Official Newspaper of Eddy County since 1883
Official Newspaper of Eddy County since 1883
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Three alleged thieves caught in New Rockford last November will be appearing in court on Monday, Jan. 6. The three men were wanted for allegedly going on a crime spree during which they stole thousands of dollars worth of cigarettes, and it was an Eddy County deputy that caught up to them. On Friday, November 15, 2024, deputy Allen Troy of the Eddy County Sheriff’s Office noticed a vehicle driving through Sheyenne matching the description of a car connected to a string of recent thefts in Grand...
In what has been an abnormally warm winter in North Dakota so far, this picturesque shot of the community of Sheyenne was captured by Gail Weisenburger of Sheyenne. Many of the trees in Eddy County were recently given a fresh coating of hoarfrost, creating beautful scenes like this throughout the area, including in Sheyenne and New Rockford. If you happen to take an interesting photo in Eddy County, whether scenery or something else, feel free to send it to the Transcript and potentially see it...
On Tuesday morning, Dec. 31, law enforcement were engaged in a brief standoff with an individual in Binford, N.D. According to a press release from Griggs County Sheriff Amberly Michaelis, law enforcement was dispatched to the Bin City Saloon in Binford for a "disturbance involving a single individual." Michaelis said the disturbance turned out to be a mental health emergency. "Upon arriving it was determined there was an individual in the midst of a mental health crisis," reads the press...
The Eddy County Road Department has an ideal new shop to operate from and to house equipment. This new 50-by-60 foot shop was built by CK Construction this past summer and fall, and the road department has officially moved in. The shop is located in Sheyenne just north of the intersection of Warsing Ave. and 2nd Street South....
In addition to setting new resolutions and looking forward to the next 365 days, the new year is also a great time to look back on the previous year and the events and happenings that defined it. And as it happens, there is plenty to look back on in Eddy County from 2024. Over the next three weeks, the Transcript will review a number of the most interesting articles published last year, beginning with articles published from January through April. Petition audit approved by state auditor – publi...
James Myhre, district game warden for the North Dakota Game and Fish Department in New Rockford, received the agency's Director's Award for professional excellence at the department's annual staff meeting in December. Jeb Williams, Game and Fish director, said Myhre has provided exceptional service to North Dakota for 22 years. "He knows that helping hunters, anglers, trappers and boaters is only part of the job," Williams said. "James is a farmer and rancher and knows the importance of working with and assisting in his district any way he...
We have all eaten probably a few too many Christmas cookies and have spent time with our loved ones. 2024 was quite the year for the Park District so let’s take a quick trip down memory lane. I jumped into this role knowing very little, but did have some knowledge from working for the park board previously. I started in April at the very start of busy season for the park. April and May consisted of learning how to do stuff in the office, getting all the baseball programs put together (schedules, coaches, equipment, jerseys), getting the pool up...
On Dec. 11 the Warwick High School careers class invited Chris Dumont from Dumont & Associates of Devils Lake to talk about drafting and architecture. He showed the students the plans for a couple of buildings the company was working on. The students had drawn up plans for their dream homes prior to the visit, and he reviewed each one, highlighting what they did well and offering pointers for future work. The Warwick careers class is taught by Dean Hagen....
December 23, 2024 New Rockford and area folks extend sympathy to the families of LeLand Jensen and Vivian Rimmereid. Charlotte Koepplin enjoyed Christmas phone calls from Eileen Williams and Ardy Yates. Kathleen Lee was a recent visitor at the Margie Anderson home. Friday evening found an early family Christmas celebration happening at the Todd and Karen Koepplin home. Guests were Taylor and Amanda Koepplin, Evelyn, Tessa and Ewen and Allysa Lewis, Kenna and Grady. All enjoyed supper, sledding, cookie decorating and packages. Granddaughter...
Christmas week offered nice weather in Sheyenne for all sorts of activities, including combining corn, hauling bales, ice fishing, carpentry and more. The basement steps were built at 301 Pleasant Ave. The Sheyenne community extends condolences to the Estrem family. Marilyn recently passed away. Pastor John and Marilyn were an integral part of all things Sheyenne while John was a pastor here. Their contributions live on. Her funeral will be in Minneapolis. Patti Larson visited her aunt and uncle, Judy and Glenn Cudworth, at Lutheran Home of...
Monday: Chicken fried steak, mashed potatoes with gravy, glazed baby carrots, small orange/cookie and bread Tuesday: Sweet & sour chicken over rice, low sodium veggie, corn, mandarin orange sauce and bread Wednesday: Baked fish, squash, mixed veggies, tropical fruit and bread Thursday: Roast pork, mashed potatoes with gravy, low sodium veggie, fruit cocktail and bread Friday: Applesauce ribs, small baked potato, green beans, cranberries, pumpkin pie and bread...
