are 2 or 82. If you're lucky enough to be seated a...
Kansas State University (K-State) senior Logan Topp, son of Ryan and Prairie Topp of Grace City, was a member of two of K-State's three national championship-winning judging teams during the 2024 collegiate season, which begins in the spring and ends with the national competition in the fall. Topp (fifth from right, back row on top photo), along with his teammates, helped deliver the national title to the K-State Livestock Judging Team at the North American International Livestock Exposition...
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. Nursing home gets $500K The new nursing home under construction at the Mountrail County Health Center in Stanley received a generous donation of $500,000 from the American Lutheran Church last month. Roger Gjellstad, vice president of the church council, said that the church has been blessed with oil...
DECEMBER CARRINGTON All meals served with Milk, Coffee, Bread and Butter, Dessert Mon., Dec. 23 - Lemon Pepper Tilapia. Sweet Potatoes. California Blend Vegetables. Sliced Apples. Bridge. Open Cards. Tues., Dec. 24 - CENTER CLOSED Wed., Dec. 25 - CENTER CLOSED Thurs., Dec. 26 - Meatballs. Mashed Potatoes. Peas and Carrots. Peaches. Whist. Fri., Dec. 27 - Brat on a Bun, Baked Beans. 3 Bean Salad. Apricots. Mexican Train Dominoes. Sat., Dec. 28 - Public Pinochle tournament, 1 p.m. All ages welcome. GRACE CITY, MCHENRY, GLENFIELD Mon., Dec. 23 -...
Sykeston American Legion Raffle Winners This week’s winners of the Sykeston American Legion raffle are as follows: $50 winners: 12/4 – David Brandt and Jacob Laber. 12/10 – Sharon Hesch and Kadee Irmen. $100 winners: 12/11 – Melvin H and Jeff Huss. $200 winners: 12/12 – Jerry Biel, Gilbert Black, Lisa Barton and Ronnie Morlock....
Fair Board raffle winners The 2024 Foster County Fair Board Holiday drawing winners are as follows: Dec. 9 – $100 each: Deb Clifton, Becky Kjos and Bernice Riemer. Dec. 10 – $50 each: Dustin Lyman, Doug Neumiller and Brittany Nelson. Dec. 11 – $100 each: Bev Reutter, Suzie Labelle and Paul Richter. Dec. 12 – $50 each: Billie Lura, John Hollingsworth and Dana Wright. Dec. 13 – $150 each: Eddie Allen, Tiffany Paulson and Todd Ingebretson....
North Dakota State University Extension is offering online and in-person classes in winter 2025 focusing on physical well-being. Nourish is a free program, aimed at adults age 50 and older living in rural North Dakota, that provides information and strategies about nutrition and health. Any adult is welcome to participate. “Good health is important for enjoying a high quality of life and for maintaining independence in later life,” says NDSU professor and project co-director Sherri Stastny. “This program offers the tools to help us enhan...
Carrington Elementary School's Christmas Program put on both afternoon and evening performances Thursday, Dec. 12, in the East Gym. Singers from all seven grade levels, along with the fifth and sixth grade bands, filled the gym with holiday spirit and exuberant musical numbers....
The Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) Holiday Train stopped in Carrington Tuesday afternoon, Dec. 17, to a raucous crowd of music fans and canned goods donors at the 6th Ave. N. railroad crossing. The Holiday Train, which runs from Nov. 21 to Dec. 20, is currently in its 26th year of providing monetary and food donations and awareness to the needy in the communities CPKC serves throughout the United States and Canada. This year's featured performers included country artist Alana Springsteen,...
