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Organic crop production is the focus of a tour being held during the North Dakota State University Carrington Research Extension Center's (NDSU CREC) annual field day on July 16. The sustainable/organic agriculture tour is one of several tours offered during the field day. Additional tours offered are agronomy, northern hardy fruit and beef production. "Sustainable agriculture encompasses a wide range of crop production practices, including organic methods, which are profitable, environmentally...
It's almost Independence Day, and here in Eddy County, that means an exciting week of fun activities. For many, the fun started on Sunday, June 30 with the annual Sheyenne Stampede NDRA Rodeo at Hendrickson Park in Sheyenne, and will continue with a street dance at Buck-It's Bar on Wednesday, July 3, featuring "Kissing Company," and Buck-It's will continue the celebrations with a Bloody Mary Bar beginning at 9 a.m. the next morning. Flair Boutique & Coffee Shop will also be open at 9 a.m. on... Full story
Stephen Ahokas, a former resident of New Rockford, has authored a Christmas devotional titled, "The Christmas Story As It Will Be Forever Told." The four-week Advent devotional explores the circumstances surrounding the birth of Christ and reveals an often-overlooked connection between Christians and the Jewish people, including their respective traditions and cultures. Each week dives into a different aspect of the story of Christ, including Passover, the story of Mary and Joseph, the joy...
Next Thursday and Friday, Eddy County 4-H’ers will once again take to the Eddy County fairgrounds for their annual Achievement Days. 4-H’ers will showcase some of the hard work they’ve been doing all year, including a wide range of livestock, small animal and static exhibits. The event will begin with a livestock check-in at 8 a.m. on Thursday, July 11, with static project judging due to start at 2 p.m., which is closed to the public. Then, there will be lots of fun to be had by the whole commu...
Is it truly summer without a pool to cool off in? Well, thankfully for local youth and area residents, the pool is now open. On Saturday, June 22, the New Rockford community pool opened its doors, just in time for the high heat endured last week and for the upcoming Independence Day celebrations. Macey Wobbema, the Park District's new director, had to overcome a big learning curve and several technical issues to get the pool ready for summer, and after almost round-the-clock efforts by herself a...
It's a battle of adolescent wits, and one word separates the winner from the loser. "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee" debuts on the Old Church Theatre stage Wednesday, July 10. This colorful musical comedy takes place in the late '70s, with plenty of shenanigans on stage to keep audiences engaged. Folks, this is no ordinary spelling bee. An eclectic group of six mid-pubescents vie for the spelling championship of a lifetime. While candidly disclosing hilarious and touching stories...
On June 5, the New Rockford Lions Club donated two exercise bikes to the individuals from 4th Corporation in New Rockford for use at the center. Pictured above, from left to right – back row: Tim Fuller, Lions member Julie Shrock, Cheryl Sandager, Jason Ehni, Lions member Mary Gehrtz, Travis Frederikson, Kirk Jorgensen; front row: Adele Rudolph, Deborah Peterson, Melanie Schauer, Betty Huber, Robert O'Neill. Courtesy photo....
Here’s your weekly rundown of some of the most interesting headlines from newspapers across North Dakota. Young minds in full bloom in Carrington Whether it's a part-time high school job, a diversion from the grind of college courses, or a budding passion waiting to be unleashed, Petals and Stems in Carrington has become a station for young women to let their creativity fly. Owner Brenda Bush has been a proud promoter of her employees' higher education, which began almost since the flower shop's...
Four youth gardeners helped lay drip tape and straw mulch on June 17. Youth Garden Club will continue to meet with Michelle Gilley at 3 p.m. each Monday for a lesson in gardening. Rain every few days has the Sheyenne Hunger Free Community Garden looking lush. The potatoes, tomatoes and onions are especially nice this year. Ian and Michelle Gilley, Joanna Larson and Dianne Hanson planted onions, seeded cover crop and put down mulch just ahead of the rain last Monday. Many around Sheyenne have been mowing, trimming and sprucing up ahead of the...
On Saturday, May 4, 2024, Kaleb Haley received his white coat from Creighton School of Dentistry in Omaha, Neb. Kaleb is the son of Todd and Allison Haley and is a 2016 graduate from New Rockford-Sheyenne High School....
Research results, feedout results and precision technology for livestock are a few topics scheduled for the beef production field tour July 16 at North Dakota State University's Carrington Research Extension Center (CREC) Field Day. The beef production tour is one of several tours offered during the morning of the field day. Other tours are agronomy, northern hardy fruit, and organic and sustainable agriculture. An afternoon tour will focus on agronomics and outlook of specialty crops. The...
Tuesday’s regular meeting of the New Rockford-Sheyenne School Board marked the beginning of significant changes for the district. For Dr. Jill Louters, who has served as the district’s superintendent for 12 years, it was her last regular meeting with NR-S, as her contract officially expires at the end of June. School Board President Todd Allmaras began the meeting with a few kind words for the district’s outgoing administrator. “Twelve years as a superintendent of any school district right n...
Get your fancy rods and hogs waxed and ready, the annual Hanson’s Bar Poker Run is returning this weekend! Taking place on Saturday, June 29, the poker run is an opportunity to show off your nice car or motorcycle, or to simply have a good time and take in some of the beautiful classic vehicles owned by local residents. All street legal vehicles are welcome, and registration starts at 11 a.m. at Hanson’s Bar in downtown New Rockford. Registration will cost $25 per person. Those par...
