The Official Newspaper for Foster County
The Official Newspaper for Foster County
Sorted by date Results 676 - 700 of 2382
North Dakota State University faculty and staff received awards for excellence in research, teaching, Extension and support staff efforts in an awards ceremony on Dec. 7. Among the 2023 award recipients was: • Rick and Jody Burgum Staff Award - Timothy Schroeder, ag research technician, Carrington Research Extension Center North Dakota State University faculty and staff received awards for excellence in research, teaching, Extension and support staff efforts in an awards ceremony on Dec. 7. G...
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. U.S. Fish and Wildlife to purchase 80 acres The Traill County Board of Commisisoners recently gave preliminary approval to a request from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to move forward with plans to buy 80 acres of privately owned land in Norman Township. Kurt Tompkins, a district manager for the fish...
Nov. 1 - Nov. 30, 2023 Criminal Kalli Elizabeth Anderson, Fargo, N.D.: DUI - intoxicating liquor - 1st offense. Condition: Chemical Dependency Evaluation. Complete recommended treatment. 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: $125; defense/facility admin. fee: $100; fine/state: $500; victim-witness fee: $25. Confinement: Agency: Stutsman County Correctional Center, term: 10 days. Suspended:...
JAMESTOWN, N.D. – Law enforcement across the state will have extra patrols to remove impaired drivers from the road during Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over from Dec. 15 – Jan. 31, 2024. Alcohol is a factor in 35-40 percent of fatal crashes annually in North Dakota, yet each fatality is 100% preventable by driving sober or finding a sober ride. "Make a plan on how you will get home safely before you consume alcohol, but more importantly stick to that plan," said Barnes County Sheriff Randy McClaflin. "There's no excuse for driving impaired." Thi...
DECEMBER CARRINGTON All meals served with Milk, Coffee, Bread & Butter, Dessert Mon., Dec. 18 - Orange Chicken, Rice Pilaf, Asian Vegetables, Fruit with Jello - Pool - Bridge & Open Cards Tues., Dec. 19 - Salisbury Steak, Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, California Blend Vegetables, Cinnamon Applesauce - Pinochle Wed., Dec. 20 - Potluck, 12 p.m. Thurs., Dec. 21 - Scrambled Eggs, Biscuits & Sausage Gravy, Ginger Beans - Whist Fri., Dec. 22 - Christmas Dinner - Ham, Sweet Potato, Prince Edward Vegetables, Fruit Salad, Pie - Mexican Train Dominoes Sat.,...
Dec. 12, 2023 James Kloos, Warrensburg, Mo.: exceeded speed limit, $10 Anna M. Buboltz, Hector, Minn.: exceeded speed limit, $10...
American Legion and VFW Auxiliary ladies gathered at Marlene Boyer's house to create Christmas packages for local soldiers who are stationed overseas or elsewhere for the holidays....
On Wednesday night, December 6, area kids teamed up with local law enforcement agencies and first responders for the annual 'Holiday with our Heroes'. Participants were given a spending limit and shopped at Runnings, Dollar General, or both....
Students from Caring-Ton Preschool made their way to Bremer Bank Monday morning, December 4, and presented a program of Christmas songs to a grateful crowd. This group of youngsters is directed by their teachers, Amy Seaburg, and Diane Odstrcil (outside of the frame to the left). Snacks were provided to both the kids and adults in attendance following the performance....
A Carrington man is behind bars for possessing fentanyl and fleeing a police officer in Foster County this summer. On August 13, Joshua Voigt of Carrington was arrested after reportedly leading law enforcement on a brief police chase through northeast Carrington. The chase occurred when Carrington Police Officer Christopher Ormiston attempted to initiate a traffic stop after observing Voigt make aggressive turns without using his blinker, and going 53 mph in a 25 mph zone. Court documents say...
Show your Christmas spirit! If you haven’t already, it’s time to decorate! We’re calling on Carrington residents to light up the town with Christmas lights this year. Decorate your house, yard, mailbox or whatever, but let’s get festive! Then, please call or email your name and address so we can add it to our Christmas Cruise List and invite everyone to tour the town to admire the beautiful displays. Nominations for outstanding outdoor décor are welcome! The Christmas Cruise will be held December 15-16-17 when we will accept votes for the best...
The 2023 CPKC Holiday Train is coming to Carrington on Saturday, December 16. Gather at the Carrington Depot at 601 6th Avenue NE. The train arrives at 1:30 p.m., and performance is from 1:45 to 2:15 p.m. The concert is free, but the Canadian Pacific Holiday Train asks you to bring an item for the local food bank (Carrington's Daily Bread). Artists performing on the train in North Dakota include Dallas Smith and MacKenzie Porter. The train will also make stops in Enderlin and Hankinson on...
