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Cultivating Thriving Communities ... that is the motto of Bremer Bank. Bremer Bank is built on a commitment to cultivate strong communities and help customers succeed and grow. "We focus on our customers and their needs," said Bob Lipetzky of Bremer Bank in Carrington. "Our services are very individualized for every customer." Bremer Bank offers many amenities such as full-service banking, investments, mortgage, trust, insurance and wealth management. They focus on mid-size companies,... Full story
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. Commissioners address report of hemlock The Emmons County Commission, at its regular meeting held September 3 at the Emmons County Courthouse, Linton, heard a report from county week board control officer C.J. Pearce about the possible sighting of water hemlock in the county. Water hemlock is a highly...
With 13 locations and over 240 employees, Bank Forward might seem like a "big city" bank, but Scott Tweed, Ag Loan Officer for the Carrington branch, wants to assure residents that they are a "community bank" focusing on strengthening the community and placing prosperity of customers as their highest priority. Bank Forward started as a small business in the tiny town of Hannaford in 1927 called Security State Bank. With only $25,000 in assets, they have grown to over 1 billion in assets since... Full story
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. Minot's state-of-the-art store It's hard to believe that convenience store shopping could be any more convenient, but state-of-the-art technology at the Enerbase C-Store on South Broadway in Minot has redefined the concept of "grab and go." The first of its kind in the state of North Dakota, the new store...
Just two weeks after she announced her resignation, Jennifer Gast has asked to be reappointed as auditor. At the Carrington City Council meeting held Monday, September 9, the council moved to reappoint Gast as city auditor. She will resume her position on Monday, September 16. In other business: Committee Reports FIRE: • Carrington Fire Chief Ken Wangen reported the fire department received two calls for service within the city limits in the month of August, as well as one call within Foster C...
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. Accident Insurance policy jumps to $17,800 The Kenmare Public School board held their monthly meeting on the first day of school, Wednesday, Aug.21. A final decision on the Hartford Accident Insurance policy was a timely topic with the potential renewal date coming up. The board had discussed this at an...
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. Tribal food assistance program in shambles This August a food program for Spirit Lake Nation in northeastern North Dakota had to send people home without block cheese and pork. Soon the center will be without dozens of items, and they don't know when the shortages will end. Since May, many enrolled in the...
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 parents left with few options for child care Staffing shortages and limited space have put stress on child care providers throughout the state, including in rural communities like Crosby. Those challenges are also extending to the families in need of child care in the area. The biggest impact is long...
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. Minot 'quiet zone' is costly Costs that have tripled are threatening to run Minot's proposed "quiet zone" off the rails. The $1 million budgeted by the Minot City Council for 2024 falls about $1.95 million short of what is needed to eliminate the almost continuous sounding of train horns as CPKC Rail...
The City of Carrington will be looking for a new auditor by the end of the month. At the city council meeting held on Tuesday, August 13, Carrington Mayor Tom Erdmann announced city auditor Jennifer Gast's resignation. Gast has been the auditor for Carrington for the past seven years. In other business: Committee Reports FIRE: • Carrington Fire Chief Ken Wangen reported on the train derailment near Bordulac saying that they will be cleaning up plastic pellets for some time. He also said, "We w...
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. Celebration for opening of Peace Garden Conservancy The long-awaited Grand Opening of the expanded Conservatory highlights this year's Summer Celebration Weekend at the International Peace Garden. The IPG Staff and Board will bring greetings on Saturday, August 10, and share the story of one of the...
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. Sharon man's legacy living through a spice blend One family with ties to Steele County is helping people add a little bit of spice to their lives. Jim Kloster loved to make his special seasoning salt to share with friends and family. After his death last year, his children banded together and started the...
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. Dunseith Port of Entry bid at $94 million The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) awarded a Design-Build contract to McGough Construction that will replace all existing outmoded buildings at the Dunseith Land Port of Entry with more secure, efficient and high-capacity new facilities. According to...
