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On Sunday, April 24, on the corner of 4th Avenue North and 11th Street North in New Rockford, two vehicles caught fire in the parking lot of Rockford Arms apartments. According to Brian Hopfauf, Assistant Fire Chief of the New Rockford Fire Department, the call came in at around 4:38 p.m. Upon arrival, firefighters saw two vehicles engulfed in flames, which were parked next to each other and up against the building's west side. Hopfauf said firefighters pulled one of the cars, a van, away from b...
On Tuesday, April 26, the Benson County Sheriff's Office issued a press release warning residents that Fentanyl has been circulating in the area. "Drugs laced with fentanyl have begun circulating in Benson County and the Sheriff's Office wishes to make the community at large aware of this," the press release states, "as there is an increased danger to those who may be unaware of its presence." The press release adds, "Fentanyl can and often does cause a decrease in the body's drive to breathe,...
New Rockford residents shouldn't be seeing orange water much longer. Since early April, when construction began on the water plant's new treatment system, New Rockford's drinking water has been getting treated by a temporary treatment process. The process has kept New Rockford's water safe to use and to drink, but hasn't exactly made it look appetizing. City officials have since received multiple complaints about the water's quality and appearance. On April 4, city commissioners approved a new...
State School Superintendent Kirsten Baesler on Tuesday applauded 47 North Dakota educators who have been named as 2022 County Teachers of the Year, praising them as examples of professional excellence in education. Laura Risovi, instructor at Carrington Public Schools, was among the nominees and was named Foster County Teacher of the Year. Risovi is a resident of New Rockford. "Our teachers have dealt with unprecedented challenges in recent years - brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic - and t...
Jerome and Sandra Eli of Glenfield (left) celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on Saturday, April 23. Family and friends gathered at the Glenfield Community Center to deliver well wishes and enjoy cake and refreshments. At right, Transcript sports reporter and layout staff member Kyrie O'Connor (far right) paused for a four-generation photo with (from left) Grandma Sandra Eli, mom Angie Schafer and daughter Peyton Dauenhauer. Their custom t -shirts were designed and printed by Transcript...
The Problem with Gift Cards It’s not always risk-free with America’s favorite gift. There are two types of gift card scams. In the first, a criminal convinces a consumer to pay a fake financial obligation buy purchasing gift cards and sharing the numbers off the back of the cards. In the second, scammers have already accessed the cards while on the store racks, leading a consumer to purchase or receive a card with zero funds. Shockingly, the research finds that 73 million Americans have experienced one of these forms of gift card fraud. In oth...
The North Dakota Department of Transportation (NDDOT), in partnership with the NDSU-Upper Great Plains Transportation Institute (UGPTI), has launched a website and application form for townships to apply to the Township Transportation Funding Program. The 2021 N.D. Legislature directed the NDDOT, through HB 1015 Section 13 Paragraph 2, to seek at least $10 million dollars in federal funds to match an equal amount of state dollars for township transportation projects. Depending on obtained matching grants, up to $20 million dollars could be...
Renelle Thomas, CPA, of Widmer Roel has earned the certified public accountant designation. Thomas, as a Senior Audit Associate, provides audit and assurance services to a wide range of clients. Thomas is a graduate of North Dakota State University, where she earned a bachelor's degree. She joined Widmer Roel full-time in January 2019. She graduated from NR-S in 2014 and is the daughter of Linus and Susette Allmaras. Widmer Roel, founded in 1973, is a full-service local public accounting and...
The administration and staff at Lutheran Home of the Good Shepherd are sad to be saying farewell to Angie Hopfauf at the end of April. Angie is the Social Services Director and has been a part of the LHGS team for over 18 years. If you were to ask people around New Rockford and Eddy County whose face they most associate with the Lutheran Home, it would probably be Angie's. She is the person who has coordinated with residents and their families on admissions, hospital transfers, monthly care...
