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During a lengthy courtroom hearing on Tuesday, Dec. 6, the prosecution and defense argued for nearly four hours over whether the death of 18-year-old Cayler Ellingson was an accident, or intentional murder. In total, four witnesses took the oath and delivered testimony at the Foster County Courthouse in Carrington, as each side argued its case in what was, at times, a contentious hearing. After being accused of intentionally running over Ellingson on Sept. 18 in McHenry, Shannon Brandt, 41, was...
With 10 games to play and a wide variety of prizes to win, Santa Day was abuzz with activity on Saturday....
New Rockford-Sheyenne officials are renewing their efforts to raise funds and bring the second gym project back into the minds of residents. In recent weeks and months, they've been brainstorming ways to bring the project back into the spotlight, to raise more money, and to dispel what they've described as "misconceptions" about the project and its impact on the community. The committee for the second gym project has compiled and answered a list of 12 questions which they felt were among the...
The New Rockford-Sheyenne Rockets were set to play the first game of the morning on Saturday, Nov. 19 against the Our Redeemer's Knights for fifth and sixth place. Earlier in the season, the Rockets met up with the Knights at the Laker Invite in Des Lacs-Burlington. By playing them earlier in the season, the Rockets had some knowledge of how the Knights played the court. The Rockets started off strong, taking the first set 25-22 and the second set 25-19. The last three sets, however, didn't go...
Despite a missed testing deadline and more reports of discolored water, city officials are assuring residents that New Rockford’s drinking water is safe to consume. In recent weeks, residents have been reporting incidents of brown water yet again appearing in their homes. On Friday, Dec. 2, Wade Senger of Interstate Engineering sat down with the Transcript to explain what’s been going on, and what the future will look like moving forward. Senger said the cause of the brown water was regular mai...
An incentive program designed to encourage investment in New Rockford is slated for renewal. Amanda Hegland, Executive Director of the New Rockford Area Betterment Corporation, appealed to the New Rockford City Commission Monday to renew the Renaissance Zone program. The Renaissance Zone is a state program designed to help revitalize communities. Both residents and business owners receive state and local tax incentives for five years for investing in the community. The Renaissance Zone was...
Be wary of gift card scams Holiday shopping, like most shopping these days, has moved online, and that poses unique risks, according to a new AARP survey. More than 75 percent of U.S. consumers reported that they have experienced some kind of fraud and a similar share of consumers failed a 9-question safe shopping quiz. The AARP holiday scams survey also identified three specific threat areas: online shopping scams, gift cards with zero balances and stolen packages. Here are tips to avoid these specific scams this holiday season. When shopping...
Here’s your weekly rundown of some of the most interesting headlines from newspapers across North Dakota. Sports co-op presents new contract to parents after fall confrontations Parents and guardians of athletes competing with the North Prairie sports cooperative have been handed contracts prior to winter activities. Rolla high school’s principal and athletic director, Randy Loing, said, “This is not a new policy. It’s simply an amendment to the current athletics handbook.” The new contract...
Through its second grantmaking round for the Creative Community Solutions grantmaking program, which is funded by the Bush Foundation, Strengthen ND has selected five organizations to receive $1 million to develop, test, and spread community-driven solutions to some of the state’s most critical needs. “Through our second grantmaking round, we were, again, blown away by the creativity and innovation happening all across North Dakota” remarked Megan Langley Laudenschlager, Executive Director of Strengthen ND. “We hope the good work that the Cre...
The Eddy-New Rockford Public Library book club will be starting back up soon. The first book they will be reading is "The Alice Network" by Kate Quinn (the cover is shown at right), which can now be picked up at the library. The club will meet Thursday, January 12 at 5 p.m. at the library. They will meet every other month on the second Thursday starting in January....
The State Historical Society of North Dakota, in partnership with the North Dakota Genealogy Society, has added more than 50,000 pages of newspapers online at ndarchives.advantage-preservation.com. The following newspapers have been added: • McClusky Gazette (1909-1931) • Mott Pioneer Press (1907-1928) • LaMoure County Chronicle (1888-1926) • Hettinger County Herald (1907-1927) • New Rockford Transcript (1883-1920) The State Archives, a department of the State Historical Society, digitized the newspapers for Advantage Archives to host. “It’s gr...
On Dec. 3, Jan Loe was among shoppers/browsers at the Open Season Lodge's vendor fair. Connie Brown and Jan Loe were in Devils Lake on Monday where they met to enjoy swimming at the School for the Deaf. After swimming, they had lunch at Mr. & Mrs. J's. In the afternoon, Jan visited with Cliff and Lillian Johnson at their new home in Devils Lake. Late Monday morning, Patti Clifton did some errands in New Rockford. Condolences to the Nilson family on the passing of Terry on November 25....
New Rockford and area folks extend sympathy to the family of Viola Gisi. Shirley Packard did errands around town Thursday via the city transit. Friday, Shirley and Calvin did some necessary shopping at Dollar General. Thursday, daughter Amanada Bickett treated parents Ken and Marvis Holte to dinner at the Prairie Inn in Carrington to celebrate their 44th wedding anniversary. They enjoyed a chance meeting with Jim Dockter and friend, Leona Magnuson. Brenda Thurin and Jazzy of Devils Lake were house guests and helpers over the weekend at the...
