Official Newspaper of Eddy County since 1883
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Celebrate Independence Day with the Freedom 5K/10K Run/Walk in downtown New Rockford. The longtime New Rockford tradition is coming back with a twist, as this year’s event will also feature a 10K for those looking for more of a challenge. Taking place on Friday, July 5, at 8 a.m., runners will begin their journey right outside the New Rockford Transcript office on Central Avenue. They’ll make their way west along 1st Avenue North after going through Centennial Park, and ultimately find themselve...
They say the love of gardening is a seed once sown that never dies. Well, this summer local youth are getting introduced to gardening at an early age thanks to grants from North Dakota State University. In May the NDSU Extension Office in Eddy County was awarded a pair of gardening grants worth a combined $1,250, which are now funding garden programs in both Sheyenne and at the NDSU Extension office in New Rockford. One of those grants is designated for youth education, meant to provide...
The Summer Street Market season in New Rockford is getting underway on June 27 at Centennial Park, and there's some exciting new entertainment coming to town. Every year summer street markets give residents an opportunity to get outside and check out all kinds of great deals from local vendors and downtown businesses. There are also activities for kids and musical entertainment to enjoy throughout the afternoon and evening. This year, 2023 NR-S graduate Madi Myhre has taken on much of the work... Full story
Eagles Aerie 2923 hosted more than 200 members at its first Dakota State Convention. President Josh Guler capped off a banner year of service as the organization's top office, and two others were elected to state offices at the four-day event, June 5-8. Guler exceeded his fundraising goal, raising more than $112,000 for his chosen charity, Home on the Range. Brad Herman, a 30-year member of the local Eagles Aerie, was elected trustee. Janine Anderson, who has been an integral part of the Eagles...
The North Dakota State University Research Extension Center's annual Field Days are scheduled during the month of July. The events take place at the Research Extension Center sites across the state and feature speakers, tours and field demonstrations for farmers, ranchers, crop advisors, landowners, horticulturalists and local stakeholders. “The agricultural research conducted at our NDSU Research Extension Centers provides research-based solutions that advance agricultural production systems in a variety of areas, including agronomy and c...
Here’s your weekly rundown of some of the most interesting headlines from newspapers across North Dakota. Committee discuss gopher problem Grafton’s Public Utilities Committee, prompted by Street Superintendent Rock Desautel, discussed the growing infestation of gophers on Fifth Street across the street from Leistikow Park. Desautel suggested leveling the dike and destroying their homes as the best option. “Poisoning them this time of year won’t work as there is plenty of vegetation availab...
On Monday, June 3, Bonnie Deegan was in Fargo for a medical appointment. Prior to her appointment, Bonnie met her sister Margaret Brink from South Carolina for a visit and lunch. Fourteen children from seven families joined Michelle Gilley, NDSU Extension Agriculture and Natural Resources Agent, at the Community Garden in Sheyenne on Monday, June 3. It was the first of weekly youth garden club hands-on lessons that will be offered every Monday evening from 3-4 p.m., weather permitting. The first week, the kids planted tomatoes, tomatillos,...
The Project Expo event for Foster and Eddy counties was held Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at the Eddy County Extension Office. 4-H members demonstrated the thought, effort and knowledge that they have about their exhibits and projects. The 4-H youth that participated in Project Expo created a table display related to a 4-H project in which they were enrolled. Exhibitors were interviewed and evaluated by judges. Eddy County Junior Project Expo Grand Champion recipient was Liza Steele for her display, “It Runs in the Family.” Leah Steele was the Edd...
“It’s like going to a family reunion where they all actually like you.” “You would never have known it was their first time hosting a convention.” “That is one of the best, most beautiful rooms I’ve ever stayed in. It’s right up there with resorts in big cities.” That’s what members of the Fraternal Order of Eagles had to say about their time in New Rockford and Carrington this past weekend, as New Rockford Aerie 2923 hosted the Dakota State Convention. In total, more than 200 people from across...
Now that two of my daughters are away at college and the one still at home basically views me as an ATM in an unfashionable neighborhood, I’ve tried to find myself a hobby. Since I’m not interested in activities that involve getting out of bed before noon on a Saturday, that pretty much rules out most manly-type-outdoorsy stuff that would require me to sweat profusely in a tent, clean an animal carcass or have one of my friends pluck a tick from a region of my anatomy that I can’t reach. Instead, with the money we have left after paying for c...
