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Brandon Sola, Chief of Police for the Carrington Police Department (CPD), was killed Tuesday, June 28 while riding his motorcycle. The North Dakota Highway Patrol (NDHP) reported Wednesday that a 36-year-old male was traveling westbound on I-94 near West Fargo at around 9:05 p.m. on Tuesday evening, when he lost control of his Harley Davidson. "The motorcycle began to wobble, and the rider was thrown from the motorcyle," the NDHP reported. Sola came to rest in the median, and the motorcycle land...
North Dakota's clean-air law, which is among the strongest in the country, is in jeopardy, local public health officials say. They want the Carrington City Council to enact an ordinance to ensure that the city's public indoor spaces remain tobacco-free, should more exemptions be added to allow smoking in some areas. Work on this smoke-free indoor air ordinance began at Foster County Public Health after the near-passage of HB 1152, the cigar lounge bill which was introduced during the 2021...
Central City bash July 9, 10 The Central City Bash will be held in Carrington July 9 and 10. On Saturday, July 9, the event starts with The Iron Man 33 Charity Par 3 Challenge, held at CrossRoads Golf Club with registration starting at 10 a.m. on July 9. (See ad in PLUS) On Main Street, Carrington OK Tire will hold their Round UP Car Show. There will also be a Street Vendor Show. Both events will run from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday. (See ads in PLUS). The annual Snake Day will be held at the Carrington City Park picnic shelter from 10 a.m....
The Carrington School District will have to function with a little less money from property taxes for the foreseeable future as one district taxpayer has been allowed to annex into the Fessenden-Bowdon School District. At a special meeting of the Wells County School District Reorganization Committee, Johnson Township property owner Jeremy Seil petitioned the Carrington School District to have his property annexed into the Fessenden-Bowdon School District, as his daughter attends school in...
The Carrington Area Healthy Communities Coalition is continuing to work on the playground renovation at the park located at the corner of 15th Ave. North and 2nd St. North. The brand-new equipment will be compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act, and the project will include the installation of a bathroom. “Support from the Carrington community is essential to ensure the success of this project,” states Healthy Communities Coalition Chair Michele Seil. “Some grants have been received, but local funding will help secure other funding a...
The 90th Annual Foster County Fair was held on June 22 - 25. Enjoy a few snapshots taken over the four days of fun!...
On Friday, June 24, the Foster County Fair sponsored a Kid's Pedal Tractor Pull put on by Olson's Pedal Tractor Pulls. There were 33 kids that participated in the event from ages 3-11. All of the kids that placed in the top three in their age group (ages 4-11) have the opportunity to move on to compete at the N.D., State Pedal Tractor Pull in Wyndmere, N.D., on Saturday, September 10. Pictures of the event can be found on Olson's Pedal Tractor Pulls Facebook page. The winners and age groups are...
Our Yard of the Week honors go to the Aire Krueger residence at 270 5th Ave N. Do you notice an outstanding yard in Carrington? Nominate them for the Yard of the Week by calling Laurie at 652-2524 or email to [email protected]. Yard of the Week is sponsored by Carrington Garden Club and Runnings....
Northern Plains Electric Co-op Project Round Up awarded a grant to the Carrington Fire Department to help LeaAnn and Chuck defray her medical expenses. The fire department presented a check to them on Saturday, June 25. LeaAnn's dad, Arnie was a longtime member and huge advocate for the fire department. This seemed like a fitting way to give back to a family that helped the department in many ways....
Crop agronomics, pest management and precision agriculture are among the topics that will be covered during the annual field day Tuesday, July 19, at North Dakota State University's Carrington Research Extension Center (CREC). "This is our premier summer event to showcase the center's research and education programs," says Mike Ostlie, CREC director and research agronomist. "Two crop tours will give participants an opportunity to view research trials and receive current production information,"...
"Foster County Public Health has shown its commitment to the health and well-being of the children of North Dakota by achieving outstanding immunization rates and being an Immunization Leader. High vaccination levels are the only way to protect your patients and communities against these diseases" states Molly Howell, Immunization Director for the Immunization Program at the N.D. Department of Health. Because of this commitment, Foster County Public Health received two awards during the North...
My wife and I recently spent a wonderful evening enjoying pie and ice cream with a group of friends. While we were together, I had my first opportunity to taste haskap and aronia berries. I understand now why haskaps are sometimes called a “better blueberry”. Haskap berries are large and sweet. They are not only delicious straight off the vine but also good for making pie, jelly and even wine. And unlike blueberries, haskaps thrive in our North Dakota environment. The bushes I saw formed an attr...
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. Stolen crude oil According to paperwork filed with the Northwest Judicial District Court in Watford City, Darrell “Woody” Merrell, Mark McGregor and Joseph Vandewalker are each facing a Class A Felony charge for conspiracy to commit theft-take-exceeds $50,000 and a Class B Felony for dealing in stolen pro...
