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The New Rockford-Sheyenne/Maddock Rockets are your 2024 9-man football state champions! The Rockets claimed their second state championship in program history Friday afternoon, as they triumphed over the LaMoure-Litchville/Marion Loboes in a record-breaking 62-26 victory at the Dakota Bowl. The two undefeated squads had been ranked No. 1 and No. 2 in the state throughout this season, and they've consistently proven themselves in a league of their own. But in a battle of heavyweights at the...
Piper Hegland is a fighter, and she has inspired many with her perseverance in the face of overwhelming challenges. Unfortunately, that fight recently became more difficult, as the 7-year-old found herself back in the hospital undergoing her second brain surgery. Piper was born with a rare condition called spina bifida, which occurs when a child's spine fails to develop properly in the womb. The condition can cause significant long-term health complications and often requires invasive...
On Tuesday, Nov. 12, the New Rockford-Sheyenne School Board held a brief regular meeting via Zoom. Board members received some good and bad news from Business Manager Dave Skogen, who said the district received about $100,000 more in state funding than originally budgeted due to an increase in enrollment at the school. The district has also received about $15,000 more in state funding for transportation, and Skogen said the increased funding will be a great boost to their projected revenue for...
The 2024 election has come and gone, and the unofficial results are in. A total of 1,228 ballots were cast in Eddy County for this year's general election, and several important races were decided. The only contested race in Eddy County was a closely watched election for a seat at the county commission table, as Commissioner Glenda Collier took on a challenge from Joanna Larson. Despite Larson earning more votes than Collier in this summer's primary election, Collier ultimately emerged...
At their regular meeting on Monday, Nov. 4, city commissioners voted to demolish a blighted structure in downtown New Rockford. Located at 806 1st Ave North in New Rockford, the building is described as being in disrepair and "unfit for human habitation." The structure is connected to Vorland Land Company's offices across the street from Rockin' Fitness. According to Vorland Land Company owner, Dean Vorland, the two structures do not share a common wall. Richard Hucke, the owner of the...
After a dominant 64-28 victory in the playoff semifinals, the New Rockford-Sheyenne/Maddock Rockets are bound for the Dakota Bowl. On Saturday, Nov. 9, the Rockets hosted the Westhope/Newburg/Glenburn Sioux in a highly anticipated matchup between two 9-man football heavyweights. Both squads were also semifinal teams last year that fell short of the championship game, and a season later they now found themselves in New Rockford to decide which will find redemption and finally advance to the...
The lease allowing Mindy’s Clubhouse to operate in the Brown Memorial Auditorium in New Rockford expired on Friday, Nov. 1, and a newly-proposed lease now has owner Mindy Dockter looking for investors to acquire their own building. The newly-proposed lease – which includes a $300 per month rent hike – comes as discussions have been ongoing in recent months between Mindy’s Clubhouse and the City of New Rockford about expanding further into the Brown Memorial Auditorium. However, those plans h...
Election day is nearly upon us, and once again there are plenty of important decisions to make at the ballot box. Locally, the only contested race in this year’s general election is for the Eddy County Commission, and it could be a close one. Commissioner Glenda Collier is looking to retain her commission seat against a challenge from Joanna Larson, who received slightly more votes than Collier in this summer’s primary. Both have been campaigning vigorously in recent weeks, and yard signs fro...
On Sunday, Oct. 27, a public organizational meeting was held to establish a new rural ambulance district for the region. The district’s creation is required by a state law from the 2023 legislative session, with the purpose of guaranteeing emergency services throughout North Dakota. The new rural ambulance district will operate similarly to a rural fire district, in that they are a political subdivision in charge of contracting with first responder organizations to provide emergency services f...
November 2, 2024 The No. 1 New Rockford-Sheyenne/Maddock Rockets are returning to the 9-man football semifinals after a decisive victory over Grant County/Flasher on Saturday, Nov. 2. This time a season ago, the Rockets were coming off a thrilling last second victory over LaMoure-Litchville/Marion in last years' quarterfinal. Almost a full year later, the Rockets were able to advance to a second straight semifinal with a bit less drama, as they took down the Storm by a comfortable margin of...
UPDATED Nov. 5, 2024 at 6 p.m. At approximately 11 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 4, local first responders were called to the scene of a fatal vehicle versus train collision about 2.5 miles northwest of New Rockford, N.D. The collision took place near the intersection of 64th Ave NE and 20th St NE in Eddy County, involving a train from the Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) Railway and a BNSF service vehicle. Eddy County Sheriff Paul Lies told the New Rockford Transcript that the BNSF service crew was...
November 5, 2024 Updated November 6, 2024 The final day of voting in the 2024 election has come and gone, and now the much-anticipated results are finally rolling in. Throughout tonight and tomorrow, the New Rockford Transcript will update this article with all the unofficial statewide results as they're published on the North Dakota Secretary of State's website. A final article featuring all of the results will also be published in the Nov. 11 print edition of the Transcript. Unofficial...
