Official Newspaper of Eddy County since 1883
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The Rockford Theatre rebuild has taken another significant step toward reality. JLG Architects, a regional architectural firm, has completed much of the design and engineering for the new theatre, including a proposed rendering, specifications and floor plan. The renderings show a vibrant new theatre that's reminiscent of its former look, and the floor plans show an improved layout with a modern interior. The theatre's rebuild has been among the top priorities for the community ever since the...
The community of Sheyenne is once again hosting their annual Christmas Day dinner Wednesday, December 25 at Ostby Hall. The dinner has become a tradition for many families in the area, as the sense of community and a well-cooked meal represent the very essence of the Christmas spirit. This year will feature turkey with all the trimmings along with holiday goodies served from 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Christmas Day. There will also be some dairy free and gluten free sweets and vegan sides. Special...
After a fantastic football career at New Rockford-Sheyenne, Brody Weisenburger has committed to Valley City State University to play collegiate football for the Vikings. With his commitment, the Vikings will acquire an accomplished player on both sides of the ball and a team captain who recently helped lead the Rockets to a state championship. Throughout his career, Weisenburger has been to several football camps at the VCSU campus, and has some familiarity with the coaching staff there. So perh...
After a two-year wait, the New Rockford-Sheyenne School District finally has a new activity bus. As it became clear the district's old "Rocket Bus" was becoming increasingly unreliable and far too costly to continue repairing, the NR-S school board decided to purchase a new activity bus in October of 2022, at a cost of $197,700. Now, more than two years and several delays later, that vehicle arrived in New Rockford on Friday, Dec. 13. The bus is a 2025 Thomas HDX Saf-T-Liner, with a rear engine...
Thanks to a grant from the Regional Workforce Impact Program (RWIP), the Brown Memorial Auditorium in New Rockford will be getting a significant safety upgrade. On Tuesday, Dec. 17, the New Rockford City Commission convened a special meeting to hear from Amanda Hegland, director of the New Rockford Area Betterment Corporation (NRABC), about the program. Hegland informed commissioners that the city was awarded a RWIP grant of more than $164,000 for the installation of a fire suppression system in...
Melody Volk, CTE Business Instructor at NR-S, accepts a check for $8,000 from NR Lions Club towards the purchase of laptop computers for her classroom. Pictured: (l to r) Melody Volk, Jody Hirchert, Rick Swenson and Lisa Wallace....
Jamestown Regional Medical Center is breaking barriers in orthopedic care with the upcoming arrival of Dr. Roxanne Keene, one of the first female orthopedic surgeons in North Dakota. Her expertise and inspiring story bring new energy to JRMC, where she will join Dr. Michael T. Dean in early January. Less than 6% of orthopedic surgeons nationwide are female. Dr. Keene's presence at JRMC is not just significant, it's historic. Born and raised in Ray, N.D., Dr. Keene began her career as a...
High School students recently attended this area's fourth annual Reality Check. This event gave the sophomores, juniors and seniors at Dakota Prairie, Griggs County Central, Fessenden-Bowdon, Four Winds, Lakota, Midkota and New Rockford/Sheyenne the opportunity to see what life (financially) may be like as an adult in a reality-based event. This event, sponsored by Farmers & Merchants Bank of N.D., State Bank of Lakota, and the Nelson County Job Development Authority, was held at the Tolna...
Thursday evening, Dec. 12, Jeff and Denise Labrensz traveled to Mobridge, S.D., to attend the funeral for Jeff's aunt on Friday forenoon; always sad but sharing time with relatives and friends helps to ease that sadness. From there, they traveled to Bismarck for some shopping and spent the night, returning home late Saturday evening. Jan Loe and Steph were in Fargo one day last week. Peter and Patti Larson were Eddy County delegates to the State Farmers Union Convention on Friday and Saturday at the Bismarck Event Center. Professors and guest s...
Roger and Diane Langley and granddaughters were visitors at the Margie Anderson home one afternoon. Sunday found Shirley Packard and Calvin enjoying breakfast at the Rockford Cafe, where they also visited with Mary Gehrtz and Gary Anderson. Brief stoppers at the Charlotte Koepplin home Thursday were MarJean Pfau and Diane Rosenberg. Granddaughter Joanna Larson and friend Ian Gilley were visitors bringing flowers to Margie Anderson one day. Ken and Marvis Holte got a call from their son Loren from Bismarck that his sinus surgery went well and...
Monday: Hamburger steak with lettuce, tomato and onion, sweet potato fries, fruit or sauce and bun Tuesday: Christmas Eve. Senior Meals and Eddy County Transit closed. Wednesday: Christmas Day. Senior Meals and Eddy County Transit closed. Thursday: Chicken fried steak, mashed potatoes with gravy, low sodium veggie, small orange and bread. Friday: Meatloaf, mashed potatoes, mixed veggies, mandarin orange sauce and bread....
Here’s your weekly rundown of some of the most interesting headlines from newspapers across North Dakota. Avian flu present in Bottineau County The N.D. Department of Agriculture (NDDA) has received confirmation from the National Veterinary Services Laboratory in Ames, Iowa, that the highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) is present in Bottineau County. A press release from the NDDA stated that Bottineau was one of three counties confirmed to have HPAI – otherwise known as bird flu – along with McHenry County and Ransom County. Botti...
