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Legislative bills dominate county commission talk
Bills currently under review by the North Dakota Legislature were discussed at the Foster County Commission meeting last week. During the meeting held on Tuesday, March 21, Foster County State's...
Around the State: March 27, 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. Hwy. 91 is the shortest in the state It’s now...
Council to hold public meetings for restaurant tax
In a very-short meeting last week, the Carrington City Council ran through the agenda in 25 minutes. During the meeting held on Monday, March 13, Mayor Tom Erdmann reported that the state has approved the wording of the ordinance for the proposed...
Around the State: March 20, 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. 4 Bears Casino & lodge adds hotel tower 4 Bears Casino...
Planning and Zoning considers junk ordinance
“Junk is a tricky thing,” said Foster County State’s Attorney Kara Brinster at the Foster County Commission meeting last week when Tax Equalization Director Karen Evans brought up the subject. Evans told the board that the Foster County...
Around the State: March 13, 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. Devastation Doug Heil, employee of Patzer Truck Repair an...
Around the State: March 6, 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. N.D. workers underpaid $285 million in overtime The...
Lack of workforce affecting county
“The lack of workforce is a national problem.” Those were the words of Alan Scanson, the chairman of the Foster County Commission, at their meeting last week. During the meeting held on Tuesday, February 21, a discussion arose about applicants...
Around the State: February 27, 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. Shared superintendent bill killed in the house A bill...
Council fields more questions about tax
More questions about the proposed food and beverage tax were on the lips of several of the audience members who attended the Carrington City Council meeting last Monday. During the meeting held on Monday, February 13, Foster County resident Ed Anders...
Around the State: February 20, 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. The Montana Stranglers in Dakota Territory If the...
Hilbert will stay as FCPH leader; new public health district created
Foster County Public Health will now be a district. A resolution was passed at a special meeting held on February 1st to create a public health district so administrator Lisa Hilbert could offer...
Around the State: February 13, 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. Myah Johnson to perform at Carnegie Hall Myah Johnson, a...
Around the State: February 6, 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. Group questions tribal land purchase in Las Vegas The Thr...
Hilbert resigns from FCPH administrator, RN posts
A special meeting was held by the Foster County Commission to discuss the absence of a second RN in the public health office. In the meeting held on Thursday, January 19th, Foster County Public...
Around the State: January 30, 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. Hoeven stops to see pet project U.S. Sen. John Hoeven...
New county emergency manager to work off-site
An offer was made to a candidate for the Foster County Emergency Manager position, but the candidate lives in Minot. The Foster County Commission learned this information at their meeting last week. During the meeting, held on Tuesday, January 17,...
Around the State: January 23, 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. Sledge sentenced for trafficking opioids United States At...
1% sales tax for tourism proposed
A new sales tax could be on the horizon for Carrington residents and visitors. The Carrington City Council held a first reading of Ordinance #277 that would impose a one-percent city restaurant tax...
County declares snow emergency
The Foster County Commission declared a snow emergency in a special meeting last Tuesday. During the meeting held on January 10, the board passed a motion to declare the emergency which has created a strain on the county because of snow removal due...
2022: The year in review - part 2 of 2
The pages of the Independent from July to December, 2022, had its positives with a new football/track stadium, a planned Rainbow Gardens tourist attraction and community garden, but there were some...
Around the State: January 16, 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. Washburn couple hosted stranded travelers Steve and...
2022: The year in review - part 1 of 2
The pages of the Independent from January to June, 2022, showed the area getting back to normal with events running on schedule, but COVID-19 still hung around taking a few more with it as it started...
Snow business
New Year business consumed the Foster County Commission at their last meeting. During the meeting held on Tuesday, January 3, Commissioner Becky Hagel reported that they held interviews for two candidates for the emergency management position. She sa...
Building permits for 2022 down by half
By looking at the building permits tallied during 2022, it seems the Central City showed a decrease in building. Shingles were the top repair on homes and businesses during the year with 20 permits. The top project in 2022, was a building at Dakota...
