The Official Newspaper for Foster County
The Official Newspaper for Foster County
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MARCH CARRINGTON All meals served with Milk, Coffee, Bread & Butter, Dessert Mon., March 4 - Ravioli in Meat Sauce, Peas, Garden Salad, Spiced Pears - Pool - Bridge - Open Cards Tues., March 5 - Meatballs, Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Prince Edward Vegetables, Fruit Cocktail - Pinochle Thurs., March 7 - Oven Fried Chicken Quarters, Green Beans, Potato Salad, Oranges - Whist Fri., March 8 - Salmon Loaf with Cucumber Dill Sauce, Diced Potatoes, California Blend Vegetables, Fruit in Jello - Mexican Train Dominoes Sat., March 9 - Public Cards Pinochle...
Farmers and crop advisers interested in canola production management updates should plan to participate in the 2024 Getting-it-Right in Canola Production virtual meeting on March 12, from 8:30 a.m. to noon. This online-only meeting is conducted by North Dakota State University (NDSU) Extension and is supported by the Northern Canola Growers Association. “University and industry professionals will provide research updates and recommendations to assist canola farmers with production decisions for the 2024 growing season,” says Anitha Chi...
The Carrington boys and girls track teams are beginning their practice sessions today (Monday, March 4). Coach Greg Hoeckle wishes to warn area drivers that athletes will be working out on rural roadways and city streets, so please proceed with caution when they are running....
Forever Dance and the Carrington Cardinaires showed off their artistry at the annual Spring Show, held at the East Gym Sunday, February 25. Dancers from all age groups, ranging from the 'Tinys' to Levels 1, 2 and 3 and up to the Cardinaires junior high/high school dance team, performed their routines to the appreciation of the capacity crowd....
Winter Hours Mondays – 10:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Tuesdays - Thursday - 10:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Saturday - 10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Summer Hours - Starting Monday, March 25 Monday - Thursday 10:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Sat 10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. March Events Monday, March 4: Maker Monday: Learn to Design with a 3D printer at 5:00. No Storytime March 6 or 7. March 19: Movie and Munchies at 3:30 showing Disney’s Robin Hood. February 20: Kaffee Klatsch at 2:00. Monday, January 25: Robotics Club at 3:30. L...
To improve safety and provide additional layers of security for students and staff in Carrington's high school building, the Carrington Public School District unveiled plans for a 5,000 square foot addition. The plans, prepared by YHR Partners, call for the construction of a secure front entrance and new administrative offices on the school's west side, which will extend from the current high school entry to the west edge of the property along 3rd Avenue. The new entrance was designed to match...
A question for the 2024 election ballot was discussed at the Foster County Commission meeting last week, but tabled for more information. During the meeting held on Tuesday, February 20 commissioner Becky Hagel told the board she thinks they should have a very clear picture of township reimbursements for road maintenance as well as state funding, the cost of the blade, blade operator wages, gas, etc. so they know exactly how many mills to ask for on the ballot. Currently, 10 mills for farm to...
The North Dakota Association of Secondary School Principals is excited to announce that the 2024 North Dakota Academic All-State Teams have been selected. One hundred and ninety high school seniors were nominated by their school principal and competed for statewide honor in the Class AA, A, and B divisions. Kacie Rexin from Carrington High School, Carrington, has been placed on the Class A Academic-All State Honorable Mention team. Student selection is based on grade-point averages, ACT or SAT...
North Dakota State University Extension has updated the Crop Compare program, which is a spreadsheet designed to compare cropping alternatives. The Crop Compare program is available online at ndsu.ag/cropcompare. The program uses the direct costs and yields from the 2024 projected crop budgets for nine regions of North Dakota, but producers are encouraged to enter the expected yields and input costs for their farm. The user designates a reference crop and enters its expected market price....
If your child is a senior in high school or a college student, please encourage them to enter the N.D. Dollars for Scholars Scholarships. The website application is: www.northdakota.dollarsforscholars.org All Carrington High School students that choose to apply for the scholarship, will receive a Carrington Area Dollars for Scholars scholarship. The private donors from the Carrington area support students in their goal of further education. The deadline for applying is April 16, 2024. There is one $500 scholarship for Carrington Area Dollars fo...
The University of North Dakota’s Office of the Registrar issued its Fall Semester 2023 Dean’s List and President’s Roll of Honor. The Dean’s List comprises students whose grade point average are in the top 15 percent of the enrollment in each of the University’s degree granting colleges and schools. A student must have completed no fewer than 12 semester hours of academic work for the semester. Area students on the Dean’s List include the following: Carrington: Lucas Hendrickson, Addison Hoornaert, Cassidy Neuman, Marah Painter, Hayden Schm...
The University of North Dakota’s Office of the Registrar today issued its list of 2023 Winter graduates. Area students that are winter graduates from UND include the following: • Addison Hoornaert (Summa Cum Laude), Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Carrington • Easton Rindy, Master of Business Administration, Carrington • Hayden Schmitz, Bachelor of Business Administration, Carrington • Hannah Haley (Summa Cum Laude), Bachelor of General Studies, New Rockford...
