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Yes: Since alcohol and tobacco are legal, so should marijuana by Nathan Price At the age of 26, I can probably count the number of alcoholic beverages I’ve ever had on one hand, and not once have I smoked a cigarette since turning 18. Because of this, some have called me a “goody two-shoes,” or a “party pooper,” but since both tobacco and alcohol are more poisonous to the human body than marijuana, I simply see it as common sense. That being said, I’ve never smoked marijuana either. It smells awful, I don’t particularly want to feel high, an...
The general election on November 5 isn’t the only upcoming election for Eddy County residents. That’s because efforts are currently underway to establish a new “rural ambulance service district” in the region, and soon local residents will be asked to vote on whether that district should have the authority to levy taxes. During the 2023 legislative session in Bismarck, House Bill 1365 was passed and signed into law by Gov. Doug Burgum, requiring the creation of rural ambulance districts througho...
Elected officials in Eddy and Foster County weighed in on Measure 4 recently, which will appear on the ballot this November. And now, local residents are doing the same. If approved, Measure 4 would prohibit all political subdivisions in North Dakota – such as counties, school districts and cities – from collecting tax based on the assessed value of property. Those taxes are used to fund critical services in communities across the state, including water, sewage treatment, fire departments, law e...
Concerns over “disease-causing organisms” have led Benson County officials to warn residents of Oberon, N.D. about their drinking water. In a notice distributed to residents on September 27 and posted to Facebook, Benson County Emergency Management (BCEM) is asking Oberon residents to boil their water before using it, thereby killing any dangerous bacteria that could exist. The warning comes after reports that a loss of pressure to the water distribution system may have allowed dangerous bac...
Monday, Sept. 30 was John Bollingberg's 91st birthday, and it was also the day his 50-plus years of service to the North Dakota Farm Bureau was officially celebrated. Several family, friends and senior members of the N.D. Farm Bureau (NDFB) were in attendance at the Heritage House in New Rockford to mark the occasion – the culmination of a lifelong dedication to farming and rural North Dakota. Jeff Missling, CEO and Executive Vice President of the NDFB, was there to present Bollingberg with a p...
Here’s your weekly rundown of some of the most interesting headlines from newspapers across North Dakota. Amenia woman pinned under vehicle An 80-year-old Amenia woman was hospitalized after being pinned under a pickup Thursday, Sept. 19. The accident happened around 8 p.m., on a paved portion of County Road 32 in Amenia. The victim, Anne Hill, encountered straw bales on the roadway and stopped to remove them. She failed to successfully place the vehicle in park prior to exiting, falling upon st...
It's Homecoming Week, and the New Rockford-Sheyenne/Maddock Rockets – now tied for No. 1 in the state – kept the good vibes going with their most dominant victory yet Tuesday evening. Homecoming is being celebrated by both New Rockford-Sheyenne and Maddock Public School this week, and the Rockets were in Maddock on Tuesday for the first of two games this week. As expected, the undefeated Rockets took care of business against the first of their two opponents: the winless North Star Bearcats. Not...
At this year's annual conference of the North Dakota League of Cities (NDLC), New Rockford's own Stu Richter was honored with the 2024 Leadership Excellence Award. The award is the highest honor a local elected official can receive from the NDLC, given only to those with exceptional leadership, dedication to community welfare, and commitment to making their community a welcoming and safe place for families. Richter has been the New Rockford City Commission president since 2020, and was recently...
The upcoming general election on Tuesday, Nov. 5 is undoubtedly an important one, but the election’s implications won’t just be felt nationally. Voters in North Dakota will also be asked to consider five separate ballot measures. As voters continue to inform themselves about their choices this November, here is a comprehensive look at each of those ballot measures. Constitutional Measure No. 1 Measure 1, if approved, would modernize language in the North Dakota Constitution used to describe the...
New Rockford has a new plumbing business in town. Scott Korff, an experienced plumber with Larsen Plumbing of Carrington, N.D., has kicked off a new chapter in his career by starting his own business, called Hometown Plumbing, a few miles to the north in New Rockford. Korff is a native of Sheboygan, Wisconsin and moved to North Dakota in November of 2008. He currently lives in Woodworth, N.D. and has worked as a plumber in Carrington for over a decade. All totaled, he has approximately 35 years...
Here’s your weekly rundown of some of the most interesting headlines from newspapers across North Dakota. Man’s body found north of Carrington A dead body was discovered in rural Foster County last week. According to Foster County Sheriff Justin Johnson, the body was discovered approximately five miles northeast of Carrington, N.D. on Wednesday, Sept. 11, when a neighbor happened to come across it while mowing the individual's yard. The body was soon identified as Richard Montonye, a man in his...
Bo Belquist continues to impress at the University of North Dakota. Since graduating from New Rockford-Sheyenne in 2020 and moving to Grand Forks, Belquist has transitioned his success in 9-man football to even greater heights at the college level. Following a recent game against Idaho State, he's now putting himself in the record books among the all-time great athletes at UND. During their game against Idaho State on Sept. 14, Belquist caught his 217th pass as a Fighting Hawk, officially...