Navigating grain markets can feel like a guessing game, especially if it's not your favorite part of farming. Many farmers excel at raising strong crops and yields but often tune out the markets, missing opportunities or falling into a wait-and-see approach. If you're holding onto unsold grain from last year, you're not alone-the USDA's September 2024 Grain Stocks report shows on-farm corn stocks jumped 29% from the previous year, reflecting a growing trend of delayed sales. The good news? With... Full story
Jamestown Regional Medical Center is breaking barriers in orthopedic care with the upcoming arrival of Dr. Roxanne Keene, one of the first female orthopedic surgeons in North Dakota. Her expertise and inspiring story bring new energy to JRMC, where she will join Dr. Michael T. Dean in early January. Less than 6 percent of orthopedic surgeons nationwide are female. Dr. Keene's presence at JRMC is not just significant, it's historic. Born and raised in Ray, North Dakota, Dr. Keene began her...
Foster County commissioners appear to be growing impatient with the Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) Railway. At the commission's regular meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 17, Commissioner Alan Scanson said he has reached out to the N.D. Public Service Commission in hopes of facilitating a meeting between the commission and representatives of CPKC, after not hearing back from them regarding reimbursement. Commissioners last spoke to representatives of the railroad company in person at their September...
The Carrington City Council voted at their meeting last Monday to increase employee wages for 2025 by 4% since it was budgeted at that amount. During the meeting held on Monday, December 9, Mayor Tom Erdmann said the Finance and Legal Committee need more time to discuss the outcome of the employee wage study. He suggested the council approve a 4% wage increase because that is what they budgeted for. A roll call vote was passed. In other business: Committee Reports: FIRE: • Carrington Fire C...
It began with a passion, blossomed into a partnership, and now it has a new home in a familiar location at the halfway point between Carrington and Jamestown. Gettin' Sauced BBQ and Catering, known for their delectable food truck offerings at events throughout North Dakota, now has prime real estate at what was the 281 Stop in Pingree. After two years of existence operating in the catering world, co-owners Dustin Mittleider of Pingree and Kevin Wolsky of Carrington bought the building and its...
The 2024 CPKC Holiday Train is coming to Carrington on Tuesday, Dec. 17. Gather at 601 6th Ave. N.E. The train arrives at 1:30 p.m., and performance is from 1:45 to 2:15 p.m. The concert is free, but the Canadian Pacific Holiday Train asks you to bring an item for the local food bank (Carrington's Daily Bread). Artists performing on the train in North Dakota include Seaforth and Alana Springsteen. The train will also make stops in Enderlin and Hankinson on Monday, Dec. 16 and Harvey, Kenmare...
Show your Christmas spirit! If you haven’t already, it’s time to decorate! The CCEDC is calling on Carrington residents to light up the town with Christmas lights this year. Decorate your house, yard, mailbox or whatever, but get festive! Then, please call or email your name and address so it can be added to the Christmas Cruise List. All are invited to tour the town to admire the beautiful displays. Nominations for outstanding outdoor décor are welcome! The Christmas Cruise will be held Dec. 19-22, when voting will be open for the best outs...
Regional agronomy research results, annual forage options and the Farmers for Soil Health program with be the featured topics at the 41st annual Western Dakota Crops Day on Dec. 17, hosted by the North Dakota State University Hettinger Research Extension Center (HREC) and Dickinson Research Extension Center (DREC). The event will be held at the Hettinger REC classroom. Doors open at 12:30 p.m. with presentations starting at 1 p.m. James Rogers, NDSU Extension forage crops specialist at the...
North Dakota State University's Carrington Research Extension Center will hold its annual NDSU Feedlot School on Jan. 22-23, 2025. This intensive course is for cattle producers, feeders, backgrounders, feed industry personnel, animal healthcare suppliers and anyone else who is interested in learning more about feedlot production, nutrition, waste management and marketing. "Cattle feeding is a very competitive business," said Karl Hoppe, NDSU Extension livestock systems specialist at the center....
Christmas in Sykeston was held on Sunday, Dec. 8 at Sykeston City Hall, and included games and visits from Santa. The event was sponsored by the Sykeston Community Club. (Courtesy photo)...
