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DENVER, CO. – As a fourth-generation rancher, Sam Twedt has cattle bred into him. It's apparent in the quality of cattle at Twedt Red Angus, owned and operated by Sam and his wife, Emily, and their four children, and makes them the natural choice as this year's Red Angus Breeder of the Year. The ranch, located in McHenry, North Dakota, was honored with this distinction during the 70th National Red Angus Association Convention held in Denver, Colorado, Sept. 13-15. "Sam Twedt has done an outstand...
The Carrington FFA Range Management Teams competed at the State Range Judging event in Mandan on Thursday, September 21. The team consisting of Karlee Lesmann, Brekka Kuss, Molly Hansen, Joe Lindberg, Ashley Lindberg, and Cyrena Kuss placed second, earning a gold team award. Individually, Molly Hansen was the fifth place individual, and Joe Lindberg was the ninth place individual. Ashley Lindberg also received a gold award. Karlee Lesmann, Cyrena Kuss and Brekka Kuss earned silver individual...
CARRINGTON, N.D. – Zach Gilbertson has joined the Sales team at Leading Edge Equipment in Carrington. Zach has been with Leading Edge for over nine years, first as a Service Technician and most recently as an Integrated Solutions Consultant, focused on John Deere technology. Zach is known for his extensive knowledge of John Deere equipment and his willingness to go the extra mile for customers. Leading Edge Equipment is a family-owned John Deere dealership with locations in Carrington, M...
The Great Plains Food Bank Mobile Food Pantry will be in Carrington on Thursday morning, October 12. Distribution will take place from Dakota Central’s south building at the corner of 6th Avenue North and 4th Street North from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., but will begin as soon as products are available. Patrons are encouraged to line up along 6th Avenue North (facing south) and 5th Street North (facing east). All in need of food assistance are welcome to receive food at no cost. A short intake form is filled out onsite; no pre-registration or r...
Justin and Sara Spickler, Glenfield, N.D., ranked as third and Nathan or Emily Spickler, Glenfield, N.D., ranked as the eighth largest in registering the most Angus beef cattle in North Dakota with the American Angus Association® during fiscal year 2023, which ended Sept. 30, according to Mark McCully, Association chief executive officer. Angus breeders across the nation in 2023 registered 300,761 head of Angus cattle. “Our Association members lead the industry in adopting new technology and breeding the most problem-free cattle for their cu...
Foster County 4-H'ers held their annual Awards Night at the Foster County Fairgrounds on Sunday, Oct. 1. During the meeting, the 4-H Council recognized Jory Hansen as the "Outstanding 4-H Volunteer" in 2023. Hansen has provided leadership to the Foster County 4-H program for many years, serving both as a leader of the Pleasant Valley 4-H Club and as president and secretary of 4-H Council. Many 4-H'ers have benefited from Hansen's knowledge about showing and judging livestock. One 4-H parent...
Four members from the Fessenden-Bowdon FFA Chapter recently joined over 1,100 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 September 16 and 17. Chloe Bartz, Brody Jones, Hanna Widicker and Bella Long were the Chapter's delegates to the 101 conference. The 101 Conference is an introductory seminar to help eighth-ninth grade students get acquainted with the opportunities that t...
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. Eggermont hired as city auditor in Hillsboro The Hillsboro City Commission recently voted unanimously to approve the hiring of Casey Eggermont of Galesburg to serve as Hillsboro’s city auditor starting October 30. The Independent ran a story last week about Eggermont receiving the Leadership Excellence Awa...
OCTOBER CARRINGTON All meals served with Milk, Coffee, Bread & Butter, Dessert Mon., Oct. 9 - Meatballs in Gravy, Mashed Potatoes, Hot Spinach Salad, Fresh Carrots, Baked Apples - Board Meeting at 10:30 a.m. - Bridge & Open Cards Tues., Oct. 10 - Ravioli with Meat Sauce, California Blend Veggies, Potato Salad, Peaches - Pinochle Thurs., Oct. 12 - Orange Chicken Breast, Fried Rice, Oriental Veggies, Garden Salad, Mandarin Oranges - Whist Fri., Oct. 13 - Ham, Sweet Potatoes, Candy Carrots, Coleslaw, Apple Pie Dump Cake - Mexican Train Dominoes...
It's Fire Prevention Week! See our annual salute to volunteer firefighters, which includes fire safety tips and a coloring contest for the kids. The spread is on pages 6-7 of the print edition, and also available online in pdf form at this link: https://www.fosterconews.com/home/cms_data/dfault/pdfs/misc/2023-10-09.pdf...
But for a momentary slipup in set three of their District 5 game last week, the Carrington volleyball team would have had a perfect set record in regulation matches played during the period of September 28 to October 3. The Cards took a three-set win over nonregion opponent Benson County in the East Gym in the first match (25-16, 25-10, 25-8), and were cruising along in their conference match with Barnes County North in Leal after dual 25-12 wins in the first two games. But the Bison played...
The NDFB Foundation is thrilled to introduce an exciting new scholarship opportunity aimed at high school seniors who are passionate advocates for agriculture. As students gear up for their college journeys, NDFB invites them to consider volunteering with NDFB to help educate the next generation about where their food comes from. This initiative is centered around the book and lesson plan “How Did That Get in My Lunchbox?” Designed for grades 2-5, this resource provides a valuable tool for engaging young minds in conversations about the sou...
Students from Mark Pazdernik's and Traci Lura's fifth grade classes at Carrington Elementary School made their annual trip over to the Foster County Museum recently, both to take in the sights and relics of yesteryear, and to spend time in the antique schoolhouse situated behind them on the museum grounds. All had a fun, and educational, time at the Museum!...
