Official Newspaper of Eddy County since 1883
Official Newspaper of Eddy County since 1883
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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...
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
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...
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...
On Monday, Sept. 9, the New Rockford-Sheyenne School Board held a public levy meeting and their regular school board meeting. The district’s finances, enrollment numbers and taxes were among the most notable discussion points in both meetings, and NR-S Business Manager Dave Skogen gave a presentation which outlined the district’s current situation. Regarding enrollment, Skogen reported a significant increase. Fall enrollment for the 2024-25 school year stands at 350 students in pre-K thr...
The New Rockford Transcript has a long and rich history of covering local news right here in rural North Dakota, and now some of our oldest newspapers can be easily accessed online. The North Dakota Historical Society has recently digitized every edition of the Transcript published from 1883 through 1920, making over 12,000 pages of local history more accessible than ever. Newspapers are among the most important sources of information for historical and genealogical research, and according to...
The 66th Annual Central North Dakota Steam Threshers Reunion is set for September 20-22 in New Rockford and organizers have been planning additional new events to entertain all ages. This year's feature is The Great Minneapolis Line and Massey Harris. Craig Mattson, a lifetime member from Lake Park, Minn., will have his 1907 Minneapolis 22hp engine at the show for the first time. He purchased the engine near Duluth, Minn. Several tractors are being hauled in as well. Although antique and classic...
This school year, students in our area have a new opportunity to learn about career paths right here in rural North Dakota. The Mobile Career Exploration Classroom (MCEC) is visiting several schools this month to connect local students with local career opportunities, part of an effort to reduce out-migration and tackle unemployment rates among those below the poverty level. As the name suggests, the MCEC is a mobile classroom that allows students to experience various careers through virtual...
Michael Beaver, the former sheriff of Griggs County and a former deputy in both Eddy and Wells counties, has been charged with a felony for tampering with public records. The charge relates to Beaver's time as Griggs County Sheriff earlier this year, and his response to a controversy about aggressive policing at a community event. Beaver was criticized by residents and Griggs County commissioners when several troopers of the North Dakota Highway Patrol (NDHP) were patrolling in and around...
