Official Newspaper of Eddy County since 1883
Official Newspaper of Eddy County since 1883
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On Saturday, Aug. 20, Sheyenne, N.D. became the destination for hundreds of rodeo enthusiasts and concert goers for the annual Sheyenne Stampede. Those who spent Saturday at Hendrickson Park enjoyed a jam-packed day of events, ranging from high-stakes barrel racing to a concert by platinum country music band, Little Texas. The day began with a Miss Sheyenne Stampede Horsemanship competition between Riley Widman of Buchanan and Bailey Hawn of Devils Lake. Widman took the honor and was crowned 202...
Construction on Hefty Seed Company's new facility in Eddy County is well underway. Chad Weckerly, manager of Hefty Seed's locations in Hurdsfield, Wilton, and their soon-to-be facility just south of New Rockford, said concrete has been poured, sitework is underway and the building should start going up in September. He added that he doesn't know when the facility will be fully operational, but that they should at least have a temporary office and warehouse worker starting as early as December....
This summer, more so than most, has been one of construction for New Rockford and Eddy County. The New Rockford Street Improvement Project is well underway. On Wednesday, Aug.17, asphalt was being laid on the west end of town. Shown here are construction workers operating a paver on the 1100 block of 3rd Avenue North. Contractors broke ground for the new James River Dentistry clinic downtown this past week, and a new structure has popped up next to Casey's General Store for the upcoming Rocket W...
Here’s your weekly rundown of some of the most interesting headlines from newspapers across North Dakota. Save the Reservoir From a distance, the Sheyenne River reservoir in Harvey appears navigable, inviting and charming, even. Certainly, swimmers must be using its beaches. Sorry, no. Not now, anyway. Upon closer inspection, this being the first week of August, the reservoir’s weed infestation is apparent; visibly disturbing in certain areas. Short of taking over the Harvey body of water, it...
The Central Prairie Human Service Zone (CPHS), which provides social services to Eddy, Wells and Foster counties, has a new director. Julie St. Germaine, a native of Rolla, N.D., began her position as director back in April, and she's been hard at work ever since. St. Germaine took the time to sit down with the Transcript last week so she could introduce herself to residents of New Rockford and the surrounding community. St. Germaine married her high school sweetheart 30 years ago, and together...
At the NR-S regular school board meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 9, NR-S Business Manager Dave Skogen presented the district’s preliminary budget for the 2022-23 school year. Ahead of Tuesday’s meeting, Skogen put together a detailed presentation for board members, which highlighted the most notable aspects of the preliminary budget. Regarding anticipated revenue, Skogen said NR-S is expecting $3,067,734.31 in foundation aid, an increase of $194,037 over the previous school year. The increase, he add...
The Sheyenne Stampede is back! On Saturday, August 20, head on over to Hendrickson Park just west of Sheyenne, N.D., for a jam packed day of rodeo events and live music! The day opens at 10 a.m. with the Miss Sheyenne Stampede Queen Competition, and ends at 10:30 p.m. with live music by multi-platinum recording country band, Little Texas. Scheduled in between are 3D Jackpot Barrel Racing, Championship Ranch Rodeo and musical guests Bryan Loweree and Mikele Buck. Attendees are also welcome to...
Here’s your weekly rundown of some of the most interesting headlines from newspapers across North Dakota. Blaze destroys iconic building A quiet Sunday afternoon in Rolla changed in an instant last week when flames were seen coming from the roof of the American Legion cabin. The first call to the fire department came in at 2:15 p.m. and within three minutes fire fighters were on the scene. When they arrived, the building was already engulfed in flames. According to Rolla Fire Chief Brad E...
The summer has come and gone, and yes, it really did happen that fast. Schools are preparing for class, kids are salvaging their last days of freedom and parents are filling their backpacks with supplies they'll soon need. All this can only mean one thing: Football season is finally back! The New Rockford-Sheyenne Rockets are gearing up for a tough season, and head coach Elliot Belquist has his players practicing hard to get ready. "It's been pretty good," said Belquist on how practice is going...
The man accused of breaking into Hanson's Bar and the Eagles Club in downtown New Rockford has been arrested. According to Eddy County Sheriff Paul Lies, 34-year-old Matthew Braun was served a search warrant at his home in Kindred, N.D. on Sunday, Aug. 14, where he was arrested and taken to the Stutsman County Correctional Center. Braun was in town working at a construction site, said Lies, and was caught after multiple cameras placed him and his vehicle, a mid-2000s Chevy Trailblazer, at the...
Jacob and Amanda Dauenhauer, owners of Dauenhauer Diesel Repair, have begun a new chapter in their careers. On Friday, July 29, they purchased Westside Storage from previous owners Marlin and Val Weisenburger, and have rebranded it as New Rockford Storage. The purchase included the storage facilities at 1024 Central Ave., just west of Dauenhauer Diesel Repair, and on the corner of 3rd Avenue North and 2nd Street North, right behind Casey's General Store. Also included was an RV park located...
On Tuesday, Aug. 2, budgets and mills were the major topic of discussion at the Eddy County Commission’s regular monthly meeting. Eddy County Auditor, Patty Williams, began by handing out a breakdown of the funds requested and approved by the various departments, as well as the total number of mills they expect to levy in 2023. According to the breakdown, there’s not much difference in the number of mills between 2022 and 2023, even though the budget has increased. This year, the county lev...
