The Official Newspaper for Foster County
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The Carrington City Ordinance on parking is vague and confusing, so one resident questioned the council about it at their last meeting. During the meeting held on Monday, April 8, a resident attended the meeting to ask about parking on the street. He said he is a home owner with a one-stall garage, but his family has more cars than his garage can accommodate so some have to be parked out on the street. This is where it gets tricky: The city's parking ordinance states that residents may not...
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. Hard to be positive when on the defensive A sense of negativism that seemingly hovered over the crowd of 180 recently in Harvey’s B.M. Hanson Elementary School wasn’t necessarily welcomed or encouraged by school district patrons, certainly not the school board or building committee members present, but...
"No, it doesn't mean property taxes in Carrington are increasing," said Foster County Tax Equalization Director Karen Evans at the Foster County Commission meeting last week. During the meeting held on Tuesday, April 2, Evans explained that to be in compliance with the state, she had to increase the sales ratio. "I sent out 594 notices of tax increases in the City of Carrington. That isn't counting the county notices," said Evans. "The reason for the notices is because our sales ratio had...
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. Gullickson sentencing finalized On Wednesday, March 20, former Our Savior Lutheran Church in Max, Pastor Erin Gullickson, was formally sentenced. South Central District Judge Cynthia Feland sentenced Gullickson to more than half a year of jail time, probation, and full restitution of more than $81,000 she...
In the first of several regional informational meetings, Duane DeKrey, Merri Mooridian, Kip Kovar and Kim Cook of Garrison Diversion Conservancy District and Steve Burian of the Red River Valley Water Supply Project, explained to the Carrington City Council the need for the pipeline that will run from the Missouri River to Fargo and other eastern North Dakota cities. Burian explained how Carrington could benefit by participating in the project. He said that one day, Carrington may need more...
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. Bids sought for 14th state park The North Dakota Parks & Recreation Department (NDPRD) is excited to move forward with development of the state's 14th state park at the Pembina Gorge State Recreation Area (PGSRA) and is currently accepting construction bids for the project. Located near Walhalla, N.D.,...
"Which road would you like us to fix? Because $318,000 (currently 10 mills) will only overlay one mile of road," said Foster County Commissioner Alan Scanson at the special commission meeting held on Friday, March 15. The meeting was held to decide how many road and bridge mills they want to ask for on the 2024 primary election ballot in a county measure. The commission can legally levy 10 mills for roads without a vote of the people. Any mills over 10 must be approved by a vote. A mill is...
Recycle and reuse were the words of the day for the Foster County Commission at their meeting last week as they discussed using doors from the old sheriff's residence in the courthouse basement. During the meeting held on Tuesday, March 19, Chris Thomas of EAPC Architects and Engineers attended the meeting via telephone to update the board on the progress of the courthouse basement project. He asked if some of the doors in the sheriff's residence could be used in the basement as they are...
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. Documentary by White Shield director The documentary short film "We Ride for Her" made its premiere at the SXSW Film Festival recently, and one of the film's directors resides in White Shield. Prairie Rose Seminole's film follows The Medicine Wheel Riders, who are a group of Indigenous women motorcycle...
The Carrington City Council heard from business owner Hope Carr at their meeting last week. Carr had questions about CCEDC (Carrington Chamber and Economic Development Corporation) policies and Mayor Tom Erdmann provided responses on behalf of the city. During the meeting held on Monday, March 11, Carr said she had three questions for the council. The first question she asked was, "Why does a business need to be a Chamber member to use public-funded programs that are available?" Her second...
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. Johnson pleads guilty to child neglect After spending five months in jail, Ashley Marie Johnson, 37, of Grand Forks, reached a plea agreement with prosecutors on Feb. 28, pleading guilty to child neglect and reckless endangerment. In exchange for the guilty pleas, the charge of child abandonment was...
Foster County is proposing to enter into a Joint Powers Agreement (JPA) with Stutsman County for their emergency management services, but the 911 coordinator position may not end up in the deal. During the Foster County Commission meeting held on Tuesday, March 5, Foster County Auditor/Treasurer Ellen Roundy told the board that the agreement would be on an annual basis starting April 1 and ending at the end of the year, to renew January 1 of every year thereafter. She said it will cost the count...
