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Elections for the New Rockford-Sheyenne School District No. 2 will be held on Tuesday, June 7, and the NR-S school board is primed for a change. Two seats on the NR-S School Board are up for grabs this summer, and only two candidates are running. One member must be elected from the former New Rockford District, while the other can be elected from anywhere in the district. Mike Jacobson, current vice president of the school board, has filed for the three-year position from the original New...
Musicians in grades 7-12 at New Rockford-Sheyenne School performed their Spring Concert on Tuesday, May 17. The program began with selections from the junior high and high school choir, followed by the bands...
After enduring a record-breaking winter and an already turbulent spring, it’s high time to begin looking forward to summer. Thankfully, the New Rockford Park District is well underway with planning and preparations. According to New Rockford Park District Director Dennis Nybo, cleaning the swimming pool began last week, and they’re hoping to have the pool opened by the week of June 6. However, the pool opening largely depends on the ongoing water plant project. Before they can begin filling the...
A letter sent by the North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality (NDDEQ) to the City of Oberon on May 10 states the city's drinking water contains high levels of manganese and outlines how the city failed to notify residents. According to the letter, manganese in the city’s water exceeds the health advisory levels of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Manganese, an unregulated contaminant, poses health risks when consumed in high enough quantities over a period of time, and the E...
The leadership of the Sheyenne Community Development Corporation, New Rockford Area Betterment Corporation, and North Central Planning Council are working together to learn more about the needs and wants of Eddy County residents by deploying a community survey. The feedback generated through this survey will support the creation of a vision, strategy, and action plan to support economic and community development. Residents are asked to complete the survey by June 8, 2022 and forward it onto others living or working in Eddy County. The survey...
Honor our fallen warriors and contribute to the continuing needs of our veterans on National Poppy Day. The American Legion family called upon Congress to proclaim the Friday before Memorial Day as National Poppy Day, which was officially designated as such in 2017. The Flanders Fields poppy has become an internationally known and recognized symbol of the lives sacrificed in war and the hope that none died in vain. The members of the American Legion Auxiliary (ALA) Unit 30 will be distributing...
Tax Commissioner Brian Kroshus released the 2021 annual and 2021 fourth quarter taxable sales and purchases reports last week. In the calendar year 2021, statewide taxable sales and purchases totaled $20.3 billion, a 9.2 percent increase from $18.6 billion in 2020. “The more than nine percent increase in taxable sales and purchases for the year 2021 demonstrates continued economic recovery and a gradual return to pre-pandemic levels,” Kroshus stated. “After a year of significant decline in 2020, it’s encouraging to see the North Dakota economy...
Fields along Eddy County Road 2 in Columbia Township saw some of the worst last week's flooding had to offer....
Vice Chair Dr. Jill Louters has resigned from the State Board of Higher Education. Louters first four-year term on the Board was scheduled to conclude at the end of June and she was eligible for reappointment for a second term. "It has been a pleasure to serve on the state Board and to work with the North Dakota University System and the state's 11 campuses. I am resigning my position from the Board effective [May 13] as I have accepted a new, part-time position as a parent educator with the...
Here’s your weekly rundown of some of the most interesting headlines from newspapers across North Dakota. Cass County Sheriff Launches Rehabilitative Concept Cass County Sheriff Jesse Jahner announced May 5 a new program designed to return incarcerated citizens back into the community more prepared to succeed. The program, R.E.I.G.N.I.T.E, is an acronym for Resident Enhancement and Individual Growth Naturally and Intentionally Through Education. The Cass County Sheriff’s Office launched the con...
Todd, Nadley and Beau Buehler traveled to Valley City for the baptism of Hendrick Thomas Buehler, son of Hunter and Grace Buehler. Baptism took place at St. Catherine’s Church in Valley City. Elisa and Joe Wentz also attended. The family celebrated with lunch and cake after the service. Randy Simon and Dave Kenner visited Todd Buehler last week. Sunday evening, Beau, Bria, Brittin and Brooks shared supper with Todd and Nadley, Hunter, Grace and Hendrick at the Buehler farm. Johnny Grann finished his freshman year of college and is home for t...
One afternoon, Janet Laube called her sister, Janice Guilbault, of Yuma, Ariz., and had a good visit finding out Janice is happy and doing fine. Janet also called Jerry and Carol Clancy of Thompson and found out they are doing okay and were safe from the rising waters. The following people were among those who took second birthday greetings to Grady Lewis at the Wonder Lanes Bowling Alley Saturday afternoon in New Rockford. Grandma Karen Koepplin, great-grandma Janelle Koepplin, great-grandpa Frederick and great-grandma Dianne Allmaras, Cory...
Officials at Mayville State University are pleased to announce that Koby Duda of New Rockford, N.D. has been awarded an Honor Scholarship for the 2022-2024 school years. Koby is the son of Roger and Tracy Duda, and Jessica Duda. He will study Sports Management at Mayville State. Koby lives on a farm southeast of New Rockford. He is involved in baseball, football, and basketball, works three jobs, and has a 4.1 GPA. Mayville State scholarship awards are based on previous academic performance and...
