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Recent water issues left New Rockford residents high and dry after a series of water main breaks and a pump malfunction. The majority of these breaks occurred after crews drained the water tower for interior work on Tuesday, May 27. Neither the work crews or city personnel expected that draining the tower would pose a threat to the water supply. The city water system has a backup in place at the water treatment plant which pressurizes the city's water supply. These pumps are typically used to...
Has your summer been kind of a bummer so far? Not to worry, the Dakota Prairie Regional Center for the Art is offering a whole summer line up of musical talent to brighten your Sundays. DPRCA’s Songs on Central productions will run every other Sunday from June 14 to Aug. 9 and will present not just one, but five different concerts to enjoy. Each event will feature seasoned DPRCA performers belting out beloved tunes from Hollywood, Disney and Broadway. Talents already committed to performing i...
Posted June 5, 2020 On Wednesday, June 10, there will be a FREE community testing event for COVID-19, organized by Lake Region District Health Unit. Anyone 18 years of age and older interested in participating should arrive at the Eddy County Fairgrounds between 3 and 6 pm. Enter the fairgrounds from the west gate. This testing event is not limited to Eddy County residents, so anyone in the area who wants to be tested is welcome to participate. The organizers have asked that a participant...
Gov. Doug Burgum has taken executive action to suspend four members of the Oberon School Board pending the outcome of an audit that was requested after criminal charges were filed against the members late last month. Board members Carolyn Nelson, Corey Ploium, Jacob Hegland and Karen Peterson were suspended Saturday from the five-member Oberon School Board. Under state law, the governor may suspend a school board member if it’s determined, in consultation with the state superintendent of p...
My usual monthly column took a different turn this month, but I think you'll find the detour will be worthwhile. This month I interviewed a young man who wants to share kindness throughout the community. New Rockford-Sheyenne second-grader Theodore Hall visited the Transcript Office with a painted rock and a note for the people of New Rockford. His note read, "To the people of New Rockford, Thank you for being kind. I love the way our town communicates. Everyone waves at everyone. I miss hanging...
Lake Washington Township officials reached an agreement with the county for the repair of their washed out roads. Kathy Fleming and Aaron Ehlers appeared before the Eddy County Commission on Tuesday to review the newly drafted joint powers agreement. Per the agreement, the county will provide a $45,000 lump sum to Lake Washington Township for the road repair, to be repaid over 15 years in $3,000 annual installments. Per North Dakota Century Code, the county cannot charge interest, but can add...
Wade Senger of Interstate Engineering said Monday that the water main replacement project is on schedule. Senger addressed commissioners at their regularly scheduled June meeting. With 29% of the project complete as of last week, BEK Consulting requested its fifth payment since work began, a sum of $494,014.25. It was noted that workers will not be in town during the Independence Day holiday, as they are slated to be finishing another project and then taking vacation from June 22 to July 6....
This Saturday, June 13, New Rockford will host its first of hopefully many mini car shows, thanks to Cities Service Station owner Ron Lende. Ron has taken to setting up in the parking lot of his "Cities Service" gas station that he has restored, and serving the people of New Rockford and the surrounding area! The Lake Region Classic Cruisers will caravan from the Leevers South parking lot in Devils Lake at 4 pm on Saturday and travel south to New Rockford via Hwy 20 past the Warwick Dam to Hwy...
Recent supply chain interruptions are providing an opportunity for local producers to connect with North Dakota grocery stores to ensure residents in the state have a consistent supply of healthy foods throughout the summer. In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, there have been concerns expressed over whether grocers will be able to receive all the fresh produce they need for their customers. The North Dakota Association of Rural Electric Cooperatives has partnered with the North Dakota rural grocers, the North Dakota Grocers Association, and...
Outdoor notes: *The lowest three-quarters mile of Channel A as it enter Devils Lake is closed to boats and shore-fishing, the area by U.S. Highway 2 and train bridges, due to road construction. *Remember to get current boat registrations, keep social distancing, and boating safety requirements for life jackets, etc. Fishing: *Devils Lake elevation, June 1: 1,449.71 feet above mean sea level (MSL). *Stump Lake elevation: 1,448.71 MSL. *Lake Sakakawea elevation: 1,840.75 MSL; 28,300 cubic feet...
New Rockford-Sheyenne Principal Avolt Baumbach announced the fourth quarter Honor Rolls this past week. Congratulations to all! A Honor Roll Seniors: Bo Belquist, Ashlynn Benson, Waylyn Davis, Tessa Dockter, Jaden Gray, Hannah Haley, Nathan Holzwarth, Kindra Jacobson, Emma Myhre, Brianna Price, Benjamin Schaefer and Garret Schuster Juniors: Lexi Anderson, Danielle Bjerke, John Grann, Chloe Heinz, Justyne Klocke, Cassie Longnecker, Kenna Munson, Evan Ulrich, Koven Walford and Kayden Wiedrich Sophomores: Mya Cudworth, Matthew Duchscherer, Koby...
Steve Rohrer from Oberon and Olaf Nord from Churchs Ferry stopped by to visit at the John Grann residence on Sunday. Lacey and Bobbi Grann and Sophie Wilson from Pembina traveled to Max, N.D. on Saturday for barrel racing. John, Donna and Johnny Grann attended the graduation open house for Donna’s great nephew, Blaine Howard of Bismarck, son of Darryl and Marcie Howard of Bismarck on Saturday. The open house was held at the Bismarck Gun Club. Best news of the year for the Grann family is Ben and Brittany are expecting their first child in Novem...
