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  • Wanzek, Thomas earn state berths for M-P-B

    Erik Gjovik|May 29, 2023

    The Medina/Pingree-Buchanan Thunder got two state qualifiers at the South Central Regional Track Meet in Hazen Friday, May 19. Both of those slots came from the boys team. Representing the Thunder at the state meet this past Thursday-Saturday were high jumper Sawyer Wanzek (second overall at South Central with a 5'10" effort), and Mark Thomas, who took third in the 110-meter hurdles in 17.88 seconds. M-P-B's girls team had one competitor miss qualification by one place, as Sophia Bohl took...

  • Hornets sending 13 to state track meet

    Lane Moellenkamp|May 29, 2023

    The HWC boys finished third and the girls fifth in the North Central Regional Track and Field meet, held Friday, May 19, at Rugby. Both the boys and girls team added events to their state meet schedule by either meeting the state standard or by finishing in the top three in their respective events. In the boys division, the Hornets received first place efforts from Tallen Thorson in the 110 and 300 hurdles, and the 4x100 relay team of Carson Heilman, Thorson, Keaton Keller and Kayl Sieg....

  • Out of reach: After opening win, Cards' season ends with two losses at Region 3

    Erik Gjovik|May 29, 2023

    Two-time defending Region 3 champion LaMoure/Litchville-Marion was the prime target for the other five ballclubs at the postseason tournament from Jim Johnson Field in New Rockford May 22-24. Second-seeded Carrington felt primed to dethrone the Loboes after seeing some pitching success against them this year, holding them to three runs in two games and giving them their one loss in 2023. Unfortunately, everything came to a sudden, heartbreaking halt in Tuesday, May 23's games, as they fell to...

  • Qualifier held at CrossRoads

    Erik Gjovik|May 29, 2023

    Carrington's boys golf team had two chances to gain state tournament qualifiers, but were unable to do so in either their home meet on Friday, May 19, or at Mapleton three days earlier on May 16. At the Tuesday event, Carter Larson shot the top score of 90. He was followed down the list by Gabe Ricter (99), Ean Hovdenes (103), Luke Page (104), Wyatt Weninger (113) and McCoy Beckley (116). The CrossRoads qualifier afforded the Cards a chance to get the automatic qualifying standard of 79 strokes...

  • Titan boys' relays punch tickets

    Erik Gjovik|May 29, 2023

    At the North East Region Track Meet in Larimore, the Griggs/Midkota Titans got two new state-qualifying slots ahead of this past weekend's state meet in Bismarck. Both of those berths came in the boys' relays, as the 4x400-meter team placed second overall and the 4x200 third. The top three finishers in each regional event earn state meet qualification. Members of the two teams to advance include Eli Larson, Wyatt Spickler, Gavin Nelson and Wayland Sabinash. In the shorter relay, the team...

  • Dakota Recreation Report: May 29, 2023

    Patricia Stockdill|May 29, 2023

    Outdoor notes: *Boat registrations now required for the new 3-year registration cycle. *May 28: Badlands Gravel Battle 100+ Bicycle Race, Medora. Call (701) 391-2717 for details. Tournaments: *May 24: Red River, North Forks Landing. *May 31: Red River, North Forks Landing. *June 2 & 3: Missouri River tailrace. *June 3: Devils Lake, East Bay; Lake Sakakawea, Sportsmen’s Centennial. Fishing: *Devils Lake elevation, May 16: 1,450.67 feet above mean sea level (MSL). *Stump Lake elevation: 1,459.49 MSL. *Lake Sakakawea elevation: 1,830.42 MSL; 1...

  • Midkota Class of 2023 graduates

    May 29, 2023

    Midkota High School held their commencement exercises for the graduating Class of 2023 Saturday afternoon, May 20, in Glenfield. Ten students received their diplomas and were honored for their 13 years of schooling. Members of this year's MHS class are, front row (L-R): Andie Anderson, Kaylee Johnson, Abigail Dreher, MacKenzie Miller, Lauryn Halvorson and Bailey Ehlers. Back row: Brady Anderson, Ty Kulsrud, Wyatt Spickler and Carter Spitzer....

  • Upset alert! Cards beat Grafton for first postseason win

    Erik Gjovik|May 29, 2023

    The second-year Carrington softball program got into the victory column for the first time in a tournament game. The sixth-seeded Cardinals upended the third seed Grafton Spoilers, 15-14, at the Region 2 Tournament in Thompson Saturday, May 20. Kaydence VanRay's two-run home run in the top of the seventh gave CHS at 14-13 lead, and they added one more run that they would need for insurance. The Cards' Cinderella run ended in their following matchups last Monday, with two losses to state...

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  • Savvy Senior: How Medicare covers physical therapy

    Jim Miller|May 29, 2023

    Dear Savvy Senior, Does Medicare cover physical therapy, and if so, how much coverage do they provide? My 66-year-old husband was recently diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease and will need ongoing physical therapy to help keep him moving. Worried Wife Dear Worried, Yes, Medicare does indeed pay for physical therapy along with occupational and speech therapy too, if he needs it, as long as it’s prescribed by his doctor. You’ll also be happy to know that Medicare has no limits on how much it will...

  • Chaseley/Bowdon News: May 29, 2023

    Red Hoff|May 29, 2023

    Last week’s news: CHASELEY NEWS: Fay and Larry Fandrich took Marvin Rodacker out to Carrington, for a birthday dinner on Saturday. Connie Czech attended Brooklyn Mindt’s dance recital last Sunday afternoon. Brooklyn’s Grandma Linda and Grandpa Roger Lauckner from Carrington accompanied Connie. On Thursday, Connie enjoyed Cooper’s spring concert at Northern Cass School and spent the night at the Mindt home. Brooklyn came back home with Grandma Connie Friday afternoon. Saturday, Connie attended and enjoyed the Ladies Luncheon at the SDA and aft...

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