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After their game against Harvey was suddenly postponed on Thursday, June 20, the Post 30 Black Sox had plenty of rest going into their next home game against LaMoure Post 19 on Monday, June 25. Unfortunately for the Sox, however, that extra rest did little to stop LaMoure's excellent pitching and strong defense from outperforming them. Starting on the mound for LaMoure was Owen Lesko, who went on to pitch all seven innings while allowing just three hits, one walk and striking out seven Black...
Tuesday’s regular meeting of the New Rockford-Sheyenne School Board marked the beginning of significant changes for the district. For Dr. Jill Louters, who has served as the district’s superintendent for 12 years, it was her last regular meeting with NR-S, as her contract officially expires at the end of June. School Board President Todd Allmaras began the meeting with a few kind words for the district’s outgoing administrator. “Twelve years as a superintendent of any school district right n...
Get your fancy rods and hogs waxed and ready, the annual Hanson’s Bar Poker Run is returning this weekend! Taking place on Saturday, June 29, the poker run is an opportunity to show off your nice car or motorcycle, or to simply have a good time and take in some of the beautiful classic vehicles owned by local residents. All street legal vehicles are welcome, and registration starts at 11 a.m. at Hanson’s Bar in downtown New Rockford. Registration will cost $25 per person. Those par...
Anyone who's been shopping at Miller's Fresh Foods in the past three years has likely seen Talan Gehrtz hard at work helping area residents get their groceries. Gehrtz has been working at Miller's since October 2021, and whether he's bagging groceries, running the till or stocking shelves, he always provides a kind presence that helps make Miller's a welcoming local business. His efforts haven't gone unnoticed, and the New Rockford Area Chamber of Commerce has recognized Gehrtz as June's...
It's amazing what some mothers are capable of. Teresa Risovi, a mother of three young boys and a full-time special education teacher, recently earned her double Master's degree from the University of Mary (UMary) in K-12 administration and special education strategy. It's among the highest academic achievements an individual can earn, requiring years of hard work and dedication. Only 13 percent of people in the U.S. get one master's, let alone two. Risovi finally achieved hers this April, and...
Here’s your weekly rundown of some of the most interesting headlines from newspapers across North Dakota. Emmons County Sheriff Department won’t renew contract with Linton Emmons County Sheriff Gary Sanders told the Linton City Council at its June regular meeting that his department will not renew its law enforcement contract with the city. “I will not be seeking to renew the city of Linton contract,” he said. Sanders said the current contract between his department and the city was origina...
Keaton Cudworth has pitched another gem, this time throwing a complete game shutout against the Devils Lake B Storm on Monday, June 17. Not only did Cudworth prevent any runner from crossing the plate, he also allowed just a single hit and struck out 10 Devils Lake batters in seven innings. To state the obvious, it doesn't get much better than that, and Cudworth couldn't have picked a better day to remind everyone why he's among the best pitchers in Class B baseball. As Cudworth took care of...
Celebrate Independence Day with the Freedom 5K/10K Run/Walk in downtown New Rockford. The longtime New Rockford tradition is coming back with a twist, as this year’s event will also feature a 10K for those looking for more of a challenge. Taking place on Friday, July 5, at 8 a.m., runners will begin their journey right outside the New Rockford Transcript office on Central Avenue. They’ll make their way west along 1st Avenue North after going through Centennial Park, and ultimately find themselve...
They say the love of gardening is a seed once sown that never dies. Well, this summer local youth are getting introduced to gardening at an early age thanks to grants from North Dakota State University. In May the NDSU Extension Office in Eddy County was awarded a pair of gardening grants worth a combined $1,250, which are now funding garden programs in both Sheyenne and at the NDSU Extension office in New Rockford. One of those grants is designated for youth education, meant to provide...
The Summer Street Market season in New Rockford is getting underway on June 27 at Centennial Park, and there's some exciting new entertainment coming to town. Every year summer street markets give residents an opportunity to get outside and check out all kinds of great deals from local vendors and downtown businesses. There are also activities for kids and musical entertainment to enjoy throughout the afternoon and evening. This year, 2023 NR-S graduate Madi Myhre has taken on much of the work...
Here’s your weekly rundown of some of the most interesting headlines from newspapers across North Dakota. Committee discuss gopher problem Grafton’s Public Utilities Committee, prompted by Street Superintendent Rock Desautel, discussed the growing infestation of gophers on Fifth Street across the street from Leistikow Park. Desautel suggested leveling the dike and destroying their homes as the best option. “Poisoning them this time of year won’t work as there is plenty of vegetation availab...
Only days after the Sheyenne-New Rockford Black Sox took on the Class B baseball state tournament, most of the team were back on the diamond for the Legion baseball season. And the Post 30 Black Sox picked up where they left off, getting an impressive comeback win over the Kidder County Wolves on Thursday, June 6 in Steele. The Wolves jumped out to an early lead in the first inning thanks to an RBI double and a sacrifice fly. Keaton Cudworth was the starting pitcher for Post 30, but his first in...
The most well-attended New Rockford-Sheyenne School Board election in recent memory took place on Tuesday, June 4. According to the unofficial results released on Wednesday, at least 255 people voted in this year's election, dozens more than last year's contentious election that brought 225 citizens to the ballot box. There were three seats up for grabs this year, each for a 3-year term on the school board. The only contested race was for the seat from the former New Rockford district, which is...