Here’s your weekly rundown of some of the most interesting headlines from newspapers across North Dakota. Linton school to split top position Linton Public School District 26 and Kidder County School District 1 have agreed to share a superintendent on a one-year trial basis. Currently, Kidder County Superintendent Diegel will split his time 50/50 during the 2022-2023 school year between the districts in the new role. “I am willing to put in the work,” Diegel said. During a March 25 speci...
Cottonwood trees greeted Lewis and Clark and the Corps of Discovery as they rambled through our Missouri Valley in 1804. These hardy native trees, Populus deltoides, still grace the plains along with their descendants. However, their numbers are on the decline. There are many advantages to native cottonwoods, which have become even more appealing since the spread of Dutch elm disease and Emerald Ash borer. Look at your soil maps to find where yields may be diminished because of salinity. In low-lying wet areas where tile drainage cannot be...
New Rockford and area folks extend sympathy to the family of Paul Reis. Thursday found Shirley Packard on her way to Fargo on the Foster County Transit. Shirley was a guest at the Willie and Linda Lies home. Thursday, Linda drove Shirley to an eye appointment. Later, the gals truly enjoyed a visit with Barb Lies. Evening found them among other family and friends attending a prayer service for Stan Guler at the West Funeral Home in West Fargo. Shirley was an overnight guest at Willie and Linda’s. Friday, they were among those who attended the f...
Last Saturday, Jimmy Indergaard, Andy and Ruth Braaten, Noelle and Nikki and Dennis and Fran Walen were guests at the Sharon Laxdal home near Edinburg. Patti Larson, Karen Anderson and Margie Anderson drove to Fargo Thursday, where they were among those who attended a prayer service for Stan Guler at West Funeral Home in West Fargo. Tuesday, Shirley Packard, Diane Rue and Pastor Richard Biberdorf were at the Charlotte Koepplin home. The gals were given Holy Communion and all enjoyed visiting over ice cream cake brought by Shirley to celebrate...
Tom and Pam Schmid attended the funeral for Gene Woolley on Saturday. Jakob and Alison Schmid were home from Mandan for the weekend. Friday, Lacey Grann went to Jamestown and had supper with Johnny and did a little shopping. John, Donna and Lacey Grann attended the memorial service for Gene Woolley on Saturday. Brittany Grann spent the week in Deadwood, S.D. for work-related meetings. Dave Kenner and Randy Simon visited Todd Buehler. Nadley Buehler joined Mavis Maloney for supper Thursday before the Maddock Elementary music program. Beau,...
In his unanimous opinion for the Supreme Court in the watershed case of Brown v. Board of Education (1954), Chief Justice Earl Warren asked the foundational question: “Does segregation of children in public schools based solely on race, deprive Black children of equal educational opportunities?” He answered: “We believe that it does.” Therefore, the court held, segregation violates the 14 th Amendment’s Equal Protection Clause. As Chief Justice Warren explained, the separation of children “solely because of their race generates a feeling of...
On his first day of his Presidency, President Biden signed many executive orders, including #14008, also known as "The America the Beautiful Initiative." In this simple moniker is a strong reminder of the power of words. Doesn't it invoke images of undulating prairie grasses as far as the eye can see; of the majesty of the dusky purple mountains and teary-eyes at small town sporting events? It seems to ratchet up the emotional determination in many of us that longs to preserve our picturesque...
Paul Reis New Rockford, N.D. Paul Hans Reis, age 87, of New Rockford, N.D. passed away peacefully on the evening of April 20, 2022. He was at home in the loving care and comfort of his wife, Janice. Paul's visitation was held Tuesday from 12 - 5 p.m. at Evans Funeral Home and continued from 6 - 7 p.m., followed by a Rosary at 6:45 p.m. and a vigil service at 7 p.m., all at the St. John's Catholic Church, New Rockford. Burial was held at the St. John's Catholic Cemetery New Rockford. Fr. Reese...
