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This November, voters will decide whether to eliminate valuation-based property taxes in the state of North Dakota. The issue will appear on November ballots as Measure 4, which would specifically prohibit all political subdivisions in North Dakota – such as counties, school districts and cities – from collecting tax based on the assessed value of property. The measure was placed on the ballot after a petition gathered enough signatures to qualify, and now its proponents and opponents are cri...
Last fall's sold out hit, "Deer Camp," is back in town by popular demand. This hilarious take on hunting follows four buddies on their annual boys' trip out to the shack. This time it's a little different, though. After 15 years of coming home with nothing but a hangover from their annual "hunting" excursion, their wives have given them an ultimatum: bag a deer or your deer camp days are over. Only one teeny, tiny hurdle stands in their way – none of them actually know how to hunt! Do they b... Full story
The local Do it Best Hardware man, Randy Dockter, has been selected as September's Employee of the Month by the New Rockford Area Chamber of Commerce to be. A native of New Rockford and 1991 graduate of NRHS, Dockter has long contributed to his local community, and for close to two years he's been at Do It Best Hardware helping residents with their everyday hardware needs. Chamber members Andrew Presnell and Faith Presnell presented Dockter with the award on Tuesday, Sept. 19 at the hardware sto...
Fundraising for the Rockford Theatre rebuild project is approaching the halfway point. Amanda Hegland, Executive Director of the New Rockford Area Betterment Corporation (NRABC), announced Tuesday that the New Rockford Eagles Club has contributed $50,000 to the project, catapulting their fund balance for the new structure to near $250,000. Other contributing efforts this summer included the Outdoor Movie Night in August and JunkFest concessions on Saturday, Sept. 14. The two events generated...
On Sunday, Sept. 15, many individuals gathered in Centennial Park in downtown New Rockford to remember those lost to suicide and to work towards prevention. The event began at 4 p.m., and included a butterfly release and memorial walk....
United States Attorney Mac Schneider announced that Kenzie Rose Baker, age 27, from St. Michael, N.D., is scheduled to be sentenced on January 22, 2025, for her role in the death of a one-year-old child on the Spirit Lake Reservation. Baker appeared in federal court on August 16, 2024, in Fargo and pleaded guilty before District Court Judge Peter Welte to accessory after the fact, child abuse in Indian country and child neglect in Indian country. “The abuse and death of this young child was senseless, wasteful, and utterly cruel,” Sch...
Tiffany Harr called bingo on Saturday, Sept. 14 while Denise Labrensz and Randy Keller sold cards. Patti Larson, Sharon Whitmer and Sandra Larson served lunch. Blackout will be $225 Saturday, Sept. 21, when Sheyenne Civic Association hosts. Gavin Brown had a full crew on Sunday, including his dad and sister, to help remove lathe and plaster inside as well as three layers of shingles outside at the old Sinclair Station on Main Street. The Sheyenne community is cheering him on! First Lutheran Church Council met at 10 a.m. on Sunday before...
Hello, I'm back giving Talk of the Town another try. I'm combining Talk of the Town and Pleasant Prairie into one due to the lack of news. Folks were just not getting me their news or family happenings. I have been asked, "why no Talk of the Town?" That tells me there is still some interest, especially to folks who subscribe to the paper out of town or state. So, if you still want Talk of the Town, please call me at (701) 947-2986 at your convenience. We'll see what happens. Okay? Monday found Jimmy Indergaard a visitor and supper guest at the...
Here’s your weekly rundown of some of the most interesting headlines from newspapers across North Dakota. Youngsters learn about the old ways in Manfred On Wednesday, Sept. 11, around 160 local fourth graders got to experience the pioneer way of life in Manfred, N.D. Churning butter, blacksmithing, riding in horse-drawn wagons – these are just a few of the many activities associated with pioneer life on the prairie over a century ago. And that's exactly what local youth were doing last Wed...
Measure 4 provides huge property tax relief to everyone, completely reforms how cities and counties will tax in the future, and is a tremendous opportunity for all North Dakotans. It does this while ensuring full local control, and not a single dollar of funding is lost. Dr. Arthur Laffer is a world-renowned economist who advised both President Ronald Reagan and President Trump on their famous tax cut programs. He has reviewed Measure 4, and believes it is a great opportunity for the people of North Dakota. In a letter to the committee dated...
I am personally opposed to Measure 4. I don't think that it is a good solution for our residents. First of all, it is an incomplete package. Widespread concern about real estate taxes is real, but this measure does not specify how this revenue would be replaced. I don't think our residents want to see drastic cuts to services, so another method would be needed to replace the lost revenue. This would still have to come from North Dakota residents, directly or indirectly. $1.575 billion would be needed annually for our state, counties, cities,...
We hear it every two years – "This is the most important election of our lifetime!" In a sense, it is true. Not because of who the candidates may be or the issues facing voters, but because the most important election of our lifetime is always the "next election." Voting is a privilege that every United States citizen has and a responsibility every eligible voter should take seriously. You are responsible for choosing your leaders, your policies, and your future, no matter if it is a P...
