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  • Head-to-head: Cardinal wrestlers in action

    Erik Gjovik|Dec 4, 2023

    A pre-meal appetizer before the turkeys and casserole came out of the oven meant some exciting action from the Cardinal mat crews two days prior to the Thanksgiving holiday. Carrington started the head-to-head portion of the 2023-24 boys' wrestling campaign with a home dual in the East Gym Tuesday, November 21, against the Oakes Tornadoes, falling in 42-30 fashion. Meanwhile, at Fargo South High School the same night, the CHS girls' wrestlers got in their second event of the season by...

  • M-P-B's Thomas makes All-State

    Erik Gjovik|Dec 4, 2023

    Allison Thomas could be described as Coach Jacie Connell's "Swiss Army knife" for the M-P-B Thunder volleyball program. Like the legendary utilitarian tool, Thomas did a little bit of everything on the court in her five years of varsity play. From helping to carry the Thunder offense at the net, to her work as an elite back row passer and defender, the 5'6" standout athlete was one of the most visible players in District 6 and Region 3 for a several-year span. Even though her stellar career...

  • Dakota Recreation Report: December 4, 2023

    Patricia Stockdill|Dec 4, 2023

    Outdoor notes: *Current ice conditions on any lakes aren’t conducive for access. Ice is never completely safe. Avoid areas with vegetation, moving water, pressure ridges, and springs. Check conditions as you go along on the ice and don’t move around at night. *Dec. 9: High Plains Duck season opens. Refer to N.D. Game & Fish Dept. regulations for open zone description. *Dec. 16: East Canada Goose Zone season closes. *Dec. 17: Muzzleloader deer season closes. Fishing: *Devils Lake elevation, Nov. 28: 1,449.22 feet above mean sea level (MSL). *St...

  • Turkey Trot

    Dec 4, 2023

    On Thanksgiving morning, November 23, the second annual Turkey Trot was contested in Carrington. Competitors of all ages, along with those looking for a brisk fall run before the mashed potatoes, gravy and cranberries, had a grand time in the event. The trot was sponsored by CHI St. Alexius Health Carrington Medical Center....

  • State One-Act results

    Dec 4, 2023

    VALLEY CITY – The 2023 NDHSAA State Class B One-Act Play Contest was held Monday and Tuesday, November 20 and 21 in Jamestown. The top eight placers were Kindred, first; Enderlin, second; New Salem-Almont, third; South Prairie, fourth; Shiloh Christian, fifth; Belfield, sixth, May-Port, CG, seventh and North Sargent, eighth. Kelsi Neuman, Carrington, was among those that received a Superior Actor Award presented on November 20. Schools qualified for state from one of ten regional contests h...

  • N.D. Dollars for Scholars awards scholarship

    Dec 4, 2023

    Bismarck – North Dakota Dollars for Scholars recently awarded a scholarship to the following student: Lauren Skadberg of Carrington High School received a $1,500 Returning Student and Graduate Student Scholarship. "The North Dakota Dollars for Scholars chapter and the local Dollars for Scholars chapters work together to provide scholarships to North Dakotans. Local volunteers should be commended for the excellent work maintaining scholarship levels in a challenging year," states North Dakota D...

  • Carrington, Fessenden among recipients of Garrison Diversion matching recreation grant program

    Dec 4, 2023

    CARRINGTON, N.D. – The Garrison Diversion Conservancy District's (Garrison Diversion) Recreation Committee recently met and awarded matching recreation grants to 21 projects, totaling $692,521. "Garrison Diversion's Matching Recreation Grant Program is an immeasurable benefit for our member counties. We enjoy assisting communities with bringing their projects to life and adding to their activity opportunities," says committee Chairman Bruce Klein. The following projects received Matching R...

  • Within our Walls: December 4, 2023

    Jodi Hovdenes, President, CHI St. Alexius Health Carrington Medical Center|Dec 4, 2023

    Tips to combat Influenza and RSV Tis the season for celebrating with family and friends. It is also the season for emerging cases of Influenza and RSV or Respiratory Syncytial Virus. We at CHI St. Alexius Health Carrington want to help you stay happy and healthy this holiday season. Let’s take a look at what Influenza and RSV are, and what you can do to try to prevent contracting and/or spreading the viruses. Influenza, also called the flu, is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza...

  • New topics added to Central Dakota Ag Day Program

    Dec 4, 2023

    There is something for everyone at this year's Central Dakota Ag Day. The annual event will be on Friday, Dec. 15 at North Dakota State University's Carrington Research Extension Center. The Central Dakota Ag Day program always includes an outstanding line-up of speakers, providing updates on crop production, livestock production and marketing. This year, the planners of the event have expanded the program to include topics of general interest especially related to ag life. Mychal and Kimberly...