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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. Local cattleman lost 90 percent of hay bales A bale fire happened recently in Dunseith where a local cattleman saw the loss of around 90% of his hay for his cattle this winter. Mike Gillis, a cattleman north of Dunseith, stated that he lost around 1,400 bales out of the 1,550 bales he collected from...
NOVEMBER CARRINGTON All meals served with Milk, Coffee, Bread and Butter, Dessert Mon., Nov. 18 - Lemon Pepper Tilapia. Sweet Potatoes. California Blend Vegetables. Spiced Apples. Bridge, Open Cards. Tues., Nov. 19 - BBQ Pork Ribs. Mashed Potatoes. Candied Carrots. Fruit Salad. Pinochle. Wed., Nov. 20 - Pot Luck at noon. Pool. Thurs., Nov. 21 - Swedish Meatballs. Mashed Potatoes. Peas and Carrots. Rosy Applesauce. Whist. Fri., Nov. 22 - Thanksgiving Meal: Turkey. Dressing. Mashed Potatoes and Gravy. Green Bean Casserole. Pumpkin Bars. Mexican...
Posted November 13, 2024 Local funding for Foster County townships has effectively been cut in half. The Foster County Commission carried a motion to do so at their regular meeting on Thursday, Nov. 7. Since 2022, the 18 townships of Foster County have each been receiving an annual credit of about $4,500 from their county government, which has gone toward blading and snow removal bills. Combined, that's approximately $80,000 a year the county hands out to its townships, and now commissioners...
Posted November 13, 2024 It's official. The Carrington School District will ask voters a second time for approval to increase the school's building fund levy from 5 to 10 mills. There's just one question on the ballot, and on January 25, 2025, polls will be open from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. for voters to make their choice. The school board previously approved the special election in October, pending the failure of Measure 4. However, the matter came up again at their meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 12, due...
Throughout her 25 years as a school social worker, Michelle Vollan can't recall a period when the number of acute youth mental health situations requiring hospitalization was as high as it was post-Covid. Vollan has seen anxiety issues increasing, and along with that, attendance concerns and drops in grades for those affected. On the most severe end of the spectrum, thoughts of suicide and self harm have increased leading to cases of psychiatric hospitalization. And while a spike two years ago...
November 15, 2024 North Dakota regulators on Friday approved a route permit for the Summit Carbon Solutions pipeline, a significant win for what the company says is the world's largest carbon capture project. The three-person Public Service Commission voted unanimously to approve the pipeline permit. The commission had denied Summit a route permit in 2023, but changes the company made to its route helped convince the commission to reverse its position. Summit plans to put 333 miles of pipeline... Full story
CARRINGTON, N.D. – Area law enforcement agencies cooperated to apprehend a fugitive Saturday. Carrington Police Chief Chris Bittmann said he was made aware on Saturday, Nov. 2 that Kyle Maez-Schaak, 32, of New Rockford, had escaped from Grand Forks County Jail. Authorities say Maez-Schaak was granted a furlough to go to the dentist and never returned. Maez-Schaak has an extensive criminal record, and he had been detained after leading authorities on a high-speed chase through the streets of G...
Scott Tanata of Carrington is currently fighting his second battle with cancer, and a benefit account in his name has been set up at Bremer Bank. Scott was diagnosed with small intestinal cancer in 2022. He had surgery in May 2023, followed by 12 rounds of chemotherapy. His cancer returned in October 2024 in the same general area of the original cancer. This time, however, the cancer is inoperable due to the location. He will be starting radiation and chemotherapy here in November 2024. Those...
If you enjoy your freedom, give your thanks to those who serve or have served. The Veterans Day Community Breakfast and Bake Sale will be held at Sacred Heart Catholic Church today (Nov. 11) from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. The breakfast is free for everyone, and is sponsored by the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Auxiliaries....
Hungry youngsters and their parents hit Main Street on Halloween night, Thursday, Oct. 31, for Trunk-or-Treat, sponsored by CCEDC. Area businesses parked their cars along the street to provide sweet goodies to event-goers, and Golden Acres Manor and Estates residents also joined in on the fun by handing out candy of their own....
Carrington's 24th Annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner will be served on Thursday, Nov. 28, at the Calvary Baptist Church building located at 725 Main Street in Carrington. In-house meal service will begin at noon. Deliveries are available, and take-out meals can be ordered by contacting Betty Montgomery at 701-652-5034. New this year, a limited number of gluten-free meals will be available. Two turkeys will be roasted separately on Wednesday at the church building with no flour in the roasting...
Carrington School District Regular School Board Meeting Date: Tuesday, November 12, 2024 Place: High School Library - 4:00 p.m. I. CALL TO ORDER: 4:00 p.m. II. REGULAR ITEMS A. Additions or Corrections to the Agenda B. Approve Minutes • October 8, 2024 C. Approve Financial Reports 1. Activities Fund 2. Revolving Fund 3. Lunch Fund 4. General Fund 5. Fund Balance Reports D. Presentation of Bills and Check Register III. DISCUSSION ITEMS A. Delegations: None B. Administrative Reports 1. Mrs. Helseth 2. Mr. Weber 3. Mrs. Helm C. Committee R...
With Halloween behind us and Thanksgiving just around the corner, places are already filling with Christmas decorations. In just a few short weeks, on Sunday, Dec. 8, a “Festival of Trees” event will take place at Bethel Assembly of God Church in Carrington. In 2019, the first “Festival of Trees” event, which displayed decorated small trees and wreaths, provided $1,000 to benefit the Carrington Area Ministerial Association through donations/ticket voting at the event. Anyone, including individuals, churches, organizations and busines...
