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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...
On Tuesday, Nov. 28, a coordinated scam was launched on parishioners of the First Lutheran Church in New Rockford. Unfortunately, at least one of those parishioners fell victim to the scam, losing a total of $400. The scammer or scammers launched their assault at around noon on Tuesday with a simple text message, which appeared to be from pastor Amy Kippen. The message began by addressing the target by name, such as the one sent to Katie Jorgensen, office administrator for the First Lutheran...
Otter Tail Power Company has announced their intention to increase their electrical rates. On November 2, they submitted an application with the N.D. Public Service Commission (PSC), starting a nearly year-long process often referred to as a “rate case.” The PSC will now review the costs Otter Tail incurs to provide its customers with electricity, and then determine the appropriate prices for the use of those services. “This independent, public process helps ensure transparency and fair rates fo...
Hunting season is officially in full swing, and for the N.D. Game and Fish Department that means a busy schedule of ensuring our lands remain a safe and healthy hunting environment, both now and into the future. Recently, one out-of-state hunter was caught allegedly using illegal hunting practices here in Eddy County. The hunter, Tyler Brick of Minnesota, was charged with three separate infractions, including “surreptitious intrusion or interference with privacy – wildlife photography,” as well...
UPDATED November 30, 2023 On Wednesday, Nov. 29, the Superintendent of the Midkota Public School District was charged with several felonies for the possession of child pornography. Ryan Baron, also the school district's high school principal, was arrested on Tuesday, Nov. 28 and officially charged the next morning with five counts of "possession of certain materials prohibited," each a Class C felony. According to a press release from the Griggs County Sheriff's Office, Baron was arrested...
As the weather outside becomes frightful, our favorite sports move inside – and that means the start of basketball season is upon us. However, this years’ basketball season is set to look quite a bit different than years past, as a number of rule changes were made and a three-class system returns for the 2023-24 season for the first time in nearly 60 years. For starters, the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) has approved several rule changes this season regarding fou...
Here’s your weekly rundown of some of the most interesting headlines from newspapers across North Dakota. Watford City man charged with murder Scott Beane, 35, of Watford City, has been charged with Class AA felony murder. According to documents filed with the Northwest Judicial District, the McKenzie County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a fire at a residence on Sept. 12, 2023. The individual who reported the crime indicated to law enforcement that he could see his wife deceased in...
Every aspiring photographer dreams of one day having their own professional studio, and Kayahna Hopfauf, a 2021 graduate of NR-S, was no different. Now, after more than a year of offering professional photography services in the area, Hopfauf has finally turned that dream into reality. Located at 303 1st Street South in New Rockford – the building where Halvorson Auto was located – the official KayElla Photography studio offers a great location for year-round photo shoots. "Honestly, just to...
Rural communities are only functional if there are dedicated residents willing to stick around and step into important roles. One such resident in Eddy County is Danny Shroyer, who first joined the board for the Eddy County Soil Conservation District (SCD) back in 1998, and has stuck with it ever since. Now, he's in his 25th year on the board, and the good work he's done hasn't gone unrecognized. At the 85th annual meeting of the North Dakota Association of Soil Conservation Districts held Nov....
The New Rockford-Sheyenne School Board is currently reviewing plans for the next four years, with a final vote to come at their next regular board meeting. The NR-S board first began the strategic planning process by hiring a consultant, Jeffry Schatz, and by forming a planning committee. The planning committee met with Schatz three times this summer to come up with the plan, and a writing team was assembled to draft the official document presented to the board on Monday, Nov. 13. “Our s...
Here’s your weekly rundown of some of the most interesting headlines from newspapers across North Dakota. BNSF trains still blocking both railroad crossings in city of Buxton Buxton city leaders renewed their frustrations with BNSF Railway at a meeting on Nov. 8 following more reports that BNSF trains had blocked both railroad crossings in the city. Mayor Travis Soderberg said he received angry calls and texts from the residents on Oct. 27, complaining that BNSF trains sat idle on the tracks i...
The plan to add a second gymnasium to the New Rockford-Sheyenne Public School may soon become a whole lot more affordable. Since first being approved back in 2020, the cost of the school's new gymnasium has ballooned far past expectations, with the latest price tag estimated in excess of $4 million. That number, according to members of the second gym committee, has proven to be a tough hurdle to overcome when talking to potential donors. But now, a new plan promises to significantly cut the...
On Monday, Nov. 13, the New Rockford-Sheyenne School Board hired a pair of new teachers for the following school year. The first position considered was for secondary science. The school’s secondary science position was abruptly vacated early this school year when Krystal Caldwell resigned, citing her displeasure that she was assigned to teach middle school students. The secondary science teacher considered on Monday is Genesis Ang, a native of the Philippines who is currently teaching in N...
On Sunday, Nov. 12, the New Rockford-Sheyenne gymnasium was abuzz with competitive activity. Ashton Reimche, a senior at NR-S, organized and coordinated a 3-on-3 basketball tournament to raise money for the school’s second gymnasium project – and it was a great success. In total, nearly 90 people participated in the tournament, who were organized into 29 different teams. They competed in a round-robin format with every team competing against one another, and all appeared to have a great time. Re...
City commissioners on Monday, Nov. 6 heard from a representative of Aqua Pure regarding the city’s water plant, and new details were revealed about why the plant hasn’t been operating as well as commissioners expected. George Reck of Aqua Pure – the City of New Rockford’s new chemical supplier – explained that membranes within the plant's new reverse osmosis (RO) system appear to have deteriorated significantly since the system became operational just over a year ago. Those membranes, as he exp...
A man has been charged with several felonies after a confrontation began at Buck-It’s Bar in New Rockford and ended in a police chase through town. Brandon Zickefoose, 27, of Burgettstown, Pa. is charged with aggravated assault with a weapon and fleeing a peace officer, both Class C felonies, as well as actual physical control – intoxicating liquor and driving under suspension, both Class B misdemeanors. According to court documents, the incident began on Saturday, Nov. 4, when Zickefoose con...
