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At this year's annual conference of the North Dakota League of Cities (NDLC), New Rockford's own Stu Richter was honored with the 2024 Leadership Excellence Award. The award is the highest honor a local elected official can receive from the NDLC, given only to those with exceptional leadership, dedication to community welfare, and commitment to making their community a welcoming and safe place for families. Richter has been the New Rockford City Commission president since 2020, and was recently...
The upcoming general election on Tuesday, Nov. 5 is undoubtedly an important one, but the election’s implications won’t just be felt nationally. Voters in North Dakota will also be asked to consider five separate ballot measures. As voters continue to inform themselves about their choices this November, here is a comprehensive look at each of those ballot measures. Constitutional Measure No. 1 Measure 1, if approved, would modernize language in the North Dakota Constitution used to describe the... Full story
New Rockford has a new plumbing business in town. Scott Korff, an experienced plumber with Larsen Plumbing of Carrington, N.D., has kicked off a new chapter in his career by starting his own business, called Hometown Plumbing, a few miles to the north in New Rockford. Korff is a native of Sheboygan, Wisconsin and moved to North Dakota in November of 2008. He currently lives in Woodworth, N.D. and has worked as a plumber in Carrington for over a decade. All totaled, he has approximately 35 years...
The 66th Annual Central N.D. Steam Threshers Reunion in New Rockford was another big success. Hundreds of folks from throughout the state – and as far away as Maryland – descended upon the town to appreciate the dozens of historic steam threshers on display, as well as the old way of rural life they represent. For more images from this year's reunion, see page 12. Several hundred additional pictures are also available for download at transcript.smugmug.com....
On Sunday, Sept. 22, kids of all ages made their way to "The Great Pumpkin" patch behind the home of Todd Harrison to choose a pumpkin to bring home with them....
North Dakota State University Extension is launching seven new Nourish online modules in October 2024. The new topics will focus on accurate health information, cooking for one or two, muscles, the immune system, pets and your health, well-being and medications. Nourish is a program providing North Dakotan adults, especially those age 50 and older in rural counties, with information and strategies about nutrition and health. Participants in the series will learn how to eat more nutritiously and be more physically active so they can stay healthy...
Patti Clifton kept a vehicle appointment in Carrington last Friday. While the car was being worked on, Patti and Deanna Erickson had lunch and a visit at Pizza Ranch. Later, Patti did some shopping before returning to Sheyenne. Dianne Hanson called bingo for Sheyenne Civic Association Saturday night, Sept. 21. Bob Hanson and Kathy Albrecht sold cards and Darlene Kolstad served the lunch. Since blackout did not go, $250 will be the amount for Sheyenne Fire Department on September 28. Patti Larson was surrounded by other Sheyenne residents when...
New Rockford and area folks extend sympathy to the family of Pearl Eldridge. Charlotte Koepplin received a phone call from cousin Ardy Yates Birkholz recently. Ardy is a helper at a local fair each year and has been known to enter some of her recipes in baking contests. This year she is the proud winner of three blue ribbons for her cookie recipes. Congratulations, Ardy. On Friday, Dave Gabbert and daughter Cheryl came from their home in Minnesota to pick up mom, Shirley Packard, at Carrington Medical Center and bring her home to New Rockford....
Recently, the American Legion Auxiliary Post 30 donated $1,000 to the Rockford Theatre rebuild fund. Lisa Wallace, President of American Legion Auxiliary Post 30, presented the check to Glenda Collier....
Here’s your weekly rundown of some of the most interesting headlines from newspapers across North Dakota. Man’s body found north of Carrington A dead body was discovered in rural Foster County last week. According to Foster County Sheriff Justin Johnson, the body was discovered approximately five miles northeast of Carrington, N.D. on Wednesday, Sept. 11, when a neighbor happened to come across it while mowing the individual's yard. The body was soon identified as Richard Montonye, a man in his...
I rode on the back of a steam engine this past weekend. I've lived in New Rockford for 20 years and have made the short trip to the Central North Dakota Steam Threshers Reunion for nearly every one. I've also covered the local steam show for the Transcript 10 straight years now. Each time I aim to capture something and someone new and different, as there are so many things to see and do on the grounds. They've recently added events as well, including tractor driving for the kids and a Friday dan...
In the current economy, when a visit to the grocery store requires a long-term financing plan, it has become clear that our family must find ways to spend less. This is especially challenging for us considering that we have two daughters in college, one daughter in private school and three pets, all of whom seem determined to ensure that we won't be able to purchase hamburger meat without selling our plasma. Our first step toward financial freedom, or at least parole, involved canceling our...
With less than 50 days remaining in the 2024 presidential election, citizens are turning their attention to the “Electoral College Map,” fully aware that the next president will be the candidate who captures 270 electoral votes, rather than the winner of the popular vote, although most Americans continue to prefer a direct, nationwide election, one they view as more consistent with democratic principles, and wonder why the Framers of the Constitution chose such a peculiar method for electing the nation’s highest official. What concerns and c...
