Jager pleads guilty; Abshere trial in April
Andrew Jager of Carrington, accused of carrying a weapon just blocks from the nearby school, has pleaded guilty to several felony and misdemeanor counts. Jager was first arrested on Friday, April 21...
State One-Act results
VALLEY CITY – The 2023 NDHSAA State Class B One-Act Play Contest was held Monday and Tuesday, November 20 and 21 in Jamestown. The top eight placers were Kindred, first; Enderlin, second; New...
Holiday With Our Heroes Wed., Dec. 6
The 3rd Annual Holiday with our Heroes shopping event is set for Wednesday, Dec. 6. Coordinated by Carrington Police Chief Chris Bittmann, local kids in need will have the opportunity to both shop for gifts at local businesses and interact with...
Food Bank at Dakota Central December 13
The Great Plains Mobile Food Pantry will again be stopping in Carrington on Wednesday, December 13. 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...
Local 4-H'ers at national livestock contest
Foster County 4-H'ers Emma Aberle, Jozey Retzlaff and Karlee Lesmann competed at the National 4-H Livestock Judging Contest in Louisville, Kentucky on Nov. 13. More than 120 4-H'ers from 32 states...
December JRMC U features joint replacement education
Jamestown, N.D. -Jamestown Regional Medical Center (JRMC) is hosting its next JRMC U at Two Rivers Activity Center (TRAC) on Thursday, Dec. 7. JRMC Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Michael T. Dean will present...
Around the State: December 4, 2023
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....
Area health care facilities recognized as performance leadership winners
Grand Forks, N.D. – Twenty-eight North Dakota Critical Access Hospitals (CAHs) have been honored by The Chartis Center of Rural Health as Performance Leadership Award winners, according to the Center for Rural Health (CRH) within the University...
Adult Close-Up trip available for 2024
Dave Michaelson, brother of CHS instructor, Karla Michaelson, is again planning for an Adult Close-Up trip in 2024. The three options are as follows: 1) Washington/Gettysburg/Philadelphia/New York City. 2) New York/Boston. 3) Wash...
Carrington Municipal Court: November 21, 2023
Nov. 21, 2023 Steven Corpus, Alamo, Texas: exceeded speed limit, $21 Angel Tomas Mendez Mendez, Albemarle, N.C.: exceeded speed limit, $55 Barnabas Kagura, Calgary, Alberta, Can.: exceeded speed limit, $43 Dominique Marie Fox-Pierre, Plantation,...
Turkey Trot
On Thanksgiving morning, November 23, the second annual Turkey Trot was contested in Carrington. Competitors of all ages, along with those looking for a brisk fall run before the mashed potatoes,...
M-P-B's Thomas makes All-State
Allison Thomas could be described as Coach Jacie Connell's "Swiss Army knife" for the M-P-B Thunder volleyball program. Like the legendary utilitarian tool, Thomas did a little bit of everything on...
A whole new world: CHS girls begin existence in Division A with challenges, promise
It wasn't the future that Carrington's basketball programs and school administration would have preferred to face. But, now that they're here, it's time to make the best of it. For the first time...
Head-to-head: Cardinal wrestlers in action
A pre-meal appetizer before the turkeys and casserole came out of the oven meant some exciting action from the Cardinal mat crews two days prior to the Thanksgiving holiday. Carrington started the...
Cards hold off NR-S, escape with win
The New Rockford-Sheyenne girls' basketball team kicked off their season on Monday, Nov. 27 against the rivals from down the road – the Carrington Cardinals. However, due to the new 3-class system,...
New rules this year regarding foul shots
The move from two classes of basketball to three in the state of North Dakota is a momentous step towards what is hoped to be competitive balance. It's not the only new thing hoop fanatics will...
From the Past: One-Act play advances to state
75 Years Ago December 9, 1948 Marvin Johnson of Glenfield and Paul Marriage, Carrington, are completing arrangements this month to visit Washington, D.C., after the first of the year when some 700...
Dakota Gardener: Protecting trees from Bambi
Deer are very active now. They are moving around, scraping bark and munching on trees in our landscapes and orchards. My epic battle versus Bambi was in a college orchard in Bismarck. Two days after...
Within our Walls: December 4, 2023
Tips to combat Influenza and RSV Tis the season for celebrating with family and friends. It is also the season for emerging cases of Influenza and RSV or Respiratory Syncytial Virus. We at CHI St....
It's small business season
The countdown to Christmas is on. As I write this, December 25 is exactly 27 days away. That means I have a lot of shopping to do, and very little time. I came across this meme on Facebook a couple...
Upside Down Under: Cellular dead spots...
In this day and age you wouldn’t think something so simple as cellular telephone coverage would be so spotty, but it is. There are numerous “dead spots” across North Dakota, and depending on...
Guest: Tipping demands have gotten out of control
With every purchase you make — at coffee shops, fast food restaurants, chain stores and more – you are presented with a digital payment screen that asks you to leave a tip. On one hand you feel...
Letters: American Legion open house Dec. 5 for veterans
On Tuesday, December 5, 2023, at 7:00 p.m., in the community room of the Carrington Public Library, we would like to have an open house for all active members of the American Legion Post 25 along with anyone who is not a member, but an eligible...
Dakota Recreation Report: December 4, 2023
Outdoor notes: *Current ice conditions on any lakes aren’t conducive for access. Ice is never completely safe. Avoid areas with vegetation, moving water, pressure ridges, and springs. Check conditions as you go along on the ice and don’t move...
Obituary: Charles Gilje
Charles Gilje Charles J. Gilje, Billings, Montana, died November 25, 2023, at his home in Billings. He was 81 years old. Gilje was born February 2, 1942, in Rugby, North Dakota, to J.A. (Arnie) Gilje... Full story
Obituary: Ray Kelly
Ray Kelly Ray McLeod Kelly, 98, of Mesa, Arizona, formerly of Carrington, N.D., passed away October 18, 2023. Ray was born July 11, 1925 in Langdon, N.D. and was the son of Mae and Ray Dermot Kelly.... Full story
Obituary: Gladys Morlock
Gladys Morlock Gladys Morlock, age 100½, passed away peacefully on November 28, 2023, at the Good Samaritan Center, Park River, N.D. Gladys Pearl Reutter was born June 19, 1923, in Wells... Full story