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The North Dakota FFA Career Development Events were held on Monday, March 20 in Minot. The Carrington FFA Agronomy Team placed fifth, earning a gold team award. Team members include Abby Lee, Sam Simons, London Davis, Brekka Kuss and Ashley Lindberg. Individually, Lee, Simons, Davis and Kuss received gold awards and Lindberg received a silver award. A total of 214 individuals representing 66 FFA chapters participated in the Agronomy Career Development Event. The Carrington FFA Livestock Judging...
In 2023, the City of Carrington will continue the tree removal and replacement project for ash trees on city boulevards. The 2019 inventory of City trees found 1,860 public trees and of those, 48%, or 887 trees, were ash trees. The Emerald Ash Borer (EAB), an invasive insect, could potentially kill all the ash trees on public boulevards and kill all private ash trees, as well. The City has applied for and received three grants to help remediate the ash tree situation in Carrington. Removal of 35-45 poor ash trees occurred in both 2021 and...
The Jamestown Area Grief Support Team is offering a grief support group for anyone who is grieving the loss of someone. The group will meet once a week at 2:00 p.m. at the United Presbyterian Church, 302 2nd Ave. SE in Jamestown beginning on Tuesday, April 11 and will run for six weeks. The group is free of charge, however, participants are asked to register to ensure that enough materials are available. Participants should plan to attend all six sessions. For more information, or to register, please call Diane at 701-320-4915 or Eileen at...
The Carrington High School speech team traveled to Barnes County North High School Saturday, March 25 and competed against seventeen teams. Pictured left to right: Eric Hallwachs, storytelling (8th) and humorous duo; Emery Patzer, humorous duo and EPR; Alexis Harris, dramatic and storytelling (7th); Briley Carr, EPR (4th) and humorous interpretation (5th); Maara Kutz, humorous duo and poetry; and Joie Helseth, humorous duo and humorous interpretation (6th). The team has one regular season meet...
The Annual Meeting of the Carrington Convention & Visitors Bureau and the Carrington Chamber & Economic Development Corporation was held Monday, March 27 at the CrossRoads Golf Club. Scott Buchholtz, was honored by CCEDC Chairman, Kim Cook, for his years of service on both the CDC and Chamber boards. Members also expressed appreciation for Nikki Mertz, the outgoing chairperson of the CCEDC board, who was unable to attend. Mertz has served the community in various capacities over the past 20...
I was flying into Washington, D.C., for the legislative conference the last week of February, sitting by a nice middle-aged man who seemed to want to engage in conversation; when he asked the usual question about where I was going and why. I mentioned that a number of us were flying into D.C., to lobby for our veterans. He knew about the American Legion Baseball program; he had played Legion baseball for his post in Bottineau and his brother had attended Boys State. He knew about the Legion’s greatest legislative achievement, the GI Bill. B...
The Fessenden-Bowdon FFA traveled to Minot recently to participate in the State FFA Agriculture Sales, Agronomy and Livestock Judging Career Development Events and came back with some great results. The events were held on Monday, March 20 at the State Fair Center in Minot. The Agronomy team had a great day finishing in second place overall. The members of the team had to identify crop and weed seeds and plants, insects, disorders, machinery, as well as do a soil survey practicum and grain...
Tonya Hetzler from the Consumer Protection Division of the North Dakota Attorney General’s Office will present “Don’t Get Scammed.” Attend this informative presentation to learn about current scams and what you and your loved ones can do to avoid becoming a victim. This event, sponsored by Farmers & Merchants Bank of N.D. and the Nelson County Sheriff’s Department, is free to the public and will be held at the following times. Refreshments will be provided. Monday, April 17, 7:00 p.m. – Nelson County Courthouse in Lakota Tuesday, April 18, 1...
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. Chicken ordinance likely to go to a vote Stanley City Council held their regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, March 14. The council opened their meeting to take public input on a proposal to allow chickens in city limits after a resident had brought a proposal to their February meeting to allow backyard...
Drew Utke and Megan Anderson, Binford, N.D., are the proud parents of a baby girl, Emryn Jane Utke, born on Saturday, February 25, 2023, at Jamestown Regional Medical Center at 4:23 p.m. She weighed eight pounds three ounces and was 22 inches long. Grandparents are Don and Michelle Anderson, Sartell, Minn., Joel and Holly Utke, Glenfield, N.D., and Renae and Lee Gilbertson, Binford, N.D....
APRIL CARRINGTON All meals served with Milk, Coffee, Bread & Butter, Dessert Mon., April 3 - Catalina Chicken Breast, Mashed Potatoes, Broccoli, Bar - Pool - Bridge - Open Cards Tues., April 4 - Quiche, Macaroni Salad, Garlic Toast, Prince Edward Vegetables, Sauce - Pinochle Wed., April 5 - Makeup Meal - Tomato Soup, Turkey Sliders, Squash, Cake - Mexican Train - Dominoes Thurs., April 6 - Meatloaf, Mashed Potatoes, Corn, Bar, Juice - Whist Fri., April 7 - Closed for Good Friday GRACE CITY, MCHENRY GLENFIELD Mon., April 3 - Easter Dinner:...
March 28, 2023 Michael Joseph Sherman, Carrington, N.D.: care required, $30 Devin Quinn Fontenot, Carrington, N.D.: failed to register motor vehicle, $20 Owen Ryan Hagel, Carrington, N.D.: expired registration of motor vehicle, $20 Cameron Michael Black, Devils Lake, N.D.: drove without operator’s license, $20...
