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The Eddy-New Rockford Public Library is making reading fun for local youth. On Monday, August 12, from 4-6 p.m., the library will be holding an open house for their brand new safari-themed children's reading area. Located in the back of the library, this new hangout spot for young readers offers a unique place for kids to enjoy reading, and librarian Susie Sharp couldn't be more excited for kids to begin putting it to good use. "It's for kids to enjoy where they have their own area to read,"...
This coming weekend, there's another opportunity for New Rockford residents to help bring back the historic Rockford Theatre. When the theatre suddenly collapsed nearly two years ago, New Rockford residents were no longer able to enjoy a good movie, delicious popcorn or the theatre's recently renovated interior. But just because there's not a theatre for the moment, doesn't mean the New Rockford community can't sit down and enjoy a great movie together. In fact, residents will get to do just...
It's almost time for folks in New Rockford and the surrounding area to gather with their local heroes at New Rockford's Centennial Park. Lifesavers in the Park, organized by the Community Ambulance Service of New Rockford (CASNR), runs from 6-8 p.m. on Tuesday, August 13, and will feature all kinds of fun activities for the whole community. Sanford Airmed helicopter will be on site at 7:45 p.m. (pending call priorities and weather), allowing community members to see inside an air ambulance, w...
On Monday, August 5, city commissioners discussed and ultimately approved an expansion of Mindy's Clubhouse, the day care currently operating out of the Brown Memorial in New Rockford. Amanda Hegland, director of the New Rockford Area Betterment Corporation (NRABC), presented the proposal to commissioners, which allows the day care to use the building's stage. That, of course, will limit the availability of the Brown Memorial and its gym for public use, particularly for those who rent the gym...
Here’s your weekly rundown of some of the most interesting headlines from newspapers across North Dakota. Train derailment may have involved flawed rail cars, report says The July 5 train derailment in central North Dakota that caused hazardous materials to spill and catch fire may have involved tank cars that regulators have long identified as flawed. A preliminary report released Thursday by the National Transportation Safety Board said some of the 17 tank cars that derailed were reported t...
The Central Prairie Human Service Zone (Central Prairie) has a new director. Madison Crisman, who's been the zone's interim director since February of this year, has now officially been hired for the role of director. She took the interim job after the zone's previous director, Julie St. Germaine, resigned and took a position in western North Dakota to be closer to family. Since then, Crisman has earned the zone board's endorsement and respect, and looks forward to continuing her work as...
Foster County commissioners are officially requesting nearly $100,000 from Wells County, which they argue amounts to four years' worth of social service payments that haven't been distributed since 2020. A letter being drafted by Foster County State's Attorney Kara Brinster at the request of commissioners, will soon be sent to the Wells County Commission requesting exactly $92,757.88. A motion to send the letter was carried unanimously at Foster County's commission meeting on July 17, when...
The Eddy County Soil Conservation District (SCD) is proud to recognize the Weber farm as its 2024 Achievement winner. Dennis and Annie Weber, as well as Darin and Diana "Sis" Weber, started farming with their father in 1980 and 1982, respectively. In the years since, they've grown their families and brought another generation into the family farm, developing one of the finest operations in Eddy County. Dennis and Annie have three grown children (two girls and one son), as well as nine grandchild...
On Saturday, August 17, Hendrickson Park will once again host the annual Sheyenne Stampede. Over the past four years, the Stampede has come into its own as Sheyene's main event of the summer. It begins with classic rodeo action, followed by an always exciting concert from high-profile performers who aren't often found in rural North Dakota. This year's Stampede is no different, and headlining is the famous Eli Young Band, an award winning country music group with several chart-topping singles....
After a domestic incident on Sunday, July 28, Duane Allen Mudgett Jr. of New Rockford has been charged with simple assault – domestic violence and minor in consumption. Court documents allege that Mudgett and his girlfriend had been drinking that night, and that Mudgett physically assaulted her. “That said offense was committed around the 400 block of 13th Street North in the City of New Rockford … when the Defendant and Jane Doe (the Defendant’s girlfriend) were in his vehicle. The two had bee...
Here’s your weekly rundown of some of the most interesting headlines from newspapers across North Dakota. Range rehab Tuesday night trap! That's just one of the many activities available to residents and visitors at the shooting range west of Carrington. Courtesy of grant dollars and a lot of elbow grease, the community once again has access to a trap shooting facility right here at home. Owned by the City of Carrington and operated by the Central Dakota Sportsmen's Club, the range is open to t...
Cross Country at New Rockford-Sheyenne is back. After a brief hiatus, the NR-S cross country program returned last year and built itself a strong foundation of young athletes, and together they learned the ropes of long-distance running. They got faster and faster as the season went on, and now the program is set to return this fall with hopes of building on the progress made a year ago. This season will be head coach Joe Greiner’s second with the team, and he said he’s looking forward to ano...
Ryan Baron, the former Midkota superintendent accused of possessing child pornography and soliciting nude photos from a student, is now facing federal charges. Baron, age 41, was federally indicted on June 6, and all previous charges filed against him in the Southeast District Court were dismissed on Monday, July 8, to give way to the federal case. And now, an alleged co-conspirator identified in the indictment has pleaded guilty after reaching a plea agreement with federal prosecutors. Aaron Do...
