Friends of Kramer

The following organizations, foundations, businesses, and banks have contributed to City of Kramer in the past year in a variety of ways.  Some have gone out of the way to help a citizen of Kramer with a helping hand, others donated funds for city projects and needs, some offered their services in a fair and meaningful way.  As 2025 comes to an end, we thank all of them.  

NDCF helps to build and strengthen communities and bring together people and organizations that want to make a difference. They are tax-exempt public charities that encourage philanthropy and are dedicated to improving the quality of life in the areas they serve.

Individuals, families, businesses, and organizations work with community foundations to create permanent charitable funds that help meet the challenges of changing times. The foundation invests and administers these funds.

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This summer the city council approached two of the foundation's community groups, the Westhope Community Foundation and the North Dakota Greatest Needs Foundation.  The city unexpectedly received funding for both. The Westhope Community Foundation gave the City of Kramer $1,000.00 for the purchase of 27 new pairs of roller skates for the skating rink, something that hasn't happened in many years. The Greatest Needs Foundation awarded the city $2,500.00 for the above ground electrical panel. We received these funds on the day the council was paying the final installments to Burlington Electric and ND Sewage, Pumps and Lift. Their grant along with those of the FNBT of Bottineau and American Legion Post #269 in Upham paid off both bills permitting the city to not go into the red. 

NDCF are the best of neighbors and friends of the City of Kramer.

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We’re excited to share that we received a $300.00 grant from Walmart of Bottineau Sparks Good, to help with the purchase of food and drinks for the Summer 2025 skating Season. We actually have a few dollars remaining for the 2026 skating season.

We’re excited to share that we received a $500.00 grant from Walmart of Minot Sparks Good to purchase roller skating safety helmets, smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, and signage for the Kramer Skating Rink in city hall. 

THANK YOU WALMART!

 

Bottineau County Sheriff's Department

The Kramer City Council wishes to thank the Sheriff and Deputies of the Bottineau County Sheriff's Department for their assistance at recent City of Kramer Council Meetings and other critical services.

  We appreciate their service to our community. 

 

North Dakota Sewage Pump and Lift of Fargo
 

They have managed the city lift station repairs for years. They just installed our new pumps and associated accouterments without a hiccup in the system.  When we need them, they arrive on site fast.  Friends of the City of Kramer.

 

Small Engine and Mower Repair

Free Estimates. Blade sharpening & Tune ups, Chainsaw Sharpening, Minor and Major Repairs. Can Pick up and Deliver.

Riders, Zero Turn, Push Mowers, Augers, Chainsaws, Generators, Water Pumps, Tillers, Trimmers, Pressure Washers and other 2 and 4 cycle equipment. Specialty include Briggs & Stratton, Kohler, Honda, Kawasaki, and others.

CALL GRANT 701-389-6273

Towner Community Club

We reached out for help and the Towner Community Club (TCC) responded.

They purchased the barbed wire and post connectors we needed to fix the lagoon and landfill permitters.

We sent the TCC a copy of the purchase receipt and images of the work were posted on this website..

From the City of  Kramer ... thank you TCC.

Daryl Kuhnhenn Memorial Ride

Over a decade ago in Rugby, it wasn’t unusual to see Daryl Kuhnhenn at any event dedicated to raising funds or helping others. He was a commander of the American Legion and commander of the (Veterans of Foreign Wars) VFW.  He served in Vietnam.  Point, he helped a large number of people, and communities. In his spare time, Daryl Kuhnhenn enjoyed riding his motorcycle. On a Sunday in mid-Sept. 2011, he lost control of his bike and crashed on State Highway 14 in McHenry County, passing away a day later.  Inasmuch, the community honors Daryl with an annual memorial ride to carryon his legacy of giving.  As of 2023, the organization has donated $153,000 to the region and has donated to the Kramer Skating Rink for years. We count these Legacy Riders as the best of friends a community can have.  

RIDE ON DARYL! HUA

 

First National Bank and Trust - Bottineau

The City of Kramer was able over a period on twenty years nursed a certificate of deposit and it achieved $45,000.00 in 2025.  That CD paid outstanding repairs on the city lift station and the remainder is funding the rejuvenation of lift station.  But, there was not enough money to pay for the electrical work. The  Council approached the bank, whose origins began in Kramer over a century ago and they donated $2,000.00 to be applied to the electrical hookup.  We submitted a copy of the invoice and payment to the bank. 

From the City of Kramer - Thank you First National Bank and Trust of Bottineau.

 

Thanks to the ND League of Cities for all their help during these past few months!  This budget season has been a particularly stressful time. It is so nice to know there was someone we could contact for help when overwhelmed. Again thanks!  

 

Bottineau Hockey

Bottineau Blue Line Club just purchased American flags for display in Kramer during Veterans Day, Memorial Day, and Independence Day.  We submitted the invoice and payment to the club. Photographs of the flags installed have been on the website.

"You miss 100% of the shots you don't take."

Earl Nermoe American Legion Post #269

The American Legion in Upham, ND, is dedicated to honoring and remembering the sacrifices of military personnel. They actively engage in community programs, youth initiatives, and advocacy efforts to support veterans and their families. They recently awarded the City of Kramer $500.00 in gaming funds to help pay the lift station electrical work.  We sent a copy of the invoice and payment to the post.

Thank you Post #269

North Dakota Fire Extinguisher - Minot

 

We had a lot of safety deficiencies in city hall.  After conversations with ND Fire Extinguisher in Minot, we replaced fire the extinguishers dated 1994.  We picked up two Emergency Fire Exit signs and 25-person first aid kit, 

From the City of Kramer thank you - ND Fire Extinguisher in Minot

 

 


Burlington Electric

Hard to get hold of since they are so busy, but when they do the job, it is done right. They installed the city's lift station above ground electrical control panel and the price was right.  Thanks to Joshua at Burlington Electric.

 

 


Bottineau Courant Newspaper

Online and hard copy newspaper in the City of Bottineau, serves the region and is the official newspaper for the City of Kramer.

They also operate a Facebook page. 

419 Main St, Bottineau, ND 58318
(701) 228-2605
Fax: (701) 228-5864
courant@utma.com