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The Turkey Trot was held Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 28, with proceeds from the event going to the Carrington Daily Bread's Backpack Program. Men's Turkey Trot winners were: second place Jacob Rexin, first place Richard Tast, and third place Jared Zink. Women's Turkey Trot winners were: first place Madison Johnson, second place Kenadie Pazdernik, and third place tie to Macy Fiebiger and Kahri Kollman....
November 1 - November 30, 2024 Criminal Elfido Alan Castillo Trevizo, Northglenn, Colo.: • Reckless driving - rights/safety. Condition: Comply with payment agreement. Not possess or own fire arms. Notify court of address change. Unsupervised probation. Violate no criminal laws. Comment: Fines and fees to be paid upon entry of judgement. Fees: Criminal admin fee, $125; defense/facility admin fee, $100; fine/state, $500; victim-witness, $25. Confinement: Agency: Stutsman County Correctional Center, Term: 10 days. Suspended: 10 days. • DUI - .08...
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. Walmart employee charged According to a Bottineau County Sheriff's Office press release, Cedric Poitra, 33, of Bottineau, has been found and arrested after stealing money from Bottineau's Walmart on Saturday, Nov. 23. The Bottineau County Sheriff's Office stated that on Nov. 23, Poitra, who was an...
DECEMBER CARRINGTON All meals served with Milk, Coffee, Bread and Butter, Dessert Mon., Dec. 16 - BBQ Chicken Breast. Mashed Potatoes. Prince Edward Vegetables. Fruit. Bridge. Open Cards. Tues., Dec. 17 - Enchiladas. Refried Beans. Cheesy Hashbrowns. Corn. Fruit. Pinochle. Wed., Dec. 18 - Potlock at 12 noon. Pool. Thurs., Dec. 19 - Sloppy Joes on a Bun. Baby Bakers. Broccoli. Blushing Pears. Whist. Fri., Dec. 20 - Christmas Meal: Roast Beef. Mashed Potatoes and Gravy. Green Beans. Strawberries over Angel Food Cake and Whipping Topping. Mexican...
Sykeston American Legion Raffle Winners This week’s winners of the Sykeston American Legion raffle are as follows: $100 winners: 12/4 – Darlis Short and Paisley Jo Marcotte. $50 winners: 12/2 – Ronnie Morlock and Darlene Kolstad. 12/3 – Dan Becker and Dean Larson. 12/5 – Keith Sanger and Lisa Marcotte. 12/6 – Randy Hooey and Sheila Harrington....
Fair Board raffle winners The 2024 Foster County Fair Board Holiday drawing winners are as follows: Dec. 2 – $100 each: Kansas Hooey, Roger Harrington and Amanda Huettl Dec. 3 – $50 each: Laurie Struxness, Jerry Becker and Jill Wright-VanDyke Dec. 4 – $100 each: Leslie Oster, Judy Swanson and Kristy Holland Dec. 5 – $50 each: Jay Kulsrud, Rynlee Carr and Belinda VandeHoven Dec. 6 – $50 each: Denise Shipman, Darlene Kolstad, Linda Schuster, Angie Oster and Denice Bear...
Trent and Nicole Brandvold, Marion, N.D., are the proud parents of their second child, Kenadie Mae Brandvold. Kenadie was born at Jamestown Regional Medical Center on Oct. 19, 2024, at 6:37 pm. She weighed 5 pounds, 13 ounces and was 18 1/2 inches long, and joins big brother, Gavin, age 2. Grandparents are Bruce and Crystal Miller, Carrington, N.D. and Mike and Sharon Brandvold, Fargo N.D. Great-grandparents are Neil and Della Lutman, Carrington, N.D; Dennis and Gloria Martin, Bismarck, ND; the...
A dig at a site believed to have mammoth bones shows it is worthy of further excavation, according to the North Dakota Geological Survey. Mammoth bones were first discovered at the site in northwest North Dakota in 1988 during the construction of a garage. The North Dakota Geological Survey and state Historical Society returned to this site in September to confirm that mammoth bones are there. Senior Paleontologist Clint Boyd said the fossil dig near the garage aligns with what construction workers reported and that there are likely more bones...
The holiday spirit was strong with area first responders and law enforcement, as the annual 'Holiday with our Heroes' was held Tuesday night, Dec. 10. The night began with a free meal courtesy of the Carrington Pizza Ranch, and participants then shopped for toys or gifts at either Runnings or Dollar General, with a $100 spending tab (give or take a few dollars). Agencies involved with the event included the North Dakota Highway Patrol, Carrington Fire and Rescue, Carrington City Police, Foster...
December 9, 2024 The insurance provider for cities and other local governments across North Dakota routinely denies claims from state residents without providing an explanation, according to an audit report presented to legislators last week. Several legislators who heard the report on the North Dakota Insurance Reserve Fund were appalled by the report and the treatment of people who said they were harmed by incidents such as water main breaks and vehicle accidents. "This is government at its... Full story
Storm Hostetter's agricultural journey began on the Eastern Shore of Maryland, where he grew up on a working corn, bean, and cattle farm. His childhood on the farm taught him the importance of hard work, community, and building relationships-values he carries with him today in his role as Sales Director at Total Farm Marketing. After moving to Colorado to attend school, Storm continued working with farmers on the Eastern Plains while also pursuing part-time work as a hunting guide. His time... Full story
High school science teacher Carrie Nichols will take on a new role this summer. After 24 years of service to the Carrington School District, Nichols has announced that she will leave her position to become the next Family and Consumer Wellness Agent for NDSU Extension in June. Nichols' early retirement application and letter of resignation were approved by the school board, who expressed appreciation for her years of service to the district. As is customary, her early retirement of $23,590 will...
