Official Newspaper of Eddy County since 1883
Official Newspaper of Eddy County since 1883
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In just his freshman year, Parker Jacobson is the all-time single-season 3-point scorer for the Washburn Cardinals. Parker Jacobson is the son of Keith Jacobson, a graduate of New Rockford High School who used to play for the Rockets under head coach Harry Pieterick. Jacobson amassed 93 total 3-pointers during the regular season, and boasted an impressive 50 percent field goal percentage from beyond the arc. The previous record holder in Washburn was Nate Schafer, who tallied 91 total...
The Triple Threat’s regular season has drawn to a close, and what a season it was. The three-school esports co-op of New Rockford-Sheyenne, Hazen and Garrison – dubbed “The Triple Threat” – ended their season with a positive record in every game they competed in. Now, they’re looking forward to the state tournament in Grand Forks. This year, The Triple Threat had two varsity teams competing in Valorant, and had varsity and junior varsity squads competing in Rocket League and Fortnite. Fortnite i...
A couple of weekends ago, several families from the Eddy County 4-H Shooting Sports and Outdoor Skills Club met near Lake Metigoshe to learn and practice some outdoor winter skills. Most of us arrived on February 17. Leader Mike Brazil worked hard to plan affordable things for our member families to learn and do. We stayed in little wooden cabins that were nice and cozy. They were even more cozy and nice than I had pictured in my head. They had kitchens, bathrooms, couches and bunk beds. We brou...
Outdoor notes: *Check on ice houses occasionally to make certain they haven’t iced in after warming weather. *Be mindful of parking when accessing area lakes; not blocking roadways or snow removal operations. *Reminder that it’s illegal to chase, harass, or pursue any wildlife species with motorized vehicle. *Ice is never completely safe. Avoid areas with vegetation, moving water, pressure ridges and springs. Check conditions as you go along on the ice and don’t move around at night. *Marc...
Are you seeing green? March 1st marked the meteorological beginning of spring. When I was a kid, spring clearly started on March 21st (the vernal equinox – when the sun and the equator celebrate a secret handshake), a much more likely date for closing the door on winter in North Dakota. Apparently, meteorologists rule when it comes to marking our seasons. Don’t put away the snow shovel just yet. The most familiar holiday for the month is St. Patrick’s Day, celebrated on March 17th, which marks the death of St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ir...
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