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The basement of the Eddy County Courthouse has gone from shabby to chic. As shown in the photos, the dark, dingy basement is a thing of the past. The asbestos tiles were safely removed and the wood paneling stripped, replaced by fresh drywall and durable vinyl plank flooring. Local contractor Randy Linderman took the lead on the renovation work, which he spent the winter months completing. A grid ceiling, featuring energy-efficient LED lights installed by Viking Electric, covers up the myriad of...
Street repairs in New Rockford could be underway in less than two years, if all goes according to plan. The New Rockford City Commission held a special meeting on Labor Day to get the ball rolling on engineering plans for an overhaul of the city’s streets. Wade Senger of Interstate Engineering walked commissioners through the proposed engineering services agreement, which consists of three distinct phases. The first, preliminary design, involves evaluating all the streets and recommending the b...
On Sept. 2, the North Dakota Supreme Court came to a decision on State v. Johnson, unanimously ruling against New Rockford resident Darin A. Johnson after he appealed the decision of an Eddy County jury that found him guilty of terrorizing, a Class C Felony. Johnson was arrested on Sept. 26, 2019, after threatening Eddy County Sheriff Paul Lies outside the Eddy County Courthouse two days earlier, an incident that forced the courthouse to go into lockdown. The harassment began even earlier,...
The 63rd annual Central North Dakota Steam Threshers Reunion is steaming our way on Sept. 17-19. This year's feature is John Deere, and a special green guest is already generating buzz in the region. That's right, the famous "Bathtub D" tractor is traveling all the way to New Rockford for the special event. The tractor, discovered in 1992 by a construction crew in Waterloo, Iowa, dates back to the early 20th century when John Deere was looking to improve on its Model "N" version. The result was...
Fourteen of the region’s premier seedstock operations will be featured on the North Dakota Stockmen’s Association’s (NDSA) 34th Annual All-Breeds Cattle Tour Oct. 4-5 in the Devils Lake, N.D. area. “We’re excited to welcome guests to the 2021 All-Breeds Cattle Tour,” said tour co-chairman Steve Gilje of Rolette, N.D. “Several different breeds will be showcased on the tour, and the hosts are all committed to producing high-quality cattle that can be profitable for seedstock and commercial cattle producers alike.” Registration begins at 7 a.m...
Blaine Schatz has been named assistant director of the North Dakota Agricultural Experiment Station (NDAES), which means he will be leaving the NDSU Carrington Research Extension Center after 43 years of service, with 25 of those at the Center as Director/Agronomist. Blaine began his career at the NDSU Carrington Research Extension Center in 1978 as an agricultural research technician working in Foundation seedstocks production. In 1979, he began as a research technician in agronomy. In 1985,...
In response to the severe drought conditions in the West and Great Plains, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced today its plans to help cover the cost of transporting feed for livestock that rely on grazing. USDA is updating the Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honey Bees and Farm-raised Fish Program (ELAP) to immediately cover feed transportation costs for drought-impacted ranchers. USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) will provide more details and tools to help ranchers get ready to apply at their local USDA Service Center later...
Janet Laube was surprised Saturday when niece Robin and Scott Westall of Fargo stopped in for a visit. Then they drove to Devils Lake to see a son who was fishing on the lake. Saturday, Ken and Marvis Holte had a chance meeting with Bob and Alice Norton at the Dollar General in Carrington and enjoyed a little family catch up. Tuesday, Calvin Packard and mom Shirley drove to Carrington on errands and enjoyed lunch at the Hi-Way Drive In. Friday, early evening, the Martin and Janelle Koepplin garage was the scene of a surprise 70th birthday...
Last Wednesday, Patti Clifton kept an appointment in Carrington and later had lunch with Peg Clifton. Patti did some shopping before returning to Sheyenne. Sabrina Schmitz of Devils Lake was a Friday afternoon visitor at the home of Patti Clifton. Lots to catch up on and a very good visit. Sabrina and Patti worked together at Oberon School. Saturday evening, Rance and Jena Brown from Sun Prairie, Wis., arrived at the home of her mother Patti Clifton. They spent a few days with Patti and Jared in Sheyenne, and then drove on to Stanton to spend...
Friday evening, Charlotte Koepplin was among family and friends to take surprise 70th birthday wishes to her brother Martin Koepplin. Visitors this week at the Margie Anderson home were brothers Glen and Doug Cudworth; Kathleen Lee; Patti Larson, Joanna and Sandra; Kathy Anderson and Josslyn and Karen Sylling and Boden. Saturday and Sunday, Jimmy Indergaard was a visitor and supper guest at the Andy and Ruth Braaten home and enjoyed a phone call with his sister Sharon Laxdal. Sunday afternoon visitors at the Charlotte Koepplin home were Janet...
Duwayne Hoyt Carrington, N.D. Duwayne "Bud" Hoyt, 91, of Carrington, N.D., formerly of McHenry, N.D., died Thursday, Sept. 2, 2021, at CHI St. Alexius Hospital, Carrington. Funeral service was held on Monday, Sept. 6, 2021 at Our Saviors Lutheran Church, McHenry, N.D. Burial followed at the Bethlehem Lutheran Cemetery, McHenry. Deacon Tara Ulrich officiated with special music by Bernie Madsoe and Annola Black. Casket bearers were Arlyn Hoyt, Leslie Hoyt, Kris Skadberg, Matthew Pound, Brandon...
