Articles from the May 7, 2018 edition

May 7, 2018

(BPT) - With the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 having been signed into law, here are some of the things you should be thinking about as tax season approaches, according to Robert Fishbein, vice president and corporate counsel, Prudential Financial Inc. 2017 tax returns The new tax law is generally effective starting in 2018, which means that your 2017 income tax return is largely unaffected. However, there may be actions you can take now to benefit from the change. For example, assuming you are eligible, you could fund a traditional IRA before...

May 7, 2018

May starts summer off right in North Dakota, where you can have your say of outdoor adventure, live entertainment or quiet retreats. Theodore Roosevelt National Park turns 40 this year, so carve out some time to experience this spectacular national treasure. A range of musical talent travels through the area this month, so don’t miss out on fun, lively performances. Hit the hiking and biking trails around the state or run Fargo’s streets in one of several race events at the Fargo Marathon. To learn more about these events, and for a com...

May 7, 2018

The poppy as a memorial flower for the American dead is a tradition that began in the years following World War I. Colonel John McCrae’s famous poem, “In Flanders Fields,” made the poppy a living symbol of the sacrifices made by their dead comrades. In 1920 the poppy was adopted as the national memorial flower of the American Legion. In 1924 it was realized that the poppy program would best be handled by women, and so the American Legion put the Legion Auxiliary in charge of the program. The Auxiliary has lived up to this great respo... Full story

May 7, 2018

CIRCLE TRAIL RIDERS, INC. Monday, May 7, 2018 will meet at 8 p.m. at Hanson’s Bar, New Rockford. DEVILS LAKE BASIN JOINT WATER RESOURCE BOARD Wednesday, May 9, at 8 a.m., in the Historical Meeting Room, Ramsey Couty Courthouse, Devils Lake, N.D. AMBULANCE BOARD MEETING second Monday of each month, 7 p.m., at the Ambulance Hall, New Rockford. CHAMBER MEETING first Tuesday of each month, Noon-1 p.m., Bakers Dozen, New Rockford. YOUNG EXPLORERS Wednesdays from 5-6 p.m. at the Brown Memorial. All kids in grades K-6 are welcome! CARDIAC SUPPORT G...

The New Rockford Area Chamber of Commerce is requesting information on any events and activities planned for this year’s Fourth of July celebrations in New Rockford and Sheyenne. With the 4th of July falling on a Wednesday this year, organizations and businesses will have events throughout the entire week surrounding the holiday. From the rodeo in Sheyenne and street dance at the New Rockford Eagles on June 30 to the DPRCA production of “Forever Plaid” and street dance at Buck-its on July 7, there will be something for everyone this Indep...