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Construction on Highway 281 is wrapping up. As of press time, construction crews were laying the final lift of pavement on the northbound lane just outside of Sheyenne. According to Ethan Kitsch, Project Engineer team lead for the project, once that's done, it won't be long before drivers can return to the highway unobstructed by pilot cars and a 45-mph speed limit. "We should be completed [with paving] this week," said Kitsch on Tuesday. "It'll just be miscellaneous cleaning items throughout...
On Monday, Oct. 17, the bowling alley's new youth bowling league officially kicked off. About two dozen children took part on the first day of bowling action for the league, and the kids had a blast knocking down pins while consuming as many sugary treats and goodies as their parents' wallets could afford. The youth bowling league consists of two different groups: Kids in grades 2-8 compete after school on Mondays at 4 p.m., while those in grades 9-12 compete at 1 p.m. on Sundays. Also present l...
Here’s your weekly rundown of some of the most interesting headlines from newspapers across North Dakota. Klubben sentenced to 18 months in state pen On Thursday, Oct. 6, Keyshawn James Klubben, 20, of Grafton was sentenced to five years in the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation to serve 18 months, which will be immediately followed by three years supervised probation. Northeast District Judge Barb Whelan accepted a plea agreement that was reached between Walsh County State's A...
On Monday, Oct. 10, afternoon service on the northwest bus route for the New Rockford-Sheyenne School District was suspended. That’s according to an Oct. 3 letter sent by NR-S Superintendent Jill Louters to parents/guardians of students along the route. The letter, which was obtained by the Transcript from a parent and is published in its entirety on page A2, says the suspension is effective through Friday, Oct. 28. “At that time I am hopeful that a licensed driver can be secured,” writes Louters in the letter. The letter does not speci...
It's time for part three of our weekly features on the four candidates vying for one of two available seats on the Eddy County Commission. This week, the Transcript is featuring Jamie Allmaras. Allmaras is running for his first term as a commissioner, and enters the general election as the candidate who received more votes than any of his fellow competitors in the primary. His responses to our questions are listed below. Q: Introduce yourself to voters – what is your background and what e...
At their regular meeting on Thursday, Oct. 6, Eddy County Commissioners received an update on fire mitigation at the courthouse. During last month's meeting, Eddy County Emergency Manager, Lisa Thompson, revealed an alarming lack of fire safety measures within the building. Until recently, the courthouse had no working smoke or carbon monoxide alarms and its fire extinguishers were outdated. And despite the courthouse’s fire safety plan stating to pull an alarm in the case of a fire, there w...
On Monday, Oct. 10, the New Rockford-Sheyenne School Board held a short meeting in which they approved a final reading of the virtual learning policy, which some worry will eliminate the classic “snow day.” The policy, listed as Policy ABAC, allows NR-S to offer virtual instruction when “weather or other conditions” force administration to cancel in-person learning. The policy passed with one dissenting vote from board member Patti Larson, who had previously expressed concern about the policy...
Here’s your weekly rundown of some of the most interesting headlines from newspapers across North Dakota. County addresses employee actions in special meeting Two employees have been handed reprimands by the county commission after an employee’s use of county equipment was brought to their attention. In a special meeting on Sept. 27, Emmons County Commissioners addressed the issue of a road commission employee using a county vehicle to fix a waterway and blade his own driveway. Emmons Cou...
They've done it again. The New Rockford-Sheyenne Rockets have defied expectations, defeating the Larimore Polar Bears and securing their fourth playoff appearance in five years. Entering their last game of the regular season on Friday, Oct. 7, the Rockets were down multiple starters due to injury and were coming off back-to-back defeats as a result. They also entered Larimore knowing that, by the end of the day, they were likely to be in a three-way tie for second place in the region...
On Saturday, Oct. 15, the New Rockford-Sheyenne Rockets took on the North Border Eagles in a first round playoff matchup. As the lower seed, NR-S had to endure the long drive to Pembina for the game, which is less than five miles from the Canadian border. And unfortunately for the Rockets, the ride home may have felt even longer, after having just been defeated and seeing their season come to a close. Laden with injuries, the Rockets were incapable of moving the ball offensively for much of the...
Significant change has come to the Community Ambulance Service of New Rockford (CASNR) in recent weeks, and more is due to arrive in the years ahead. As of Sept. 1, Angie Hopfauf has stepped in as CASNR's new manager, taking over the position from Georgia Johnson, and on Saturday, Oct. 1, Tanya Munson replaced Tiffany Harr as business manager. The two take over just as CASNR has finally made a purchase seven years in the making: a brand new ambulance. The new ambulance is a four-wheel drive...
With the Nov. 8 election on the horizon, it's becoming increasingly important to know who the candidates are for local elections, and what they stand for. This cycle, there's just one contested election in Eddy County, as four candidates are vying for two positions on the Eddy County Commission. The Transcript has invited all four to be featured and to answer a number of questions. Questions that anyone hoping to win a seat at the commissioners table should be able to answer. This week, the...
On Saturday, Oct. 1, Melissa Ystaas became the new owner of Peak Performance Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine, PLLC - a staple in New Rockford since it was first founded by Jodi Tjelta in 2005. After 17 years of excellent treatment and service to the New Rockford community, Tjelta is passing on her life's work to Ystaas, who intends to continue Peak Performance's good standing as a place where local residents can heal and rehabilitate. "What I'm excited for is to continue offering the...
