🌱 What federal investigators say really caused the fiery derailment near Carrington

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• What federal investigators say really caused the fiery derailment near Carrington

Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Friday: Breezy with showers around, with a high of 72 and low of 49 degrees.
• Saturday: Periods of sun; windy, cooler, temps: high: 59, low: 46.
• Sunday: Sunshine, breezy and warmer, with a high of 71 and low of 49 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• NTSB releases report detailing cause of fiery 2024 train derailment near Carrington (valleynewslive.com) — Federal investigators have now confirmed that the fiery 2024 train derailment near Carrington and Bordulac was caused by a collapsed, eroded rail subgrade and weak culvert inspections. The NTSB’s final report details how methanol and anhydrous ammonia were released, and it issues new safety recommendations aimed at preventing similar hazardous derailments near communities like Carrington.
   

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Monday June 15

• Dr. Lech Farewell Open House - Thompson Community Room in the Middle School
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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Summit Siteworks posted a job opening for Concrete Skilled Laborer - Job is in the Fargo/Moorhead area in Carrington. Apply here.
• Richardson International posted a job opening for Sanitation Utility in Carrington. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Carrington here.

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🗞 Nearby News

New Rockford

• ND boys golf all-state teams announced (inforum.com)

Jamestown

• FEMA Approves Nearly $400K to the University of Jamestown (newsdakota.com)
• Braelyn Wiese succeeds at Dakota Junior Golf Association tournament (jamestownsun.com)
• Brake Time Celebrates Acquisition, Remodel With Ribbon Cutting (newsdakota.com)

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