Official Newspaper of Eddy County since 1883
Official Newspaper of Eddy County since 1883
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Two months of work, 25 gallons of black paint, a decor shopping spree and a whole lot of help from family and friends – that's what it took to make KayElla Studio come to life. New Rockford's own Kayahna Hopfauf has made great leaps in her photography business in the past two-plus years. On Saturday, Jan. 11, her new creative space known as KayElla Studio held its grand opening at 1024 Central Ave. Previously she had used a small part of a commercial space on Highway 281 to hold indoor s...
Back in December of 2022, Eddy County commissioners carried a motion to demolish the historic Hanson Bridge, which has connected New Rockford to the northern bank of the James River since 1904. However, more than two years later the picturesque bridge still stands, and now there's an opportunity for someone to save the historic structure via adoption. The bridge – which connects 6th Street North to River Drive – has been closed to both vehicle and pedestrian traffic for decades due to its poo...
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 moments which made it special and unique. And there’s plenty to look back on in Eddy County from 2024. This week, the Transcript will review a number of the most interesting articles published last year between the months of September through December. Former Eddy County deputy charged with Class C felony – published Sept. 16 Michael Beaver, the former sheriff of Griggs County and a for...
Natalie Becker, currently the elementary principal and interim superintendent of New Rockford-Sheyenne School, has announced her desire to remain the district's superintendent moving forward. Becker was hired as the interim superintendent for the 2024-25 school year in April, following Dr. Jill Louters' resignation and a subsequent superintendent search that didn't result in a new hire. Just over eight months later, during the NR-S School Board's regular meeting on Monday, Jan. 13, Becker has...
NDTC recently awarded a donation to the Career and Technical Education Department at New Rockford-Sheyenne High School to assist in the purchase of Apple MacBook Air laptops. This donation will enable students to access real-world business and technology applications. Additionally, the laptops will support students in completing projects in other various classes. Donations such as these are made every month from the NDTC Dollars in Motion program. NDTC has historically supported programs and...
Here’s your weekly rundown of some of the most interesting headlines from newspapers across North Dakota. Belcourt man shot According to the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians’ (TMBCI) Facebook page, there was a shooting in Belcourt where a law enforcement officer shot and killed an individual after a call was made to assist the individual. Jamie Azure, chair of the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians, said that on December 29, a law enforcement officer from the Bureau of Indian Aff...
The new year brought a great turnout for community quilting – Bonnie Deegan, Karen Birkeland, Eunice Throlson, Barb Eversvik, Randy Keller, LaRhae Dodds and Patti Larson. They finished two quilts, have one tied and ready for binding, laid out two more tops and prepared several backs. All enjoyed coffee and goodies afterward. Pastor Jeff joined them for coffee, but we missed Jan as she was in Fargo. Next quilting is Wednesday, Feb. 5, at 1 p.m. in Grace Lutheran Church parish hall. The sledding conditions on Lindstrom hill are perfect. The p...
Jimmy Indergaard was a visitor and supper guest Monday and Wednesday at the Mervin Indergaard home. Brief stoppers Tuesday at the Charlotte Koepplin home were Karen Koepplin, Grady and Kenna. Monday Shirley Packard and Calvin and Tim Hartl were in Devils Lake taking care of business. Ken and Marvis Holte enjoyed phone calls from sons Loren Holte of Bismarck and James Birkholz and Wendy of Minot. Friday and Saturday found Jimmy Indergaard supper guest and visitor at the Andy and Ruth Braaten home. Taylor Koepplin cleared Aunt Charlotte...
North Dakota State University's Carrington Research Extension Center (CREC) has gained an Extension cropping systems specialist. Jeff Stachler, an NDSU Extension agent in Griggs County since September 2020, has joined the CREC to help clientele with agronomic issues. Stachler began his new position Oct. 1, and says he has really enjoyed working with the staff members at the center in Carrington, North Dakota. "This position is critical to the outreach mission of NDSU and Jeff brings a wealth of...
I’ve received a notice for jury duty. This isn’t a cause for panic. Goodness, no. I don’t need to panic. All I need to do is move to Alaska and hide under a rock for 10 or 15 years, or however long it takes for the judicial system to notice I didn’t show up in court. But the only thing I’m more nervous about than jury duty is actively being pursued by the police, or the IRS, or both at the same time. So I can’t leave. All I can do is stare at the slip of green paper with the address of the loca...
It's day 3 – the legislature is up and running. Last week we heard from the tribes, the judiciary and the governor, each providing their status, and what they hope to see during this session. This week, Governor Armstrong will propose his budget to the House and Senate just as Governor Burgum did back in December. Both budgets will provide an outline for the legislature to look at and use as a sort of blueprint for determining the budget. Some of us have concerns about using Governor Burgum's budget as there wasn’t much reduction in spending fr...