Another Friday night, another easy win for the No. 2 New Rockford-Sheyenne/Maddock Rockets. Back on the road Friday, Sept. 27, the undefeated Rockets took on the Larimore Polar Bears in what was their third Region 3 matchup of the season. As if picking up where they left off a week ago, NR-S/M wasted no time putting points on the scoreboard and building yet another insurmountable lead. Starting the game with possession, it took the Rockets just three plays to march down the field and score their...
This November, voters will decide whether to eliminate valuation-based property taxes in the state of North Dakota. The issue will appear on November ballots as Measure 4, which would specifically prohibit all political subdivisions in North Dakota – such as counties, school districts and cities – from collecting tax based on the assessed value of property. The measure was placed on the ballot after a petition gathered enough signatures to qualify, and now its proponents and opponents are cri...
The local Do it Best Hardware man, Randy Dockter, has been selected as September's Employee of the Month by the New Rockford Area Chamber of Commerce to be. A native of New Rockford and 1991 graduate of NRHS, Dockter has long contributed to his local community, and for close to two years he's been at Do It Best Hardware helping residents with their everyday hardware needs. Chamber members Andrew Presnell and Faith Presnell presented Dockter with the award on Tuesday, Sept. 19 at the hardware sto...
Here’s your weekly rundown of some of the most interesting headlines from newspapers across North Dakota. Youngsters learn about the old ways in Manfred On Wednesday, Sept. 11, around 160 local fourth graders got to experience the pioneer way of life in Manfred, N.D. Churning butter, blacksmithing, riding in horse-drawn wagons – these are just a few of the many activities associated with pioneer life on the prairie over a century ago. And that's exactly what local youth were doing last Wed...
Now five games into their 2024 campaign, the No. 2 New Rockford-Sheyenne/Maddock Rockets still haven't experienced a competitive game. On Friday, Sept. 20, the undefeated Rockets took on the 3-1 Four Winds Indians in Fort Totten for their second inter-region matchup of the season. And, as per usual, it didn't take long for NR-S/M to assert their superiority. The Indians started the game with possession, but with the Rockets' defense bearing down that first drive was over quickly, amounting to a...
On Monday, Sept. 9, the New Rockford-Sheyenne School Board held a public levy meeting and their regular school board meeting. The district’s finances, enrollment numbers and taxes were among the most notable discussion points in both meetings, and NR-S Business Manager Dave Skogen gave a presentation which outlined the district’s current situation. Regarding enrollment, Skogen reported a significant increase. Fall enrollment for the 2024-25 school year stands at 350 students in pre-K thr...
The New Rockford Transcript has a long and rich history of covering local news right here in rural North Dakota, and now some of our oldest newspapers can be easily accessed online. The North Dakota Historical Society has recently digitized every edition of the Transcript published from 1883 through 1920, making over 12,000 pages of local history more accessible than ever. Newspapers are among the most important sources of information for historical and genealogical research, and according to...
This school year, students in our area have a new opportunity to learn about career paths right here in rural North Dakota. The Mobile Career Exploration Classroom (MCEC) is visiting several schools this month to connect local students with local career opportunities, part of an effort to reduce out-migration and tackle unemployment rates among those below the poverty level. As the name suggests, the MCEC is a mobile classroom that allows students to experience various careers through virtual...
Michael Beaver, the former sheriff of Griggs County and a former deputy in both Eddy and Wells counties, has been charged with a felony for tampering with public records. The charge relates to Beaver's time as Griggs County Sheriff earlier this year, and his response to a controversy about aggressive policing at a community event. Beaver was criticized by residents and Griggs County commissioners when several troopers of the North Dakota Highway Patrol (NDHP) were patrolling in and around...
Every day, blatant lies are told by politicians, spread on social media and retold by so-called “news” networks – and too often these lies go unchecked. Arguably, this has led to Americans in 2024 being the most purposefully misled population in U.S. history. After all, it’s impossible to know every relevant fact off the top of our heads, meanwhile the age of social media has made it easier than ever to spread lies. So, in an effort to combat this epidemic of misinformation, here is a list of...
Anyone with an interest in 9-man football was paying attention to last week's matchup between the No. 5 New Rockford-Sheyenne/Maddock Rockets and the No. 2 North Prairie Cougars. Billed as an early-season bout between two undefeated championship contenders, the game on Friday, Sept. 6 in New Rockford was expected to be a close one – just as it was last season when NR-S/M beat the Cougars in a last-second thriller. On this occasion, however, the Rockets made it clear to North Prairie and the e...
The New Rockford-Sheyenne/Maddock Rockets just keep on rollin'. Taking on the Nelson County Chargers at home on Friday, Sept. 13, the Rockets made it look easy as they dispatched yet another team in dominant fashion. NR-S/M entered last night's game ranked No. 3 in the state, and fans and players alike felt they should be ranked even higher after taking down the previous No. 2 team a week earlier. The Rockets were determined to make quick work of Nelson County, who've been struggling so far...
Sheyenne GRIT has been recognized by the Governor of North Dakota for their extensive efforts to support the community of Sheyenne in recent years. At the 2024 Main Street North Dakota summit in Watford City, which took place from Aug. 27-29, the non-profit community development organization won the Smart, Efficient Infrastructure Award. "The Sheyenne GRIT program has revitalized the community through various initiatives, including purchasing and renovating abandoned properties, improving public...
