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When local farmer and rancher Travis Steele sat down to read the May 14, 2018 edition of the "New Rockford Transcript," he had no idea that a big idea was about to hit him. The USDA building on Highway 281 was being vacated by FSA and related staff in favor of a new downtown location. Upon seeing that the agency had no plans for the building, Travis had the sudden idea that the old building could be renovated for lodging. "We saw a great need in our community for more lodging, and we are...
Illegal telemarketing calls have our phones ringing more than ever, costing victims of scammers $429 million last year, according to the Federal Trade Commission. Scammers often use legal “robocall” technology unlawfully as a way to dial thousands of numbers at a time, looking for someone to pick up the phone so they can scam them out of their money or identity. A common tactic is “caller ID spoofing,” which makes the call look like it’s coming from a trusted source like your bank or a neighbor. While a large majority of Americans suspect t...
All are invited to join the residents of Aneta, N.D., for their annual turkey barbecue and summer festival June 14 - 16. The event, now in its 59th year, is held in the beautiful city park and throughout the town. Thousands of folks show up every year, and it has become a highlight of summer. The main event is the turkey barbecue, which is set for Saturday, June 15, from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the park. There are six lines and they certainly keep folks moving! Preparations are underway for 312 turkeys, 1,000 lbs. of potato salad, 900 pounds of...
Tony Georgeson, Environmental Health Specialist, has been awarded the Frank A. Staffenson Award, given to the Minnesota Environmental Health Professional of the Year. The annual award is presented to a Minnesota Environmental Health Association member for outstanding contribution to the advancement of the profession. He was nominated by nine county agencies and several peers within the field. In his nearly 21-year career in environmental health, Tony has significantly contributed to innovating...
New Rockford and area folks extend sympathy to the family of lda Tedrow. Last Tuesday afternoon visitors and supper guests at the Martin and Janelle Koepplin home were Allyssa Koepplin and Kenna. Charlotte Koepplin joined all for a yummy beef roast supper and visiting. A passel of family and friends took Bruce and Colleen Hagen 40th wedding anniversary greetings Saturday evening at the Eagles Club in New Rockford. Bill and Diana Ziegler, Duff and Sandy Settelmeyer, Joey and Suzie Wobbema, Martin and Janelle Koepplin, and Nate Rue were among...
Jan Loe's "swimming grandmas" group went to Carrington for lunch at the Garden Gate after their swimming workout last Wednesday. Later, they went flower shopping around the Carrington area. David and Diane Karlsbraaten attended the graduation exercises for Ryan Schlicting at Nemzek Hall at MSUM. Following graduation, they attended an open house at the Kurt and Miranda Schlicting home in honor of Ryan’s high school graduation from Moorhead High School. Jan Loe attended the burial of Dianne (Goranson) Maupin at the Oberon cemetery on Saturday. J...
Tuesday Margie Anderson, Gary and Kathy Anderson, David and Karen Anderson, Ervin Longnecker, Merle and Sandy Longnecker, Eric and Lisa Longnecker, Charlotte Koepplin and Tim and Bobbi Jo Indergaard were among those who attended funeral service for Esther Indergaard at Kvenes Lutheran Church. Ramona Koepplin and daughter Sandra Johnson left for their homes in Minneapolis Thursday after spending Memorial Day weekend in the area visiting friends and family. They visited and enjoyed coffee with Doug and Ann Smith, Tudy Messener, Leona Black and...
Neal Swenson visited Todd Buehler on Tuesday morning. Wednesday evening, Brittin Buehler stayed with grandpa and grandma Buehler while her parents went out for supper. Grace Ihry visited Hunter Buehler and family over the weekend at the Buehler farm. Bria and Brittin visited Todd and Nadley Saturday evening. Friday afternoon and evening, Barb and Doug Steinmetz were guests of Randy and Charlotte Simon. That evening, Lori and Rod Maddock, Randy and Charlotte, Barb and Doug and Lee Simon enjoyed supper at Harrimans in Maddock. Barb attended the...