AGENDA New Rockford-Sheyenne Board of Education Regular Meeting – Collaboration Room Monday September 13, 2021 Public Levy Meeting 7 p.m. Regular Meeting 7:30 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 August 9th, 2021 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. Sinking and Inte... Full story
Early on the morning of September 11, 2001, I was a newly minted warehouse supervisor for a farmers cooperative. I can remember almost exactly where a customer’s truck was parked when I overheard him telling one of my co-workers something or another about a plane crash up north. A few minutes later, I received an urgent (landline) phone call from my wife. She had been watching NBC’s “Today” show and saw breaking coverage of the suicide attacks on the Twin Towers (and other targets). In my firs...
We just celebrated Labor Day. No, we didn't. Labor was forgotten while most of us only noticed that we had a holiday and spent it lounging, fishing, swimming, sunning, camping, playing – everything but recognizing the reason for the holiday. One thing is for sure, we took no time to honor labor. Modern unions first appeared in the 1870s when working people had to fight, starve and die to organize. The idea of unions was repulsive to the growing corporate community where no fringe benefits w...
Cramer pens letter to Senate leaders about energy policies U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND), member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee and the Senate Budget Committee, wrote a letter to Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) on Wednesday, expressing his opposition to Democrats’ proposed $4 trillion spending package and the energy policies contained in it. “I write to you to express my opposition to your pursuit of passing another massive spending package filled with partisan wish-list...
Helen Knutt Cando, N.D. Dr. Helen A. Knutt, 83, retired veterinarian of Rocklake and Cando, passed away on Wednesday, September 1, 2021, at the Towner County Medical Center in Cando, N.D. A visitation was held on Monday, September 6, 2021, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., with a 7 p.m. prayer service at the Dunnigan-Dix Funeral Home in Cando. A funeral service was held on Tuesday, September 7, 2021, at 1 p.m. at All Nations Lutheran Church in Rocklake, with Rev. Scott Ramey officiating. A visitation was h...
Verna Gleason McVille, N.D. Verna Marie (Ruud) Gleason was born on April 16, 1932 at McVille, N.D. On August 31, 2021, Verna died peacefully at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, N.D. Verna was 89 years old. Serving the Lord and love for her family and friends were the foundations for her life, and she did both beautifully with grace and wisdom. Verna married the love of her life, Harold Thomas Gleason, on November 28, 1949. They lived, worked, and traveled together for over 70 years. When first mar...
For the month of September, we’re looking at our identity. While the world seeks to tell us who we are and how we identify ourselves, we’re going to look to the Bible. What does God have to say about who we are? Last week, we began at the beginning. Above all else, we are created. We didn’t happen by chance, but by careful intentionality. That being said, there is another fundamental aspect to God creating us that must be addressed. When God stated His intention to create us, He gave it a specific description: “in our image.” Presumabl...
Porches are ubiquitious with Victorian Era homes. These large, open and welcoming spaces were often located at the front of the house and served some important roles. From day-to-day, porches served as an interface between the private inside world and the public outside world. They were designed to meet the elements, but still protect the residents from rain, sun and wind. Porches offered an alternative space to the the stuffy indoors, and the threatening wilds of the outdoors. Much like the...
The May 27, 1904, “Transcript” said that seeding of wheat and oats was almost done and the farmers were ready to seed flax and the later grains. S.O. Lee had taken up a red heifer at his farm fifteen miles southeast of New Rockford. A three-year old sorrel mare, white stripe in face, one white hind foot, had strayed from the C.E. Clure farm northwest of New Rockford. Contact W.F. Bailey. The Belgum and Schlong Studio had received its “new machine for taking pictures.” Cigarmaker H.J. Radtke...
Dear Savvy Senior, I have struggled with shortness of breath for several years now. I just thought I was getting old and fat, but a friend recently told me about COPD. So, my question is, could I have COPD and not know it? Huffing and Puffing Dear Huffing, Yes. COPD, or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, is a progressive lung disease that affects an estimated 30 million Americans, but about half of them don’t know they have it. Many people mistake shortness of breath as a normal part of a...
Many people pick fall as their favorite season of the year. After the extremely hot and dry summer of 2021, we welcome the cooler temperatures, the occasional much-needed rain with a little thunder mixed in, and the cheers of football season! Fall colors exhibited by trees and shrubs are a product of shorter days. Summer sunlight triggers leaves to keep making chlorophyll, necessary for photosynthesis and the whole sugar-making process, enabling a tree to grow. But as the hours of daylight...
On Sept. 3, the New Rockford-Sheyenne Rockets (1-2, 0-0) finally got their season on track with a dominant 18-6 win over the St. John Woodchucks (1-2, 0-0). In their first two games this season, NR-S struggled with two things: running the ball and stopping the run, but nothing could have been further from the truth versus St. John. The Rockets were dominant in all three on Friday, nowhere more so than on defense. Led by senior Nick Berglund, with eight tackles and two sacks, the Rocket defense...
On Tuesday, Sept. 7, the Rockets traveled to Medina to take on the Thunder in their home gym. This match-up was initially set up to be the Rockets first home game of the season on Aug. 31, but was rescheduled for an away game due to the renovation of the New Rockford-Sheyenne gymnasium floor. The first set of the night was a very close game. The Rockets pulled off the win 26-24. Both teams were fired up and weren't going to give up easily. Medina-Pingree/Buchanan would take the second set...
Opening day of North Dakota’s bow season sits in that stretch of time where summer and fall mix together. Cool dewy mornings of Labor Day weekend melt into warm afternoons, and despite the fact that deer are in their warm-weather patterns, and most often present themselves with a reserve limited to those habits from previous months, the start of the season remains a big draw for me. Heading out into the dark countryside, where the glow of town’s lights is muted by a rise in the hills, and the...