It's time again to hit the trails. Beginning on Friday, June 14 and ending on Father's Day, this year's Circle Trail Riders' spring ride promises to be another enjoyable weekend of horseback riding and fun activities. Base camp will be at Hendrickson Park just west of Sheyenne, N.D., with trail rides taking place all three days beginning at approximately 10 a.m. All are welcome to attend and enjoy an activity that's become increasingly rare in recent years. The Circle Trail Riders have been...
At the Eddy County commission meeting on Tuesday, June 4, Director of Tax Equalization Kristy O'Connor reviewed the county's 2024 equalization report with commissioners. For O'Connor, Tuesday's meeting was the last in a series of meetings regarding tax equalization, having previously met with the cities of Sheyenne and New Rockford, as well as each individual township in the county. The last step was to present the final report for the entire county. According to O'Connor's report, 25 residentia...
Here’s your weekly rundown of some of the most interesting headlines from newspapers across North Dakota. Stepping away from the track Thirty-four years at the helm of the Carrington track and field program has yielded much in the way of individual and team success for Greg Hoeckle, who is now retiring. Since starting his head coaching tenure in 1990, Hoeckle's Cardinal squads have consistently been among Class B's finest. Nine state girls' championships from 1999-2004 and 2012-14, four r...
The Sheyenne-New Rockford Black Sox have finished their spring season with a fourth place finish at their first state tournament appearance in 24 years. Many weren't sure how the Sox would fare after such a strong performance at the Region III Tournament, where they were largely dominant en route to a region championship. Were SNR really among the top eight teams in the state, or did they just happen to have a good few games that weekend? Well, they certainly answered that question with their...
Nearly 700 Eddy County voters took to the polls on Tuesday, June 11 for North Dakota’s primary elections, and several locally-contested races were decided by just a handful of votes. The packed race for the two-year unexpired term on the New Rockford City Commission was of particular interest, as there wasn’t a single candidate appearing on the ballot. However, there were three individuals running write-in campaigns for the seat. Carter Richter, Justin Ystaas and George Ritzke were each asking N...
On the evening of February 19, 2023, Nicholas Poitra, 46, walked into Rindy's Bar in Sheyenne and killed 30-year-old Troyal Thumb less than 10 minutes later. He then held several bar patrons at gunpoint as he stole a set of car keys, and went on to lead law enforcement on a tense 65-hour-long manhunt. It wasn't until February 22, when Poitra was spotted on a county road and held at gunpoint by a local farmer, that the ordeal was finally over. And now, well over a year later, Poitra has learned...
In an effort to address concerns that North Dakota’s elections aren’t secure, state officials have been holding a series of demonstrations throughout the state, allowing citizens to see exactly how the voting process works in North Dakota. On Friday, May 24, one of those demonstrations was held in Fessenden. Presenting in front of an audience of about two dozen at the KTL Building was North Dakota’s Secretary of State, Michael Howe, alongside State Election Director Erica White. For about 90 mi...
On Thursday, May 23, at approximately 4:04 a.m., a vehicle occupied by three area residents was involved in a police chase through the streets of Grand Forks that reached speeds of over 100 miles per hour. According to a press release from the Grand Forks County Sheriff’s Office, one of their deputies initiated a traffic stop of a red Dodge Charger for crossing the centerline in the city of Grand Forks. “The vehicle briefly stopped, and then proceeded to flee at a high rate of speed,” state...
The local Lions Club has made another important contribution to their community. Recently, they donated $5,000 to the Sheyenne Rodeo Club, a group which helps organize rodeo events in Sheyenne every year. With the Lions' generous contribution, the rodeo club will be able to continue bringing exciting events to the area, such as the upcoming NDRA rodeo later this month. On Sunday, June 30, the Sheyenne NDRA Rodeo will return to Hendrickson Park just west of Sheyenne, bringing dozens of cowboys...
Here’s your weekly rundown of some of the most interesting headlines from newspapers across North Dakota. Long-standing Cooperstown business devastated by fire On Saturday, May 18, a fire started in the kitchen area of the Coachman Inn Restaurant that appears to have caused a complete loss of the building. The motel behind the restaurant was mostly spared thanks to the actions taken by the Cooperstown Fire Department. At approximately 11:30 p.m. on Saturday, the interim appointed sheriff, R...
The most contested New Rockford-Sheyenne School Board election in recent memory took place on Tuesday, June 4, and several hundred residents showed up to vote. According to the unofficial results released on Wednesday, at least 255 people participated in this year’s election, even more than last year’s turnout of 225. It’s the second contested, high-turnout school board election in a row, which comes after seven years of uncontested races that usually saw just 20 or 30 ballots cast. There were...
Megan Thompson chose not to accept a contract to become New Rockford-Sheyenne’s secondary principal, after being offered the position by the school board on Friday, May 10. Consequently, board members held another special meeting on Friday, May 17 – after the print deadline for the May 20 edition of the Transcript – during which a different teacher was offered the position. After a brief executive session to discuss the contract, the NR-S School Board carried a motion to offer Laura Hager the p...