Here’s your weekly rundown of some of the most interesting headlines from newspapers across North Dakota. Fire devastates Ellendale home Ellendale emergency personnel responded last Thursday morning to a 911 call from a motorist reporting a house fire. It was the home of DiAnn Sigafoos, who resides there with her two adult sons Matthew and Michael. Thankfully, none of them were home when the fire erupted. The Leader noticed the dark plumes of smoke a little before 9 p.m. and drove to the s...
I very much appreciate receiving letters from readers, even the critical ones. I received a two-fer in the mail right before Christmas. On the surface it was a Christmas card in a festive envelope. When I opened it, however, I discovered that it was much more than just a hello on the holidays. It was a letter from a reader, in particular a response to an editorial I published about immigration, with words scrawled across every open square inch of the card. After reading it, that one has a...
Brandon Granger, the son of Texas Republican Rep. Kay Granger, informed the Dallas Express his mother has been battling "some dementia issues late in the year" and had been residing in an assisted-care facility for the last half year. The most recent vote she casted on the House floor was in July, and she has been absent for more than 300 votes since that time. While this is certainly alarming news to hear, Granger is hardly an anomaly. The median age of senators in the incoming 119th Congress...
The Framers: integrity and impeachment will temper use of pardon power English history was constantly before the eyes of delegates to the Constitutional Convention as they stressed about the exercise of the presidential pardon power. Kings had abused the pardoning authority for corrupt ends. They sold pardons to those who could afford them and, on occasion, sought to screen from parliamentary inquiry those whom they had instigated to violate the law. The historical practice, it seemed to the Framers, constituted a parade of horribles. What,...
Ardis Twedt McHenry, N.D. Ardis Twedt, 89, of McHenry, N.D. died on December 30, 2024, at the Nelson County Health System Care Center in McVille, N.D. under the care of hospice. A prayer service will be held on Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025 at 3 p.m., with visitation beginning at 2 p.m., at New Luther Valley Free Lutheran Church, McVille, N.D. The funeral service will be held on Monday, Jan. 6, 2025 at 2 p.m., with visitation beginning at 1 p.m., at the church. Burial will be at Gethsemane Lutheran...
Marilyn Estrem Brooklyn Center, Minn. Marilyn Estrem died on Dec. 26, 2024 at Maranatha Care Center in Brooklyn Center, Minn. Marilyn Esther (Johnston) Estrem was born July 19, 1938 in Willmar, Minn. Her parents were Stanley Johnston and Gladys Chalmers Johnston. Marilyn grew up with one sister, Doris Johnston Brooks. Marilyn married John Carlisle Estrem on August 24, 1958. They had four children: LeAllan James, Karla Marie, Ethan Charles and Jonis Christopher. Marilyn graduated from Decorah...
A couple of weeks ago, I was studying my way through John when I came across a detail that I had never pondered before. For those with Bibles, it concerns the healing story recorded in John 5:1-15. Basically, the story goes that a man had been lame for 38 years when Jesus strolls up and heals him. Now, when I preached this passage, I focused upon the exact command Jesus gave the man: “Get up, take your mat, and walk”; which was very striking, considering the man was lame and it was Sunday. However, unrelated to Jesus’ command, I was struc...
Dear Savvy Senior, My dad has always been a pack rat, but since mom died a few years ago he’s become more of a hoarder. The clutter in his house has gotten out of control and I don’t know what to do. Any suggestions? Distraught in Centerville Dear Distraught, Unfortunately, hoarding or clutter addiction is a problem that’s become increasingly common in the U.S. It effects approximately 6% of Americans age 65 or older. The problem can range anywhere from moderate messiness to hoarding so sever...
On July 9, 1907, Mr. and Mrs. Philip Ackerman returned from two weeks in Minneapolis. H.J. Mitchell returned from a few days at the Chautauqua; his family remained there. Mrs. R.P. Allison went to Jamestown to visit her son and his family. Mr. and Mrs. H.F. Rodenberg and family left to visit relatives in Leonard and Casselton; he returned on July 22, but his family remained for a while longer. Will Utz went to Beach, near which he had a homestead. Mrs. A.E. Swanson and her young daughter...
The New Rockford-Sheyenne Archery program just keeps getting bigger. This time a year ago, the program was celebrating their biggest year ever with over 80 students signed up to compete in archery for 2023. And now, the 2024 NR-S program is looking at nearly 100 students signed up to participate. On Tuesday, NR-S Archery Head Coach Mike Schaefer said there were exactly 98 students signed up, and they're pushing to reach triple digits before their first tournament later this month. "I'm excited...