In the book "Blue like Jazz," the author points something out that I had never thought about. He made a comment to the extent that it is ridiculous that we consider Noah a children’s story. The fact that thousands and thousands of people drowned is central to the whole story, and yet, we teach the story to children. Even in the Hollywood flop “Noah” movie, there is at least one shot where the people notice the flood waters and rush to Noah’s boat, only to be turned away. I imagine that “as the rains came down and the floods came up” there...
James Hope Dickinson, N.D. James "Jim" Hope passed away suddenly and all too soon at his home on Monday, Sept. 16, 2024. There was a celebration of life service for Jim at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024 at First Congregational-UCC, Dickinson with Rev. Janel Kolar as officiant. Visitation was one hour prior to the service at the church. Inurnment took place at Prairie Home Cemetery, New Rockford. There was a gathering of family and friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Friday, Sept. 27, 2024 at Lad... Full story
On April 9, 1907, a daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Alva Tomlinson. George Lovell came in on business. Otho Lathrop came up from Minneapolis and remained until April 11. While in town he sold his Lamborn Avenue East residence to Mr. and Mrs. John Von Almen and family, who moved in almost immediately. Lathrop worked for the Kerr Land Co. J.M. Patch came in from Indianapolis to look after his business interests. The Phillips Academy Board of Trustees met to discuss a new $40,000 auditorium; two... Full story
My meteorologist friends tell me that the word "normal" has very little meaning, as no year is ever really normal. Does that mean that every year is "abnormal"? I fear that the answer would take a long time and involve a deep dive into statistics. Maybe we'll just say that the 2024 growing season was weird. Or perhaps we'll call it "notable." That sounds a little more scientific. The year started out with a lot of moisture, throughout much of the region. In some places, it was so wet that...
Dear Savvy Senior, I would like to arrange a simple cremation that doesn’t cost me, or my family, a lot of money. Can you offer any tips that can help me with this? Still Kicking Dear Kicking, If you’re looking for a simple and affordable way to go, cremation is an excellent choice, and one that’s become exceedingly popular in the United States. About 60 percent of Americans are now choosing cremation over a traditional burial, versus only around 20 percent in the mid-1990s. Why the big shift? P...
The New Rockford-Sheyenne cross country team was back in action on Monday, Sept. 23 at the Harvey Hope Invitational in Langdon. Unlike previous meets, the Rockets entered five total runners into the varsity boys’ and girls’ divisions with hopes of qualifying for the state meet at Parkhurst Rec Area outside of Jamestown on October 25. To qualify for state, runners in the varsity boys’ division had to run a time under 25:00 minutes and runners in the varsity girls’ division had to run a time un...
Although the New Rockford-Sheyenne Rockets and the Carrington Cardinals are in different regions, the rivalry is still aflame. On Thursday, Sept. 19, the Rockets hosted the rivals to the south during the Cardinals homecoming week, in hopes of being named the homecoming crushers once again. After three games, the Rockets were still working out their kinks and trying to get a good rotation locked in. With that, NR-S senior Tillie Swart made her varsity debut during the second and third sets...
After a slow start to their season, the New Rockford-Sheyenne varsity volleyball team has officially secured its first win. On Tuesday, Sept. 24, the Rockets traveled to Drake to take on the Drake-Anamoose Lady Raiders. After coming off a four game loss streak, the Rockets were itching to finally defeat a team, even if it wasn’t a region game. The Rockets took all three sets against the Lady Raiders (25-22, 25-22, 25-22) to earn their first win of the 2024 season. NR-S junior Ava Peterson led h...
Bo Belquist continues to impress at the University of North Dakota. Since graduating from New Rockford-Sheyenne in 2020 and moving to Grand Forks, Belquist has transitioned his success in 9-man football to even greater heights at the college level. Following a recent game against Idaho State, he's now putting himself in the record books among the all-time great athletes at UND. During their game against Idaho State on Sept. 14, Belquist caught his 217th pass as a Fighting Hawk, officially...
The 2024 presidential election is quickly approaching, and investors may be wondering if and how the outcome will impact the stock market and underlying investments. While every campaign cycle comes with its unique set of circumstances, we can turn to history as an indicator of how markets typically act in an election year. Here are a few trends investors should keep in mind. Historic trends in election years. In general, market volatility trends higher early in an election year as candidates are being finalized and then again as the election... Full story
Another Friday night, another easy win for the No. 2 New Rockford-Sheyenne/Maddock Rockets. Back on the road Friday, Sept. 27, the undefeated Rockets took on the Larimore Polar Bears in what was their third Region 3 matchup of the season. As if picking up where they left off a week ago, NR-S/M wasted no time putting points on the scoreboard and building yet another insurmountable lead. Starting the game with possession, it took the Rockets just three plays to march down the field and score their...