Cory and Katie Jorgensen stopped briefly at the Charlotte Koepplin home Wednesday evening, taking care of Circle Trail Riders’ business. Jimmy Indergaard enjoyed supper Tuesday and Friday at the Andy and Ruth Braaten home. Friday, all took a long walk. Jimmy’s sister, Sharon Laxdal, called on Tuesday. Wednesday, Jimmy enjoyed supper with his uncle, Mervin Indergaard, and cousin, Vicki Magill. Charlotte Koepplin joined other family and friends Saturday afternoon as all celebrated the second birthday of Grady Lewis at Wonder Lanes Bowling All...
On Sunday, May 8, the 4-H shooting sports club had their meeting. The first order of business was the treasurers’ report. Then club leader, Michael Brazil, reminded us about the Buck It’s fundraiser on May 14 at 4 p.m. For an activity, he showed us how to lash logs together with twine. After he showed us lashing, we tested how strong the logs were by sitting on them, everyone all together. Chaztin Wobbema was given the book of knots and will learn the Timberhitch knotch to teach us at the nex...
The Warwick Girls met for a noon lunch and visiting at the Sheyenne Senior Center on Tuesday, May 12. On Sunday, Steph and Jan Loe drove to Grand Forks to have lunch with Pat Wetzel at Olive Garden. Later, Jan and Steph visited with Jim and Marjean Woodrow. They then did some shopping before heading home to Sheyenne. Monday, Barb Eversvik and Jan Loe were in Devils Lake where they picked up May Fleischer and went out for lunch and a little shopping. They happened to see Roger Forde for a quick visit at the restaurant. Later, they stopped at...
It was about this time of year, 22 years ago, when I was on the precipice of my future. There I was, in my second semester of university, and my roommate had an epiphany: we should "go away" for the summer, she surmised. She had a poster in hand from the Ponderosa Ranch, an amusement park on Lake Tahoe, Nevada, that was built to celebrate the legacy of the popular western TV show, "Bonanza." Now this is where many of you, dear readers, will go down memory lane. How many of you watched...
In 1940, in Minersville v. Gobitis, the Supreme Court upheld a state law requiring school children to salute the flag, despite religious objections by Jehovah Witnesses, who said the statutory requirement violated their religious liberties under the Free Exercise Clause of the First Amendment. Three years later, on June 14, 1943, in West Virginia Board of Education v. Barnette, the court changed its mind and, in a landmark opinion, held that school children have a constitutional right to refuse to salute the flag. What was the court thinking? W...
May being Mental Health Awareness month, it seems appropriate for us to confront an issue that eludes our attention until it strikes home. It is odd that mental health has become a major problem in a country flowing with money and professionalism, both essential for attacking the problem. Nevertheless, Judith Warner writes a lengthy analysis in the Washington Post Magazine about young people: “Over the last several decades, we’ve been seeing an increase in mental health conditions in chi...
Chuck Erickson Mandan, N.D. Chuck Erickson, 75, Mandan, passed away May 16, 2022. Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Monday, May 23, at Bismarck Baptist Church, 2211 Laforest Ave, Bismarck. Visitation will be held 5-7 p.m. with a prayer service starting at 7 p.m. Sunday, May 22, at Bismarck Baptist Church. Burial will be held Augustana Lutheran Church Cemetery, Sheyenne, N.D. I was born in the New Rockford, N.D. hospital in 1946. The first of my family to be born in a hospital, I think, and...
Erik Carlson New Rockford, N.D. Erik Joshua Carlson was born on January 8, 1982. On February 10, 1982, he was adopted into the Mauritz and Eilene Carlson family, Sheyenne, N.D. He was baptized and confirmed at Grace Lutheran Church in Sheyenne. He graduated from Sheyenne High School in 2000 and upon graduation he attended Minnesota State University, Moorhead, Minn. He was an Assistant Manager at Dakota Boys Ranch Thrift Store for several years, until he moved back to ranch with his father on the...
On Sunday, May 15, nine students were confirmed in their faith at First Lutheran Church in New Rockford by Pastor Amy Kippen. Congratulations to all!...
Awhile back, I heard an explanation of the old adage, “Still waters run deep.” Deep waters remain rather consistent and calm because of their great depth. Meanwhile, the surface is always changing, depending on the wind and the season. The surface can be very smooth and calm at one moment, and rough and choppy the next. At the same time, in the deep waters, things remain relatively peaceful and unaffected by the ever-changing surface. This is applicable for deep lakes and oceans; it is also analogous to the spiritual life. The deeper our fri...
In recognition of Nursing Home Week, the Lutheran Home of the Good Shepherd recently honored employees who have reached significant years of service. Listed below are the employees who have surpassed five, 10, 20 and 30 years of service with LHGS. Five years: Chelsea Partlow, Dusti Nystrom, Emilee Larson, Gretchen Berglund and Tessa Dockter 10 years: Cathy Bowman, Paula Loewen and Tia Davis 20 years: Sis Weber 30 years: MarJean Pfau...
Communities across North Dakota celebrate Arbor Day as a sure sign of Spring! The state's official designated Arbor Day is the first Friday in May – but communities can celebrate Arbor Day whenever it is best for them. Cities with Tree City USA designation (54 communities scattered across North Dakota) must declare an annual Arbor Day event to maintain status as a Tree City. This year marks the 150th anniversary of Arbor Day, first celebrated in Nebraska in 1872. Tree enthusiasts in North D...
