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New and experienced shepherds will have an opportunity to learn more about lambing at a clinic hosted by NDSU Extension on Jan. 20, at NDSU's Carrington Research Extension Center (CREC). "Lambing time is the culmination of your breeding program, and an exciting and rewarding time as a sheep producer," says Travis Hoffman, NDSU and University of Minnesota Extension sheep specialist. "This workshop will focus on providing resources and education to sheep producers wanting to optimize their...
Midkota END OF FIRST SEMESTER A Honor Roll 12th Grade: Brienna Ehlers, Kyle Johnson, Trinity Smith, Ryleigh Miller 11th Grade: Will Spickler, Vanessa Vollmer, Mason Iverson, Kylie Johnson 10th Grade: Alyssa Foster, Kelsey Johnson, Payton Sorum, Cooper Timm, Lilly Larson 9th Grade: Haylie Spickler, Jessa Spickler, Trace Spickler, Hailey Donohue, Grandin Black 8th Grade: Amy Ramsey, Ellie Hoffman, Barett Black, Watson Spickler 7th Grade: Kadence Spickler, Cainen Stangeland, Jordyn Rickford, Jesse Wessels, Thea Adrian, Bentley Barclay, Anna...
At their December meeting, the Northern Plains Electric Operation Round Up board of directors approved grants totaling $10,200 to help support worthy causes. These charitable grants are made possible through the generosity of Northern Plains Electric Cooperative members who voluntarily elect to have their electric bills rounded up to the next dollar. The donated amount averages about 50 cents a month for each participating member and raises approximately $37,000 each year. Since the program’s beginning in October 1998, grants totaling $...
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...
JANUARY CARRINGTON All meals served with Milk, Coffee, Bread & Butter, Dessert Mon., Jan. 15 - Orange Chicken, Rice, Asian Vegetables, Baked Apples - Pool - Bridge - Open Cards Tues., Jan. 16 - Hamburger on a Bun, Lettuce, Tomatoes, Onions, French Fries, Corn, Peaches - Pinochle Wed., Jan. 17 - Potluck Thurs., Jan. 18 - BBQ Ribs, Potato Salad, Prince Edward Vegetables, Fruit Cocktail - Whist Fri., Jan. 19 - Chicken Kiev, Sweet Potatoes, 3 Bean Salad, Ginger Pears - Mexican Train Dominoes Sat., Jan. 20 - Public Cards Pinochle Tournament, 1 p.m....
January 2, 2024 Victor Nava, Carrington, N.D.: barking or howling dog, $25 Maurice Allen Johnson, Marietta, Ga.: exceeded speed limit, $15 Jacques Pitout, Grace City, N.D.: exceeded speed limit, $70 Parthkumar Patel, Niagara Falls, Ont., Can.: dim lights approaching, $20 Douglas Charles Connell, Kensal, N.D.: care required, $30; failure to give immediate notice of accident, $50 Andrey Ten, Carrington, N.D.: care required, $30 Amarsaikhan Tserennadmid, Glenview, Ill.: dim lights approaching, $20 Dale Allen Kessler, Jamestown, N.D.: Jamestown,...
The Knights of Columbus Council 4951 will be conducting a basketball free throw contest on Sunday, January 28 at the Carrington High School east gym (use door #7). Area boys and girls, ages 9 to 14 (as of Jan. 1, 2024), are invited to compete in the contest. Registration and warm-ups will begin at 1 p.m. and the contest will start at 1:30. A registration form, available at the site, needs to be completed including parent signature for youth to participate. All girls plus boys ages 9-11 will use...
POSTED January 12, 4:30 pm On Friday, Jan. 12, Patricia Wick was at the Foster County Courthouse in Carrington for a sudden change of plea hearing, just weeks before her murder trial was due to begin. Wick, a former Carrington daycare owner accused of killing a 5-month-old boy in her care, amended her plea to guilty on all charges. Originally, she had pleaded not guilty to a Class AA felony murder charge, after the infant was found unresponsive in her home and later declared dead at a hospital i...
On Friday, Dec. 29, Governor Doug Burgum declared a state of emergency after an ice storm that began on Christmas day caused significant damage to infrastructure and farmland. According to a press release from the Governor's office, the emergency declaration encompasses the three-day event Dec. 25-27 that caused the National Weather Service to issue its first ice storm warning in North Dakota since 2016. Roads were virtually impassable in the immediate aftermath of the storm, and several...
The Foster County Commission held a special meeting to tie up year-end bills with a couple more items on the agenda. During the meeting held on Friday, December 29, 2023, year-end bills were approved for payment. In other business: • The board passed a motion for the commission chairman to sign an agreement to send to Youthworks in Fargo, N.D., provided by the Foster County Sheriff, Justin Johnson. The Youthworks programs are for runaway, homeless and street youth; juvenile offenders; youth f...
Not everybody in the county is happy about the courthouse basement renovation. At the Foster County Commission meeting last week, commissioner Pat Copenhaver told the board that some residents are questioning the cost of the project. During the meeting held on Tuesday, January 2, Copenhaver said people are calling him, saying that there are more important things in the county that need repair, such as roads and some of the county shops. He also said he is concerned about the county running out...
Brayden Odstrcil and Trey Morley were among the members of the Best of Buddies (BOB) chapters from Carrington, Fessenden, Kensal and Pingree who volunteered their time at Heaven's Helpers Soup Cafe in Bismarck on Tuesday, December 12. Heaven's Helpers was founded in 2018....
The American Legion/VFW Auxiliary participated in an activity with the veterans at Golden Acres Manor in Carrington. They served coffee/treats to let them know how much they loved and appreciated them in the Christmas season. Pictured around the table from left to right: Linda Lauckner, Charlotte Nelson, Berty Klocke, Gerald Klocke, Marlene Boyer, Bill Bauer, Marlys Bauer and Catherine Kutz. Auxiliary members attending the event were Linda Lauckner, Charlotte Nelson (ALA treasurer), Shirley...