Lillian Gisi Rochert, Minn. Lillian Marie (Lies) Gisi was born on June 30, 1931 in a maternity house in New Rockford, North Dakota. She attended country school for grades one through six and later graduated at the top of her class from St. James Academy, New Rockford in 1949. She enjoyed learning and had plans to attend nursing school until one fateful evening when she met her future husband, William Gisi, at a barn dance near her home. On December 27, 1950 Willie and Lillian became Mr. and Mrs. William Gisi and moved into a farmhouse on their...
The devil doesn’t mind your church growing. I know, it’s an eye grabbing first line (the youth might call it “click bait,”) but bear with me, I stand by it. Throughout the gospels, one of the consistent themes is Jesus driving out demons. Most people know and celebrate this. However, many people forget the odd thing Jesus always does along with exorcism. Predictably, the demons always try to shout out that they recognize Jesus as “the Holy One of God,” but Jesus always commands them to be quiet, then exorcises them. Think about that. What...
Eagles Aerie 2923, New Rockford, recently made donations to two local organizations. The Women's Auxiliary Cemetery Association received $10,000 to use towards a John Deere utility tractor with a loader bucket and backhoe attachment. The NR-S SADD Chapter received $5,000 to use towards the National SADD Conference in mid-July. These donations were made possible by charitable gaming at the Eagles Club in New Rockford and the Shamrock Bar & Lounge in Carrington....
Dear Savvy Senior, Can you recommend any businesses or services that specialize in helping seniors downsize and relocate? I need to find some help moving my mother from her four-bedroom home – where she’s lived for nearly 50 years – to an apartment near me. Overwhelmed Daughter Dear Overwhelmed, The process of downsizing and moving to a new home is a big job for anyone, but it can be especially overwhelming for seniors who are moving from a long-time residence filled with decades’ worth of stuf...
The Dec. 30, 1904, “Transcript” stated that the following had been elected as officers at the last meeting of the New Rockford Camp #2214, Modern Woodmen of America: Venerable Counsel—W.E. Radtke; Worthy Advisor—Peter Prader; Excellent Banker—G.M. Pike; Clerk—Marcus Medved; Escort—Gus Lauch; Watchman—Charles Logan; Sentry—John Olson; Manager—W.C. Dresser; Physicians—Dr. G.D. Murphy, Dr. Charles MacLachlan; installation would be on the evening of Jan. 5, 1905. Peter Dodds had taken up at his f...
Outdoor notes: *May 2: N.D. Game & Fish Dept. public advisory meeting, Farmer’s Union Bldg., 1415 12th Ave SE, Jamestown, 7 p.m. *May 15: Spring turkey and light goose conservation order close. Fishing: *Devils Lake elevation, April 26: 1,448.4 feet above mean sea level (MSL). *Stump Lake elevation: 1,448.13 MSL. *Lake Sakakawea elevation: 1,827.74 MSL; 14,600 cubic feet per second average (CFS) Garrison Dam daily releases. *Devils Lake, Ed’s Bait Shop, Devils Lake: Some pike activity in Dev...
With Mother Nature finally settling down on North Dakota's second winter, the New Rockford-Sheyenne track team was able to compete in the Central Cass Varsity Quadrangular held in Casselton. Although it was quite breezy, the Rockets excelled at the meet. There were a total of 21 top-10 placings for New Rockford. Along with those top-10 placings, there were two Rocket athletes to state qualify: senior, Kaden Jensen, and sophomore, Kelsie Belquist. Jensen state-qualified in the boys' long jump...
On Tuesday, April 26, the SNR Black Sox traveled to LaMoure for a briefer-than-expected double header versus the Kidder Co./Napoleon/Gackle-Streeter Wolves and LaMoure-Litchville/Marion Loboes. Up first were the Wolves, who pounced on SNR’s starting pitcher, Nick Berglund, and took advantage of sloppy defense in the first three innings. The Wolves scored six runs in the first inning alone, and continued imposing their will in the second and third innings. The Wolves’ Jace Larson was par...
