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Kent Brown, the longtime technology director and math teacher at New Rockford-Sheyenne, has submitted his letter of resignation to the NR-S school board and will retire after 23 years with the district. "Please accept my resignation from employment at the conclusion of my current teaching contract; specifically at the conclusion of the last day of school on May 26, 2023," wrote Brown. Brown first student-taught in New Rockford during the spring of 1990 before teaching full-time at the Upham...
Here’s your weekly rundown of some of the most interesting headlines from newspapers across North Dakota. Increase in DUIs is major concern for officials Local law enforcement are expressing concern after the City of Watford City saw five arrests for driving under the Influence (DUI) of a mind-altering substance in a single weekend. Three of those five arrests were made by a single officer during a single shift, and law enforcement believe such a high number of arrests in such a short time p...
Since moving to New Rockford in August 2021, I’ve covered dozens of regular and special meetings of the New Rockford-Sheyenne School Board as a reporter for the Transcript. Yes, at times there’s been drama and I’ve been able to write some interesting articles, but lately, I’ve started to appreciate something else – how different a small school like New Rockford-Sheyenne is compared to the school I graduated from, and I mean that in a good way. I grew up in Huron, South Dakota and graduated... Full story
Over the March 10 weekend, the Bantam A Devils Lake Flames traveled to Grand Forks to defend their title in the North Dakota Amateur Hockey Association's (NDAHA) state tournament. New Rockford native Jackson Schumacher, 15, is a forward and the assistant captain for the Bantam A Flames, and he helped his team return to their second consecutive appearance in the championship game. Bantam A is a division of the NDAHA for kids aged 14-15 years old. Schumacher and his squad began the tournament on...
The American workforce shortage has been covered extensively since the onset of COVID-19 in 2020, which literally brought the U.S. and global economies to a standstill. Ever since, workforce shortages are still impacting every industry despite significant economic growth – and agriculture is no exception. Here in central North Dakota, where agriculture is the life blood of the local economy, local businesses and operations are struggling to find help. “Labor is a huge, huge thing for any sector...
James River Dentistry's new building is nearing completion, and on Wednesday, March 8, the Transcript got an early look at the latest addition to downtown New Rockford. The new office, located next to Rockford Cafe on First Avenue North, promises to provide more accessibility, space and capabilities to James River Dentistry, which has been serving New Rockford and area communities for over four decades. James River Dentistry is currently housed inside the same building it's called home since...
Over the Feb. 25 weekend, 4-year-old Axel Rue won his first ever races on a snowmobile. The racing took place in Perham, Minnesota as part of the Two Eighty Six Sno Series, with Rue taking part in the "Zoomies" 3-to-5-year-old class and Amateur Stock 120 class. Despite his first-ever snowmobile race occurring as recently as January, Axel has already racked up four third place finishes and has now enjoyed two victories. He took on eight competitors in each of his race wins in Minnesota, and when...
At their regular meeting on Tuesday, March 7, Eddy County commissioners heard updates about three bridges in the county scheduled for major changes, ranging from total demolition to complete replacement. Todd Weber, Eddy County Road Superintendent, informed commissioners that the James River bridge on 6th Street North that connects New Rockford to River Drive – known locally as Hanson Bridge – is now approved by the state for removal. The removal of the bridge will be 100 percent funded by the...
Cooperstown Medical Center has been renamed the Dakota Regional Medical Center. The area hospital, which has its roots in Cooperstown, has now been rebranded to more accurately reflect its growing service area in North Dakota. On Sept. 27, 2022, the Cooperstown Medical Center officially opened a new satellite clinic in New Rockford, located in the Lutheran Home of the Good Shepherd (LHGS). "Choosing the new name was quite a process," said CEO/LNHA/RN Nikki Lindsey, "We encouraged our employees t...
Here’s your weekly rundown of some of the most interesting headlines from newspapers across North Dakota. Patzer Truck Repair suffers total loss in Tuesday fire On Tuesday, Feb. 28, a prominent Harvey business was completely lost after Patzer Truck Repair was destroyed by an early-morning fire. The locally-owned and operated business could repair heavy-duty trucks and trailers and employed 14 on the north edge of Harvey, bordering Highway 3. The structural fire broke out at around 3 a.m. that T...
In just his freshman year, Parker Jacobson is the all-time single-season 3-point scorer for the Washburn Cardinals. Parker Jacobson is the son of Keith Jacobson, a graduate of New Rockford High School who used to play for the Rockets under head coach Harry Pieterick. Jacobson amassed 93 total 3-pointers during the regular season, and boasted an impressive 50 percent field goal percentage from beyond the arc. The previous record holder in Washburn was Nate Schafer, who tallied 91 total...
The Triple Threat’s regular season has drawn to a close, and what a season it was. The three-school esports co-op of New Rockford-Sheyenne, Hazen and Garrison – dubbed “The Triple Threat” – ended their season with a positive record in every game they competed in. Now, they’re looking forward to the state tournament in Grand Forks. This year, The Triple Threat had two varsity teams competing in Valorant, and had varsity and junior varsity squads competing in Rocket League and Fortnite. Fortnite i...
Rural New Rockford resident Jackie Schmaltz has published a new way to stay savvy. Recently, she published her first coloring book, entitled "Scripture Coloring Book: Stress Relief for Women." The book is designed to support mothers with relaxation, family relationships and faith in God, said Schmaltz, who operates her own small business with a similar purpose. Both her business, Savvy Living with Jackie, and her coloring book were inspired by her drive to ensure people can live a happy,...
