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An abandoned home in New Rockford has been destroyed after being engulfed by flames in the early morning hours of Saturday, Dec. 31. New Rockford Fire Chief, Brian Hopfauf, said his department arrived at the scene, located on the 1200 block of 4th Avenue North, at around 5:17 a.m. to find the home already consumed by fire. "When we showed up the house was fully engulfed," said Hopfauf, "so we made a decision not to run any hydrant water and just protect the structure to the west." Firefighters...
Full of history-making firsts, exciting developments and unfortunate tragedy, 2022 was undoubtedly a memorable year, and the New Rockford Transcript captured much of it in our weekly paper. This week we’re continuing our year-in-review series by re-sharing some of last year’s most memorable stories from May through August. Archery Champ In 2022, Sheyenne became home to the best male archer in the nation. Layton Jacobson, a seventh grader at New Rockford-Sheyenne school and a resident of She...
On Tuesday, Jan. 3, County Commissioners heard an update from Eddy County Emergency Manager, Lisa Thompson, regarding the county’s effort to install an alarm system at the courthouse. At the commission’s September meeting, Thompson revealed the courthouse was fitted with outdated fire extinguishers, had zero working smoke or carbon monoxide detectors, and no fire alarm system. New fire extinguishers and smoke/carbon monoxide alarms were brought in soon after the problem was discovered, but ins...
Local entities ended the year addressing roof issues caused by heavy snowfall in December. The City of New Rockford held two discussions about the flat roofs at the Brown Memorial and the Eddy-New Rockford Library. The Brown Memorial roof had been leaking, so public works staff investigated potential solutions. Before Christmas, city workers cleared heavy snow from the flat roof. In the process, employee Jason Munson was hit in the head with a chunk of ice that had fallen from the roof. He...
A partnership between Bremen Bar and the Aggie Foundation made possible a $1,000 donation to Eddy County 4-H Shooting Sports and Outdoor Activities. Tiffany Munson, Administrative Assistant for Eddy County 4-H, expressed her gratitude for the impact the donation made on the students. "We were really appreciative of the donation ... and the kids were so appreciative of all of the items that were donated. They were just in awe of everything that was out there that we had for them," Munson said....
Candace Olzweski has pleaded guilty to charges stemming from an incident on Sept. 17, 2022, during which she assaulted Eddy County deputy Bennett Suave after breaking out of her handcuffs. Olzweski pleaded guilty to simple assault of a police officer, criminal mischief, criminal trespass and preventing arrest or discharge of other duties. The disorderly conduct charge against her was dismissed. On Dec. 15, Olzweski was handed $560 in various fees and fines, and sentenced to 30 days confinement...
The New Rockford-Sheyenne School District is applying for an community education grant to offer learning opportunities to community members of all ages. The idea is to help the community become a resilient, rural community engaged in growth and learning at all age levels. Classes would be offered free of charge to residents living within the boundaries of the school district. The classes or workshops would not be assessed or graded, they simply offer an opportunity for community members, young and old, to come together and learn around a...
AGENDA New Rockford-Sheyenne Board of Education Regular Meeting Cafeteria Monday, January 9th, 2023, 7:00 p.m. I. REGULAR ITEMS A. Call to order, roll call, establishment of quorum, and approval of agenda. B. Consent agenda. Attachments. Discussion. Motion. 1. Approve minutes of December 12th, 2022 regular meeting 2. Business Manager’s report. a. Balance Sheet. b. General Fund Revenue Report. c. General Fund Expenditure Report. d. Building Fund. e. Sinking and Interest Fund. f. Food Service Fund. g. Activity Fun... Full story
Here’s a New Year’s Resolution we could all benefit from: be vigilant about cryptocurrency scams. Fraud involving crypto investment schemes and crypto as payment in other schemes skyrocketed in 2022, according to the Federal Trade Commission. Reported losses exceeded $1 billion. Last year, the evergreen online romance scam turned into crypto “investment opportunities” – starting on such platforms as Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn in addition to dating sites and apps. The target can see their assets gaining value as they continue to invest...
Here’s your weekly rundown of some of the most interesting headlines from newspapers across North Dakota. House fire takes everything On Friday, Dec. 16, approximately three miles west of Martin, N.D., the home of Scott and Kristi Flood was completely destroyed by a devastating afternoon fire. Trent Naser, Sheridan County Sheriff, said his department received the call that a house was on fire at around 2:30 Friday afternoon. Everyone inside the home at the time of the blaze, four adults and t...
According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, nearly 20 percent of high school students report serious thoughts of suicide and nine percent have made an attempt to take their lives. Startling statistics like these are the motivation behind the FirstLink Film Festival and Competition, returning to the historic Fargo Theatre this spring. “We can’t ignore these numbers any longer. Our young people are suffering,” said Jennifer Illich, Executive Director at FirstLink. “We are thrilled to bring this event back for a second year and continu...
At their December meeting, the Northern Plains Electric Operation Round Up board of directors approved grants totaling $9,700 to help support worthy causes. These charitable grants are made possible through the generosity of Northern Plains Electric Cooperative members who voluntarily elect to have their electric bills rounded up to the next dollar. The donated amount averages about 50 cents a month for each participating member and raises approximately $37,000 each year. Since the program’s beginning in October 1998, grants totaling $...
The Sheyenne Turkey Dinner was another success despite the snowy weather and the furnace problems at Ostby Hall on Christmas Day. The dinner was moved to Open Season Lodge after it was found that the heating system at Ostby Hall was not working. Lots of volunteers moved the dinner and supplies to the Lodge early that morning and the dinner went on as scheduled. One hundred diners enjoyed the great turkey and all the trimmings dinner as well as a visit from Santa Claus. Along with the 100 diners attending, 50 take-out dinners were ordered and...
