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Another year has come and gone, which means it’s time to look back on what was an eventful 2023 to say the least. Just here in Eddy County a local business reopened, a local legend was honored in Sheyenne, a superintendent faced calls to resign, a big cooperative merger passed and so much more. For the next few weeks, the Transcript will be telling the story of 2023 via the stories that appeared in our newspaper. This week, we’re looking back on the months of May through August. Loco Ket...
On Friday, Dec. 29, Governor Doug Burgum declared a state of emergency after an ice storm that began on Christmas Day caused significant damage to infrastructure and farmland. According to a press release from the Governor’s office, the emergency declaration encompasses the three-day event of Dec. 25-27 that caused the National Weather Service to issue its first ice storm warning in North Dakota since 2016. Roads were virtually impassable in the immediate aftermath of the storm, and several a...
Here’s your weekly rundown of some of the most interesting headlines from newspapers across North Dakota. Gymnastics club moves to former High Plains parts building With steady growth in the first four years of its existence and the need for more space to serve the talents of area tumblers, the Carrington Gymnastics Club (CGC) is on the move once again. The club will now occupy its third different location, as founder/owner Tammy Sorensen has purchased the former parts building of the High P...
The boys are on a roll. With victories against Harvey/Wells County and Napoleon/Gackle-Streeter recently, this year's Rockets have already equaled their win total from a season ago. Their recent win streak began with another matchup against the Hornets of Harvey/Wells County, and just like the first game against one another, this one came to another thrilling conclusion. On this occasion, however, the roles were very nearly reversed. Taking place in Harvey on Thursday, Dec. 28, the matchup was...
As of January 1, the New Rockford Eagles Club has officially taken over operation of the Wonder Lanes Bowling Alley. The shift in management comes as Wonder Lanes' sole proprietor for the past two years, Andrew Saucier, ended his time at the bowling alley on December 31. Amanda Hegland, director of the New Rockford Area Betterment Corporation (NRABC) – which owns the bowling alley – said the local Eagles Club has agreed to lease the bowling alley beginning with the new year. "We're really hap...
On Tuesday, Dec. 26, Ryan Baron appeared alongside his attorney via Zoom for his initial appearance after being accused of child pornography possession. Baron was charged on November 29 with five counts of “possession of certain materials prohibited,” each a Class C felony. Baron was the superintendent and high school principal for Midkota Public Schools at the time of his arrest, which occurred after a search warrant was executed on his home after a “cyber tip” was received from the Nationa...
Every holiday season people wish for a white Christmas, but this year local residents and most of eastern North Dakota got a little more than they bargained for. The first local reports of freezing drizzle came in at around 10 p.m. Christmas evening and continued through the night. By morning, much of the state had been caked in a thick sheet of ice, creating treacherous travel conditions, road closures, car crashes and downed power lines, which of course led to several power outages. Soon,...
Another year has come and gone, which means it's time to look back on what was an eventful 2023 to say the least. Just here in Eddy County, there was a manhunt for an alleged killer, record-setting snow storms, thrilling football games, contested local elections and so much more. For the next few weeks, the Transcript will be telling the story of 2023 via the articles that appeared in our newspaper. This week, we're looking back on the months of January through April. Snow emergencies declared...
Here’s your weekly rundown of some of the most interesting headlines from newspapers across North Dakota. Anderson does hometown proud Steer wrestler Bridger Anderson of Carrington always dreamed of bringing home a big shiny check from the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas. And, for 10 days worth of rounds, Anderson cashed in for a big payday of $120,939 at this year's NFR, held at the Thomas & Mack Center on December 7-16. In the year-end standings, the 25-year-old local bulldogger a...
The Triple Threat is back in business and bigger than ever. The New Rockford-Sheyenne Esports co-op with Garrison and Hazen – named The Triple Threat – has kicked off the Esports season with its largest roster in the team's history. There are a total of 30 students competing this year, and with 14 coming from New Rockford-Sheyenne, it's clear that Esports is growing in popularity within the local school district. "The advantage of having more players is of course similar to any other sport in...
The Eddy County Sheriff's Department is welcoming a new deputy to their ranks. Allen Troy, a native of Devils Lake, N.D., recently started at the sheriff's office in Eddy County, bringing years of law enforcement experience to the office. Troy graduated from Lake Region State College in 2015 and soon after began his policing career with the Napoleon Police Department. A few months later he started at the Oliver County Sheriff's Office, where he accrued over four years of experience as a rural sh...
During a special meeting on Friday, Dec. 15, Eddy County commissioners agreed on a path forward following the sudden resignation of auditor Patty Williams. Regarding a long-term solution, State’s Attorney Ashley Lies told commissioners that Eddy County can hold a special election to fill the vacancy as early as 2024. Typically the position wouldn’t be on the ballot until 2026, as Williams was last elected in 2022. However, N.D. Century Code dictates that a special election may be called in the...
Almost immediately following the 2021 redistricting process, the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa and the Spirit Lake Nation sued the state of North Dakota, alleging the new districts diluted their voting rights. Earlier this year a federal judge agreed with them, beginning a scramble to approve new maps before the deadline on Friday, Dec. 22. U.S. District Chief Judge Peter Welte, appointed by President Trump in 2019, said the redrawn legislative map violates the Voting Rights Act of 1965 by...
