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After a months-long struggle to reopen their doors, the Loco Ketchup Cafe is finally resuming business. Announced last Monday, the cafe will hold a grand reopening just in time for the summer months, and owner LaRae Sifuentes said she can't wait to get started. "I'm really excited to get going, to see everybody and to get busy," she stated. The grand reopening is set for tomorrow – Tuesday, May 9 – beginning at 11 a.m. The good news comes after state inspectors and the state fire marshall gav...
Route 281 in Sheyenne is sporting a new look. The local convenience store and gas station had been using the same outdated pumps for decades, but last Wednesday, patrons of Route 281 were able to fuel up using modern pumps. The process of installing the new pumps began on Monday, April 17, when the old pumps and the island they sat on were ripped out. That was followed by re-piping, pouring a new island, installing the new pumps and updating electronics. The whole process was expected to take ab...
Everything did not go according to plan when local officials tested tornado sirens in New Rockford on April 26. Eddy County Emergency Manager, Lisa Thompson, reported to county commissioners on Tuesday that when the alarms were triggered at 11 a.m. as scheduled, none of the city's sirens sounded off. According to Public Works Superintendent Bruce Hirchert, when tornado drills are conducted for New Rockford, one person stands at each of the three sirens located in town. Then, the Lake Region Law...
Part II: Session Ends by Nathan Price A slew of new state laws are due to change the complexion of North Dakota, after state legislators in Bismarck have been hard at work debating and passing hundreds of bills during the 68th legislative assembly. As per usual, many bills are due to impact the everyday life of North Dakotans, while others have stirred debate and controversy. Here’s part 2 of a rundown of a few of the most significant bills to emerge from this years’ legislative session: Tax...
Here’s your weekly rundown of some of the most interesting headlines from newspapers across North Dakota. Man arrested following incident on Main Street On Friday, April 21, just before 7 a.m., the Carrington Police Department responded to multiple calls about a man walking down the middle of Main Street with a gun, yelling at passersby. Carrington Police Chief Christopher Bittmann arrived on the scene at 7 a.m. and saw 36-year-old Andrew Jager of Carrington walking down the street carrying a g...
The Sheyenne-New Rockford Black Sox didn't have a great three-game stretch between Friday, April 28 and Tuesday, May 2. The stretch began on April 28, when the Sox took on the Kidder County Wolves and the South Border Mustangs in Steele, N.D. Kidder County was up first, and they wasted no time building a dominant lead. They amassed five runs in the first inning alone, before adding another run in the second inning and four more in each of the third and fourth innings. The Sox, meanwhile, weren't...
Residents are invited to participate in a New Rockford Citywide Garage Sale this May. From May 11-13, numerous New Rockford garages and driveways will be packed with tons of useful items at fantastic prices. As the famous saying goes, "one man's trash is another man's treasure," and there's bound to be plenty of treasure on sale in just under two weeks' time. The Citywide Garage Sale is being organized by Laura Hager, and she's encouraging anyone who needs to offload some of their clutter to...
The James River in New Rockford is no longer contained within its banks. As of Wednesday, April 26, water had inched onto backyards along 5th Ave. North, and some lower-lying fields had become inundated. Water from the James River had also overcome the access road to the reservoir. Thanks to higher temperatures eating away at a heavier-than-average snowpack, rivers throughout North Dakota have risen considerably, leading to flood emergencies and sandbagging efforts in numerous areas. On April...
The New Rockford Area Chamber of Commerce has named Cathy Bowman and Sharon Young as May's Employees of the Month. The Chamber recognizes this dynamic duo at the front office of the Lutheran Home of the Good Shepherd (LHGS) for their ex-cellent service to staff and guests of the nursing home, and for the many other roles they fulfill at the nursing home. As administrative assistants, both are imperative to the daily functioning of the LHGS, and together they help to provide a warm and welcoming...
A slew of new state laws are due to change the complexion of North Dakota, after state legislators in Bismarck have been hard at work debating and passing hundreds of bills during the 68th legislative assembly. As per usual, many bills are due to impact the everyday life of North Dakotans, while others have stirred debate and controversy. Here’s a rundown of a few of the most controversial and/or significant bills to emerge from this years’ legislative session: New transgender and abortion leg...
The New Rockford Area ChdIIlber of Commerce wants local businesses and residents to know how the community benefits from their membership. The Chamber's mission is to enhance the way of life for its residents, to provide a fun place for tourists to visit, and to increase local business activity to promote a healthy, sustainable community. According to New Rockford Area Chamber of Commerce (Chamber) President, Amy Wobbema, there are multiple ways the chamber achieves that mission. Business m...
Here's your weekly rundown of some of the most interesting headlines from newspapers across North Dakota. Young Crosby couple faces child abuse felonies A young couple living in Crosby are in custody, accused of abuse and neglect involving a 2-year-old child. Roxana Perez, 21, and Victor Monterroso Cordoba, 20, were arrested at an apart-ment in Crosby following an investigation that began in late March. Zachary Schroeder, Di-vide County Sheriff, said the couple – who are recent arrivals to t...
