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Ten members from the Fessenden-Bowdon FFA Chapter recently joined over 1100 FFA members from across the state of North Dakota by attending the Fall Leadership Conferences at the Bismarck Events Center in Bismarck. The conferences were held on Sept. 28-29. Eli Alfstad, Westin Opdahl, Logan Schimelfenig, Emilee Cazier, Brody Loff and Roxanne Snively were the Chapter's delegates to the 101 Conference. It is an introductory seminar to help 8th and 9th grade students get acquainted with the...
Foster County Public Health is teaming up with the Foster County Sheriff’s Office to take back unwanted prescription drugs. Bring your unwanted prescription and over-the-counter medications to the event which will be held at Foster County Public Health on Saturday, Oct. 26th from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. in conjunction with the Saturday morning immunization clinic. Foster County Public Health is located at 881 Main Street in Carrington. Foster County Sheriff’s Office will be on site. This event is open to all area residents. Disposal of unused or unw...
Linda Lauckner from the local American Legion Auxiliary provided Elementary Principal Jenna Helseth with lots of gloves and warm leggings for school children who might need them this year....
In the rush of the harvest season, shortcuts concerning truck safety are a detour to disaster, according to farm safety and transportation experts at North Dakota State University. "Harvest season always feels too short for the amount of work that has to be done. There is an urge to go faster, work longer and push harder, but a few minutes invested in safety is time well-spent," notes Angie Johnson, NDSU Extension farm and ranch safety coordinator. "That's especially true on rural roads where...
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. Historic wild fires wreak havoc Wild fires throughout western North Dakota wreaked havoc on land, livestock and infrastructure over the weekend. Drought conditions coupled with wind gusts between 50-70 mph on Saturday escalated the spread of multiple fires, causing a dangerous situation to become deadly....
OCTOBER CARRINGTON All meals served with Milk, Coffee, Bread and Butter, Dessert Mon., Oct. 21 - Brat on a Bun, Rosemary Diced Potatoes, Tossed Salad, Fruit Salad. Bridge. Open Cards. Tues., Oct. 22 - Stuffed Peppers, Mashed Potatoes, Prince Edward Vegetables, Plums. Pinochle. Wed., Oct. 23 - Pool. Thurs., Oct. 24 - Pork Chop in Gravy, Mashed Potatoes, Creamed Corn, Fruit. Whist. Fri., Oct. 25 - Chicken Fettuccini, Green Beans, Tossed Salad, Peaches. Mexican Train Dominoes. Sat., Oct. 26 - Public Pinochle tournament, 1 p.m. All ages welcome....
On October 12th, 15 decorated tables were on display at the Calvary Baptist Church in Carrington. The Carrington Medical Center's Auxiliary presented "Tablescapes". With over 120 attendees, not counting numerous volunteers, the event was sold out and very well attended. Peggy Smith and Evie Skytland greeted people, took tickets and handed out programs. Karen Goheen served punch. Special music was provided by Austin Trelstad and lunch was prepared and served by volunteers. Many donated, silent...
Students in Mark Pazdernik's and Traci Lura's fifth grade classes at Carrington Elementary School made their annual field trip to the Foster County Museum Wednesday afternoon, October 16. They were given a tour of the museum by Cathy Paulson and Mike Larson, and learned about how kids of yesteryear learned their reading, writing and arithmetic at the one-room schoolhouse from Janice Harildstad....
The Carrington High School and junior high concert bands and choirs showed off their artistry Thursday evening, Oct. 10, in the East Gym. Selections ranged from the classical to the contemporary, and were well received by the capacity crowd in attendance....
The Alzheimer’s Association Minnesota-North Dakota Chapter has beenhosting a virtual series to help participants learn more about Alzheimer’s or another type of dementia. Sessions are hosted over Zoom from noon to 1 p.m. on Wednesdays in October and November. There is no cost to attend. The upcoming topic in the series on Oct. 30 is “10 Warning Signs.” Learn how to recognize common signs of the disease, how to approach someone about memory concerns, early detection, the benefits of a diagnosis, possible tests and assessments, and Alzheim...
Carrington, N.D. – October 18, 2024 A newly-created festival on Carrington's Main Street could promise to become the Central City's new mid-October 'thing'. The inaugural 8th Avenue & Main Pasta Fest brought out the culinary genius of area business leaders within a two-block radius between 8th and 10th Avenue Thursday evening, October 17, from 4-7 p.m. A total of 12 different pasta dishes were available to sample for free during the event. Visitors to Pasta Fest were able to purchase tickets a... Full story
October 16, 2024 Foster County commissioners recently learned that county-owned property at Juanita Lake is being misused by private residents. At their regular meeting on Tuesday, Oct.15, commissioners set a deadline for residents living on Juanita Lake to remove private property constructed on county-owned land. Dennis Swanson and Bruce Gedrose, two residents currently living on Juanita Lake, were in attendance on Tuesday for the discussion and were told they have until Nov. 15 to remove...
The community of Carrington came together on Saturday, September 28 to support the local hospital's efforts to raise funds for patient care equipment. The fundraiser, Harvest Fest, held at the Foster County Fairgrounds, was a resounding success, drawing in many community and surrounding community members. "We had about 150 attendees and raised a record-breaking amount for the hospital, said foundation director Taylor Sabinash. "I would have never guessed such a successful outcome like this, as...