Happy New Year to New Rockford and area folks! Tuesday morning, Ken Holte enjoyed coffee with Pastor Rick Loewen and Alan Lange at the Chieftain in Carrington. Janet Laube called niece, Carla Roberts, in Warroad, Minn. on Sunday and wished her a happy birthday and new year. Candy Jensen enjoyed a new year call from son, Derik, and Val Holte from their home in Minneapolis on Sunday. Thursday afternoon visitors at the Janelle Koepplin home were son, Aaron Koepplin, with Chevelle and Hendrix. Ken and Marvis Holte ejoyed a belated Christmas dinner...
Happy New Year to the folks in Pleasant Prairie! Last Tuesday, Charlotte Koepplin drove to Carrington and took care of some medical business. Wednesday afternoon visitors at the Charlotte Koepplin home were John and Kathleen Lee, bringing belated Christmas greetings and goodies. Jean Lessner was a Sunday visitor at the Margie Anderson home. Thursday visitors and dinner guests at the Charlotte Koepplin home were Aaron Koepplin, Hendrix and Chevelle. They brought knoephla soup from Danielle and enjoyed a game of Yahtzee. Aaron won. Friday...
We’re in the last week of holiday break for my college-aged daughter, and I’m wondering how it went so quickly. We’ve gone over her grades from her first semester as a full-time college student, and she’s looking ahead to her spring semester schedule. Over the past three weeks, she’s visited friends and family, helped me with a couple of projects at work, and done a fair amount of cooking and cleaning at home. Man, I’m going to miss that as soon as she’s gone again! By the time many of you read...
Barbara Walters might never have become a powerful force in broadcast journalism had she lacked the chutzpah to extract a promise from her bosses at NBC News in 1973. As she explained it to me, she had already worked at the "Today" show for a dozen years, serving first as a writer and then as the "Today girl" on set - a bubbly balance to the program's male host, the journalist Frank McGee. If McGee were ever to leave, NBC pledged, she would be named co-host, an unprecedented role for a woman....
In this season of peace, remembrance and celebration, we are beckoned by the ghosts of 1776 and 1787 to recall the historic work of this nation’s founders in establishing a republic grounded in the aspirational principles of liberty, equality and self-governance, and our duty as citizens to defend to defend it. The serious challenges to American Democracy, at home and abroad, have generated searching concerns amidst exposure of its deep-seated vulnerabilities and led some to wonder if our nation is facing a “Machiavellian Moment,” the point whe...
Marjorie Wright New Rockford, N.D. Marjorie "Margie" Wright, age 89, of New Rockford, N.D., died Friday, December 30, 2022, at her home in New Rockford. Marjorie Ellen Wright was born March 20, 1933 on the farm at Tiffany Township in Eddy County, N.D., the daughter of Andrew and Mary (Schell) Gross. She was raised and attended school at New Rockford and Rugby, N.D., and graduated from high school. Margie taught elementary school for one year. On April 14, 1952, Margie was united in marriage to...
Late in December 2021 when I read my copy of the Transcript, a couple of things caught my eye. First, there was a great picture of my mom, Kathy O’Connor, and second, a listing of all the unmarked graves in Eddy County. In the list, the family name O’Keefe stood out to me. I knew that my second great-grandmother was an O’Keefe, so these people were family. Armed with an Ancestry account and a lot of free time (it was during the semester break from my college teaching job), I dove into researching the O’Keefe in the unmarked grave list. The O’Ke...
“And whenever you pray, do not be like the hypocrites; for they love to stand and pray in the synagogues and at the street corners, so that they may be seen by others. Truly I tell you, they have received their reward. But whenever you pray, go into your room and shut the door and pray to your Father who is in secret; and your Father who sees in secret will reward you. “When you are praying, do not heap up empty phrases as the Gentiles do; for they think that they will be heard because of their many words. Do not be like them, for your Fat...
The history of the Pioneer Daughters extend back to 1929 when J.M. Diving delivered a speech in Dickenson titled "The Pioneer Mother of N. Dak." The Pioneer Daughters were a special branch of the North Dakota Federation of Women's Clubs. To be eligible to join, a woman needed to be the descendant of a pioneer family who settled in the area prior to its statehood. The primary goal of the organization was "to honor the memory of pioneer mothers of this state and to keep alive its heritage."...
On Sept. 4, 1905, the Eddy County Commission (Dailey, Dafoe, Gunvaldson) met and voted to pay the following: $29.20, Mrs. M.E. Pottner, care of Mrs. Clara Swantz and for bedding destroyed; $102.50, Mrs. Carrie E. Fay, care and nursing of Mrs. Clara Swantz and for bedding destroyed; $7.20, New Rockford Light & Water Improvement Co., June and July lights; $4, H.W. Wilson, Aug. and Sept. rent for telephone; $90, Mrs. A.G. Gardner, register of deeds’ clerk for July and Aug.; $80, John Collins, j...
WINTER. If this season is defined by cold, snowy weather – then it arrived nearly two months ago, long before the astronomical calendar-date of winter's start on December 21. Local weather reports warn us to protect our bodily extremities (our head, hands and feet) from exposure, to reduce the risk of frostbite. When it's bad enough outside, many of us can make the choice to hunker down inside. With the wind and harsh temperatures, how are trees on the Northern Plains able to survive? For s...
Dear Savvy Senior, Is it possible to make changes to my Medicare coverage now? I know we’ve passed the fall open enrollment period, but I’ve heard that there are other times of the year beneficiaries can make changes. What can you tell me? Changed My Mind Dear Changed, Yes! The annual Medicare open enrollment period isn’t your only opportunity to swap out Medicare coverage. There are other opportunities, but the timing of when you can make those changes depends on your specific circu...