CHASELEY NEWS: On Friday, Pam Rodacker, Marvin and Julie Rodacker were in Carrington. Connie Czech was a guest at Red and Shelly Hoff’s on Tuesday and spent the afternoon playing dominoes. Thursday, Connie and Trish Mindt had lunch at the Mexican restaurant in Harvey. Connie spent the weekend in Harwood, taking in the musical “Mary Poppins, Jr.” at Cooper Mindt’s school. He was a member of the chorus. BOWDON NEWS: The lucky winners of the Believe in Bowdon Annual Calendar Raffle for the week are as follows: March 18: Randi Taylor, $75. March 1...
Bills currently under review by the North Dakota Legislature were discussed at the Foster County Commission meeting last week. During the meeting held on Tuesday, March 21, Foster County State's Attorney Kara Brinster urged the board to send emails to local representatives asking them to vote down House Bill 1213. Brinster explained that it deals with costs paid to defendants who are found not guilty in court by reason of self-defense. She said she is concerned how much, if not all, court costs...
A pair of exciting new businesses are hoping to increase the general health and well-being of their local community. UpNorth Speech & Myology and Aura Aesthetics + Hydration are aiming to provide the community with health and wellness amenities one would normally have to travel out of town to enjoy. Both businesses are housed inside Breathe Health and Wellness at the Garr Dental building on 740 4th Avenue South in Carrington. Breathe Health and Wellness is a multi-use, multi-practitioner facilit...
The Midkota High School chapter of the National Honor Society welcomed five new members. The newest inductees are left to right: Vanessa Vollmer, Will Spickler, Kylie Johnson, Mason Iverson and Mackenzie Miller. They were inducted Wednesday, March 15 in a ceremony at the high school. The guest speaker for the evening was Holly Utke, CEO of Dakota Central. She gave an excellent real-life message about growing up, perseverance, being a leader and giving back to others in service that all students...
The closing date and time for filing for the Carrington School Board is Monday, April 3, 2023, at 4:00 p.m. The election will be held on June 6, 2023, for the purpose of electing one at-large member to the Carrington School Board for a term of three years that shall become effective July 1, 2023, and one rural member to the Carrington School Board for a term of three years that shall become effective July 1, 2023. An individual seeking election to the Carrington School Board shall prepare and sign a document (Statement of Intent) stating the...
On Saturday, April 1, the community is invited to a medical benefit for Sharon Ludwig at Buck-It's Bar in New Rockford. Ludwig, a rural Eddy County resident, was caught up in a skid steer accident last October, suffering a compound fracture to the tibia and fibula in her left leg as it was caught under the track. She was hospitalized for 10 days, endured seven outpatient surgeries, spent 100 days in a skilled nursing facility and a month in an assisted living facility. Now, she's living with...
The Carrington Community Choir will present a Palm Sunday concert at 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, April 2 at Calvary Baptist Church, 725 Main Street in Carrington. The title of this year’s program, “Living Hope,” reminds us of 1 Peter 1:3, “He has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead.” Contemporary Christian worship songs and narration retell the events of the first Holy Week and celebrate our faith. In addition, members of the choir will also share special musical numbers during the service....
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. Hwy. 91 is the shortest in the state It’s now official: Highway 91 has been declared by the state legislature as North Dakota’s shortest highway. Highway 91 is a little more than a quarter-mile long and runs between U-S Highway 52 and State Highway 3 on the west side of Harvey. The bill carrier, Fargo Rep...
MARCH CARRINGTON All meals served with Milk, Coffee, Bread & Butter, Dessert Mon., March 27 - Chicken Strips, Scalloped Potatoes, California Blend Vegetables, Applesauce - Pool - Bridge & Open Cards Tues., March 28 - Pork Roast, Mashed Potates & Gravy, Green Beans, Glorified Rice - Pinochle Thurs., March 30 - Cowboy Chili, Cornbread, Macaroni Salad, Juice, Bar - Whist Fri., March 31 - Spaghetti & Meatballs, Garden Salad, Corn, Garlic Toast, Dump Cake - Music at 12:30 p.m. - Steve & Nancy - Golf Sat., April 1 - Public Cards Pinochle Tournament,...
March 21, 2023 Fred Sauby, Carrington, N.D.: animal-at-large, $25 Dionn Angela Samuel, Minot AFB, N.D.: exceeded speed limit, $25 Karley Ann Hofmann, Stillwater, Okla.: exceeded speed limit, $10 Vu Khoa Ta, Humble, Texas: exceeded speed limit, $70 Levi Michael Doherty, Kensington, Minn.: exceeded speed limit, $10 Kanin R. Zieman, West Fargo, N.D.: care required, $30...
The Carrington Convention & Visitors Bureau will host an informational meeting on Tuesday, April 11 at the Chieftain at 6:30 p.m. for anyone interested in the proposed 1% restaurant tax for tourism. Information on the proposed tax will be available and there will be time for questions and answers. Anyone is welcome to attend....
Whether we’re stranded inside for another blizzard or out walking the dog on a bright spring day, running or driving a tractor or – hopefully soon – or enjoying some R & R while camping, having a book along can make the whole experience more enjoyable. While it would not be wise to walk the dog or drive a tractor while flipping through the pages of the latest bestseller, you can certainly enjoy the story while walking or driving if you’re “reading” an audiobook. Carrington City Library provides access to 26,000 audiobooks and 43,000 ebooks thro...
The legislative assembly reconvened on March 3, 2023, following the crossover break. Committees began working two days earlier to get several pieces of legislation ready for floor votes on that first official day of the second half. Leadership of both chambers are hoping to have our work completed around the 73rd to 74th legislative day so there is about six weeks left in the session. Some policy committees are nearly through hearing the Senate bills that were passed in that chamber before cross...