BY ERIK GJOVIK For some great old-fashioned fun, games and memories, "blaze" a trail over to McHenry for three days of events celebrating a century-and-a-quarter of existence at the 125th Celebration June 28-30. From its start in 1899, the northeastern Foster County town proved its value as the terminus of the Northern Pacific Railroad's branch starting at Sanborn, and was named in honor of the railway's chief civil engineer, E.H. McHenry. At one time, McHenry the town had seven grain elevators,...
Anyone who's been shopping at Miller's Fresh Foods in the past three years has likely seen Talan Gehrtz hard at work helping area residents get their groceries. Gehrtz has been working at Miller's since October 2021, and whether he's bagging groceries, running the till or stocking shelves, he always provides a kind presence that helps make Miller's a welcoming local business. His efforts haven't gone unnoticed, and the New Rockford Area Chamber of Commerce has recognized Gehrtz as June's...
It's amazing what some mothers are capable of. Teresa Risovi, a mother of three young boys and a full-time special education teacher, recently earned her double Master's degree from the University of Mary (UMary) in K-12 administration and special education strategy. It's among the highest academic achievements an individual can earn, requiring years of hard work and dedication. Only 13 percent of people in the U.S. get one master's, let alone two. Risovi finally achieved hers this April, and...
Here’s your weekly rundown of some of the most interesting headlines from newspapers across North Dakota. Emmons County Sheriff Department won’t renew contract with Linton Emmons County Sheriff Gary Sanders told the Linton City Council at its June regular meeting that his department will not renew its law enforcement contract with the city. “I will not be seeking to renew the city of Linton contract,” he said. Sanders said the current contract between his department and the city was origina...
The Sheyenne youth garden club met Monday at 3 p.m. (note new time each week) to finish planting their garden. This week, mulching will be the lesson. In the main Hunger Free Community Garden, more onions were planted and the sweet corn replanted due to poor stand. The potatoes, onions and tomatoes look great. Mondays at 6:30 p.m. continues to be the time for volunteers to work in the community garden or anytime you wish to weed! Greg and Cindy Hegland and Peter and Patti Larson finished putting fences around the remaining new trees planted at...
Celebrate Independence Day with the Freedom 5K/10K Run/Walk in downtown New Rockford. The longtime New Rockford tradition is coming back with a twist, as this year’s event will also feature a 10K for those looking for more of a challenge. Taking place on Friday, July 5, at 8 a.m., runners will begin their journey right outside the New Rockford Transcript office on Central Avenue. They’ll make their way west along 1st Avenue North after going through Centennial Park, and ultimately find themselve...
They say the love of gardening is a seed once sown that never dies. Well, this summer local youth are getting introduced to gardening at an early age thanks to grants from North Dakota State University. In May the NDSU Extension Office in Eddy County was awarded a pair of gardening grants worth a combined $1,250, which are now funding garden programs in both Sheyenne and at the NDSU Extension office in New Rockford. One of those grants is designated for youth education, meant to provide...
The Summer Street Market season in New Rockford is getting underway on June 27 at Centennial Park, and there's some exciting new entertainment coming to town. Every year summer street markets give residents an opportunity to get outside and check out all kinds of great deals from local vendors and downtown businesses. There are also activities for kids and musical entertainment to enjoy throughout the afternoon and evening. This year, 2023 NR-S graduate Madi Myhre has taken on much of the work... Full story
Eagles Aerie 2923 hosted more than 200 members at its first Dakota State Convention. President Josh Guler capped off a banner year of service as the organization's top office, and two others were elected to state offices at the four-day event, June 5-8. Guler exceeded his fundraising goal, raising more than $112,000 for his chosen charity, Home on the Range. Brad Herman, a 30-year member of the local Eagles Aerie, was elected trustee. Janine Anderson, who has been an integral part of the Eagles...
The North Dakota State University Research Extension Center's annual Field Days are scheduled during the month of July. The events take place at the Research Extension Center sites across the state and feature speakers, tours and field demonstrations for farmers, ranchers, crop advisors, landowners, horticulturalists and local stakeholders. “The agricultural research conducted at our NDSU Research Extension Centers provides research-based solutions that advance agricultural production systems in a variety of areas, including agronomy and c...
Here’s your weekly rundown of some of the most interesting headlines from newspapers across North Dakota. Committee discuss gopher problem Grafton’s Public Utilities Committee, prompted by Street Superintendent Rock Desautel, discussed the growing infestation of gophers on Fifth Street across the street from Leistikow Park. Desautel suggested leveling the dike and destroying their homes as the best option. “Poisoning them this time of year won’t work as there is plenty of vegetation availab...
On Monday, June 3, Bonnie Deegan was in Fargo for a medical appointment. Prior to her appointment, Bonnie met her sister Margaret Brink from South Carolina for a visit and lunch. Fourteen children from seven families joined Michelle Gilley, NDSU Extension Agriculture and Natural Resources Agent, at the Community Garden in Sheyenne on Monday, June 3. It was the first of weekly youth garden club hands-on lessons that will be offered every Monday evening from 3-4 p.m., weather permitting. The first week, the kids planted tomatoes, tomatillos,...