Jamestown Regional Medical Center (JRMC) is proud to announce the opening of its Women's Walk-In Clinic at the start of 2024. The JRMC Women's Walk-In Clinic is located at 2422 20th St. SW in the JRMC Specialty Clinic. Hours of operation will be Monday, Wednesday and Thursdays from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The team hopes to expand coverage based on demand and invites your call for a same-day appointment on Tuesdays and Fridays. The clinic will support more urgent women's health issues that might...
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. Ukranian family comes to Bottineau As Christmas was coming upon us this past week, the Bottineau Area Christian Ministerial Association and a new family from Ukraine truly felt the blessings of the holiday season. For almost a year, Rev. Beth Kelsey, pastor of United Parish, and the director of the...
The Alzheimer’s Association will offer a free virtual presentation titled, “Person-Centered Dementia Care: Recommendations for Professionals.” This presentation will take place on Wednesday, January 17 from 9:00 a.m. - Noon. This webinar is free and open to health-care professionals; registration is required. To register for the class, call 1-800-272-3900 or visit, communityresourcefinder.org. The Alzheimer’s Association is a leader in defining best practices of quality care for individuals living with dementia. The updated Alzheim...
JANUARY CARRINGTON All meals served with Milk, Coffee, Bread & Butter, Dessert Mon., Jan. 8 - Chicken & Noodles, Peas, Tossed Salad, Oranges - Board Meeting at 10:30 a.m. - Pool - Bridge - Open Cards Tues., Jan. 9 - Salisbury Steak, Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Broccoli, Fruit in Jello - Pinochle Wed., Jan. 10 - Make up Meal - Beef Stew, Peas & Carrots, Garden Salad, Pears - Open Cards Thurs, Jan. 11 - Tuna Noodle Hotdish, Mixed Vegetables, Oranges - Whist Fri., Jan. 12 - Roast Beef, Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Carrots, Peaches - Golf Sat., Jan. 13 -...
Dec. 1 - Dec. 31, 2023 Criminal Hank Brad Bolman, Grand Forks, N.D.: driving under revocation - alcohol related - fourth or subsequent offense in five years. Condition: Comply with payment agreement. Not possess or own fire arms. Notify court of address change. Set up payment schedule. Unsupervised probation. Violate no criminal laws: Fees: criminal admin. fee: $200; defense/facility admin. fee: $100; victim-witness fee: $25. Confinement: Agency: Grand Forks Correctional Center, term: 10 days. Suspended: 6 days. Credit for days served: 3 days....
by Mary Steurer, North Dakota Monitor January 3, 2024 Homeowners in North Dakota can now apply for up to $500 off their 2024 property taxes. The new program, administered by the Office of State Tax Commissioner, aims to take pressure off taxpayers as the state government enjoys an unexpected financial surplus. If you own a home in North Dakota and live there a majority of the time, you’re probably eligible. You just need to provide proof of your identity and the parcel number of your home. Once approved, the credit would reduce your bill for t... Full story
On Tuesday, Dec. 26, Ryan Baron appeared alongside his attorney via Zoom for his initial appearance after being accused of child pornography possession. Baron was charged on November 29 with five counts of "possession of certain materials prohibited," each a Class C felony. Baron was the superintendent and high school principal for Midkota Public Schools at the time of his arrest, which occurred after a search warrant was executed on his home when a "cyber tip" was received from the National...
Following tradition, the Carrington Chamber & EDC Annual Christmas Lighting Contest (now known as the Carrington Christmas Cruise) is held in December. This year with the new voting format, folks have been out cruising for the best decorated homes. A total of 19 outstanding residences were nominated for votes. Here are the results for 2023: • First Place: Doug and Janice Harildstad at 915 4th St. N. • Second Place: Kathy Cabler at 330 2nd St. N. • Third Place: Bill and Lanette Rindy at 538 3...
Seventeen members of the Carrington FFA Chapter competed at the state Leadership Development Event (LDE) Day at the Bismarck Civic Center on Dec. 12. Members represented the Carrington chapter in six LDE areas. LDE Day is an opportunity for FFA members who advance from the district level to compete against each other for the state title in eight different LDEs. The Parliamentary Procedure team earned a silver award. Carrington members participating included president Joe Lindberg, vice...
With steady growth in the first four years of its existence and the need for more space to serve the talents of area tumblers, the Carrington Gymnastics Club (CGC) is on the move once again. The club will now occupy its third different location, as founder/owner Tammy Sorensen has purchased the former parts building of the High Plains Equipment dealership at 6719 Highway 200 for the organization’s new home. Sorensen said her team has been in action at local meets since beginning practice session...
Twenty-one Carrington FFA members represented their chapter at the District 6 Leadership Conference Dec. 7 in Tappen. The members, grades 8-12, competed in various Leadership Development Events (LDE) for the chance to advance to the state Leadership Development Event Day in Bismarck. The Parliamentary Procedure team earned a second place, gold finish and the opportunity to compete at state. Students participating in this LDE are evaluated on their ability to conduct an orderly and efficient...
Five members of the Carrington FFA Chapter received their FFA jacket through the Blue Jackets, Bright Futures program while attending the District 6 Leadership Conference Dec. 7 in Tappen. Carrington FFA members receiving their FFA jacket include Kenleigh Hinrichs, Cyrena Kuss, Cally Hansen, Joie Helseth, and Charles Jorgensen. The purpose of the Blue Jackets, Bright Futures program is to provide members with the opportunity to earn their very own FFA jacket. The members selected to receive a ja...