“Meeting will come to order,” Chairperson Ork Dorken of the Community Homeland Security Committee proclaimed as he banged his chipped Coke bottle on the table to encourage the town’s 13 electors to hurry. “We have serious business for this review of our security program,” Ork added. “Shouldn’t this be an executive session with only town citizens present?” asked Old Sievert. “Let’s lock the doors for security.” “Okay! Okay!” responded Holger. “I know you and Dawg had a spat but that is no reaso...
When the school year draws to a close, parents begin looking forward to the slower pace of summer - with a less regimented schedule, relaxing family vacations, and a long list of menial household chores to inflict upon the children anytime they mention being bored. But in the weeks before school ends and these leisurely activities commence, parents must survive an onslaught of recitals, awards programs, concerts, banquets and other occasions that require me to take a shower and put on long pants. This year, since my wife and I were already...
"This just in," as we say in the news business. British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher recently called Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden to complain about President Donald Trump. This is indeed big news, mainly because Thatcher has been dead for six years. But, if the former vice president says he spoke to Thatcher, who am I to question? Biden later corrected himself and said he was talking about current Prime Minister Theresa May, who is very much alive. Biden called the mistake a "Freudian slip," which is also kind of a strange th...
Albert Schafer, age 89, of New Rockford, passed away June 1, 2019, at CHI, St. Alexius, Carrington. The funeral service was held June 5, 2019 in St. John's Catholic Church, New Rockford. Burial was at St. John's Catholic Cemetery, New Rockford. Father Reese Weber officiated with special music provided by Heather Klocke. Casket bearers were Bruce Schafer, Tommy Schafer, Kenny Schafer, Jameson Schafer, Marshall Frederick and Jose` Reyes. Honorary bearers were all of Albert's family and friends....
Ida Tedrow, 91, passed away May 29, 2019, at the Northwood Deaconess Health Center, Northwood, N.D. The funeral service was June 3 at First Congregational Church, New Rockford with burial at Riverside Cemetery, Sheyenne, N.D. Rev. Mindy Meier officiated with special music provided by Becky Drege, Kathy Schuchard and Shelly Hagen. Casket bearers were Ryan Hagen, Dana Drege, Merlin Lindstrom, Marvin Tveito, Corey Hagen, Nathan Drege and Rodney Lindstrom. Honorary bearers were all of Ida's...
Ellen I. Meier, 94, of New Rockford, N.D., passed away June 2, 2019 at the Carrington Health Center. The funeral service was held June 7 at First Lutheran Church, New Rockford. Rev. Mindy Meier officiated, special music was provided by Mary Ellen Rue and Rev. Doug Nemitz. Honorary bearers were Preston Meier, Jordan Meier, Mike Meier and Kevin Meier. Ellen was born Sept. 16, 1924, in Brantford, N.D., to Martin and Laura Dyrness. After graduating from New Rockford High School in 1941, she...
Pamela D. Carlson, 48, of Seattle, Wash., passed away Aug. 14, 2005, at her home. She will be buried at Grandfield Lutheran Church Cemetery, rural Sheyenne, N.D., on June 15, 2019 at 1:30 p.m. Pastor Jeff Halvorson will officiate. Pamela was born Nov 28, 1957, to Clair Carlson and LouAnn (Olson) Carlson, in Seattle. She graduated from Evergreen High School and later received a diploma as a dental hygienist. She worked several years in the office of Raytheon, a company that built sidewinder and...
Marlys Rene (Olson) Peterson, 84, former Grandfield Township native, passed away Nov. 13, 2018, in Sacramento, Calif. Graveside services will be held at 1:30 p.m. June 15, 2019, at the Grandfield Lutheran Church Cemetery, rural Sheyenne, N.D. Pastor Jeff Halvorson will Officiate. Marlys was born to Ingvald and Florence (Lindstrom) Olson, Jan. 4, 1934, at the family homestead west of Sheyenne. She attended Greenfield School No. 2, and went to Sheyenne High School and Benson County Agricultural...
Former Grandfield Township native, LouAnn (Olson) Carlson, 82, passed away, Oct. 8, 2018, at Evergreen Health Hospice Care, Kirkland, Wash. Graveside services will be held June 15, 2019 at 1:30 p.m., at Grandfield Lutheran Church Cemetery, rural Sheyenne, N.D. Pastor Jeff Halvorson presiding. LouAnn was born to Ingvald and Florence (Lindstrom) Olson at the family homestead west of Sheyenne, N.D. She was baptized and confirmed at the Grandfield Lutheran Church and attended Greenfield School No....