Saturday visitors at the Margie Anderson home were David and Karen Anderson and Patti Larson. Karen Koepplin was a brief visitor on Wednesday morning at the Janelle Koepplin and Charlotte Koepplin homes. Margie Anderson was among those who took birthday greetings to Elvie Jones at the Lutheran Home of the Good Shepherd and enjoyed cupcakes in celebration. Thursday guests at the Charlotte Koepplin home were Shirley Packard and pastor Richard Biberdorf. Pastor gave the gals communion and all enjoyed visiting over coffee. Gary Anderson was among...
By the time this reaches homes and newsstands this weekend, I’ll have had a meeting with the professionals at one of the state’s largest medical centers. I’ve been meeting with them for months getting ready for this surgery I was scheduled to have on Thursday. They’re going in to repair my “ticker.” I’ve known for a while there was a problem and now after tests, the surgery is set. And, to say the least, I am ready for that to happen. If not to rid my body of certain food groups, then the poss...
It has been years since my family last dealt with the "pictures with Santa" pageantry, but Saint Nick impersonators remain an integral part of Christmas for Americans. Parents feel compelled to honor the tradition of dumping tiny tots in Santa's lap, even if they're not emotionally ready for the experience. I wish I hadn't sold my Child Psychology textbook back to the college bookstore, or I would explain why kids who think nothing of sticking a fork in an electrical outlet or inviting a rabid...
The public role of religion in American life, long a challenging issue for the Supreme Court in its interpretation of the Establishment Clause of the Constitution, commanded nationwide attention in 1984 when a lawsuit was brought against Pawtucket, Rhode Island, for its erection of a nativity scene in the center of the city’s downtown shopping district. Prior to the arrival of Lynch v. Donnelly, the Supreme Court had rendered decisions that prohibited public schools from orchestrating prayer, posting the Ten Commandments and organizing a m...
Viola "Vi" Gisi New Rockford, N.D. Viola Janet (Gjestvang) Gisi, age 90, was born March 28, 1932, to Ivar and Nora Helen (Rude) Gjestvang. She was the third of seven siblings and was born in McHenry, N.D., where there was a house used as a hospital. The Gjestvang family lived at that time on a farm near Hamar, N.D., then moved to a farm south of Warwick. Finally, the family moved to a farm 9 miles south of Warwick and across the road from the Lake Washington rural school where she completed the...
Since before the world was made God has known you and loved you. He has never taken His eyes away or ignored you. If you were to write down all the blessings and victories He has given to you, they would prove He has called you, has been guiding you, and has many wonderful things planned for your future. Do you believe this today? Is your life heading in a direction that you are excited about, or are you downcast? At this time of year, it’s common for many people to be filled with a mixture o...
What event occurred in the Americas that was a key reason for the conversion to Christianity of over 8 million native people in just seven years? What piece of art that shows no signs of human origin is still on display today almost 500 years after its creation? What religious feast day is considered the most important after Christmas and Easter to Hispanic people in the Americas? The answer to all three questions have a connection to Our Lady of Guadalupe. During the 16th century, a native person named Juan Diego, who had converted to Christia...
Dear Savvy Senior, What tips do you recommend for long-distance caregivers? I help take care of my stubborn 86-year-old mother who still lives at home about 150 miles from me. Need Advice Dear Need, Providing care and support for an aging parent who lives far away can present a variety challenges that can make the job difficult and stressful. Here are some tips and resources that may help you. When it comes to monitoring and caring for an aging parent from afar, you have a couple of options. You...
Up to 2 p.m. Aug. 5, 1905, Sylvanus Marriage, clerk of Superior School District #19, received bids for the purchase of the school building in the northwest quarter, section 12, T148, R66 [Superior Township], known as the Dodd [Dodds?] School. On the morning of Sunday, August 6, a daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Norman Treffry southeast of New Rockford. Mrs. L.M. Newell of Chicago spoke at churches in Sheyenne at 10:30 a.m., Tiffany at 3:30 p.m., and in the New Rockford Baptist Church at 8 p.m....
One of the most iconic images of the holiday season, Christmas trees started as a German tradition and were introduced in the U.S. by German settlers. Live Christmas trees have been sold commercially in the U.S. since about 1850. Most of these trees are grown on more than 15,000 Christmas tree farms, covering 350 million acres across all 50 states. Oregon, North Carolina and Michigan are the top growers. North Dakota has growers, too – with options to cut your own Christmas tree on tree farms n...
The New Rockford-Sheyenne Rockets traveled to Harvey last weekend to compete in the 2022 CNDC tournament. Rockets fall to Hornets in Quarterfinals The Rockets' first game of the tourney was against the Harvey/Wells County Hornets. NR-S blasted off in the first quarter. Kelsie Belquist swished four field goals, along with a free-throw to take a 6-point lead over the Hornets. But it wasn't long before the Hornets started to catch up with the Rockets. H/WC freshman, Rachel Neumiller, was a key p...
Thirteen total Carrington wrestlers made their way onto the mats for the Velva Invitational, and the team came away with a seventh-place showing over the two-day meet held Friday-Saturday, December 2-3 in Velva. Carrington scored 223 points at the meet, won by Northern Lights with 294. Bishop Ryan finished second, host Velva third, and HWC came in fourth. The Cardinal boys had one champion, Trace Hoggarth at 126 pounds. Hoggarth got pins in his first four matches all the way to the finals,...