The Carrington Lions Club announced the winners of their Peace Poster contest. Taking first place was Chloe Pierson, second place went to Averie Neis, and Alivia Blahna took third. Pictured with the poster placers are, left to right: Josey Skytland, Lisa Weninger, Illa Zink, CPS Superintendent Janelle Helm and Shelly Skytland. Pierson's winning entry will be entered into the state competition....
The North Dakota Wheat Commission is celebrating National Pasta Month in October as a way to recognize the state’s durum producers, mills, and pasta manufacturers and the role they play in putting pasta on the plates of consumers. Each year, a new theme is developed to celebrate the occasion. This year’s theme is “From Fields of Wheat to Plates of Pasta,” a way to recognize the fact that the durum produced in our state ends up as pasta on the plates of consumers here and around the word. North Dakota remains the largest durum producing state i...
Bismarck State College is pleased to announce the following students who completed the coursework to graduate in Summer 2024. Summer 2024 graduates were eligible to walk in BSC’s 84th commencement ceremony on Friday, May 10, 2024, at the Bismarck Event Center. The following local students are graduates: • Emma Kollman, Kensal, N.D., graduated with a Certificate in Practical Nursing • Mya Reimche-Nelson, Carrington, N.D., graduated with a Certificate in Practical Nursing • Kamryn Sanders, Harvey, N.D., graduated with an Associate in Arts ...
Nineteen members of the Carrington FFA Chapter attended the State FFA Fall Leadership Conferences in Bismarck, Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 28-29. Emery Patzer, Kenleigh Hinrichs, Lola Brewer-Messmer, Leighton Ness, William Jorgensen, Liam Aberle and Geron Harris attended the 101 Conference. The two-day 101 Conference is designed to give first year FFA members insight into the National FFA Organization and the Agricultural Education Program. First year FFA members broke into sessions that...
The Carrington FFA Range Management Team competed at the State Range Judging event in Tioga on Thursday, September 19. The team, consisting of Molly Hansen, Laura Krause, Cyrena Kuss and Kenleigh Hinrichs, placed fifth, earning a silver team award. Individually, Cyrena Kuss was the ninth-place individual, and Molly Hansen was the 11th place individual, both receiving gold awards. Laura Krause and Kenleigh Hinrichs earned silver individual awards. The Range Management Career Development Event con...
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. Sen. Kevin Cramer's son pleads guilty The adult son of U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer pleaded guilty on September 20 to all the charges he faced in connection with a car-chase crash that killed a North Dakota sheriff's deputy. Ian Cramer, 43, changed his plea in the December 6, 2023, death of Mercer County...
OCTOBER CARRINGTON All meals served with Milk, Coffee, Bread and Butter, Dessert Mon., Oct. 14 - Ham and Bean Soup, BLT Sandwich, Cucumber Salad, Fruit. Board Meeting at 10:30 a.m. Bridge. Open Cards. Tues., Oct. 15 - BBQ Spareribs, Tossed Salad, Baked Potato, Baked Beans, Fruit. Pinochle. Wed., Oct. 16 - Potluck at noon. Pool. Thurs., Oct. 17 - Fishwich. Au Gratin Potatoes, California Blend Vegetables, Cinnamon Apples. Whist. Fri., Oct. 18 - Turkey, Mashed Potatoes/Dressing with Gravy, Corn, Fruit Dump Cake. Mexican Train Dominoes. Sat., Oct....
September 1 - September 30, 2024 Criminal Cristoffer Alan Bertilson, Carrington, N.D.: Storage unlawful. Condition: No Similar Violations. Unsupervised probation. Fee: city transfer fee, $300. Comment: Defendant must complete property clean up within 60 days. Jeffrey Allen Hulbert, Carrington, N.D.: • Criminal Trespass. Condition: Comply with payment agreement. Not possess or own fire arms. Notify court of address change. Pay fine from bond posted. Set up payment schedule. Unsupervised probation. Violate no criminal laws. Fees: criminal a...
On Tuesday, Oct. 15, Gov. Doug Burgum and Korea Research Association for Unmanned Vehicles (KRAUV) Chairman Choi Myungjin signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) between the state of North Dakota and KRAUV to establish a partnership and promote collaboration in Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) research and development. KRAUV is focused on the advancement of UAS technology in Korea and the continued development of the country’s UAS ecosystem. Much like the state of North Dakota, the South K... Full story
The Standing Rock Sioux Tribe on Monday filed a new lawsuit against the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers arguing that the Dakota Access Pipeline is operating illegally and must be shut down. The tribe has long opposed the pipeline, also referred to as DAPL, due to concerns that it violates the tribe's sovereignty, endangers sacred cultural sites and threatens to pollute the tribe's water supply. The Army Corps of Engineers has jurisdiction over the section of the pipeline that passes under Lake... Full story
Foster County 4-H members held their annual Awards Night at the Foster County Fairgrounds on Sunday, Sept. 29. During the event, the 4-H Council honored Marissa House as the "Outstanding 4-H Volunteer" for 2024. Marissa was a dedicated 4-H member for 11 years before stepping into the role of co-leader of the Country Clovers 4-H Club in 2022. Beyond her club leadership, Marissa has actively contributed to Foster County's dairy heifer lease program, as well as the poultry, rabbit and horse shows....
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