Here’s your weekly rundown of some of the most interesting headlines from newspapers across North Dakota. Divide schools’ special ed director resigns Divide County school board members have approved the resignation of the district’s special education director just a few months into the job, though Superintendent Sherlock Hirning was reluctant to inform them of what led to that outcome. The school district called a special board meeting Nov. 29 to act on Jeanie Brickley’s resignation effective No...
It's early, but the New Rockford-Sheyenne Rockets are already showing how much better they've become since last season. In their first game of the year, they went toe-to-toe with the second-ranked team in the state, even holding a lead for three quarters before ultimately falling behind in the final eight minutes. And now, they've earned second place at the annual CNDC Tournament in Harvey, N.D., during which they enjoyed their most thrilling victory in recent memory. The Rockets began their...
Elliott Belquist, New Rockford-Sheyenne’s athletic director, appeared at the NR-S school board’s regular meeting on Monday, Dec. 11 to present a potential co-op agreement for track and field between New Rockford-Sheyenne and Four Winds. Belquist said he was approached by the athletic director at Four Winds, Rick Smith, about the potential for a track and field co-op. As Belquist explained to board members, the Four Winds school hasn’t had its own track program for 11 years. “They’re just basi...
Brandon Zickefoose, the man accused of leading deputies on a chase through New Rockford on November 4, has pleaded guilty to several misdemeanor charges and received his sentence. Zickefoose, 27, was arrested after a confrontation between co-workers, which began at Buck-It’s Bar, escalated into a police chase through town. The chase proceeded down First Avenue North and eventually came to a conclusion when Zickefoose stopped at the New Rockford Reservoir. Court documents say officers observed c...
Lora Wobbema, a senior at New Rockford-Sheyenne, has officially committed to Lake Region State College (LRSC) to continue her volleyball career. The signing ceremony was held on Friday, Dec. 8 in the lobby of the NR-S Gymnasium, where friends and family gathered to support Wobbema as she committed to the next chapter of her career. Of course, also in attendance on Friday was LRSC volleyball coach Steve Waddell. "The coach and team are why I chose LRSC," said Wobbema. "You can tell how much...
Here’s your weekly rundown of some of the most interesting headlines from newspapers across North Dakota. Carrington man sentenced for fentanyl possession, intent to deliver A Carrington man is behind bars for possessing fentanyl and fleeing a police officer in Foster County this summer. On August 13, Joshua Voigt of Carrington was arrested after reportedly leading law enforcement on a brief police chase through northeast Carrington. The chase occurred when Carrington Police Officer C...
The New Rockford-Sheyenne Rockets kicked off their season at home with a tough battle against the No. 2 North Star Bearcats on Monday, Dec. 11. As the second-ranked team in the state, North Star was expected to breeze past the Rockets with little difficulty. Instead, NR-S more than held their own, having maintained a lead for most of the evening. The Rockets weren't able to hold onto their lead in the fourth quarter, however, and ultimately lost by a score of 49-43. It became fairly evident...
During a special meeting on Friday, Dec. 15, Eddy County commissioners agreed on a path forward following the sudden resignation of auditor Patty Williams. Regarding a long-term solution, Eddy County State’s Attorney Ashley Lies told commissioners that Eddy County can hold a special election to fill the vacancy as early as 2024. Typically the position wouldn’t be on the ballot until 2026, as Williams was last elected in 2022. However, N.D. Century Code dictates that a special election may be...
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is moving forward with updates to Eddy County’s flood insurance rate map, and the period for public comments and appeals is officially underway. The flood maps FEMA produces are meant to be a tool that allows communities to know which areas have the highest risk of flooding, thereby allowing for the development of strategies for reducing flood risk. The flood mapping process is a requirement for any community that wishes to participate in the N...
On Tuesday, December 5, Eddy County commissioners signed off on a grant to help the county sheriff's department retain and recruit deputies. The grant is called "Back the Blue," and it's designed to aid local law enforcement agencies by providing funding to help pay for important retention and recruitment strategies. For example, the funding can be used to provide hiring and retention bonuses to new and current officers and for providing tuition and fee payments on behalf of law enforcement...
Here’s your weekly rundown of some of the most interesting headlines from newspapers across North Dakota. Jager pleads guilty Andrew Jager of Carrington, accused of carrying a weapon just blocks from the nearby school, has pleaded guilty to several felony and misdemeanor counts. Jager was first arrested on Friday, April 21 in Carrington after multiple calls were received about a man carrying a gun case and yelling at passersby, just two blocks from the Carrington Public School. After C...
Eddy County's auditor will vacate her position at year's end. Patty Williams, the county's auditor since 2015, has officially resigned amid recent controversy about voting machines used by Eddy County and other precincts across the country in the past two elections. Williams' resignation was approved during a special meeting of the county commissioners on Monday, Dec. 11. Later that day, Williams told the Transcript that her sudden departure was triggered when an attempt was made by the...
