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  • Post 25 edged by Jamestown; blank Kidder Co.

    Erik Gjovik|Jun 26, 2023

    The John Raymond O'Hara Post 25 Redbirds of Carrington got the win they needed in a 3-0 blanking over Kidder County Post 231 on Monday, June 19, at Pirate Field in Steele, but they were several executed pitches away from a major win in Jamestown. Behind another nearly-untouchable outing from veteran lefty Lucas Hendrickson, the 'Birds improved to 2-0 in American Legion Class B District 4 play and 3-1 overall. It could have been 4-0, however, the Class AA Jamestown Post 14 Eagles put up a...

  • Weninger, Belquist run at Nike Outdoor Nationals

    Erik Gjovik|Jun 26, 2023

    Incoming high school seniors and Class B individual champions Logan Weninger of Carrington, and Kelsie Belquist of NR-S, got the invitation of their track lifetimes. To pardon the pun, they ran with it. The two participated in the prestigious 2023 Nike Outdoor Nationals June 15-18 at historic Hayward Field in Eugene, Ore., the home track of the University of Oregon Ducks and one of the finest facilities in America, if not the world. Logan, the son of Brad and Lisa Weninger, participated in the...

  • Shipman took 37th at State

    Jun 26, 2023

    In last week’s edition of the Independent, “placeholder” text regarding Grady Shipman’s final placement in the State Class B Boys Golf Tournament was inadvertently published. By design, the space was left blank during the production process until it was known what his final placing was. Shipman ended up in a five-way tie for 37th with his score of 172 (81-91), while Jackson Schumacher of NR-S placed in 54th as was written. The Independent regrets the omission....

  • Wolsky plays at Optimists

    Erik Gjovik|Jun 26, 2023

    Haley Wolsky, a 2023 CHS graduate and commit to the Concordia College volleyball program, played her last matches as a high school athlete as part of the Optimists All-Star Volleyball Series. The series was played at Fargo North High School on June 12, and Bismarck Legacy on June 13. Wolsky was part of the Red Team, coached by Bismarck Century's Jamie Zastoupil and Kenmare/Bowbells' Tim Wallstrum. Blue Team coaches were Leah Newton (West Fargo Sheyenne) and Angie Johnson (Northern Cass). This ye...

  • Dakota Recreation Report: June 26, 2023

    Patricia Stockdill|Jun 26, 2023

    Tournaments: *July 8: Devils Lake. Fishing: *Devils Lake elevation, June 20: 1,450.48 feet above mean sea level (MSL). *Stump Lake elevation: 1,450.38 MSL. *Lake Sakakawea elevation: 1,836.57 MSL; 21,800 cubic feet per second average (CFS) Garrison Dam daily releases. *N.D. Game & Fish Dept. Dist. game wardens: No new reports. *Devils Lake, Ed’s Bait Shop, Devils Lake: Try East Bay for nice-sized perch using jigs and minnows. Look for continued good walleye activity throughout much of the lake working structure. *Devils Lake, Woodland R...

  • Redbird 12U team in action

    Erik Gjovik|Jun 26, 2023

    The Carrington Redbirds 12-and-under Cal Ripken baseball team played their first game on the brand-new west diamond Monday evening, June 19, against a team from Kidder County....

  • Babe Ruth: Big inning carries Redbirds past 'Sox

    Erik Gjovik|Jun 26, 2023

    The Carrington Redbirds Babe Ruth team needed a bit of late-game magic on their side to get past rival New Rockford Thursday, June 15, at City Park. The Redbirds overcame a 5-2 deficit with a six-run fifth inning, and came away with an 8-7 comeback win over the Black Sox. In spite of struggles in the third frame, Taylen Mehring got the victory on the mound for the Redbirds. He worked 5 1/3 innings, giving up seven earned runs and 11 hits and notching six strikeouts. Ethan Roller pitched the...

  • 'Swing Fore Charity' fund-raiser for Hoppes

    Nathan Price|Jun 26, 2023

    Golfers hit the fairways and greens at CrossRoads Golf Club Tuesday, June 20, for the 'Swing Fore Charity' event, proceeds of which will help offset medical expenses for LeeAnn Hoppe. A total of 34 teams participated in the tournament. Organizer Eric Myhre said Wednesday that approximately $50,000 was raised....

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  • North Dakota Game and Fish bait regulations

    Jun 26, 2023

    Anglers should note that live white suckers are not legal baitfish in North Dakota, except in the Bois de Sioux and Red rivers. Anglers can use live white suckers on the Bois de Sioux and Red rivers, and tributaries up to the first vehicular bridge. However, they are illegal elsewhere. Fathead minnows, sticklebacks and creek chubs are the only legal live baitfish outside of the Bois de Sioux and Red rivers. The transportation of live white suckers, other than in Richland, Cass, Traill, Grand Forks, Walsh and Pembina counties, is illegal. In...

  • Collegiate Congrats Spring 2023

    Jun 26, 2023

    It's our biannual special section celebrating the successes of area college students. This week we have 16 pages filled with graduates, dean's list honorees, business ventures and athletic prowess from the spring 2023 semester! Download a pdf copy here: https://www.newrockfordtranscript.com/home/cms_data/dfault/pdfs/misc/2023-06-26.pdf...