Sheyenne's annual Sidewalk Market and City Wide Rummage sales are taking place on Saturday, August 10, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Celebrating the 15th year of their Farmers Market on Main, the community of Sheyenne will have over a dozen rummage sales in town, including several multi-party sales, spread along Main Street and across town. Anyone stopping by will enjoy the new handicap accessible sidewalks in town as they meander from sale to sale. And of course there will also be a flea market and...
It's a rare occasion when small communities like Sheyenne get a new local business, and even more uncommon is a new addition to Main Street. Yet that's exactly what the community of Sheyenne has with Prairie Gates Farmstand, a new local option for fresh produce and local artisanal wares. Anyone driving through Sheyenne on Hwy. 281 will notice the new farmstand adjacent to the local senior center. On offer there are seasonal fresh produce options such as lettuce, zucchini, cucumbers and several h...
Sydney Dockter, 25, has been charged with corruption of a 15-year-old minor and with burglary of an apartment in New Rockford. Late last year and early this year, Dockter was allegedly involved in a sexual relationship with a 15-year-old male, identified as John Doe in court documents, and she has now been charged with corruption of a minor, a Class C felony. Court documents say the victim admitted to law enforcement during a February 6 interview that he and Dockter had sexual intercourse on thr...
For almost a year, a unique scavenger hunt has been bringing joy to the community of New Rockford. Facilitated by the New Rockford Eagles Auxiliary, "Kindness Rocks" is an activity designed to bring happiness and joy to residents and especially local youth, and here's how it works. Dozens of unique and colorfully-painted rocks have been hidden throughout New Rockford since October of last year, and residents or visitors in town are encouraged to seek them out and document their discovery. Once...
Here’s your weekly rundown of some of the most interesting headlines from newspapers across North Dakota. Fresh out of the dryer Main Street Laundry, a coin-operated laundromat on west Main Street in Carrington, opens July 22. The laundromat is located in the former JOB Welding building on the 1300 block of Main. Tyler and Preston Carr purchased the property in 2022, which they use as a shop for their construction business, Carr Construction. In March, they started remodeling the building i...
The New Rockford Post 30 Black Sox hosted this year's District 4 Tournament, but their home field advantage wasn't quite enough to get them to another state tournament. Beginning on Monday, July 22, the tournament consisted of four teams from which only one would advance to this year's state tournament for Legion baseball. Post 30 qualified for last year's Legion state tournament, and entering this season many of the players were fresh off a fourth-place state tournament run this spring. On this...
The New Rockford-Sheyenne School District has been inadvertently collecting too much tax revenue from district residents. At their regular meeting on Monday, July 15, school board members heard from Business Manager Dave Skogen about the issue, who said the district has been slightly “over-milling” for their Debt Service Fund. Every year the district collects a certain amount of taxes to go toward their Debt Service Fund, which pays for the school’s annual bond payment from a successful 2017...
Editor's Note: The print version of this story inadvertently used the wrong first name for the person accused. The correct name is Jerry Fiebelkorn-Barrett. The Transcript apologizes for the error. Jerry Fiebelkorn-Barrett of New Rockford has been charged with stalking, reckless driving and reckless endangerment after several recent altercations. According to court documents, Fiebelkorn-Barrett has allegedly been stalking his ex-girlfriend at the New Rockford business where she works....
Local readers rejoice. Jesse Anderson, a New Rockford resident known to many as Chief Deputy with the Eddy County Sheriff's Office, has authored a new novel published this year. Under the pseudonym, "M.C. Presler," Anderson has released the first installment of a new fantasy book series called "Not a King." The series' first book, titled "The Mage," follows the epic journey of a young girl named Alexandria, who is revealed to have powerful mage blood in a world where having magical powers can ge...
Here’s your weekly rundown of some of the most interesting headlines from newspapers across North Dakota. Harvey Interim police chief resigns, replacement expected in August Harvey lost its interim police chief two weeks ago but has a replacement coming on board in another month. Despite this week’s Bismarck TV camera and its statewide coverage, in addition to social media’s largely inaccurate accounts spreading through Harvey concerning its police force, Harvey mayor Dean Klier has assured the...
With only a few games left in the regular season, the New Rockford Post 30 Black Sox have been hard at work gaining momentum before the district tournament. After a solid start to the season, the Sox began to struggle and lost four of their next five games entering a matchup against Park River Post 147 in Fordville on Thursday, July 11. They had scored just two runs in those four losses, and entered that matchup desperately needing to get their bats going. Thankfully for Post 30, they did exactl...
More than 18 months have passed since the roof of the historic Rockford Theatre collapsed, and efforts continue to rebuild and reopen this landmark New Rockford business. Plans to rebuild Rockford Theatre were unveiled last November, much to the delight of locals. The new theatre aims to offer a more modern and improved movie-going experience, while still retaining its history and honoring its past. The new projector room, for example, will have the latest technology for cinema screening, and th...
