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After well over a decade in office, Senator Joan Heckaman of New Rockford has announced her retirement from the North Dakota Legislature. Heckaman, one of just seven Democrats in the N.D. Senate, has served District 23 and Eddy County since she was first elected in 2006. Now, after 15 years as a senator, she will not seek re-election when her term expires in 2022. "Joan Heckaman is one of the most genuinely kind, respectful, and honest people I will ever know," Assistant Senate Minority Leader...
A local farmer is offering a new way for ranchers and farmers to document their stories and well-earned memories after a year of hard work. For as long as she can remember, Chelsey Erdmann, née Schafer, and her family have been playing "Hokey Pokey" at their farm on New Year's Eve. The game foreshadows what kind of year they're about to have; a year with lots of crop, luck, or money, and it's just one example of what Erdmann hopes to bring to farm and ranch families throughout rural America....
Here’s your weekly rundown of some of the most interesting headlines from newspapers across North Dakota. Grafton moves ahead with street repairs This year’s Walsh County property tax statements that arrived in mailboxes last week will be the last in a great while that won’t include special assessments for City of Grafton property owners. The Grafton City Council, by a vote of 6-2 on Monday night, approved a motion by Greg Young, which was seconded by Brian Sieben, that will special assess all p...
On Thursday, Dec. 16, the New Rockford-Sheyenne varsity men's basketball team kicked off the three-day-long CNDC Tournament in Harvey. The weekend would go on to bring some highs, namely their first win of the season, and some lows, beginning with their opening round match-up with the St. John Woodchucks. St. John began scoring early and often against NR-S, inflicting much of their damage from beyond the arc. Meanwhile, Rockets' turnovers were keeping them at arm's length for most of the game....
Snow days and online learning were once again on the minds of the New Rockford-Sheyenne school board members at their regular meeting on Monday, Dec. 13. The debate centered around the proposed “Policy ABAC,” which would establish a way for NR-S to conduct online learning in the event of unforeseen weather or plant conditions that prevent in-person learning. According to the Summary of Proposed Action prepared by Superintendent Jill Louters and posted to the board packet on the school’s websi...
Local veterans in Eddy County have a new veterans service officer (VSO) fighting on their behalf. Julie Shrock, a native of New Rockford and a wartime veteran herself, is the new VSO for Eddy County, replacing Kathy Steinbach who had previously held the position since June 2019. After joining the N.D. National Guard while still attending high school in 1985, and later with the Army until 1996, Shrock proudly served her country both overseas and stateside. Since then, she's worked in the...
On Wednesday, Dec. 8, board members of the Lake Region Special Education Unit (LRSE), voted not to consider adding additional school districts to their unit. The unexpected vote comes after weeks of discussions by New Rockford-Sheyenne school board members about whether or not to withdraw from the East Central Center for Exceptional Children Special Education Unit (East Central), and apply for membership to the LRSE. The unofficial minutes of the meeting obtained by the Transcript reflect that...
Here’s your weekly rundown of some of the most interesting headlines from newspapers across North Dakota. Icy roads make for accidents A single-vehicle accident that sent one man to a Minot hospital occurred west of Bottineau on Monday, Nov. 29. According to Bottineau County Sheriff Steve Watson, Bottineau resident Derek Lund was driving on Highway 5 when ice on the highway sent him into the ditch and rolled his vehicle. The incident left Lund with a broken leg and a cut on his head. He was t...
The New Rockford-Sheyenne Rockets varsity boys' basketball team opened their season with a heartbreaking 56-53 loss to the Thompson Tommies on Saturday, Dec. 11. The Rockets' star senior, Nick Berglund, opened up scoring with a towering hook shot on the game's first possession, just a taste of what was to come in the first half. Berglund scored 16 of the Rockets' 24 first-half points, and his presence under the basket kept NR-S in command of rebounds. As the end of the first-half approached,...
Northeast North Dakota has a new representative at the North Dakota Farm Bureau (NDFB). Megan Overby, originally from the Michigan, N.D. area, is the NDFB's new northeast field representative. Having grown up on the Ternquist family farm near Michigan, N.D., Overby has had a passion for agriculture since her childhood, and is looking forward to growing that passion as she embarks on a new career. "My passion for agriculture did start at a young age and obviously continued to grow throughout...
Following years of proposals between the Spirit Lake Reservation and Eddy County Sheriff’s Department regarding law enforcement on tribal land, a new arrangement seems to be on the verge of completion, as both the Eddy County Sheriff and the State’s Attorney have recommended signing a newly-proposed Deputation Agreement. County commissioners discussed the proposed agreement at their regular meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 4. The agreement would allow sheriff’s deputies to assist the Bureau of India...
On December 31, the Nicolai Chiropractic Center, P.C. will lose one of its seasoned chiropractors. Dr. Zachary Smith, who's been practicing chiropractic medicine in New Rockford since January of 2013, announced his departure from Nicolai Chiropractic on Nov. 29. The news led to multiple messages of support on Facebook and questions about what comes next. Dr. Smith told the Transcript that following his time at Nicolai Chiropractic he'll begin working at the Spirit Lake Health Center (SLHC) in...