Sunday visitors and supper guests at the Eloise Lucht home were Jay and Heidi Schneider, Caleb and Callie from Devils Lake. Rick Koepplin was a guest and helper at the Candy Jensen home over the weekend. Saturday morning found Amanda Bickett delivering a vase of fresh picked fragrant lilacs to Mom and Dad Ken and Marvis Holte. Travelers Cheryl and Dave Gabbert visited the National Veterans Cemetery in Sturgis, S.D., on Memorial Day. They especially paid respect at the grave of Frank Struck, the uncle of Shirley Packard. He was a cowboy in...
Charlie Richter stopped for a once a farmer, always a farmer chat at the Ervin Longnecker farm one afternoon. Friday visitors at the Jimmy Indergaard home were Sharon Laxdal and Andy and Ruth Braaten. Saturday and Sunday Jimmy enjoyed visiting over supper at the Braatens. Charlotte Koepplin tagged along with Martin and Janelle Koepplin Wednesday to Harvey where each took care of some business and enjoyed breakfast at JW’s. Later that afternoon Charlotte visited and enjoyed refreshments at Uncle Ervin Longnecker’s home and yet later had a gar...
Below is a joint statement of the News Media Alliance, America’s Newspapers and the National Newspaper Association The last several days, journalists have been risking their lives to report on the ground at the scenes of protests across the country in response to the death of George Floyd. These journalists are serving a critical role in providing information the public needs to know in order to stay informed about what is happening in their communities, as well as to keep them and their families safe. In some cities, there have been reports o...
I feel terribly sorry for the hundred thousand Americans who’ve lost their lives to the coronavirus. I also feel sorry for all the small business owners in the country who have become innocent victims of the government’s mishandled war on COVID-19. They worked long and hard to start up their local restaurants, coffee shops, clothing stores, hair salons, health spas, book stores and pet grooming shops. But in just three months their livelihoods – and the livelihoods of millions of their emplo...
It was a perfect late-spring Saturday. Several members of my large extended family gathered at my parents’ house to trim hedges and plant flowers. The sun was out, the skies were brilliant blue and the temperature was perfect for yardwork. A wonderful old saying, “many hands make light work,” was certainly the case – though we really didn’t “work.” We gathered as a family, laughing, joking, catching up with each other, marveling at how fast the little ones are growing, and paying homage to our...
North Dakota Lenders processed 18,925 PPP loans for $1.7 billion for small businesses and eligible non-profits. The first loans were approved on April 3rd and required a 10 day disbursement window. During the first week of June, many businesses will likely be approaching the end of their 8-week covered period for loan forgiveness. As businesses start to review the procedures for forgiveness, I would like to offer an overview and encourage them to take the time to fully understand the process. After the 8-week covered period, a borrower must...
Dear Editor, The statewide treasurer’s race has received a lot of attention as of late with President Trump weighing in on Twitter about which Republican candidate he supports. Yet it is still concerning to me how little the average voter knows about each candidate’s record. Though this race is relatively low-profile, it is an extremely important position at stake. I would like to encourage voters to carefully research both candidates and ensure they understand the issues clearly before casting their votes. Their websites are: joh...
Marilyn Anderson, 87, Velva, N.D., passed away Saturday, May 23, 2020, at Trinity Hospital in Minot. Marilyn Ann Logen was born on Jan. 19, 1933, a daughter of Andrew and Gilma (Nyhusmoen) Logen, on the family farm in Benson County, N.D. She was baptized at First Lutheran Church in Sheyenne, where she was raised and educated. She graduated from Sheyenne High School in 1950. She then attended Minot State Teachers College, where she received her Standard Teaching Certificate. She then taught for...
Don Ehlers of Midland, S.D., died on Wednesday, May 27, 2020 at the Philip Nursing Home at the age of 82. Mass of Christian Burial was held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 30, at St. William Catholic Church in Midland with Father Gary Oreshoski as celebrant. Interment with military honors were held immediately following the funeral service at the Midland Cemetery. Donald Henry Ehlers - better known as "Don" by his family and friends - was born Oct. 15, 1937, near Hamar, N.D., to Henry "Hiney" and...
Duane Arnold Hoffman, 88, died Saturday, May 30, 2020 after a short stay of four days at Ave Maria Village, Jamestown, N.D. Funeral services were held Friday, June 5 for immediate family only at New Life Fellowship Church, rural Tolna, N.D. Pastor Jeff Kapelle officiated with special music by Amy and Lucas Stangeland, Carol Kapelle and a duet by Joslyn Hoyt and Cassidy Hoyt. Casket bearers were Brian Hoffman, Nick Hoffman, Preston Hoffman, Aaron Ehlers and Brad Hoffman. Honorary bearers were...
“Make your life a prayer.” 1 Thessalonians 5:17 TPT The Lord has been teaching me about prayer, a lot, lately. Prayer is a subject I think we can become ambivalent or casual towards. We know the spiel, “it’s important, it works, and it’s how we communicate with God.” But do we really understand the power of prayer? How by simply asking, God can change his mind and alter the future of a people, a nation and the world. The world has become a crazy place and seems to be getting crazier by the day. We watch the news and see anger, violence, r...
Dear Savvy Senior, I manage a large doctor’s clinic that treats hundreds of seniors each month. We are moving to more telehealth visits to help keep our patients safe at home during the coronavirus pandemic, but this new way of seeing a doctor is befuddling to many of our elder patients. Can you write a column educating patients on how to prepare for a telehealth appointment? Regular Reader Dear Reader, I’d be happy to help! To help keep patients safe and at home during the coronavirus cri...
This week's feature for Archival Anecdotes might make you drool, especially considering new data just compiled by a food and cooking website known as "The Daring Kitchen." By tracking over 100,000 tweets and hashtags on the social media platform Twitter, the researcher was able to rank the top burger-loving states. The data was released on May 28, which is also known as National Hamburger Day. North Dakota ranked number two, coming in second to West Virginia. It's an honor that may have been...
