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A local farmer near the town of Cathay, N.D., is doing things a little unconventionally. Brad Wolbert, a native of Minnesota who now works on the Bibelheimer family farm with his father-in-law, has begun operating an organic regenerative farm. Requiring significantly more work and dedication to manage than conventional farming, it's a style of growing crops not commonly seen in North Dakota or anywhere else for that matter. But for those with the passion to make it work, farming organically whil...
The Carrington junior high and high school Music Department performed in their Spring Concert Friday, March 8, in an event rescheduled from February 27 due to winter weather complications. The groups' theme for this concert was 1970's and 80's pop music standards. (Editor's Note: In the print version of this picture story, Renae Raines' last name was misspelled. The Independent regrets the error.)...
Band and choral ensembles representing Carrington, Griggs County Central, Midkota, Nelson County (Dakota Prairie/Lakota), NR-S and Pingree-Buchanan performed in pursuit of high ratings at the Region V Large Group Music Festival at Carrington Public School Tuesday, March 12....
For the third time, an attempt to pass a bond referendum which would allow a new addition and other building upgrades to Pingree-Buchanan Elementary School in Buchanan has been voted down at the ballot box. Unofficial results posted to the P-B school website at www.pingree-buchanan.k12.nd.us showed 132 votes in favor (52.4% yes), and 120 against (47.6% no), the $5.165 million bond issue from voting conducted Wednesday, March 13, at the elementary school. To pass, the referendum would have had to...
Supporters of a facilities improvement project at Pingree-Buchanan Elementary School hope that the phrase "the third time's the charm" will come to pass and help ensure the future viability of the facility for P-B students. For the third time, residents within the district will go to the polls to make their voices heard on a proposed $5.165 million bond referendum to mainly benefit the elementary school complex in Buchanan. The election will be held Wednesday, March 13, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at...
For Trish (Omoth) Kutz of New Rockford, now living in Williston, running for her health, and later for competition, has served as a type of mental therapy. The 2004 NRHS graduate has withstood personal tragedy on her way to becoming a marathoner, and this past September 28, staked her claim to compete in one of the biggest races in the world. Via e-mail message, Kutz learned that she qualified for the Boston Marathon, to be held on Monday, April 15, known as Patriots' Day to the locals on the...
It’s time for the Annual Meeting of the Carrington Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) and the Carrington Chamber & Economic Development Corporation (CCEDC). This year the event will be held Tuesday, March 19, 2024, at the Chieftain with a social beginning at 5 p.m. A delicious meal will be served at 6:00 p.m., after which reports will be heard from each of the organizations on their activities over the past year and updates on new happenings in the community. The event will feature booth space for businesses or projects that are of interest t...
Foster County is proposing to enter into a Joint Powers Agreement (JPA) with Stutsman County for their emergency management services, but the 911 coordinator position may not end up in the deal. During the Foster County Commission meeting held on Tuesday, March 5, Foster County Auditor/Treasurer Ellen Roundy told the board that the agreement would be on an annual basis starting April 1 and ending at the end of the year, to renew January 1 of every year thereafter. She said it will cost the count...
The Rural Arts Traveling Exhibition titled “The Great Open: Photographs from North Dakota” sponsored by the North Dakota Museum of Art will be held at the Viking Building in Fessenden from Friday, March 15 - Wednesday, March 27. The exhibition will be available for viewing Monday - Friday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. A reception will be held on Monday, March 18 at 6 p.m. The North Dakota Museum of Art is the state’s official art museum. As it is located in Grand Forks, it can be difficult for schools to plan day t...
Carrington School District Regular School Board Meeting Date: Tuesday, March 12, 2024 Place: High School ITV Room I. CALL TO ORDER: 4:00 p.m. II. REGULAR ITEMS A. Additions or Corrections to the Agenda B. Approve Minutes • February 13, 2023 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. Administrative Reports 1. Mrs. Helseth 2. Mr. Weber 3. Mrs. Helm B. Committee Reports IV. ACTION ITEMS 1. Motion to A...
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. Live hand grenade found in scrap pile There is an old saying, another man's trash is another man's treasure. Recently, over at Russ's Auto and Scrap while going through a pile of scrap, the people at Russ's came across what appeared to be a live grenade. According to Grafton Police Chief Tony Dumas, the...
MARCH CARRINGTON All meals served with Milk, Coffee, Bread & Butter, Dessert Mon., March 11 - Sloppy Joes, Tater Tots, Peas & Carrots, Apricots - Board Meeting at 10:30 a.m. Pool - Bridge - Open Cards Tues., March 12 - Beef Roast, Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Broccoli, Blushing Pears - Pinochle Thurs., March 14 - Cabbage Roll, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Bananas & Pudding - Whist Fri., March 15 - Knoephla Soup, Tuna Sandwich, Garden Salad, Peaches - Mexican Train Dominoes Sat., March 16 - Public Cards Pinochle Tournament, 1 p.m. All ages...