December 16, 2024 North Dakota Gov. Kelly Armstrong signaled a possible shakeup at the Department of Health and Human Services after his first Cabinet meeting Monday. Armstrong appointed Dirk Wilke as interim director of the department last Wednesday and has yet to name a new state health officer. In November, Health and Human Services Commissioner Wayne Salter and State Health Officer Dr. Nizar Wehbi indicated they would not be continuing in their roles after Gov. Doug Burgum left office.... Full story
Two McHenry-raised siblings are making their way into the business world together, with the goal of proving wrong the misconception that small rural communities aren't worth the investment. Kallie (Frappier) Musland and her younger sister, McKenna Frappier, have gone into partnership with McHenry Mercantile, a new business located at 473 Johnston St. in McHenry. Their love of their hometown and other small towns North Dakotans call home, along with a passion for small business, drives Musland an...
A vehicle rollover on 249th St. N.E. in Burleigh County has claimed the life of a former resident of Carrington. Brett Lyman, 27, of Menoken, was traveling southbound on the road south of Wing Thanksgiving Day evening, Thursday, November 28, when the fatal accident occurred. According to reports from the North Dakota Highway Patrol, the rollover happened at an unspecified time during the evening. Road conditions were normal and dry. Lyman was driving a 2018 GMC Acadia at an unknown rate of...
Performers from the Carrington High School choir, along with the junior high singers, joined forces for this number during the high school/junior high Christmas Concert, held Tuesday evening, Dec. 3, at the East Gym. The CHS Music Department, under the direction of Annette Hovey, showed off their instrumental and vocal skills during the concert, and donned their colorful Christmas sweaters to provide an atmosphere of holiday merriment. For a full gallery of photos taken at the Christmas...
The CHS Academic Pursuit teams began their season at Central Valley High School on Tuesday, Nov. 26. The varsity team (pictured above, left to right) of Connor Gast, Molly Hansen, Jacob Boeshans, Sam Simons and Nicholas Stefan placed third in a pool of 19 varsity teams. The junior varsity team of Briley Carr, Molly Fiebiger, A.J. Harris, Kate Fiebiger, Macy Fiebiger and Joie Helseth also competed against the varsity teams. The students answer questions in the areas of English, math, science,...
The Central Dakota Ag Day Meeting will be held Dec. 16, 2024 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. at the Carrington Research Extension Center north of Carrington, N.D. Keynote speakers include Tom Brusegaard, Field Representative for U.S. Senator John Hoeven and Frayne Olson, NDSU Extension Crops Economist. There will be three topic sessions offered the day of the meeting; Agronomy, Ag Life and Livestock. This article will focus on the presentations being presented in the Agronomy Session. NDSU...
DECEMBER CARRINGTON All meals served with Milk, Coffee, Bread and Butter, Dessert Mon., Dec. 9 - Fishwich on a Bun. Augratin potatoes. California Blend Vegetables. Mandarin Oranges. Bridge. Open Cards. Tues., Dec. 10 - Minestrone soup. Deli Roast Beef Sandwich. V8 Juice. Applesauce. Pinochle. Wed., Dec. 11 - Make Up Meal. Chicken Kiev. Baby Bakers. Caribbean Blend Vegetables. Fruit. Pool. Thurs., Dec. 12 - Cheeseburger on a Bun with onion, lettuce and tomato. Pasta Salad. Apple Pie Dump Cake. Business Meeting at 12:30 p.m. Whist. Fri., Dec. 13...
Sykeston American Legion Raffle Winners This week’s winners of the Sykeston American Legion raffle are as follows: $100 winners: 11/25 – Ronnie Morlock and R.J. Marcotte. $50 winners: 11/26 – Darlis Short and Jane Stern. 11/27 – Deb Geier and Brooke Skjeret....
Carrington School District Regular School Board Meeting Date: Tuesday, December 10, 2024 Place: High School Library I. CALL TO ORDER: 4:00 p.m. II. REGULAR ITEMS A. Additions or Corrections to the Agenda B. Approve Minutes • November 12, 2024 • November 26, 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. Delegation: None B. Administrative Reports 1. Mrs. Helseth 2. Mr. Weber 3. Mrs. Helm 4. Dis...
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. Hazen School District may go device-free It's a trend gathering momentum around the nation, and now Hazen is considering whether it is the right fit for its school district. During a school board meeting Nov. 11, Superintendent Ken Miller discussed the possibility of Hazen becoming a "device-free school,"...
Christmas Around the Town was held Monday night, Dec. 2, in Carrington, with many holiday events throughout the city to take in. Among those were the Light Parade and The Market: Holiday Edition at the Chieftain....
Northern Plains Electric and Basin Electric Power Cooperatives are offering a $1,000 scholarship to a dependent of a member of Northern Plains Electric for the 2025-2026 school year. Each of the 141 rural electric cooperatives that make up Basin Electric, including Northern Plains Electric Cooperative, receives $1,000 from Basin Electric to award a scholarship to a qualifying dependent of a Northern Plains Electric member, who will be enrolled as a college freshman or college sophomore for the upcoming school year. Applicants for the...
December 2, 2024 The North Dakota Legislature is preparing to give newer lawmakers an experience boost during the upcoming legislative session with term limits expected to turn over about half the lawmakers in 2028. Lawmakers will meet for the organizational session of the Legislature Monday through Wednesday. Newly elected officials will receive training on the legislative basics, receive their laptops and their committee designations. The committee assignments could provide a quicker path... Full story