On Monday, August 1, the Oberon City Council discussed plans to hold a new election following allegations they mishandled the city’s municipal election on June 14. Those allegations led to a contest being filed with the Northeast Judicial District, arguing the City of Oberon failed to give proper notice of election, failed to provide absentee ballots and illegally canvassed the results. Council members said they’ve discussed the situation with the N.D. Secretary of State’s office, who, according...
Here’s your weekly rundown of some of the most interesting headlines from newspapers across North Dakota. N.D. 2023 teacher of the year finalists State School Superintendent Kristen Baesler on Friday announced that teachers in Bismarck, Linton, Grand Forks and Hunter are finalists for the 2023 North Dakota Teacher of the Year award. The finalists are: • Abby DuBord, of Bismarck, a first-grade teacher at Bismarck’s Centennial Elementary who is moving to the newly built Elk Ridge Element...
Two decades ago, the Sheyenne-New Rockford Black Sox made it to the State Class B Babe Ruth championship game as one of the strongest teams in North Dakota. Coached by Glen Nystrom and Chris Romanoski, the 2002 Black Sox were a dominant force, and their runner-up finish still stands as the best-ever result in Black Sox Babe Ruth history. "We were hitters," Coach Nystrom said about his old team. "If you look at the stat sheets, there's a lot of guys with really good averages ... a lot of driving...
In the early morning hours of Saturday, Aug. 6, Hanson's Bar and the Eagles Club in downtown New Rockford were burglarized. According to Eddy County Sheriff Paul Lies, sometime between the hours of 2:45 and 5:30 a.m., gaming machines were busted open at both locations, as well as the dart board at Hanson's Bar. The burglar also attempted to breach the ATM at Hanson's, but was unsuccessful. Lies said the owner of Hanson's Bar, Dalton Weber, called to report the break-in at around 9 a.m., and afte...
On Tuesday, July 26, Eddy County commissioners held a special meeting to continue their budget discussions. Up first was Tiffany Harr, who briefly discussed the budgets for the Recorder/Clerk of Court and Public Information Officer positions, before delving into the Community Ambulance Service of New Rockford (CASNR). Harr, CASNR's business manager, said the biggest change is seen in the line item for payroll. Harr told commissioners CASNR has struggled with having enough EMTs on-call to...
"The key to relaxation is in the palm of your hand." That's the motto of Sacred Serenity Massage Therapy, a new business in New Rockford owned and operated by Susan Lund. Housed inside Shear Delight Salon on 820 Central Avenue, Sacred Serenity offers numerous treatments and therapies designed to relax and heal patrons. Aroma therapy, cupping and a detoxifying body wrap are just a few of the options available. Lund is a licensed massage therapist and cosmetologist, and she couldn't be more...
Rob Johnson has resigned from his position as Director of the Lake Region Law Enforcement Center (LEC), effective Aug. 31. The resignation comes amid the LEC’s ongoing struggle to acquire and train staff capable of handling increased inmate capacity and complying with state regulations. The Transcript first heard of Johnson’s resignation during the county commission budget hearings on Tuesday, when commissioner Dave Gehrtz told his colleagues about the change. Johnson told the Transcript Wed...
Jacob Danduran, a native of New Rockford and 2005 graduate of New Rockford High School, was recently promoted to major during a North Dakota Army National Guard ceremony in Bismarck at the Raymond J. Bohn Armory on July 14. Lt. Col. Mark Topp, N.D. Army National Guard G-3 state training officer, presided over the promotion ceremony attended by Danduran's family, friends and fellow Guardsmen. Danduran currently serves full-time as the officer in charge of the Bismarck-based 131st Military Police...
Here’s your weekly rundown of some of the most interesting headlines from newspapers across North Dakota. Walsh County crops rebound from wet spring Crops have been maturing nicely throughout Walsh County, quite the change from last year as drought conditions adversely affected yields. Crops have rebounded and grown nicely after many area farmers throughout the county were delayed in getting their crops in the ground due to spring flooding. While some of the early planted wheat is starting to h...
Black Sox baseball has had its ups and downs this summer, and last week's District 4 Legion Tournament was no different for New Rockford Post #30. Despite enduring a difficult regular season for most of the summer, New Rockford had won three of their last four games entering the tournament, and they seemed to carry that momentum into their first post-season matchup. Awaiting New Rockford at the Jack Brown Stadium in Jamestown were the Owls of Nelson County, a team Post #30 had played closely in...
The First Lutheran Church in New Rockford is sporting a newly renovated basement and food pantry, complete with brand new flooring and a fresh coat of paint. First Lutheran has been home to the local food pantry since 2010, where anyone in need has been able to grab non-perishables, frozen foods and other items free of charge. Now, those that frequent the food pantry will notice significant changes to the space where it's located, as renovations were just completed this month. Amy Perleberg,...
Construction on Highway 281 between Sheyenne and New Rockford has made traveling north more time consuming than ever, and that isn't likely to change anytime soon. The Devils Lake District for the North Dakota Department of Transportation (DOT) informed the Transcript on Tuesday that completion of the project isn't expected until mid-October, depending on conditions. "Timelines are always subject to change, of course," said Ethan Kitsch, Project Engineer team lead for the 281 construction...
Here’s your weekly rundown of some of the most interesting headlines from newspapers across North Dakota. Donkey declared a public nuisance A family in Fessenden has a pet donkey as an emotional support animal for one of their children. At the June city council meeting, several residents complained to the council about the noise of the animal's problematic braying and concerns about the adequate care given to the donkey. Fessenden Mayor Cheryl Overbeck referenced a 45-minute executive session w...