Feb. 1 - Feb. 29, 2024 Criminal Jerry Wayne Fiebelkorn-Barrett, New Rockford, N.D.: possession of CS-marijuana- less than 1/2 oz. Fees: fine/state: $150; unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia-use/storage-marijuana or tetrahydrocannabinol. Fees: fine/state: $150 Tyler John Doeling, Carrington, N.D.: APC-.08% or greater - 1st offense. Chemical Dependency Evaluation. Complete recommended treatment. Comply with payment agreement. Notify court of address change. Pay fine from bond posted. Set up payment schedule. Unsupervised probation. Violate...
Members of North Dakota’s American Legion Posts of the 4th District (Sheridan, Wells, Eddy, Foster and Stutsman counties) and their Auxiliary will gather in Jamestown at the All Vets Club (116 1st St. East) for their 2024 Spring District Meeting on Saturday, March 23 starting at 7:00 p.m. Registration and a social will start at 5:00 p.m. followed by a meal at 6:00 p.m. The cost of the meal is $15. District Commander Jon Metz of Gackle Post 250 will preside over the session. Department Commander Clarence L. Carroll III of Larimore Post 97 and o...
Four years ago, there were no polling places for the 2020 primary election in Foster County due to COVID-19. This year voters in Foster County will once again go to the polls. The primary election is set for Tuesday, June 11, 2024, to select federal, state, county, city and park board representatives. On the county side of the ballot, seats at the commissioners' table that are up for grabs are Pat Copenhaver of District #1, David Utke of District #3 and Becky Hagel of District #5. There are no...
From his home kitchen, Alfred Eggermont has developed a special talent for culinary excellence that is uncommon for a boy of eleven years old. And the world will get the chance to see the Griggs County Central Elementary student's abilities under the pressure of time constraints, teamwork, and the withering criticism and commentary of four judges. Oh, and there's that $100,000 top prize, too. Eggermont is one of a dozen finalists competing for the nation's top young chef on "MasterChef Junior",...
The Carrington Community Endowment Fund (CCEF) is now accepting grant applications for the 2024 grant cycle. Only applications submitted online will be accepted and technical assistance is available for anyone who needs it. Applicants must be designated by the IRS as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, or a government agency. Groups without such designation seeking to apply may enlist a fiscal sponsor. If you’re unsure of your organization’s eligibility, you are encouraged to call Kara at 701-222-8349. Application deadline is March 15. For ins...
On February 23, Foster County Soil Conservation District held a roundtable discussion on the Alliance to Advance Climate-Smart Agriculture in collaboration with North Dakota Farmers Union and North Dakota Grain Growers Association. The Alliance is a pilot program that will pay farmers and ranchers $100 per acre or animal unit for adopting high-value conservation practices such as cover crops, no-till, minimum till, prescribed grazing and more. Enrollment in the program is now open but there is...
At the February Carrington Healthy Communities Coalition meeting, the Service Award was presented to Travis Wong of Basil. The nomination stated: "Travis is committed to making Carrington and the surrounding communities a healthier place by providing one of the essentials in life – how to cook. Through his business Basil, he is providing classes, demonstrations and one-on-one support to help people better understand where our food comes from, how to prepare it and why and how food brings p...
Established in 1980 to support Carrington area community projects, the Carrington Community Endowment Fund (CCEF) provides a method of receiving donations and distributing grants to worthwhile projects. The Foundation is affiliated with the North Dakota Community Foundation, which is a nonprofit, tax-exempt corporation under IRS code 501(c)(3) and North Dakota Law. The Carrington Community Endowment Fund is managed locally by a group of volunteers whose main activities are building the fund and...
This is the final installment in the highlights of CHS Co-op Students. Maverick Zink is working at the Carrington Research Extension Center Livestock Unit where he helps bed cows, sweeps the mill, weighs cattle, mows lawn and bottle feeds calves. Maverick relates that he is learning skills such as, "How to weigh cattle. How to drive the dump truck and tractors." His least favorite thing to do at CREC is, "Picking up grain after Tim spills it and also pitching manure." Mowing lawn is his...
Two local businesses were the guest speakers at the Carrington Lions Club January and February meetings. On January 3, Casey and Maartje Murphy presented a history and update on their business, Cows & Co. Creamery. right: Casey, Shepherd and Maartje Murphy and Lions President Jennifer Wede. On February 6, Taryn VanBedaf and Chelsey Zeltinger explained what treatments their business AURA Aesthetics and Hydration offers. Above: Taryn, Jennifer and Chelsey....
The Alzheimer’s Association together with NDSU Extension will offer a free virtual presentation titled, Understanding Alzheimer’s and Dementia. The class will take place on Thursday, March 14 from 12:00-1:00 p.m. The presentation is free and open to the public; registration is required. This project is supported by funding through the North Dakota Department of Health & Human Services, Adult & Aging Services Section. To register for the class call, 1-800-272-3900 or visit www.communityresourcefinder.org...
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. Splash Pad coming to life The Garrison Park Board held its monthly meeting on February 7 and a lot is going on. A photo was shared from Ackerman Estvold of a mockup of what the new splash pad will look like, which had been eagerly anticipated for quite a while. There has been talk around town for at least...
February 20, 2024 Samantha Gore, Mondovi, Wis.: animal at large, $25 Justin Cook, Carrington, N.D.: animal at large, no tags present, $50...
