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BISMARCK, ND - NDFB is pleased to announce the availability of several $1,000 scholarships for high school students, undergraduates, and those pursuing studies in agriculture. NDFB will be granting scholarships in five categories, including a scholarship for college students pursuing an agriculture-related degree, an NDFB family member scholarship, one for high school seniors who will be enrolled in any ag-related post-secondary school, and the Becki Palmer Scholarship which recognizes academic achievement as well as leadership skills of high s...
Bismarck - North Dakota Dollars for Scholars is accepting scholarship applications from North Dakota high school seniors and current college students starting January 1, 2024. Approximately $220,000 in scholarships will be awarded, ranging from $600 to $2,500 each for the 2024-25 academic year. Every student who graduated from or will graduate from a North Dakota high school or home education program can apply, even if their high school doesn’t have a local chapter. Students from a wide range of backgrounds are encouraged to apply. S...
Sixteen members of the Fessenden-Bowdon FFA Chapter traveled to Rugby recently to participate in the District 3 FFA Leadership Conference. The conference was held on Monday, December 4, at the Rugby High School. When all of the events were tabulated, the chapter earned a third place finish for their efforts. The top highlight of the day was the qualification of the Conduct of Meetings Team for the State FFA LDE Day which was held on Tuesday, December 12 at the Bismarck Events Center. The Conduct...
BISMARCK, N.D. — Brothers Bill, Jeff and Kent VanRay were honored by the North Dakota Irrigation Association (NDIA) with the Irrigation Excellence Award. The award, given annually by the NDIA to individuals who exhibit leadership, outstanding service and advancement in the irrigation industry in North Dakota, was presented December 7 during the 60th annual Joint North Dakota Water Convention and Irrigation Workshop in Bismarck. Third-generation farmers from Pingree, N.D., the VanRays began their foray into irrigation more than 25 years ago w...
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 set to arrive in Bottineau The Bottineau Area Christian Ministerial Association is delighted to announce that a Ukranian family has accepted the invitation to come to Bottineau. The family is expected to arrive between Dec. 14-30. Oleksandr and Keniia Shevchenko have a 10-year-old son, Naza...
JANUARY CARRINGTON All meals served with Milk, Coffee, Bread & Butter, Dessert Mon., Jan. 1 - Center Closed - Happy New Year Tues., Jan. 2 - Stuffed Shells, Meat Sauce, Green Beans, Tossed Salad, Fruit Cocktail - Pinochle Wed., Jan. 3 - Meatballs in Gravy, Mashed Potatoes, Carrots, Apple Crisp - Pool Bridge - Open Cards Thurs., Jan. 4 - Sloppy Joes, Tater Tots, Coleslaw, Apricots - Whist Fri., Jan. 5 - Pork Roast, Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Diced Tomatoes, Spiced Pears - Mexican Train Dominoes Sat., Jan. 6 - Public Cards Pinochle Tournament, 1...
The Carrington Elementary School held their Christmas concert on Thursday, December 14. All age levels from kindergarten to sixth grade participated in the event. The fifth and sixth grade band also provided Christmas spirit....
Allen V. Stock, age 82, of Carrington, ND, passed away on Monday, December 25, 2023, at Sanford Medical Center, Fargo, ND. Visitation will be Friday, December 29, 2023, from 5:00PM-7:00PM, followed by a Prayer Service at 7:00PM at Evans Funeral Home, Carrington. Allen's Funeral Service will be held Saturday, December 30, 2023, at 10:30 AM at Trinity Lutheran Church, 50 Poplar Ave, Carrington, ND. Burial will be at the Hillside Cemetery, Fessenden, ND, following the service and fellowship. Allen... Full story
After more than two years of discussions, building assessments and bid lettings, the basement of the Foster County Courthouse will get a major facelift in the new year. The Foster County Board of Commissioners accepted a proposal to renovate the courthouse basement at a special meeting on Monday, December 11. Local firm General Roofing and Construction was the sole bidder. After some negotiation, the final accepted bid amount was $2,175,000. On Tuesday, commissioners Alan Scanson and David Utke...
A Carrington native has been recognized by his peers in law enforcement for saving the life of a 5-year-old child. Officer Walker Carr, son of Brian and Heather Carr of Carrington, received a Lifesaving Award from the Grand Forks Police Department (GFPD). The GFPD's Lifesaving Award is given to any member of our department or a citizen for sustaining or saving the life of any human being. The award was presented during the Grand Forks Police Department Awards Ceremony Holiday Event on Friday,...
Steer wrestler Bridger Anderson of Carrington always dreamed of bringing home a big shiny check from the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas. And, for 10 days worth of rounds, Anderson cashed in for a big payday of $120,939 at this year's NFR, held at the Thomas & Mack Center December 7-16. In the year-end standings, the 25-year-old local bulldogger and son of Glenn and Robin Anderson finished seventh worldwide, with season earnings of $206,540. That's seven spots up from where he was si...
The Foster County Commission voted to have David Utke take the chairman's seat for 2024. During the meeting held on Tuesday, December 19, Scott Beumer was voted in as vice chairman. The commission rotates four of the five seats each year and 2024 is Utke's turn to lead. In other business: • The board heard from Lee Wahlund, who attended the meeting to discuss his petition to vacate a section line north of Carrington and 813 Sales, just west of Agriliquid off of 66th Avenue. The legal d...