Sept. 1 – Sept. 30, 2023 Criminal Shannon Joseph Brandt, McHenry, N.D.: manslaughter. Condition: Appendix A. Department of Corrections. Pay fine from bond posted. Supervised probation, 3 years commencing upon release from parole. Have no contact. 24-7 Program. Fees: criminal admin. fee: $650; defense/facility admin. fee: $100; victim-witness fee: $25. Confinement: Agency: Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, term: 5 years. Probation: 3 years. Credit for time served: 356 days. Comment: Defendant shall participate in the 24/7 program f...
Casey Eggermont, née Cables, Harwood City Auditor, received the 2023 Leadership Excellence Award for an Appointed Official from the North Dakota League of Cities (NDLC) during the League's 2023 Annual Conference on Sept. 23. A city auditor plays an essential role in ensuring and promoting transparency, accountability, and responsible stewardship of public resources within municipal governments. Their work helps to identify areas for improvement, reduce financial and operational risks, and ultima...
Kris and Jessica Skadberg and daughter Emerson received a check for $4,000 from the Carrington Senior Citizens, represented by Mike Balvitsch. Emerson has been and continues to receive treatment for leukemia at the Roger Maris Cancer Center in Fargo....
One organization close to home is literally saving lives, one child at a time. Feed My Starving Children (FMSC), began in Coon Rapids, Minn. in 1987, and since then has worked with other non-governmental and mission organizations to bring mobile food packing events to communities around the region. FargoPack, FMSC's partner, was started in 2013 by Atonement Lutheran Church of Fargo and now serves the Red River Valley and surrounding region. Every year since 2015 FargoPack has organized large...
Autumn is here and the next event our Chamber & EDC is sponsoring will be the Annual Trunk N Treat. This event will take place Tuesday, October 31. Businesses, organizations, churches and individuals are more than welcome to participate. Anyone can join in on the event. The event features decorated vehicles with treats in the trunk for the Trick or Treaters to come by all along Main Street. Hundreds of children attend each year! Vehicles will utilize angle parking to allow for better spacing. Mark your calendars now and more information is...
The Foster County junior team finished second in the state 4-H range judging contest near Mandan on Sept. 21. The team was led by Cainen Stangeland, who finished third out of 21 contestants. Kadence Spickler was fifth in the event. Three of the Foster County 4-H'ers were competing in range judging for the first time. The range judging contest consists of three ecological sites and two range plant identification sites. Participants evaluate the soil type, slope, plant content, and current...
Motorists should watch for deer along roadways this time of year as juvenile animals disperse from their home ranges. October through early December is the peak period for deer-vehicle accidents. Motorists are advised to slow down and exercise caution after dark to reduce the likelihood of encounters with deer. Most deer-vehicle accidents occur primarily at dawn and dusk when deer are most often moving around. Motorists should be aware of warning signs signaling deer are in the area. When you see one deer cross the road, look for a second or...
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. Crash claims life of spray pilot Tylor Lee Johnson, 33, of Grand Forks, son of Lynn (Cathy) Johnson of Grafton and his mother Tracey Ebertowski, died Tuesday, September 12, when the crop duster he was piloting struck a power line southeast of Ardoch and crashed in a corn field in Grand Forks. Johnson,...
OCTOBER CARRINGTON All meals served with Milk, Coffee, Bread & Butter, Dessert Mon., Oct. 2 - Beef Stroganoff over Noodles, Broccoli, Garden Salad, Garlic Toast, Peaches - Pool - Bridge - Open Cards Tues., Oct. 3 - Bean & Ham Soup, BLT Sandwich, Garden Salad, Fruit, Bar - Pinochle Thurs., Oct. 5 - Pork Roast, Mashed Potatoes, Gravy, Creamed Corn, Rosy Applesauce - Whist Fri., Oct. 6 - Stuffed Cheese Shells with Meat Sauce, Garden Salad, Prince Edward Veggies, Fruit in Jello - Golf Sat., Oct. 7 - Public Cards Pinochle Tournament, 1 p.m. All...
Sept. 26, 2023 Floyd Schulz, Carrington, N.D.: animal-at-large or howling dog, $50 Ross Genre, Carrington, N.D.: animal-at-large, $25 Travis Marquel Murphy, Atlanta, Ga.: overtaking vehicle on left, $20 Martin Siegfried Knofski Hoppe, Kentwood, Mich.: exceeded speed limit, $43 Trevor Scott Pruitt, Shepherdsville, Ken.: failure to maintain control of vehicle - distracted driving, $100 James Linderman, Carrington, N.D.: failed to yield at intersection, $20...
Pifer’s Auctioneers www.pifers.com Wednesday, October 25 - 10:00 a.m. Frances K. Ousley Revocable Trust Land Auction Chieftain Conference Center, Carrington on-site and online bidding available! Wednesday, October 25 - 11:00 a.m. Jackie Engelhorn-Hardy Land Auction Chieftain Conference Center, Carrington on-site and online bidding available! Wednesday, October 25 - 1:00 p.m. Brian, Wayne and Ken Beich Land Auction Chieftain Conference Center, Carrington on-site and online bidding available!...
The occasion was the 120th anniversary of the Albert Rosenau Homestead, which later became the home of Wilferd and Ruth Rosenau and their children, Gary, Jack and Peggy. Sharing in this event were many Rosenau descendants including children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. The event included lots of visiting, games, hayrides, a combine demo and a delicious buffet. Out-of-town guests attending were Bob and Carol Simmers, Bismarck, N.D.: Greg and Vicki Hains,...
