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In the early morning hours of Sunday, Oct. 20, in Sheyenne, N.D., Delorean H. Comer somehow acquired a 2000 Dodge Ram which didn’t belong to him. Court documents say the vehicle was reported stolen shortly after Comer had grabbed a pair of car keys as he left the Sheyenne Bar at around 12:15 a.m. that morning. Hours later, at around noon, residents of Sheyenne spotted Comer driving the vehicle in town and reportedly surrounded him as law enforcement arrived. “I received a call that the veh...
A delightful caffeine boost is coming to the Sheyenne community, as local entrepreneur Jocelyn Acheson will soon be opening Buckin Brews LLC – her western-themed mobile coffee business. She's hoping to be open this November and begin offering several delicious caffeinated brews out of her converted 1997 horse trailer. The western theme of her business is inspired by Acheson's own lifestyle, dating back to her origins in western Montana and throughout her time traveling and moving around with her...
It's Spooky Season! And that means plenty of unique events going on in New Rockford to enjoy this Halloween. As always, there will be Trunk or Treat hosted by the New Rockford Lions Club on the evening of October 31, beginning at 5 p.m. and going until 7 p.m. Unlike previous years, however, this year's Trunk or Treat will be taking place inside the Brown Memorial Auditorium, rather than Centennial Park. Anyone interested in handing out candy can call Jodi at (701) 302-0070 or Kristi at (701)... Full story
New Rockford's Edward Dale Johnson, Navy Fireman 1st Class, was among the thousands of American heroes who tragically passed away during the attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. Johnson, age 24, had been assigned to the battleship USS Oklahoma, which was among several vessels moored at Ford Island, Pearl Harbor when Japanese aircraft attacked, plunging the country into a second world war. According to a September press release from the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA), the...
Winners of the Fire Prevention Week coloring contest drawing are Cruze Lara, Emerson Guler, Catherine Gratton, Briggs Weber and Jaxon Reis. Thank you to all the kids who participated. The winners receive a Rocket tee from the Transcript. Pictured above are two of the many coloring sheets that were turned in for the contest....
The leaves are changing, the temps are getting cooler, fall is finally here! We had our Homecoming taco bar earlier this month, and we appreciate everyone that came out to support the park board! Also, a big thank you to North American Bison, LLC for donating meat, the Rockford Café for getting us all the toppings we needed and the Eagles for letting us host there. It was a very fun night visiting with everyone and eating some yummy food. The pool is winterized for the year, so the guards will see you next year for the 2025 swimming season!...
Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring has activated the Hay Hotline for Rancher Relief. “Several counties across the state were dry this year. Additionally, some areas have been impacted by wildfires,” said Agricultural Commissioner Doug Goehring. “The Department’s Hay Hotline is an additional resource producers impacted by recent wildfires may use. Producers and those in North Dakota who have hay can call the Department’s special program number to talk to one of my staff and get placed on the map,” Goehring said. The North Dakota Stockmen’s...
Here’s your weekly rundown of some of the most interesting headlines from newspapers across North Dakota. Fires burned nearly 90,000 acres Fires that erupted on Oct. 5 and 6 have scorched nearly 89,000 acres in central and eastern Williams County, making it the largest fire in North Dakota. The flames stretched approximately 20 miles, with one main fire starting 12 miles north of the U.S. Highway 85 and U.S. Highway 2 intersection and extending past Ray, while another fire moved from northwest Ray to south of Tioga. As of Thursday, the fires a...
On Wednesday, Oct. 2, Patti Clifton had noon lunch and a visit with Peg Clifton in Carrington. Later, Patti did a few errands before returning home. Eddy County Public Health had a steady stream of area residents for the vaccination clinic at the Sheyenne Senior Center Thursday morning, Oct. 3. We greatly appreciate Danette and Lisa doing this each year in Sheyenne! Jason Stenberg, Brocket, was out and about on his motorcycle on Sunday, Oct. 6. He stopped in Sheyenne for a visit with Jan and Steph Loe. First Lutheran Church, Sheyenne, will...
Sunday visitors at the Margie Anderson home were Laura Hager and baby Keaton. Ken and Marvis Holte enjoyed a phone call with son James Birkholz and friend Wendie. Sunday, daughter Amanda stopped in for a visit. Brief stopper at the Candy Jensen home one afternoon was Cora Koepplin. Charlotte Koepplin was on the receiving end of a second bouquet of fresh flowers from Katie Jorgensen, Harrison and Rynna as part of the Flower Scent-R Petal It Forward day. Keep one, share one. Fun. Darlis Short was a Sunday visitor at the Glenn and Judy Cudworth...
Property tax is a contradiction to private property rights, implying that government is the actual owner, and real estate is only rented in perpetuity vis-a-vis property tax. The deed to your house or land really only conveys use or occupancy rights. Miss enough "rent" payment and you will be evicted. This system creates an unfair hardship for anyone on fixed income, to the point that rising property values and taxes can eventually force them out of their homes. Even if they are able to remain in the house, the property tax bill consumes an... Full story
One of the chief justifications for the Electoral College, advanced by its advocates, is that small, lightly populated states require protection for interests that would be overwhelmed by large states under a system based on the direct election of the president. Readers may be surprised to learn that in the Constitutional Convention, James Madison told fellow delegates that small states don’t need protection from large states. His own state, Virginia, like Massachusetts and Pennsylvania, he said, were divided by various interests, including e...