The Carrington Ambulance hosted two babysitting safety day clinics in June at Carrington Ambulance building. A total of 46 girls and boys learned that the most important job as a baby-sitter is to keep the children safe. They practiced CPR and the Heimlich Maneuver for children and infants. They also learned basic first aid and how to stop bleeding. The participants made their own first-aid kits to take with them. The kids received a folder of activities they could do with the children they...
More than 600 students graduated from Bismarck State College after completing the Spring 2022 semester. The graduates were recognized at the college’s 82nd commencement ceremony held on May 13, 2022, at the Bismarck Event Center. Students who completed the coursework to earn degrees from BSC in Fall 2021 and Summer 2022 were also eligible to walk across the stage during the commencement ceremony to receive their diplomas. Area graduates include: Buchanan: Danielle Trapp, Associate in Arts degree Carrington: Seth Nelson, Associate in Applied S...
There will not be a Youth Track Meet this summer due to the demolition and reconstruction of Stadium ‘76. The Youth Track Meet will be back in 2023!...
The annual Jim Carr Memorial Tractor Trek will be held on July 14. Participants will line up at 1 p.m. at the Carrington City Park. The trek will return at approximately 4:30-5:00 p.m. to the City Park. A freewill supper will be served. Everyone is welcome. For more info, contact Doug Davis at 650-1624, Thad Rosenau at 650-1505 or Tom Carr at 653-5961....
A free class and lunch, “Spreadsheets 101 & Beyond,” will be held at Noon on July 6 at the Carrington City Library. The class will include: How to set up spreadsheet formats, how to sort and organize data, filtering, locking headings and adding formulas. The event is FREE, but please register for an accurate head count for lunch, at carringtonlibrary.org or call 652-3921....
Lake Region State College announces students named to the college’s President’s List and Dean’s List for Spring 2022. Students who earn above a 3.25 grade point average are named to the Dean’s List and any student who earns a 4.0 GPA are given President’s List distinction. Area students on the President’s List include: Nicole Beckly, Kensal; Megan Green, Harvey; Cade Lura, Carrington; Treston Lura, Cathay and Griffin Otto, New Rockford. Area students on the Dean’s List include Sarah Becker, Tyson Koenig, Natasha Lesmann and Kailey Schust...
Publishing public notices is our civic duty as newspapers. From the Abstract of Votes that officially reports the results of a recent election (as published in the Transcript this week, page B3, and in the Independent on page 7), to the minutes of city, county and school board meetings, we dedicate on average a full page per week or more to protecting the public’s right to know by publishing these important community messages. You may have read articles and editorials stating that newspapers a...
I have a North Dakota map from the 1950s and I was looking at it to see if any highways have changed. Then I got a little curious about several small towns in Cavalier County that either no longer exist or are hanging on by a thread. Alsen, Calio, Clyde, Hannah, Wales, Loma, Nekoma, Easby, Calvin and Maida are all listed on the map. The sad thing is, every one of those communities has lost nearly its entire population in the past 70 years. Many of them moved to Langdon, many moved to Devils Lake...
Even though he doesn’t stuff the envelopes, North Dakota Tax Commissioner Brian Kroshus deserves credit for the efficient manner in which his department is serving the public. His turnaround time is just a matter of days while the Internal Revenue Service takes months. (If Commissioner Kroshus ever uses this compliment in a political campaign, I will deny that I ever said it – plead temporary insanity or something else believable.) For an agency that touches thousands of people, the Tax Dep...
Audrey Hepburn once said, “To plant a garden is to believe in tomorrow.” The spectacular display of flowers throughout the community shows a strong belief in the future of Carrington. Kudos to the Carrington Garden Club for the outstanding work they do to make this happen! As I travel through town, I really enjoy seeing the blooming baskets on Main Street and all the large pots of flowers as well. Having flowers at the Welcome to Carrington signs and in the roundabout makes all visitors feel welcome and valued. Dennis Swanson and all the oth...
12 Years Ago July 10, 1947 Carrington will be represented by Beverly Breannan and Sybil Garland at the first annual Girls State which opens at Jamestown College July 13 and closes July 18. Another heavy rain shower hit Carrington and vicinity Tuesday afternoon, accompanied by an electrical storm of more than usual severity. Lightning struck at least once within the city limits, and from the appearance of the flashes it must have struck near town, also. The belfry of the Grace Lutheran Church...
On July 4 in 1865, the United States of America celebrated its first Independence Day after four years of civil war. Although far from the battlefields of the war, Dakota Territory was also affected by the conflict, especially its isolated soldiers. After spending the duration of the Civil War in Dakota Territory’s sparsely populated plains, the officers and soldiers of Fort Rice found the reuniting of their nation a meaningful reason to celebrate the Fourth of July with new found excitement. The men of Fort Rice suspended all business for one...
