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Commission hears of deputy recruitment/retention grant
Much like most other rural county commissions in North Dakota, the Foster County Commission is learning how hard it is for the sheriff's department to keep deputies. At the last county commission...
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. Towner...
Around the State: November 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. Battery project moving forward With the recent...
District court may take over municipal judge duties
The City of Carrington may not continue to pay a Municipal Judge if research on transferring the duties to the District Court pays off. During the Carrington City Council meeting held on Monday, November 13, the board discussed transferring the...
Around the State: November 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. (Editor's Note: This week's online article includes featu...
Blade work, snow removal fees go up for Foster townships
Road maintenance costs for townships will creep up next year, but for a good reason. The Foster County Commission passed a motion at their meeting last week to increase the cost for blading and snow...
Around the State: November 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. Watch...
Around the State: November 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. Tigirlily takes national stage on Today Show It has been...
Around the State: October 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. Producer with local roots bring Native American stories t...
iPads aim to simplify commission's work
“If people could see all the paper and documents up here, they would understand the need for these tablets,” said Chairman Alan Scanson at the Foster County Commission meeting last week. During the meeting held on Tuesday, October 17, the board...
Around the State: October 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. Brother vows to find his missing sister Anne Fitzsimonds...
City travel expense increases
In a short meeting, the Carrington City Council moved on several items last Monday night, including increasing mileage and travel expenses for city employees. During the meeting held on Monday, October 9, the council passed a motion to follow state...
Around the State: October 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. Color-blind glasses now available In recognition of Inter...
Sand trucks and plows ready to go for winter
In a very short meeting, the Foster County Commission ruled on several items on their agenda. During the meeting held on Tuesday, October 3, the board discussed the new plow truck that was recently purchased. Foster County Road Superintendent Nate...
Around the State: October 9, 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. Eggermont hired as city auditor in Hillsboro The Hillsbor...
Around the State: October 2, 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. Crash claims life of spray pilot Tylor Lee Johnson, 33,...
Deputy retention issue for sheriff's office
The Foster County Commission learned at their meeting last week of a dilemma happening all across the country; fewer and fewer people are signing up to be in law enforcement. During the meeting held on Tuesday, September 19, Foster County Sheriff Jus...
Around the State: September 25, 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. Bow hunting within Watford City begins September 1...
Ordinance procedure explained
Ordinance questions brought about explanations at the Carrington City Council meeting last week. During the meeting held on Monday, September 11, Carrington resident Linda Schuster attended the meeting to ask the council what the procedure is to...
Around the State: September 18, 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. Juneau gets 30 years for crimes against woman The man...
Rig drivers' hauling habits a problem for county crews
The Foster County Commission learned at their meeting last week that some of the truck drivers hauling for Garney Construction, working on the Red River Valley Water Supply Pipeline, has county road superintendent Nate Monson very frustrated. During...
Around the State: September 11, 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. Last issue will print on September 6 There’s a...
Around the State: September 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. Watford man charged with assault of elderly Cody...
Around the State: August 28, 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. Shelter from the storm Some have been dreaming of storm...
Chief rescinds resignation; Hoggarth takes council spot
The Carrington City Council learned at their last meeting that police chief Chris Bittmann resigned his position, with his last day to be August 11. During the meeting held on Monday, August 14,...