At the Foster County Independent, we are 90 days into this national experiment to revive local news. As I look at what we’ve accomplished so far and the work ahead, I am encouraged. This month also marks a milestone for me in business. As of October 1, I have been the publisher of this newspaper for three whole years, and I am approaching the 10-year mark of my career in the newspaper industry (which will happen in February). A lot has changed since. I’m starting to see how we can both con...
Shirley Gillig Jamestown, N.D. Shirley Ann (Larson) Gillig passed away Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2024, at Ave Maria Village in Jamestown, N.D., at the age of 83. Shirley's visitation was held on Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2024 from 10-11 a.m., followed by a funeral service at 11 a.m. all at Evans Funeral Home, New Rockford. Pastor Jeff Halvorson officiated the service with special recorded music, "The Old Rugged Cross" and "Precious Memories." Honorary bearers were all of Shirley's family and friends. Shirley... Full story
Some of the most difficult parts of Scripture deal with enemies, the wicked, judgment, and our own sin. It’s uncomfortable, but for each human in all of history, suffering and heartache are real, everyday experiences. I’m thankful that the God who experienced suffering allows us to lament in our own. From Psalm 139:19-24: 19 If only you, God, would slay the wicked! Away from me, you who are bloodthirsty! Yes, Lord God. We want those who hurt us, those who want ill for us, those who misunderstand us to go away. We want you to remove them fro...
To be honest, I do not like politics, but at the same time I believe it’s my duty and opportunity to vote not the way a party says, but according to what God says. My thoughts about elections, especially presidential, is that it’s not one person governing the country. A president is a front person with thousands of power players in the background putting out fires and avoiding problems. The corrupt deals, kickbacks and cover-ups that include lobbyists are filled with compromises and broken pro...
On May 7, 1907, Otto Zehrfeld of Leipzig, Germany, arrived to visit his uncle Richard Zehrfeld on his farm east of town; he was making an around-the-world tour for a German newspaper. Rudolph Cerevenka came in from Minneapolis to work in the dry goods department of Prader & Baeder’s store. Liveryman William Rice went to Minneapolis on business; Mark Williams and L. Hutchinson went to Carrington on business. Mrs. A.H. Crawford left on a visit to her old home Elizabeth, Minn.; she returned on J...
How did your garden season go? This summer I participated in three different NDSU Home Garden Variety Trials, and planted nine tomato plants, potatoes, beans, melons, cucumber, different squashes and much more. As I start to pull out plants and clean up my garden area, I cannot help but compare this season to the previous and how it helped prepare me for this year. Now it may seem early for planning next year's garden, but while the garden season is fresh in my memory, I jotted down some notes...
Dear Savvy Senior, I’ve been diagnosed with sleep apnea and have been trying to use a CPAP device for the past six months but can’t tolerate it. Are there any alternative treatment options you can tell me about? Sleepy Sam Dear Sam, I’m sorry to hear your CPAP mask is keeping you awake at night, but I’m happy to hear that you’re addressing your obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) problem. Left untreated, OSA is linked to daytime sleepiness and an increased risk of anxiety, diabetes, hypertens...
The New Rockford-Sheyenne cross country team competed at the first annual North Dakota Middle School State Cross Country Championships on Friday, Oct. 18 at McDowell Dam Recreational Area just east of Bismarck. A total of eight runners from NR-S competed at the meet. Casey Ystaas and Bryce Yri – the young'uns of the bunch – competed in the 6th Grade Boys 1,600-meter run. Ystaas finished in 41st overall with a time of 7:35.79, with Yri following close behind finishing in 44th with a time of 7:4...
The New Rockford-Sheyenne Rockets hosted the No. 4 ranked Langdon Area/Munich Cardinals on Tuesday, Oct. 22. The Rockets have been quite lucky the past two years, being able to take down the Cardinals, as they are one tough cookie to crack. However, this regular season, the Rockets took a close three-set loss to the Cardinals (17-25, 19-25, 19-25). Although the Rockets took only their second Region 4 loss, the team played extremely well against one of the best teams in Class B volleyball for...
Crop and livestock producers in North Dakota are eligible to participate in a $5.75 million dollar cost-share plan funded by USDA’s Climate Smart Commodities program. The program, known as the Working Lands Cover Crop Initiative, targets demonstration sites in the following counties: Walsh, Pembina, Grand Forks, Cavalier, Towner, Benson, Ramsey, Nelson, Eddy, Wells and Foster in North Dakota and Kittson and West Polk counties in Minnesota. The program pays crop producers to convert between 40 and 160 acres of cropland to full-season, m...
Congratulations to the "It's Pasta Time!" winners. Each has won a prize package courtesy of the North Dakota Wheat Commission. This year's winners are: Diane Karlsbraaten, Donna Gedrose, John Thomas, Sandi Hoffman, Becky Ames and Melanie Homelvig. Stop into the New Rockford Transcript to claim your prize!...
In October, pink takes on a deeper meaning at Jamestown Regional Medical Center. The medical center is transforming into Pinky Swear Headquarters, where a simple childhood gesture – a pinky swear – becomes a powerful promise. It is more than just a commitment to personal health; it’s a pledge to loved ones, friends and the community. For JRMC, October’s Breast Health Month isn’t just a campaign – it’s a mission to eliminate excuses, break down barriers and bring healthcare accountability to the forefront. “We’re not just asking women to s...
North Dakota's secretary of state emphasized Tuesday how the state's elections are accurate and secure during the North Dakota Association of Counties annual meeting in Bismarck. Secretary of State Michael Howe pushed back on misconceptions some have about the state's voting system, reinforcing that none of the state's voting devices or tabulation machines are connected to the internet. For more information about North Dakota elections, visit the secretary of state election resources page. He...