Following a fatal shooting at Rindy’s Bar in Sheyenne on Feb. 19, rural Eddy County became the focus of a tense three-day manhunt for an alleged killer. Nicholas Poitra, the man police say murdered 30-year-old Troyal Thumb with a short-barreled shotgun just after 7 p.m. that night, fled the scene and was considered armed and extremely dangerous. Fearful of the unknown, many residents made sure their homes and vehicles were locked up in the days that followed, especially after news broke that P...
On Friday, Feb. 24, a few local fishermen took home the top prize in the Glacial Lakes Snobear Perch Tournament on Devils Lake. The tournament, which was the first-ever SnoBear tournament on Devils Lake, saw 65 teams from throughout the region competing for a total purse of $16,800, and Nate Rue, Robert Schaefer, Jaxon Schaefer and Kelly Stafford took home $5,500 for their first-place effort. Rue said it was exciting to find out they'd won, but that he just enjoyed fishing with a good group of...
Clark Baker of Ft. Totten, the man accused of burglarizing a storage container in Sheyenne, has been taken into custody. In the late evening hours of Thursday, Jan. 26, Baker allegedly grabbed a metal bar and used it to break the lock on a storage container in Sheyenne, before rummaging through unlocked cars nearby. According to court documents, the whole thing was caught on a security camera at Route 281. A warrant for Baker’s arrest was issued on Feb. 1, and he was apprehended on Thursday, F...
Here’s your weekly rundown of some of the most interesting headlines from newspapers across North Dakota. Suspects in Valentine’s Day shooting apprehended by law enforcement On Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2023, at approximately 5 p.m., Watford City police responded to shots fired on 2nd Street NE within Watford City limits. No one was injured and only property damage was reported. With the assistance of the McKenzie County Sheriff’s Office, a suspect was located when two occupants of a vehicle were later...
On Monday, February 27, the New Rockford-Sheyenne Rockets ended their season after falling to the Warwick Warriors in an overtime thriller. The matchup was an all-important play-in game: the winner would go on to the regional tournament, and the losing team ended their season. At first, the 4-15 Rockets looked well on their way to an upset over the 15-6 Warriors. Nearly eight minutes into the game, NR-S boasted a double-digit lead while holding Warwick to a measly two points for most of the...
Shortly after 7 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 19, law enforcement responded to a shooting at Rindy's Bar in Sheyenne, N.D. that left one man dead. The victim was identifed Monday as 30-year-old Troyal Thumb of Sheyenne. On Wednesday, Feb. 22, 45-year-old Nicholas Poitra, the man authorities allege shot and killed Thumb, was taken into custody after a 65-hour-long multi-agency manhunt. Eddy County Sheriff Paul Lies said Poitra was discovered at around noon on Wednesday on County Road 12 in Eddy County,...
Every February, the Career and Technical Education (CTE) community celebrates CTE month to raise awareness of the role they play in readying students for success after high school. CTE is widely credited with providing students the academic and technical skills, knowledge and training to succeed in their future careers. According to careertech.org, around 12 million students in both high school and college are enrolled in CTE, where they are prepared for the world of work by introducing them to...
This year's North Dakota Academic All-State teams have been selected, and New Rockford-Sheyenne's Kyria Dockter is among those recognized with an honorable mention. All totaled, 202 high schoolers in North Dakota were nominated by their school's principal and went on to compete for statewide recognition in either the Class A or Class B divisions. Each student was named to either the Gold, Silver, Bronze or Honorable Mention team. Dockter, as a member of the Honorable Mention team, will receive a...
For adolescents dealing with bullying, depression or suicidal thoughts, there is now a “safe harbor” right here in New Rockford. Safe Harbor- Stand for the Silent, is the newly created New Rockford chapter of Stand for the Silent, an organization with a mission to address the realities of school bullying and its life and death consequences. Stand for the Silent was started in May 2010 by Kirk and Laura Smalley, whose 11-year-old son, Ty, took his own life after suffering from bullying for over t...
On Saturday, Feb. 18, the community was treated to a fun night of laughter, games and competition at the New Rockford Eagles Club. The New Rockford Community Foundation hosted the event, which included dinner at 6 p.m. and games later that night. The evening's main event, "The Feud," filled the room with boisterous laughter as 10 teams of five competed head-to-head in a points race. The format was essentially the same as the famous "Family Feud" game show, with each team having a team member...
Here’s your weekly rundown of some of the most interesting headlines from newspapers across North Dakota. Elk Saltwater Disposal site explodes, severely injuring man On Friday, Feb. 10, an explosion was heard at 10:26 p.m. The Elk Saltwater Disposal, near the intersection of 35th St. NW and Highway 85 in Alexander, erupted and became engulfed in flames. At the time of the incident, there was one male truck driver on the scene, presumably off-loading from his truck. He was seriously injured w...
On Friday, Feb. 17, the New Rockford-Sheyenne Rockets hosted the Four Winds/Minnewauken Indians and recognized their graduating seniors. Ahead of the final regular season home game of their high school careers, NR-S seniors Haydon Meier and Trevor Waldo stood center court and received recognition for senior night. And for the first time this season, both were on the starting lineup. Throughout most of the season, Meier had been recovering from a fractured leg suffered during last year's football...