In the early morning hours of Sunday, Oct. 20, in Sheyenne, N.D., Delorean H. Comer somehow acquired a 2000 Dodge Ram which didn’t belong to him. Court documents say the vehicle was reported stolen shortly after Comer had grabbed a pair of car keys as he left the Sheyenne Bar at around 12:15 a.m. that morning. Hours later, at around noon, residents of Sheyenne spotted Comer driving the vehicle in town and reportedly surrounded him as law enforcement arrived. “I received a call that the veh...
A delightful caffeine boost is coming to the Sheyenne community, as local entrepreneur Jocelyn Acheson will soon be opening Buckin Brews LLC – her western-themed mobile coffee business. She's hoping to be open this November and begin offering several delicious caffeinated brews out of her converted 1997 horse trailer. The western theme of her business is inspired by Acheson's own lifestyle, dating back to her origins in western Montana and throughout her time traveling and moving around with her...
It's Spooky Season! And that means plenty of unique events going on in New Rockford to enjoy this Halloween. As always, there will be Trunk or Treat hosted by the New Rockford Lions Club on the evening of October 31, beginning at 5 p.m. and going until 7 p.m. Unlike previous years, however, this year's Trunk or Treat will be taking place inside the Brown Memorial Auditorium, rather than Centennial Park. Anyone interested in handing out candy can call Jodi at (701) 302-0070 or Kristi at (701)...
New Rockford's Edward Dale Johnson, Navy Fireman 1st Class, was among the thousands of American heroes who tragically passed away during the attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. Johnson, age 24, had been assigned to the battleship USS Oklahoma, which was among several vessels moored at Ford Island, Pearl Harbor when Japanese aircraft attacked, plunging the country into a second world war. According to a September press release from the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA), the...
The No. 1 ranked New Rockford-Sheyenne/Maddock Rockets put their excellence on display Saturday afternoon, with a decisive victory over North Prairie to begin their 2024 playoff run. Hundreds of Rocket fans turned out to watch the home team host the Cougars – the reigning 9-man football state champions – in the 2nd round of this year's playoffs. When the Rockets and Cougars faced off in the regular season in early September, the Cougars were ranked No. 2 in the state and many expected them to...
With the harvest season approaching its conclusion, area farmers are getting a good sense of how successful this year's crops have been. From one end of Eddy County to the other, local producers are seeing varying yields this harvest, due in large part to the heavy rainfall totals seen this spring and summer. Jamie Allmaras, who farms in Munster Township and along the border between Eddy and Wells County, said his yields are somewhat down this year. He's already harvested his crop of pinto beans...
At their regular meeting on Monday, Oct. 13, the New Rockford-Sheyenne School Board filled the vacancy left by Mike Jacobson's resignation. Jacobson submitted his letter of resignation in early August, and board members chose to appoint a replacement rather than hold a special election to fill the vacancy. They adjourned their previous meeting believing that Mary Kay Price, who had served on the school board as recently as this summer, might accept the appointment. However, Board President Todd...
Hurricanes Helene and Milton have pummeled much of Florida and the southeast United States in recent weeks. In their aftermath, close to 300 people have lost their lives and hundreds more have been rescued as of October 14. Many thousands have suffered severe damage to their homes and property. As pictures and video continue to emerge, people throughout the country are getting a sense of just how much devastation the region has suffered. Thankfully for residents of the region, they've had the...
CenDak Cooperative has long been a reliable supporter of their local communities, and this Co-op Month is a perfect time to celebrate the work they and many other cooperatives do to support local projects and opportunities. Recently, the CenDak Cooperative board voted to donate $10,000 toward the rebuild of the Rockford Theatre, helping fund a popular project to return the theater to downtown New Rockford. Tony Gratton, the General Manager of CenDak Cooperative, said the board often considers do...
The New Rockford City Commission doesn’t believe they have the cooperation of the Eddy County Sheriff’s Department when it comes to handling nuisance vehicles. That's according to several commissioners’ comments made during their regular meeting on Monday, Oct. 7, where nuisance vehicles were among the primary topics of discussion. According to city officials, the contention stems from an incident on Friday, Sept. 27, when an attempt was made to tow one such “nuisance vehicle.” Public Works Sup...
Every once in a while, the small-town life attracts some very interesting people. Having lived all over the country, in various cities and unique locations, Robert Lucy and his wife Pamela believe they've finally found their forever home in New Rockford. They moved to town last year from California, and say they've enjoyed the slower pace of living and greater sense of community ever since. They were connected to New Rockford through their children, Matt and Lisa Sullivan, who traveled to New...
At the city’s regular meeting on Monday, Oct. 7, commissioners reviewed changes to the city’s animal control ordinance and a resolution that would increase fines for dangerous animals. City attorney Travis Peterson said he and commissioner Jim Belquist worked together, along with input from Eddy County Sheriff Paul Lies, to draft the new ordinance language. After review and discussion of the proposed changes, commissioners approved a first reading and will likely consider a second and final read...
Here’s your weekly rundown of some of the most interesting headlines from newspapers across North Dakota. First responders, agencies discuss Foster County derailment report Representatives from local fire departments, emergency medical services, disaster response leaders and Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) met at the Carrington Fire Hall Monday night, September 30, for a debriefing on the Bordulac train derailment incident on July 5. The meeting lasted around one hour and 20 minutes long, a...