Here’s your weekly rundown of some of the most interesting headlines from newspapers across North Dakota. Late Harvest A late planting season and subsequent late harvest is giving Divide County farmers a few unwelcome challenges. Farmers harvesting near Crosby, Ambrose and Noonan are reporting only being half finished, when harvesting has typically been completed by this time of year. Bruce Fagerbakke is cutting durum south of Noonan. “We’re battling moisture since it hasn’t cured out all the wa...
As expected, the New Rockford-Sheyenne Rockets had a tough outing against the North Prairie Cougars on Friday, Sept. 30. Entering Friday's matchup, the undefeated Cougars had dominated nearly every opponent they'd faced, and had just defeated two straight opponents by nearly 50 points. Put simply, North Prairie have their eyes set on a state championship, and the Rockets were hardly a speed bump as the Cougars continued their march to the postseason. The tone of Friday's game was set early, as a...
The Nov. 8 midterm elections are just around the corner. Here in Eddy County, residents will vote for a number of candidates to fill county positions, including for sheriff, state's attorney and county auditor. However, only one local race in the upcoming general election is contested, as four candidates are vying for two positions on the Eddy County Commission. This month, each of those candidates will be given an opportunity to answer questions and introduce themselves to the community they ho...
On Tuesday, Sept. 27, Cooperstown Medical Center opened their brand new satellite clinic in New Rockford. The clinic is located in the Lutheran Home of the Good Shepherd, and its entrance is near the Chapel along 13th Street. The clinic's hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. The provider at the clinic is Liza Ystaas, nee Weber, a New Rockford native and 2002 graduate of NRHS. Ystaas obtained her master of science in nursing from University of North Dakota in 2020 and is...
Editor's Note: The Oct. 3 print edition, which contains this article, was printed before Shannon Brandt was charged with Class AA Felony Murder on Friday, Sept. 30. For the latest on the Ellingson murder investigation, please see the most recent article posted here: https://www.newrockfordtranscript.com/story/2022/09/26/news/shannon-brandt-charged-with-class-aa-felony-murder-bail-set-at-1-million/9163.html The tragic death of 18-year-old Cayler Ellingson has prompted fundraisers and displays of...
Here’s your weekly rundown of some of the most interesting headlines from newspapers across North Dakota. Former Griggs County sheriff accepts interim appointment In a letter dated Sept. 7, 2022, addressed to the Griggs County Commissioners, Sheriff Amberly Michaelis gave her intention to resign with her last day of employment set as Wednesday, Sept. 21. This was discussed in much detail at the commissioners meeting the following afternoon. In her letter, Michaelis stated, “Unfortunately, the...
Going into Cando on Friday, Sept. 23, the New Rockford-Sheyenne Rockets must have been feeling pretty good about their chances. The Rockets had just won two straight games and were undefeated in region play, while the North Star Bearcats had just lost three in a row and were winless in Region 4. However, what occurred that Friday night was disastrous for NR-S. At first, the game began relatively close, a 93-yard kickoff return by Haydon Meier gave NR-S a 6-point boost to start the game, and by...
On Friday, Sept. 30, Shannon Brandt was arrested and charged with Murder, a Class AA Felony. After an alleged hit-and-run on Sept. 18 in McHenry, N.D., which resulted in the death of 18-year-old Cayler Ellingson, Brandt was charged with criminal vehicular homicide and leaving the scene of a fatal crash. According to a Sept. 30 press release from Foster County State's Attorney, Kara Brinster, Brandt's original charge of criminal vehicular homicide was dismissed, and has now been replaced with...
In the early morning hours of Sunday, Sept. 18, tragedy struck in McHenry, N.D., when a pedestrian was hit and killed shortly after the McHenry Days street dance. According to a press release from the N.D. Highway Patrol, 18-year-old Cayler Ellingson of Grace City, N.D., was killed after being struck by 41-year-old Shannon Joseph Brandt of McHenry, driving a 2003 Ford Explorer. The collision occurred at approximately 2:55 a.m. while Ellingson was walking on Jones Street, directly east of...
Nicolai Chiropractic Center, P.C. is welcoming a new, yet familiar chiropractor to the practice. Dr. Kimberly Weber, née Thompson, a graduate of New Rockford High School, will be joining Nicolai Chiropractic beginning Monday, Oct. 3. Weber, a mother of three daughters, has been living in the area with her family since 2016, but had been working at Qual Chiropractic in Jamestown since graduating from Logan University as a Doctor of Chiropractic. "I started a little bit in a different community,...
On Friday, Sept. 16, a routine traffic stop in New Rockford escalated into a chase reaching speeds that exceeded 110 miles per hour. According to court documents, 20-year-old Logan Dean Gigstad, a resident of Maddock, fled after Deputy Bennett Suave of the Eddy County Sheriff’s Department attempted to pull him over at around 11 p.m. Friday night. Gigstad was allegedly seen at a stop sign, before accelerating away at a high rate of speed westbound on Central Avenue in New Rockford. When t...
On Tuesday, Sept. 20, Eddy County Commissioners discussed alarming concerns regarding fire safety at the county’s courthouse. Ahead of fire prevention month, in October, Eddy County Emergency Manager Lisa Thompson said she was reviewing the courthouse’s current plans in case of a fire, intending to update names and numbers where necessary. But she first came across a part of the plan that states, “in the case of a fire, pull the alarm.” She told commissioners she didn’t recall where the...