In recent years, you may have noticed headlines related to the insurance industry, and, more importantly, you may have experienced its effects firsthand. This could include higher premiums that strain your household budget, reduced availability of certain coverage options, or delays in claim processing after a loss. We've witnessed how natural disasters, such as the devastating fires in Western North Dakota and Southern California, can impact communities. Furthermore, high-profile incidents, like the tragic murder of an insurance executive in...
When Donald Trump assumes office on January 20, as the 47th President of the United States, he will mark the solemn occasion with an inaugural address which, while not required by the Constitution, represents a rich tradition initiated by George Washington, one that affords the president a platform to chart a new direction for the nation and announce his plans, policies and programs. President Trump will stand at the podium in a time of deep division and great challenge, somewhat akin to the circumstances that confronted Thomas Jefferson and...
Gladys Hoyt McHenry, N.D. Gladys Hoyt, 92, of McHenry, N.D., passed away peacefully Jan. 7, 2025 at The Lutheran Home of the Good Shepherd, New Rockford, N.D. Her visitation was held Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025 from 1-2 p.m. followed by a funeral service at 2 p.m., all at Our Savior's Lutheran Church, McHenry, N.D. Pastor Russ Christiansen officiated. Music was "Don't Cry For Me" by Libby Alan, "In the Garden" by Alan Jackson, and"Go Rest High On That Mountain" by Vince Gill, and "The Old Red...
On July 20, 1907, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Bollingberg and family went to Leeds to visit her brother Gilbert Bymoen and his new bride whom he had married in Minneapolis. Fred Utz shipped a carload of cattle to the South St. Paul market. From July 20 to 23, attorney James Carroll was in Devils Lake on legal business. From July 20 to 24, Richard Sugden, the bookkeeper for the Gribben-Alair Elevator Co., was in Denhoff on business. About 10 o’clock on the morning of Sunday, July 21, four companies of t...
Dear Savvy Senior, I’ve heard that excessive earwax can cause serious health problems in elderly seniors. What can you tell me about this? Caregiving Daughter Dear Caregiving, It’s true! Excessive amounts of earwax can indeed cause problems in elderly seniors including hearing loss or ringing in your ears. Some people experience vertigo, which increases the risk of falling. And there’s also a correlation between hearing loss and cognitive decline and depression. Earwax – which is not really...
After their close loss to Carrington, the New Rockford-Sheyenne Rockets fell to No. 8 in the rankings for Class B boys basketball, but it wasn't long before they put themselves back in the win column. Against the St. John Woodchucks on Tuesday, Jan. 14, the Rockets scored more points than they had all season in a single game, and their opponents struggled to keep pace. Five separate players scored double digits that evening, something that'd become commonplace so far this season as the NR-S...
As a program, the Carrington boys basketball team has made many visible strides in just one year's time, earning seven wins to date after just two the year before. One of those victims in 2023-24, the NR-S Rockets, made their own power surge, and sat ranked No. 5 in the Division B poll prior to their latest grudge match Thursday night, Jan. 9. An eventful back-and-forth game of runs and momentum swings ended with CHS senior Josh Bickett's clutch jumper with 2.4 seconds remaining, and he also blo...
After taking a win over the Enderlin Eagles on Tuesday, Jan. 7, the New Rockford-Sheyenne girls' basketball team was ready to take on the No. 1 Benson County Wildcats on Friday, Jan. 10. Going into this game, most people thought the Wildcats were going to just completely outscore the Rockets. But that's just not how this game went. The Rockets came out of the gates scoring, with two from NR-S junior Ava Peterson and one each from Addysen Fandrich and Jaida Schumacher. Benson County players...
A cool new educational resource has made its way into area elementary schools. It's called Kid Scoop News, and Transcript publisher Amy Wobbema delivered the 24-page newspapers designed especially for kids to five elementary schools this past week. The New Rockford Lions Club took the lead for literacy, providing the funds for the nearly 200 copies needed for students in grades K-6 at New Rockford-Sheyenne Elementary School. Wobbema hand-delivered the colorful educational resources to students...
Navigating grain markets can feel like a guessing game, especially if it's not your favorite part of farming. Many farmers excel at raising strong crops and yields but often tune out the markets, missing opportunities or falling into a wait-and-see approach. If you're holding onto unsold grain from last year, you're not alone-the USDA's September 2024 Grain Stocks report shows on-farm corn stocks jumped 29% from the previous year, reflecting a growing trend of delayed sales. The good news? With...
January 15, 2025 An expansive wind farm is on its way to Eddy and Wells counties. In the not too distant future, much of the nearby countryside will likely be dotted with wind turbines generating about 370 megawatts of electricity every year – enough to power over 100,000 homes and local businesses annually. The project is called Flickertail Wind, and construction is scheduled to begin by 2027. Once completed, it will span nearly 43,000 acres across Eddy and Wells County with up to 112 wind t...
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