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Field and Garden: Is your sump pump ready for spring?
During a miserable stretch of weather several winters ago, I asked my friend Earl Hepworth if he thought spring would ever arrive. Ninety-three-year-old Earl looked at me and said, “Well, it always...
From the Past: Rindy named Employee of the Month
75 Years Ago March 25, 1948 Listed among winners in an art contest in Tucson, Ariz., schools is Karen Beatruce Saxlund, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Saxlund, formerly of Carrington. Karen attended...
Savvy Senior: How to appeal Medicare surcharges
Dear Savvy Senior, Is there anything I can do to reduce my high Medicare premium surcharges? Because of my past income, I pay $329.70 per month for my Part B premium and $64.50/month for Part D, but...
Dakota Gardener: Growing apricots in North Dakota
The delicate blossoms of an apricot tree can take your breath away. These white and pink flowers burst open in April while other trees are still sleeping. It’s an amazing sight and a sign that sprin...
Within our Walls: March 27, 2023
Do you have an advance directive for health care? Do you know what an advance directive is? An advance directive is a legal document that provides instructions for medical care and only goes into...
Prairie Fare: Spring greens will be a welcome sight
“My daffodils are coming up!” one of the people said. We were talking about what we like about springtime on a recent video call. We were from cities throughout the U.S. “I have a bunch of crocuses blooming,” another person commented. “We h...
Dakota Datebook: Wyndmere
The Northern Pacific Railroad townsite of Wyndmere was established in 1883. It was named for Windermere Lake, Westmorelandshire, England, whose name is derived from "wynd," meaning a narrow lane, and...
Short, Fossum crowned March 14
75 Years Ago March 18, 1948 Defeating a determined Bordulac team 34-28, the Dawson High School girls’ team won the state championship Saturday night in the final game of the 1948 state tournament...
Savvy Senior: Getting paid as a family caregiver
Dear Savvy Senior, I have been taking care of my elderly father for over a year and it’s taking a toll on my finances because I can only work part-time. Are there any resources you know about that...
Field and Garden: Opportunities for gardeners despite the cold
I enjoyed looking through my favorite seed catalogue last month, making a list of vegetable varieties that sounded promising. After comparing my list to NDSU’s publication “Vegetable Cultivars...
From the Past: Malinski grand champion at 'Dilly Day'
75 Years Ago March 11, 1948 William H. Cook, 36, farmer of near Carrington, met his death in an accident at about 5:30 p.m. Friday while he was doing chores. As he walked from the pump hose on his...
Savvy Senior: Donating your body to science
Dear Savvy Senior, I am interested in possibly donating my body to science when I pass away. What can you tell me about this, and what would I need to do to set it up? Getting Old Dear Getting, If...
Within our Walls: March 13, 2023
Employees celebrate Days of Devotion at CHI On February 23, CHI St. Alexius Health Carrington celebrated several milestone years of service for their employees. We call this Days of Devotion. During...
What's Happening at the Library: March 6, 2023
Carrington City Library Hours Mon., Tues., Thurs. – 10:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Wednesdays - 10:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Closed Friday Saturday - 10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. [email protected] or 701-652-3921...
Business Beat: March 6, 2023
Welcome to another edition of Business Beat. This month we will highlight a few of our incentive programs available through our Carrington Economic Development. The funds for these programs are made...
Pain relief found in the garden
Look to the garden, farmer's market, or refrigerator next time you are battling sore muscles, indigestion, and headaches. These five foods fresh from the garden contain powerful pain-relieving and ant...
From the Past: Alliance Pipeline will begin construction
75 Years Ago March 4, 1948 Beverly Briss, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Briss, Kensal, died in a Jamestown hospital Tuesday after an illness of several days. She was about 3½ years old. John Harlin...
Dakota Datebook: Violin thief in N.D.; Pembina in N.D.; Charles Cavileer
Violin thief in N.D. On March 9 in 1911, the Fargo newspaper reported on an interesting crime. Professor Hendrickson, the main player and victim, lived a relatively quiet life. He worked at the...
Savvy Senior: How to protect seniors from scam phone calls
Dear Savvy Senior, What tools can you recommend to help protect trusting seniors from scam calls? My 74-year-old mother gets tons of unwanted telemarketing and robocalls on her cell and home phone...
Field and Garden: It's time to stop farming unproductive areas
“We’ve nothing in Iowa that compares with your Research Extension Center (REC),” said my new acquaintance. “I was amazed by what I saw last summer.” This conversation took place several...
From the Past: 'Dilly Days' part of Winterfest
75 Years Ago February 26, 1948 I.R. Sheets and James Clancy are spending enforced vacations as the result of accidents caused by the ice which covered the streets and walks of the city since last...
Dakota Datebook: February 27, 2023
War bride in N.D. Among North Dakota's many immigrants have been women who married American servicemen stationed abroad. One such war bride arrived in Bismarck on March 1 in 1948. Anni Leier was to...
Dakota Gardener: The best peas in North Dakota
There is nothing better than eating fresh peas in the garden. You pop open a pea pod and the green pearls inside are as sweet as candy. At North Dakota State University, we have worked with hundreds...
Savvy Senior: Could you have a thyroid problem and not know it?
Dear Savvy Senior, What are the symptoms of thyroid disease? I’ve been dealing with a number of health issues over the past few years, and a friend of mine recently suggested I get my thyroid checke...
Books & Bits: Meet the Carrington Library Board
The job of the Carrington City Library Board of Trustees is “to provide the patrons of the library with effective public library service by helping fulfill the mission of the Carrington City...
