Official Newspaper of Eddy County since 1883
Official Newspaper of Eddy County since 1883
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I wasn’t going to do it. As fun as that Vikings win was on Sunday, it just didn’t have that “good in things” feel. Until I heard this. In what’s been tabbed the Minnesota Miracle, the Vikings won in a combination of some pretty awesome athletic talent by Stefon Diggs, and a big stroke of luck. However, a sports talk show I was listening to said the true test would be their next game. He said that’s the game when the Vikings historically ‘choke.’ If they win that one, though, they will b...
Dear Savvy Senior, This may seem like a strange question, but can you tell me what steps need to be taken after a loved one dies? My 80-year-old father has a terminal illness, and I would like to find out what I will need to do when he passes. Only Daughter Dear Only, I’m sorry about your father’s situation but this is a great question many families inquire about when a loved one’s death becomes imminent. Here’s a run-down of some things you can do now, and after his death, that can help ke...
Overall, the locals played a good game on both ends of the court as New Rockford-Sheyenne defeated Dakota Prairie by a final score of 73-47 in District 7 Boys Basketball action played at McVille on Friday, January 12. The Knights were playing without Hunter Sand, who broke his arm in a high school playoff football game. At times this game was quite physical. The Rockets led after one stanza 23-16. By intermission it was all tied up at 32. The locals had a big third quarter, increasing the lead to 56-38, and then chalked up a big District 7 wi...
Mayville-Portland-CG shot the ball very well from the field as the Patriots defeated New Rockford-Sheyenne by a final score of 60-56 in non- district Boys Basketball action played at Devils Lake on Saturday, January 13. The Rockets played a decent game but just came up on the short end. New Rockford-Sheyenne led 15-13 after one stanza, and 25-22 at the intermission. The Patriots had a big third quarter and led 43-35 after three. The locals held a 21-17 advantage in the fourth but it was not enough and the Patriots won by a final of 60-56...
The Bismarck State College Foundation has recognized Benjamin Makay of New Rockford as the recipient of the Frank Bavendick Scholarship. The $1000 scholarship is payable for the Spring 2018 semester and will help Makay pursue a technical or energy degree from BSC. The BSC Foundation is committed to the encouragement and support of academic excellence. Through the support of many generous benefactors, the BSC Foundation was able to budget more than $400,000 in scholarship awards this academic year. For more information, visit bis...
The annual New Rockford Junior bowling tournament was held at Wonder Lanes on Wednesday, December 27, with 21 junior bowlers taking part in the event. Winners of the doubles event were Brody Weisenburger and Bennett Meier with a score of 1262 and taking second place was Alex Weisenburger and Vinnie Ruppell with 1232. Winner of the singles event was Nick Hovey with a scratch score of 540, and with handicap a total of 684. Second went to Jacob Louters with 663, third Charlie Jorgenson 638, 4th...
Outdoor Notes: *Ice is never completely safe. Avoid areas with vegetation, moving water, pressure ridges, and springs. Check conditions as you go along on the ice. *Jan. 20: Ducks Unlimited state convention, Gladstone Inn, Jamestown. Tournaments: *Jan. 27: Devils Lake, 6-Mile Bay, Buffalo Lodge Lake. Fishing: *Devils Lake elevation, Jan. 16: 1,449.71 feet above mean sea level (MSL). *Stump Lake elevation: 1,449.61 MSL. *Lake Sakakawea elevation: 1,839.63 MSL; 25,000 cubic feet per second...