The North Dakota Waterfowl Brigade summer camp is June 3-7 at the 4-H Center in Washburn. The five-day camp is a hands-on immersive learning experience for youth ages 13-17 designed to educate participants about the importance of wetland ecosystems, waterfowl biology, flock dynamics, shooting skills and safety, stewardship, public speaking, leadership development and more. The deadline to apply is March 15. NDWTFL is a program of Texas Brigades, a Texas-based 501(c)(3) focused on educating and empowering adolescents to become conservation...
American Legion Auxiliary member, Linda Lauckner (left) and local auxiliary ladies delivered cookies and celebrated Valentine's Day with the vets and their friends at Golden Acres on Wednesday, February 14. Her husband, Roger Lauckner (second from left), entertained them with love songs from days gone by. Linda also delivered lots of awesome valentines to the local vets, created by the Carrington Elementary School children....
The Carrington Lions Club donated the funds from the Haunted House to several community organizations. Pictured are the recipients....
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. City loses two more police officers Two Harvey police officers, Gabriel Johnson and Tyler Denning, have resigned, citing the strain of the understaffed department. This news was delivered at the February 14 Harvey City Council meeting by part-time police officer Travis Carlson. In the past 16 months, three...
FEBRUARY CARRINGTON All meals served with Milk, Coffee, Bread & Butter, Dessert Mon., Feb. 26 - Meat Burrito, Rice, Salad, Salsa & Sour Cream, Cheese, Tropical Fruit - Pool - Bridge - Open Cards Tues., Feb. 27 - Cabbage Roll, Mashed Potatoes, Tossed Salad, Peas, Pineapple - Pinochle Thurs., Feb. 29 - Cheeseburger on a Bun, French Fries, 3 Bean Salad, Peaches - Whist Fri., March 1 - Tilapia, Roasted Potatoes, Garden Salad, Carrots, Baked Apple - Mexican Train Dominoes Sat., March 2 - Public Cards Pinochle Tournament, 1 p.m. All ages welcome....
February 20, 2024 Binay Gill, Winnipeg, Man., Can.: exceeded speed limit, $10 Brady Allen Haugen, Hannaford, N.D.: overtaking a vehicle on the left, $20; modified of a motor vehicle, $20...
Farmers and crop advisers interested in canola production management updates should plan to participate in the 2024 Getting-it-Right in Canola Production virtual meeting on March 12, from 8:30 a.m. to noon. This online-only meeting is conducted by North Dakota State University (NDSU) Extension and is supported by the Northern Canola Growers Association. "University and industry professionals will provide research updates and recommendations to assist canola farmers with production decisions for...
University of Jamestown announced that it is launching a Master of Business Administration (MBA) program under its online division UJ Accelerated. The MBA, led by program director Dr. Michael Brizek, is one of the only all-online MBA programs in the country to include specialized micro-credentials. According to UJ Executive Vice President and Provost Dr. Paul Olson, these micro-credentials offer flexibility, focus, and market alignment. “I like the curriculum that Dr. Brizek and the faculty have developed because it has all the essential e...
Residents of Carrington Public School District 49 will get two opportunities to have their voices heard at the ballot box this summer. First, the annual school board election has been set for Tuesday, June 4, with polls open from 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. in the High School Commons. The seats currently held by Tonia Erickson and Kevin Wolsky are up for re-election, both 3-year terms. Individuals interested in serving on the school board should file a Statement of Intent and Statement of Interest with...
On a gravel road in rural Foster County is a family-owned agribusiness that never stops. It quietly and continuously operates, cold pressing and refining a variety of crops to produce oil and protein. Now this business has big news to share. Healthy Oilseeds of rural Carrington recently announced that their hemp and flax products are Regenerative Organic Certified® (ROC), marking a significant stride in their commitment to sustainability. "We are excited to achieve regenerative...
Carrington may no longer have a municipal judge if the City Council passes two new ordinances that were introduced at their meeting last week. During the meeting held on Monday, Feb. 12, the board held a first reading of Ordinances 281 and 282. Ordinance 281 will transfer municipal judge cases to district court and Ordinance 282 holds the details and agreement of Ordinance 281. A motion was passed to approve the first reading of the two ordinances. Mayor Tom Erdmann told the board that he will...
The Annual Carrington FFA Alumni Crop Show is scheduled for Monday through Thursday, February 19-22, at Runnings. The FFA Alumni Crop Show is conducted to promote the crop industry of Foster County and the State of North Dakota. The crop show is open to all members of the Carrington FFA Chapter. FFA members are encouraged to exhibit threshed grain samples that have been hand picked for seed quality. There is also a grain sheave and ear corn division. The show provides Carrington FFA members a chance to exhibit threshed grain samples before the...