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. Live hand grenade found in scrap pile There is an old saying, another man's trash is another man's treasure. Recently, over at Russ's Auto and Scrap while going through a pile of scrap, the people at Russ's came across what appeared to be a live grenade. According to Grafton Police Chief Tony Dumas, the...
Four years ago, there were no polling places for the 2020 primary election in Foster County due to COVID-19. This year voters in Foster County will once again go to the polls. The primary election is set for Tuesday, June 11, 2024, to select federal, state, county, city and park board representatives. On the county side of the ballot, seats at the commissioners' table that are up for grabs are Pat Copenhaver of District #1, David Utke of District #3 and Becky Hagel of District #5. There are no...
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. Splash Pad coming to life The Garrison Park Board held its monthly meeting on February 7 and a lot is going on. A photo was shared from Ackerman Estvold of a mockup of what the new splash pad will look like, which had been eagerly anticipated for quite a while. There has been talk around town for at least...
A question for the 2024 election ballot was discussed at the Foster County Commission meeting last week, but tabled for more information. During the meeting held on Tuesday, February 20 commissioner Becky Hagel told the board she thinks they should have a very clear picture of township reimbursements for road maintenance as well as state funding, the cost of the blade, blade operator wages, gas, etc. so they know exactly how many mills to ask for on the ballot. Currently, 10 mills for farm 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. City loses two more police officers Two Harvey police officers, Gabriel Johnson and Tyler Denning, have resigned, citing the strain of the understaffed department. This news was delivered at the February 14 Harvey City Council meeting by part-time police officer Travis Carlson. In the past 16 months, three...
Carrington may no longer have a municipal judge if the City Council passes two new ordinances that were introduced at their meeting last week. During the meeting held on Monday, Feb. 12, the board held a first reading of Ordinances 281 and 282. Ordinance 281 will transfer municipal judge cases to district court and Ordinance 282 holds the details and agreement of Ordinance 281. A motion was passed to approve the first reading of the two ordinances. Mayor Tom Erdmann told the board that he will...
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. Paleo Art-Iculations Most people grow out of dinosaurs and fossils by the time they hit puberty. This is not the case for Jeanette Reim. From a young age she was introduced to fossils and was taken on digs to ignite her passion. Often, she could be found wandering the rock-strewn creeks of her childhood...
Interesting and peculiar things are often found in old buildings when repair work is being done. The Foster County Commission learned at their meeting last week that contractors found something unexpected on top of the concrete in the basement of the courthouse. During the meeting, held on Tuesday, February 6, Chris Thomas of EAPC Architects and Engineers attended via telephone and Joe Olson, foreman of General Roofing and Construction, was at the meeting. Olson explained to the board that origi...
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. Williston may allow chickens The Williston City Commission on Jan. 23 approved the first reading of an ordinance to allow chickens within city limits. The matter was taken into consideration after the city received a request to consider allowing chickens within city limits, which sparked meetings...
The Central City is growing. Especially if you factor in the nearly doubled amount of building permits issued by the City of Carrington between 2022 and 2023, from 46 to 82. From fences to roofs, houses to shingles and everything in-between, these building permits show what is being improved and what is being built in Carrington. Shingles and tin roofs topped the list again this year for repair on homes and businesses during the year, with 36 permits. The top project in 2023, was a home being...
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. Garrison Schools shelter-in-place Thursday afternoon a text came through, "Mom, do you know why we are in a shelter-in-place?" No parent wants to get that text from their child. No more than 10 minutes later, at 2:36 p.m., a call and text message came through from the school to all guardians linked to the...
The pages of the Independent from July to December, 2023, were much less dramatic than the first half of the year. Trailblazing CHS female wrestlers, a $35,000 library grant and the courthouse basement project were certainly positive things to happen in the community. There were a few mishaps in the latter part of the year that created some stir among residents, but all in all, the second half of 2023 produced some good news stories that make us thankful to live here. Here is what was 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. Bakker School District to dissolve The North Dakota Board of Public School Education recently announced it is holding a public hearing on January 22, concerning the dissolution plan for the Bakker Public School District and its transfer to the Strasburg Public School District. Previously, the Emmons...