Here’s your weekly rundown of some of the most interesting headlines from newspapers across North Dakota. Picket line protests (non-existent) mandate Picketers outside the SMP-Health medical center staged a protest against the medical center’s recent directive that all personnel be vaccinated by Dec. 6 or face losing their jobs. However, according to SMP-Health administrator Alfred Sams, no such directive was made. “Absolutely not,” said Sams when asked if the Harvey medical center was telling...
At the New Rockford-Sheyenne school board meeting on Monday, Nov. 15, a motion was carried to delay consideration on a vote to withdraw from the East Central Center for Exceptional Children Special Education Unit (East Central) until February of 2022. However, if NR-S is to have their proposed withdrawal from East Central effective for the 2022-23 school year, they will need to make their decision a bit earlier. According to East Central’s board policy, a school district wishing to withdraw from...
At their regular meeting on Dec. 1, the NR-S school building committee reviewed an official cost estimate and continued discussions about a proposed storage structure to house the district’s school buses. The proposal, presented at Wednesday’s meeting from Cash and Carry Lumber, offered multiple possibilities. The minimum price tag for a 60-by-120 foot non-insulated building on footings would total $257,615.80, while the same building on a concrete slab would cost an estimated $281,872.97. Com...
Here’s your weekly rundown of some of the most interesting headlines from newspapers across North Dakota. Matt Thorpe Resigns as Ellendale Mayor; Flaherty Appointed Acting Mayor After much thought, I have decided to resign as mayor of Ellendale. The decision did not come easily, but I feel it is the best time for me to do this. I do appreciate all the time and work everyone has done over the past seven and a half years and I expect everyone will continue to do the same. Thank you, Mayor T...
Just in time for the holidays, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) recently released new guidelines for nursing homes, allowing the Lutheran Home of the Good Shepherd (LHGS) in New Rockford to remove nearly all limitations for visits at their facility. According to the new CMS guidelines released on Nov. 12, visitation at nursing homes must be available at all times, and for all residents “as permitted under the regulations.” Advance scheduling of visits, limiting the num...
A colorful new farm has popped up in Eddy County, but it's not your typical North Dakota cornfield. That's right, The Pink Pistil Flower Boutique is providing locally grown flowers from its own vibrant farm. New Rockford native Brenda Bachmeier opened her business in May of this year, taking her passion for flowers to the next level, and providing another opportunity for residents to invest locally. Bachmeier got her certification in floral design online from the floral design institute in...
Here’s your weekly rundown of some of the most interesting headlines from newspapers across North Dakota. COVID policies becoming a hot topic in local schools The Mount Pleasant School Board began discussing the possibility of passing a policy, or a directive, related to teachers and staff who may need time off due to COVID-related matters. The issue has become a “big discussion” throughout the state according to Superintendent Brad Nash, adding that many schools are struggling to find solut...
The holidays are fast approaching and so, too, are the friends and family expecting gifts under the Christmas tree and expensive meals at the dinner table. Big businesses will try to ease your holiday shopping burden with special offers like free shipping or buy-one-get-one-free, but more often than not, the best deals can be found locally. Whether you’re preparing a large Thanksgiving dinner, loading up on tasty holiday delights, or just looking for Christmas gifts sure to bring a smile to the...
The NR-S school board considered withdrawal from the East Central Center for Exceptional Children Special Education Unit (East Central) on Monday, Nov. 15. After hearing emotional testimonies, and with dozens of concerned citizens in attendance, the NR-S school board unanimously voted for a motion that effectively delays the decision to dissolve their relationship with East Central. The motion, which was made by Alyson Myhre and seconded by Todd Allmaras, postpones the vote until the board’s F...
It's official - Legislative District 23 as we know it, which has contained Eddy County for nearly two decades, will be dissolved in less than a month. Following a five-day-long special session in the state's capital, legislators have agreed on a new apportionment of the state's legislative districts, setting the stage for significant changes in both Eddy and Foster County. On December 1, 2021, most of Eddy County will officially be encompassed by District 14, a massive district that begins with...
The results of New Rockford-Sheyenne School’s recent accreditation review by Cognia - a company that’s been reviewing and accrediting schools since 1895- was released Monday. Superintendent Jill Louters presented preliminary results of the review near the conclusion of Monday’s school board meeting. Louters began by telling board members, and the dozens of community members in attendance, what an accreditation is and how Cognia conducted its review. “The goal is to build capacity in your in...
Here’s your weekly rundown of some of the most interesting headlines from newspapers across North Dakota. Manhunt at oil well ends peacefully After being caught sneaking around a Divide County farm, 39-year-old Eric Beeler Deck found himself on the ledge of tanks at an oil well pad south of Crosby. Divide County Sheriff’s Deputy Mike Dehn spoke to the man for over an hour, and was eventually able to talk him down. According to Divide County Sheriff Zach Schroader, Deck had brandished a baseball...
A new era in the coronavirus pandemic is beginning this holiday season. COVID-19 vaccines have now been approved for children ages 5-11, the Biden administration’s vaccine mandates have been announced, and the delta variant surge appears to be tapering off. As of Wednesday, Nov. 10, the total number of active positives in North Dakota was 3,692, down from 4,595 in early October. Similar numbers are being seen throughout the country, but questions remain about whether this positive trend will c...