Alfred C. “Al” Smith, 79 of New Rockford, N.D. passed away on May 30, 2019 at the Lutheran Home of the Good Shepherd. Mass of Christian Burial for Al will be on Tuesday, June 11, 2019 at 10 a.m. at the Lutheran Home of the Good Shepherd with Reverend Charles Leute, OP celebrating the Mass Visitation will be held on Tuesday at the Lutheran Home one hour prior to the funeral Mass. Al will be laid to rest in St. Michael’s Catholic Cemetery with Military Honors....
On June 17, 1902, H. Peoples received a 27 h.p. Buffalo Pitts threshing rig, the first of the season; it came complete with a 40x64 separator. Frank Graham was in on business. Henry Von Almen arrived from Elizabeth, Minn., to visit his brother John Von Almen. Creameryman George and Mrs. Brown left for their Valley City home. Rev. C.F. Sewrey left for Bowdon to assist Rev. Wylie with a series of revival meetings, after which he would go to Jamestown to substitute for Rev. Danford, who would be...
Dear Savvy Senior, Can you recommend some good websites for finding cheaper travel accommodations? My husband and I love to travel but hotel costs eat up our budget so much that we can’t afford to go as often as we’d like. We’ve used Airbnb with some luck but are wondering if there are other options for budget-conscious retirees. Retired Travelers Dear Retired, Accommodations are typically one of the costliest travel expenses. But, if you’re willing to do a little research and preplanning, there...
Agriculture and North Dakota go together. For generations, our sweeping plains have provided for communities across all facets of life. Innovation has led to exciting developments for the agricultural community, both here in our state and around the globe. Research and innovation have been the backbone of technological advancements that allow farmers to produce more crop using less land and harness the technological tools needed to confront challenges. When it comes to ag research and innovation, the federal government is an important partner....
Summer is here. For the most part, the crops are in the ground, and a lot is already poking up through the dirt. We have fields of green instead of the various shades of brown, black and gray that we were getting so tired of seeing. Some of the row crops still need to be seeded, but each day we get closer and closer to being done. And we're hoping we will see a little rain soon. The kids are home from school. Backyards, baseball fields, and swimming pools have taken over for the classrooms and gym. A song recorded quite a few years ago by Nat...
Legion Schedule is in bold; Babe Ruth in regular type DATE OPPONENT LOCATION GAMES TIME June 10 Rolette/Rolla New Rockford 7,5 5:00 June 11 Linton/Wishek Linton 7,7 4:00 June 13 Towner vs NR New Rockford 5 10:00 Towner vs Harvey 5 12:00 Bott. vs Harvey 5 2:00 Bott. vs NR 5 4:00 June 14 Carrington Carrington 5,5 5:00 June 17 Rugby New Rockford 7,5 5:00 June 17 Rolette/Rolla Rolla 7,5 5:00 June 18 Carrington Carrington 7,5 5:00 June 20 Harvey New Rockford 7,5 5:00 June 21 Turtle Mountain Belcourt 7,5 TBA June 24 North Star New Rockford 7,5 1:00 J...
AGENDA New Rockford-Sheyenne Board of Education Regular Meeting in Cafeteria Monday June 10, 2019, 7 p.m. I. REGULAR ITEMS A. Call to order, roll call, establishment of quorum, and approval of agenda. B. Consent agenda. Attachments. Discussion. Motion. 1. Approve minutes of May 13, 2019 regular meeting minutes. 2. Business Manager’s report. a. Balance Sheet. b. General Fund Revenue Report. c. General Fund Expenditure Report. d. Building Fund. e. Food Service Fund f. Activity Fund 3. Presentation of Bills. II. OPPORTUNITY FOR COMMENTS FROM T...
Young people from Wells, Stutsman, Sheridan, Eddy and Foster counties competed on Thursday, May 30, in the 4-H District Communication Arts Contest held at Fessenden School. Communication Arts is the 4-H speech and demonstration competition that is held at the county, district and state levels. Participants are encouraged to use their own creativity and originality in preparing their public presentation. The Communication Arts program is open to any youth involved in extension youth programs and...