Advocates of term limits for Supreme Court justices, mindful of the overgrown, transformative power of the Court and the ethical lapses of some of its members, have recommended staggered, 18-year terms and regularized presidential appointments for justices as a means of reducing the heated and divisive partisanship that has raised the confirmation process to a fever pitch and undercut public confidence in the judiciary, what Alexander Hamilton called, “the least dangerous branch.” Integral to these proposals is the guarantee that each pre...
Some time ago, as a I prepared an Easter sermon, I learned something new. Well, to be fair to my college professors, I actually relearned something that I had forgotten since my college days. As I worked through John 20, I realized that there were funny notations connected with many of the verbs in the chapter. I looked into it, and discovered that this was the translator’s way of conveying that while the verbs translate accurately into the English past tense, in the Greek they are actually in a rare tense called "historical present tense." T...
Constance Williams Minot, N.D. Constance "Connie" Williams, 93, Minot, formerly of Towner, New Rockford and Scottsdale, Ariz., died Sunday, Sept. 15, 2024, in a Fargo hospital. Family was by her side in her final hours. Connie was born Sept. 25, 1930, in Minot, N.D. to Lloyd and Sophia Anna (Severson) Joyer. She attended Minot High School and graduated with the Class of 1948. She continued her secondary education at Minot Normal College. She met her future husband while attending college. She... Full story
Pearl Eldridge New Rockford, N.D. Pearl Eldridge, age 84, of New Rockford, N.D., died Sunday, Sept. 15, 2024, at her home. Pearl's visitation was held on Thursday, Sept. 19, 2024 from 1-2 p.m., followed by a funeral service at 2 p.m., all at First Lutheran Church, New Rockford. Her burial followed at the Prairie Home Cemetery, New Rockford, N.D. Rev. Amy Kippen officiated the service with special music by Kerstin Allmaras, pianist. Congregational hymns were "Amazing Grace," "How Great Thou Art"... Full story
The Eddy County Sunday School Association met from 2 p.m. April 2 until the evening of April 3, 1907; officers elected were Mrs. F.L. Kermott, president; Rev. J.J. Graham of Sheyenne and Mrs. S.H. Bailey, vice presidents; Charles Culp, secretary; Alice (Mrs. J.W.) Rager, treasurer; and an executive committee: H.M. Clark, Walter Priest and Mrs. A.H. Johnson [née Floy Richter]. The final session ended with the singing of “God Be with You Till We Meet Again.” On April 2, James Graham came in on b...
Dear Savvy Senior, Can you give me some tips on choosing an appropriate walker for my elderly father? He has some balance issues along with arthritis in his hips and could use a little more help than a cane provides. Wobbly in Wisconsin Dear Wobbly, When it comes to choosing a walker, there are several styles and options to consider, but selecting the best one for your father will depend on his needs, as well as where he’ll be using it. Here are some tips that can help you choose. Types of w...
The New Rockford-Sheyenne Rockets hosted the Region 2 Thompson Tommies on Thursday, Sept. 12. Once again, the Rockets had to adjust to another rotation change, which seems to be the name of the game for this team. However, the Rockets began to jive better during this game than the previous games. The Tommies took all three sets, but the Rockets didn't give them easy wins in the second and third, as they were only 2-3 points down each time. NR-S junior Ava Peterson led the Rockets in kills,...
The New Rockford-Sheyenne Cross Country team traveled to Wildwood Country Club outside of Minot on Monday, Sept. 16 to compete in the Des Lacs Burlington Lakers Invitational. Although the weather was not ideal – as it began downpouring just a mile into the junior varsity race – the Rockets had a phenomenal day of running. A total of seven runners competed at the meet, with four earning top 10 finishes. Liza Steele was the top placer for the Rockets, earning a first place finish in the junior var...
Work continues on Sheyenne's Sinclair station renovation. Currently the exterior has been painted and trimmed and new windows installed. Gavin Brown reports "we've replaced the fascia and now need to paint it along with the soffit." Over the weekend Gavin had his work crew – consisting of his parents, two sisters, brother-in-law and girlfriend – on hand to tackle the removal of three layers of shingles that appeared to be nailed on to survive a tornado. Gavin commented that "it's been a nig...
Bank Forward is pleased to announce that Madison Taylor has joined our team in our New Rockford location as a Personal Banker. Madison holds a degree in elementary education from Valley City State University and a Master's in curriculum and instruction from the University of Jamestown. She is excited to be working with the team! Bank Forward has been an independent community bank for over 90 years. We operate under one charter with locations in North Dakota and Minnesota. The bank offers a...
Now five games into their 2024 campaign, the No. 2 New Rockford-Sheyenne/Maddock Rockets still haven't experienced a competitive game. On Friday, Sept. 20, the undefeated Rockets took on the 3-1 Four Winds Indians in Fort Totten for their second inter-region matchup of the season. And, as per usual, it didn't take long for NR-S/M to assert their superiority. The Indians started the game with possession, but with the Rockets' defense bearing down that first drive was over quickly, amounting to a...
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