On Tuesday, April 26, baseball was back in town as the SNR Black Sox hosted a double header against the LaMoure-Litchville/Marion Loboes. Due to inclement weather, the Loboes were the Black Sox' first adversaries since a tough loss to Carrington the week prior, and they proved to be another difficult oppo-nent for the Sox to handle on Tuesday. After just 3.5 innings, Game 1 of the double header was quickly turning into a lost cause for SNR. The Loboes had already amassed six runs – two of w...
This summer, the New Rockford Park District is celebrating a major milestone. First declared its own entity on April 17, 1923, the park district has now brought summer fun to New Rockford's youth and community for 100 years. And now, as this winter finally draws to a close, it's once again time to start thinking about summer activities. This year the park district has big plans for their 100th anniversary. On Sunday, April 30, they're hosting a 100-year celebration at the All Veterans Park from...
On Thursday, April 13 in New Rockford, Nicholas Poitra entered pleas of not guilty to the charges of murder, burglary and terrorizing. Poitra is accused of killing 30-year-old Troyal Thumb with a short-barreled shotgun at Rindy's Bar in Sheyenne on Feb. 19. He then evaded law enforcement for three days as he briefly became one of North Dakota's most wanted fugitives. Thursday's hearing in the Eddy County Courthouse was a preliminary hearing/arraignment. During a preliminary hearing, the state...
Matthew Braun will be in prison for the foreseeable future. That became clear after a sentencing hearing on Thursday, April 13 at the Eddy County Courthouse, where District Court Judge James Hovey handed Braun a lengthy prison sentence. Braun is responsible for burglarizing Hanson’s Bar and the New Rockford Eagles Club in early August 2022, resulting in tens of thousands of dollars in combined losses and property damage. Braun had been working at a local construction site at the time, and was c...
There's more to the story. That's the theme for National Library Week, to be observed by the Eddy-New Rockford Public Library board and staff on April 23-29. Celebrated since 1958, National Library Week was started at a time when the American Library Association wanted to promote libraries and book reading in an age of technological advancements. Today, the country's libraries have largely embraced the advancements many once feared, but National Library Week still stands as a time to celebrate...
Here’s your weekly rundown of some of the most interesting headlines from newspapers across North Dakota. Fires at the landfill area a cause for concern For over a week at the beginning of March, a fire burned in McKenzie County despite the best efforts of fire fighters. It took place at the McKenzie County Landfill, and was one of the reasons Rick Schreiber, the director of the landfill, went before the Board of County Commissioners. “We are a household waste facility. That means that, if it co...
Last week was finally opening week for high school baseball, and the Sheyenne-New Rockford Black Sox got off to a puzzling start. Opening day came on Monday, April 17 against the Harvey/Wells County Hornets, and it became clear early on that SNR were far more prepared for the belated spring season than their opponents. Virtually every ball the Black Sox put in play got past a defender. Even seemingly routine ground balls proved too difficult for the Hornets to manage. The Black Sox' scoreboard,...
The fundraising efforts for the school’s second gym project are moving along, and are soon to enter the next phase. That’s according to New Rockford-Sheyenne Superintendent Jill Louters, who gave an update to the school board about second gym fundraising at their April meeting. Back in January, the NR-S school board entered into a contract with PACE Fundraising, a Fargo-based professional fundraising firm. With their help, the school is hoping to successfully re-ignite the fundraising eff...
In the early morning hours of Tuesday, April 4, a break-in occurred in downtown New Rockford. The store broken into was Shear Delight, a salon in downtown New Rockford owned by Josolyn Collier. According to Eddy County Sheriff Paul Lies, the break-in occurred sometime between the hours of 1 and 4 a.m. that morning. He said the burglar, or burglars, appear to have broken in by prying open the building’s back door. An unspecified amount of cash was then stolen, said Lies. As of press time, the s...
At their regular meeting on Tuesday, April 11, the New Rockford-Sheyenne School Board approved the resignations of two more teachers – Mark Huber and Julie Westrick, who taught science and social studies, respectively. The latest pair of resignations comes a month after the board also approved the resignations of John and Kendall Christiansen, both elementary teachers, as well as the retirement of Kent Brown, the district’s longtime math teacher and technology coordinator. Huber’s resig...
On Wednesday, April 19, the Brown Memorial in New Rockford will play host to a group of women with a story to share about abortion. In fact, it’s not just any story, it’s their own personal stories. St. John’s in New Rockford is hosting the event – titled “From Grief to Grace” – and it will feature a panel of post-abortive women from North Dakota. Those in attendance will hear their stories and testimony about the “true cost” of abortion. It will all take place at the Brown Memorial in New R...
Here’s your weekly rundown of some of the most interesting headlines from newspapers across North Dakota. New legislation would allow tribe to tax alcohol on reservation The Turtle Mountain Tribal Government is considering an effort that could possibly bring an alcohol tax to tribal lands. The legislation was originally proposed by the Mandan, Hidatsa and Arikara Nations, and though Turtle Mountain did not advocate for the legislation, Chairman Jamie Azure said they do back the concept. S...
Despite mother nature's best efforts, it appears the SNR Black Sox will have a spring baseball season. According to the Sox' new head coach, Dave Skogen, this spring's baseball season will eventually get started, albeit somewhat late. Though it's not ready just yet, the baseball field in New Rockford seems likely to be among the first ready for baseball, and could be one of the region's only usable fields throughout this spring. "Everything is kind of in a holding pattern," explained Skogen....