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. Incident at NGMS An incident occurred at North Granville Middle School (NGMS) in McHenry County where a student was arrested on a weapon charge which happened on Friday, Oct. 11. According to Trey Skager, sheriff of McHenry County, a 16-year-old student was taken into custody by the McHenry County...
NOVEMBER CARRINGTON All meals served with Milk, Coffee, Bread and Butter, Dessert Mon., Nov. 11 - BBQ Chicken Breast, Mashed Potatoes, Prince Edward Vegetables, Fruit. Board Meeting at 10:30 a.m. Bridge, Open Cards. Tues., Nov. 12 - Enchiladas, Refried Beans, Cheesy Hashbrowns, Corn, Fruit. Pinochle. Wed., Nov. 13 - Make up Meal: Chicken Kiev, Baby Bakers, Caribbean Blend Vegetables, Fruit. Pool. Thurs., Nov. 14 - Sloppy Joes on a Bun, Tator Tots, Broccoli, Blushing Pears. Whist. Fri., Nov. 15 - Lasagna, Tossed Salad, Herbed Green Beans,...
November 6, 2024 North Dakota Gov.-elect Kelly Armstrong is still a member of Congress until Dec. 14, but he announced plans for the transition Wednesday after celebrating his election win Tuesday night. “We’re going to go 100 miles per hour,” Armstrong said during a news conference at the North Dakota Republican headquarters in Bismarck. Former state Adjutant General Alan Dohrmann will chair a transition team, Armstrong announced. Jacy Schafer, Armstrong’s campaign manager, and Joe Morrissette, a former director for the Office of Management an...
November 13, 2024 The North Dakota Public Service Commission will meet Friday to vote on the Summit Carbon Solutions pipeline project that aims to permanently store carbon emissions underground west of Bismarck. The commission will meet at 10 a.m. in the Pioneer Room on the ground floor in the Judicial Wing of the Capitol Building. The PSC denied Summit a permit in 2023, but the company made changes to its route in North Dakota and appealed the decision. The three-person commission has held... Full story
CARRINGTON, N.D. – November 6, 2024 Tuesday, Nov. 5 was decision day in America, and the unofficial results from the 2024 general election are in. Here in Foster County, nearly 65% of eligible voters cast ballots, a total of 1,717, making their decisions known on several important races. The only Foster County-specific races in this year's general election were four uncontested contests, three for seats on the county commission and one for the director who represents the county on the G...
Election day is nearly upon us, and once again there are plenty of important decisions to make at the ballot box. Although there aren't any locally- contested races in Foster County, there are plenty of choices to be made on statewide issues and regarding who will represent us at the state and national level. Locally, three Foster County commissioners are all running for re-election. Pat Copenhaver, Becky Hagel and David Utke are all running unopposed for another four-year term on the...
The Carrington Police Department’s Annual "Holiday with our Heroes" shopping event will be held Tuesday, Dec. 10. This event provides a fun filled experience for children to create a positive relationship with local law enforcement and first responders. This program thrives on donations. Community members who would like to contribute can drop their donations off at the Carrington City Hall during normal business hours or contact Carrington Police Chief Chris Bittmann. To nominate a child for the shopping event or ask a question about the p...
The CHS National Honor Society held its annual food drive last Sunday, Oct. 27 from 5-7 p.m. The 33 members were divided into five groups to circulate in their assigned areas of Carrington in their costumes. After a pizza supper when they returned to school, they took their 2,421 pounds of collected food to Carrington's Daily Bread. This amount is a record for the NHS, whose donation last year totaled 1,771. The students were very excited to contribute to this great cause and enjoyed the...
A special tree will be brightened at Carrington Medical Center on Monday, December 2, 2024, when Carrington Medical Center Auxiliary celebrates its 38th annual "Tree of Lights." This project has been rewarding and inspiring ever since its inception in 1987. The evergreen tree, which was planted especially for this project, has grown tremendously and the lighting continues to be awe-inspiring. CHI Hospice and Home Health have received one- half of the proceeds for the past 18 years and will once...
Highest Honor 12th grade: Joshua Bickett, Maxim Ciubotareanu, Sierra Friedt, Edyn Hoornaert, Krystal Klein, Kendall Kovar, Mercedes Lura, Kaylin Pate, Kenadie Pazdernik, Ethan Roller, Brynn Smith, Alex VanRay, Kaydence VanRay, Hailee Weber, Isabel Wendel, Reagan Wolsky, Jazmyn Ybarra 11th grade: Jacob Boeshans, Molly Hansen, Lauren Hendrickson, Aubrey Neis, Bailey Ness, Kelsi Neuman, Sam Simons, Nicholas Steffen, Maximus Whitman 10th grade: Alexis Harris, Calleigh Hewitt 9th grade: Mya Cook, Samuel Garr, Eric Hallwachs, Marah Johnson, Josie Kol...
Organizers are planning Carrington's 24th annual community Thanksgiving dinner for Thursday, Nov. 28. This year's meal will be served at Calvary Baptist Church, 725 Main Street in Carrington, at noon on Thanksgiving Day. Everyone is welcome. Volunteers are needed to help with several facets of this community dinner. Most of the work happens on Wednesday afternoon, Nov. 27, and on Thanksgiving Day. Volunteers are welcome to help at 1 p.m. on Wednesday at the church building, to set up tables and...
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. Watson participates in horror contest Scott Watson has always been a fan of horror movies, so much so that he recently entered himself in the online Face of Horror competition. If he wins, it will take him all the way to Los Angeles to meet actor Kane Hodder, who was Jason in the Friday the 13th movie...