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. Plans to release convicted drug kingpin squashed An alleged killer and drug kingpin arrested in the Turtle Mountains was set to be released from prison recently, but is now looking at many more years behind bars. Fidel Arenas-Torres showed up on New Year's Day 2023 at the Sky Dancer Casino to claim $4,800...
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. Cramer hearing, trial moved to September After a trial was set to begin this month in a homicide case, a request was granted to move the upcoming hearing and trial to September. Ian Cramer, 43, of Bismarck, is now set to have his final disposition hearing at 9 a.m., September 12, via Zoom.com, with his...
One new councilman was welcomed into the fold during the Carrington Reorganization meeting last Monday night. During the meeting held on Monday, July 8, Mayor Tom Erdmann appointed Jesse Nelson to take Chase Pederson's seat. Troy Roundy was voted in to the council president's seat and Neil Fandrich into the vice president's seat. The meeting was adjourned and the council meeting began. During the meeting, Erdmann spoke about the Red River Valley Water Supply Project (RRVWSP) and shared a little...
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. North Dakota Tourism soars to new heights The travel and tourism economy in North Dakota surpassed pre-pandemic levels in 2023, according to a new report released by the North Dakota Department of Commerce. The number of visitors to North Dakota increased by 1.3 million, reaching a total of 25.6 million...
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. Deng selected as Boys Athlete of the Year Add another honor to the long list of awards for Four Winds' Deng Deng as he was chosen as the N.D. Associated Press Sportswriters Boys High School Athlete of the Year. Deng excelled in multiple sports this past school year for Four Winds. He had an excellent...
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. 'Wandermore' wanders across Benson County On June 11, Maddock welcomed a special guest who has been traveling the entire state of North Dakota documenting his travels on his Facebook page titled, "Wandermore in North Dakota." Seth Varner, who is originally from Oahu, Neb., and is the singular owner of the...
More discussions between the Foster County Commission and Garrison Diversion's Kip Kovar about the pipeline project were on the agenda for the commission meeting last week. During the meeting held on Tuesday, June 18, Kovar presented a revised plan to auditor Ellen Roundy, state's attorney Kara Brinster and the board. Brinster said she will review it next week. The board talked about having a contingency plan for long-term road maintenance or future road maintenance in the event a section of...
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. JDA requests extension for art funding The Divide County Job Development Authority is requesting an extension for grant money set aside for the Arts Across the Prairie project after securing land for an earthwork installation. The $75,000 grant from the National Endowment of the Arts is set to expire June...
The Carrington City Council learned at their meeting last Monday that they are losing one of their own. During the meeting held on Monday, June 10, Chase Pederson tendered his resignation as a city councilman due to the fact he is moving out of the city limits. The board accepted his resignation, and will most likely appoint someone to fill his seat. Committee Reports FIRE: • Carrington Fireman and Public Works Director Jason Wolsky reported that the Carrington Fire Department received two c...
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. Runnings purchases Home of Economy The family-owned North Dakota company Home of Economy announced on Thursday, May 30, that it has reached an agreement with the Minnesota-based retailer Runnings to purchase its eight North Dakota stores. "Home of Economy has been in business for 85 years, founded by my...
Meeting Garrison Diversion Pipeline Project representatives again to discuss a blading contract, the Foster County Commission sought help from Foster County State's Attorney Kara Brinster. During their last meeting on Tuesday, June 4, the board heard about a contract Garrison Diversion officials say was signed by road superintendent Nate Monson for road blading during the construction of the pipeline. Commissioner Alan Scanson said that the commission was unaware of the contract and that Monson...
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 City alum heading to NASA Sadie Bone has always been curious. That curiosity, combined with her drive for knowledge and discovering answers, has led her to an internship at NASA. Sadie and her parents spent her early years in Butte, Mont. before moving to Watford City in 2012. The Watford City...