Fargo, N.D. – Blue Cross of Blue Shield of North Dakota (BCBSND) Caring Foundation is honored to announce the 32 recipients of their annual Health Profession Scholarship for students in North Dakota. This is the sixth year the BCBSND Caring Foundation has provided this scholarship opportunity which aims to help address the health care workforce shortage and provide financial assistance to aspiring students who are pursuing a health profession to strengthen the workforce. The following local students have each received a $2,500 Health P...
December has been a busy month for the Carrington Lions. The month started with the entry in the Christmas Light Parade. The Lion made his first appearance and handed out movie passes. Lions Brenda Miller, Heather Carr and Suzie LaBelle assisted him. This was followed by the Christmas Party on December 6 at the Chieftain. The District Governor Rick Stark presented awards to the following people: Robert Erickson and Gerald Paulson received their 40 year membership award. Other membership awards...
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. Police arrest man wanted for murder Grafton police working with a joint operations team recently arrested a Texas man wanted on charges of murder. On December 12, a joint operation commenced to locate Joshua C. Davis, 26, in the city of Grafton. He was wanted on indictments for capital murder and engaging...
DECEMBER CARRINGTON All meals served with Milk, Coffee, Bread & Butter, Dessert Mon., Dec. 25 - Center Closed Tues., Dec. 26 - Taco Salad, Salsa, Sour Cream, Fruit - Pinochle Wed., Dec. 27 - Make up Meal - Beef Stew, Peas & Carrots, Garden Salad, Pears - Pool - Bridge & Open Cards Thurs., Dec. 28 - BBQ Chicken Breast, Roasted Potatoes, 3-Bean Salad, Garden Salad, Fruit & Cookie - Whist Fri., Dec. 29 - Hamburger on a Bun, Potato Wedges, Candied Carrots, Pineapple - Golf Sat., Dec. 30 - Public Cards Pinochle Tournament, 1 p.m. All ages welcome....
Dec. 19, 2023 Levi James Soiseth, Dickinson, N.D.: driving without liability insurance, $150 Arbey John Krebs, Minot, N.D.: exceeded speed limit, $19 Menelik Mulu, Williston, N.D.: exceeded speed limit, $10...
Jan Bakke and Anna Grenz of Carrington's Daily Bread accept a donation of $3,500 from the Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) Holiday Train on Saturday, December 16, when they stopped in the city....
This beautiful team of draft horses from the Spiritwood area pulls a wagon full of merry event attendees at Christmas at the Creamery, held at Cows & Co Saturday, December 9, located at Casey and Maartje Murphy's farm five miles east of Carrington....
The Carrington City Council learned that the Carrington Police Department will receive monies from the State of North Dakota through the "Back the Blue Grant" which was created to be used to hire and retain law enforcement and correctional officers. During the meeting held on Monday, December 11, Carrington Police Chief Christopher Bittmann presented the Award Acceptance letter from the office of the Attorney General. In the letter, Bittmann explained how he would use the $11,538 grant....
In their second attempt to pass a bond referendum to approve funding for an addition and renovation to their elementary school facility in Buchanan, voters in the Pingree-Buchanan school district rejected the $5.1 million proposal at the ballot box. Unofficial results from the Wednesday, December 6, election showed that 133 voters were in favor of the referendum, or 56%, to 104 opposed, or 44%. A 60% supermajority was needed for the project to pass. Turnout for the latest election was higher...
The success, dedication and hard work of outstanding agriculturists in 53 counties in North Dakota and six counties in Minnesota were honored during the 49th annual Harvest Bowl program at North Dakota State University on Nov. 10. The Foster County honorees are Dennis and Mary Swanson. They farmed and ranched for 28 years, raising a variety of grain crops and livestock. Over the years, they raised sheep, hogs, beef and bison. They implemented a minimum-till operation, growing diversified crops...
Carrington's high school building, constructed in the 1960s, has been a topic of conversation of late, first among the facilities committee and then the full Carrington School board. The original wood-framed windows are neither energy efficient nor functional. Each exterior wall section has stucco panels covering glass block and small, wide rectangle windows. Board members agreed to hire architectural firm YHR Partners this past summer, to recommend replacement options and provide cost...
Carrington will lose a veteran educator at the end of the school year. Greg Hoeckle, the elementary physical education and keyboarding teacher who has spent his entire career in Carrington, was approved for early retirement. The Carrington School board considered his request at their regular meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 12. Hoeckle, who has spent 34 years at Carrington Public School, will officially retire on June 1, 2024. The board approved a $21,533.75 early retirement payment to Hoeckle, with 30...
CARRINGTON, N.D. – Representatives from Vision Zero, along with school administrators and the Carrington Police Department, welcomed Carrington as a Vision Zero School at a school assembly Friday, Dec. 8. Five student leaders who are featured in a traffic safety banner and public service announcements (PSAs), picked Buckle Up, Phone Down as their safety emphasis. Buckle Up, Phone Down focuses on wearing seat belts and driving distraction-free. Students showcased the banner and PSAs at the a...