Christmas is on a Wednesday this year, folks. It’s a hump day holiday that has thrown me off completely. I was scratching my head this week trying to remember the last time we had Christmas smack dab in the middle of the week, and do you know why? Well, apparently it happened in 2019, the last Christmas before the COVID-19 pandemic changed our world. It feels like a lifetime ago, and in many ways that’s true. I publish two newspapers now, and one of them has to be sent to the printer 12 hou...
Biden and Trump have brought the presidential pardon power center stage Readers’ questions about the origins and scope of the presidential pardon power, triggered by President Joe Biden’s grant of a pardon to his son, Hunter, and the possibility he would issue blanket clemency – a preconviction pardon – to those whom President-elect Donald Trump has said should “go to jail,” coupled with Trump’s declaration that he will “most likely” pardon January 6, 2021 defendants, invite exploration of the most delicate, yet imperial, of the president’s con...
I promised Cecile Wehrman of the North Dakota Newspaper Association I would write opinions for the weekly newspapers that focused on opportunities rather than problems. I want to share "useful thinking" with readers who live in rural places. Some of that thinking comes from me, but much from others I have listened to, or read what they wrote. Former Ag Commissioner Roger Johnson is tired of me quoting people who had said important things. I understand I can be tiring to listeners and readers....
Leland Jensen New Rockford, N.D. Leland Ray Jensen, age 76, of New Rockford, N.D., died Sunday, December 15, 2024, at CHI St. Alexius in Carrington, N.D. Leland's visitation was held Thursday, Dec. 19, 2024 from 1-5 p.m. and Friday, Dec. 20 from 9-10 a.m. followed by a funeral service at 10 a.m., all at Evans Funeral Home, New Rockford. His burial will be at the Prairie Home Cemetery, New Rockford. Rev. Amy Kippen officiated. Recorded music was "Precious Lord Take My Hand," "On Eagle's Wings,"... Full story
Where in your life are you going the wrong way? The Advent Season allows us to reflect on this question more consciously as we await the Redeemer of the World, Jesus Christ, on Christmas Day. A good place to start is to identify: Which of the Seven Deadly Sins are you struggling with the most at this point in your life? Is it pride, anger, gluttony, lust, envy, greed or sloth? By means of you being human, you are struggling with one or more of them. Where are you most in need of God's mercy? Recently, my wife and I watched the old 1980s movie,...
Things are not always the way they seem For many years I’ve had the privilege to visit those in jails, prisons, hospitals, recovery centers and nursing homes, as I truly enjoy spending time with all people. In nursing homes, I sing, teach Bible studies, and appreciate hearing about their former lives. The Lord has allowed me to make some precious friendships, and I want to share with you about a lovely lady who after a devastating stroke was no longer independent and is now in a comfortable s...
Dear Savvy Senior, I’ve heard that people with heart problems need to be extra careful during the winter months because heart attacks are much more common. What can you tell me about this? AFib Alan Dear Alan, Everyone knows winter is cold and flu season, but many don’t know that it’s also the prime season for heart attacks too, especially if you already have a heart condition or have suffered a previous heart attack. Here’s what you should know, along with some tips to help you protect yourself...
On June 26, 1907, Miss Mae O’Connell returned from the Eden district northeast of Hamberg, where she had taught school, and would spend the summer at her New Rockford home. Miss Edith Campbell went to Minnewaukan to help her mother in her confectionary there. Mrs. Maurice A. Liles left for her home at Minnewaukan after a week’s visit with relatives and friends. Mrs. H.G. Hudson went to Grand Forks to represent the Ionic Chapter #39 at the Grand Lodge of the Order of the Eastern Star. On Jun...
The No. 7 New Rockford-Sheyenne Rockets have begun their 2024-25 campaign with a pair of clutch victories over Harvey/Wells County and North Star. Against the Hornets on Saturday, Dec. 14, the Rockets came into the game ranked No. 9 in the state for Division B Boys Basketball, and proceeded to display exactly why they're expected to be so formidable this year, earning them a No. 7 ranking by the following Monday. Beginning their season in New Rockford, the home team got off to a good start in...
For most of the game between New Rockford-Sheyenne and Napoleon/Gackle-Streeter on Thursday, Dec. 12, neither team was capable of shooting the basketball. The N/G-S Imperials didn't even score a point until well into the second quarter, and the Rockets were hardly shooting any better. As open looks for both teams missed their mark time-and-time-again, it felt as though both squads might fall short of scoring just 20 points on the night. However, that was before the fourth quarter got underway....
The residents' train village at Lutheran Home of the Good Shepherd is growing. LHGS expressed gratitude for the beautiful Christmas village buildings and figurines donated by the Allmaras family. It is a must-see for all who visit LHGS during the holidays! Photo by Winnie Weninger....
North Dakota wide receiver Bo Belquist was named an honorable mention All-American by the Associated Press on Tuesday, Dec. 17. The New Rockford, N.D., native started 11 games at wide receiver in 2024 and appeared in every game. Belquist currently ranks No. 16 nationally in receiving touchdowns with 10. He is No. 2 in the MVFC in receiving yards per game (77.7) and No. 3 in both total receiving yards (932) and receptions per game (5.4). Belquist also ties for No. 10 in the league in total...
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