Albert Einstein said of going through the pains of human existence: "There are two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle; the other is as though everything is a miracle." Local author Chelee Finch subscribes to Einstein's second assertion, and her book, "Saving Myself One Miracle at a Time," tells the story of the mother of three daughters' reliance on her family, faith in God, and inner resilience to face life's struggles head on. In the prologue, Finch says, "Life is...
The Foster County Commission learned at their last meeting that the City of Carrington is considering eliminating the Municipal Judge position and letting the district court handle the city's lesser crimes. During the meeting held on Tuesday, December 5, the board heard from Carrington Mayor Tom Erdmann about the city's dilemma. Erdmann said the state has a long list of requirements for someone being a municipal judge. According to The State of North Dakota Courts website, ht...
CARRINGTON, N.D. – The Garrison Diversion Conservancy District's (Garrison Diversion) Recreation Committee recently met and awarded matching recreation grants to 21 projects, totaling $692,521. "Garrison Diversion's Matching Recreation Grant Program is an immeasurable benefit for our member counties. We enjoy assisting communities with bringing their projects to life and adding to their activity opportunities," says committee Chairman Bruce Klein. The following projects received Matching R...
Carrington School District Regular School Board Meeting Date: Tuesday, December 12, 2023 Place: High School ITV Room - 4:00 p.m. I. CALL TO ORDER: 4:00 p.m. II. REGULAR ITEMS A. Additions or Corrections to the Agenda B. Approve Minutes • November 14th, 2023 • December 6th, 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. Delegations B. Administrative Reports 1. Mrs. Helseth 2. Mr. Weber 3. Mrs. Helm C....
Vendors of various holiday goods returned to put their tables of wares on display at a special holiday edition of The Market, held Monday night, December 4, at Chieftain Conference Center. In this photo, Darlis Short buys some canned jelly from Michelle Belile's storefront at the Market. Michelle's daughter, Taylor Matteson, hands the merchandise to Short....
Before and during the Christmas Around the Town parade on Monday, December 4, the Carrington Kiwanians were at work providing hungry event-goers with chili and potatoes at their annual Chili and Spuds Feed. A free-will offering was held....
Leevers Foods in Carrington held their annual Round-up for Carrington's Daily Bread from Nov. 13 through Nov. 22. Customers were asked if they wanted to round up their grocery total to the next dollar. Leevers Foods' customers generously donated a total of $1,359.71. Pictured is Randy Peterson handing Jan Bakke, representative for Daily Bread a check for that amount....
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 2024-2025 school year. Basin Electric is a consumer-owned and controlled regional cooperative responsible for supplying wholesale electric power to nine Midwestern states. 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...
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. Spirit Lake rapper amplifies voice of Native youth Stuart James, a hip-hop artist from the Spirit Lake Reservation in North Dakota, raps about important issues that affect native communities. The now 30-year-old started off as a shy kid. Though he liked basketball, James admitted he wasn't the most...
DECEMBER CARRINGTON All meals served with Milk, Coffee, Bread & Butter, Dessert Mon., Dec. 11 - Cheeseburger on a Bun, Potato Salad, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, Baked Beans, Fruit, Cookie - Board Meeting at 10:30 a.m.; Business Meeting at 12:30 p.m. - Pool, Bridge & Open Cards Tues., Dec. 12 - Tuna Noodle Casserole, Mixed Vegetables, Fruit Cocktail - Pinochle Thurs., Dec. 14 - Pork Chop, Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Prince Edward Vegetables, Fruit, Cookie - Whist Fri., Dec. 15 - Beef Stroganoff over Noodles, Peas & Carrots, Garden Salad, Peaches -...
Dec. 5, 2023 Stephen Tyler McCugh, Brookeland, Texas: exceeded speed limit, $15 Chase Gregory Schlorhaufer, Cottage Grove, Minn.: exceeded speed limit, $25 Dennis Lee Richardson, Fargo, N.D.: exceeded speed limit, $10 Forrest Andrew Leitch, Moorhead, Minn.: operated vehicle with improperly aimed lamps, $20 Julia X. Zhang, Mankato, Minn.: exceeded speed limit, $10 Haley Lynne Haberman, Woodbury, Minn.: use of safety belts, $20 Jesse Walter Mastenbrook, Forman, N.D.: exceeded speed limit, $15 Christopher M. Yanish Taylor, Fargo, N.D.: exceeded...
The Carrington High School and junior high music department, under the direction of Annette Hovey, held their Christmas Concert Tuesday night, December 5, in the East Gym. Both choirs and bands presented a festive program of holiday classics to the delight of the capacity crowd, with plenty of Christmas cheer to go around....