Rising concerns about the U.S. Supreme Court’s lack of impartiality amid increasing calls for judicial recusals, reforms and transparency, form a historical backdrop of anxiety as Americans are, once more, bracing themselves for a landmark ruling that will have a direct bearing on the future of our constitutional democracy, the Bill of Rights and the rule of law. In this case, Trump v. United States, the question is whether the president enjoys absolute immunity from criminal prosecution. The Court will render a decision that may determine, a...
Greetings Brothers and Sisters in Christ. A quick review in case you were unable to read last week's Sermonette. I've changed my style of writing these messages somewhat for this series and will be presenting a review of the four Gospels in our New Testament. Last week we discussed Matthew's Gospel. We talked about that Matthew's intended audience was mainly the Jewish people. His main focus was to assure them that Christ was indeed one of them. Matthew points out that Jesus was born into a Jewish family and raised in accordance with Jewish...
AGENDA New Rockford-Sheyenne Board of Education Regular Meeting – Cafeteria Monday, June 17, 2024, 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, 2024 regular meeting, May 2, 2024 special meeting, May 10, 2024 special meeting, and the May 17, 2024 special meeting 2. Business Manager’s Report a. Balance Sheet. b. General Fund Revenue Report. c. General Fund Expenditure Report. d. Building Fund. e. Sinking and... Full story
From January 1 to the evening of Jan. 3, 1907, the area was blanketed by the heaviest snow storm in some years. The railroad tracks were blocked until the rotary plow came through on the morning of January 4. Many New Rockford-bound passengers were stranded when trains were stopped in Sheyenne and Carrington; the railroad put them up in hotels. On January 3, Louis Oefstedahl and George Norman came down from Sheyenne on skis; it was Norman’s first experience with skis and probably his last. On t...
Dear Savvy Senior, Are there any easier alternatives to a colonoscopy to screen for colon cancer? I just turned 60 and my wife keeps nagging me to get tested, but I hate the idea of drinking that laxative solution and being sedated for the procedure. Squeamish Steven Dear Steven, While a colonoscopy remains the most accurate screening test for detecting colon cancer (94 percent accurate), there are other easier – although less accurate – tests available. But be aware that if the result of one...
Eddy County Museum's collection of pioneer histories written in the early 1960s have proved instrumental in developing exhibits in the Stavanger Church. Our new exhibit follows the settlement of North Dakota from the 1860s to the 1910s. It integrates pioneer artifacts, stories of migration and a collection of wedding attire to tell the stories of Norwegian, Swedish, German, Russian, Czech, Scottish and English immigrants – many of whom sought to become landowners through the Homestead Act of 1...
The elements were the X-factor when the best golfers and teams in Class B converged at CrossRoads Golf Club in Carrington for two days of abbreviated action Wednesday and Thursday, June 5-6. A three-plus-inch downpour several hours before play was supposed to begin on Tuesday, June 4, postponed the entire first day of golf to Wednesday. The original plan was to play an 18-hole one day event that day, but flooding on the southern portion of the course shortened the round to just nine holes. With...
On Tuesday, June 11, the 2024 Class B Baseball All-State team was announced. Two Sheyenne-New Rockford athletes were named to the teams, along with one Carrington athlete. Connor Knatterud was among the 18 athletes selected for the first team. Grady Shipman of Carrington was also picked for the first team. SNR pitcher Keaton Cudworth was the first named to the second team along with 13 other athletes. Michael Fagerland of Shiloh Christian was named the North Dakota High School Coaches...
Only days after the Sheyenne-New Rockford Black Sox took on the Class B baseball state tournament, most of the team were back on the diamond for the Legion baseball season. And the Post 30 Black Sox picked up where they left off, getting an impressive comeback win over the Kidder County Wolves on Thursday, June 6 in Steele. The Wolves jumped out to an early lead in the first inning thanks to an RBI double and a sacrifice fly. Keaton Cudworth was the starting pitcher for Post 30, but his first in...
Due to repeated rainfall, Eddy County as well as most of the state is no longer suffering from a drought. I started reporting rainfall in Sheyenne and New Rockford as part of the Community Collaborative Rain, Hail and Snow network (CoCoRahs) on April 15 (CoCoRahs.org). Total precipitation for the period of April 15 to June 11 for the surrounding area was 8.53 inches in New Rockford, 7.92 inches in Sheyenne, 7.22 inches eight miles north of McHenry, and 8.16 inches four miles north of...
