Official Newspaper of Eddy County since 1883
Official Newspaper of Eddy County since 1883
Due to the coronavirus outbreak, many businesses have either been directed to or have voluntarily decided to close or alter their services. As the local news source, we at the New Rockford Transcript bring you this list of relevant notices to which you should be aware. This list will be continuously updated as we receive new information from local businesses.
As Tiffany Schaefer of Rockford Cafe noted, "Please remember to support all local businesses, especially during these times. These small businesses are the ones who support our local kids, clubs, and so many things that keep our communities thriving. Not every business has the option to work from home."
***For your own protection & for that of the workers in our businesses, if you are sick or have traveled to infected areas, please do not come into any store.***
Last updated: May 5, 2020 11:00 a.m.
On Wednesday, April 29, Governor Burgum amended his executive order that directed many businesses to close. This week he provided new protocols to allow most of those businesses to reopen on May 1, including movie theaters, fitness centers, salons, barber shops, tattoo parlors and massage therapy businesses, bars and restaurants. Information about the ND Smart Restart protocols are available at ndresponse.gov. The decision to reopen is completely voluntary, so businesses can decide individually if and when they will reopen as long as they follow the protocols in place.
Note that bowling alleys, recreational facilities, music venues, and sports complexes will remain closed until further notice.
New Rockford Eagles Club bar is open 4:30 - close Monday to Saturday. Continuing to serve supper for take-out only. Kitchen hours are 4 - 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday. The full menu is available for order. Call ahead to (701) 947-2440, and please practice social distancing by having one person pick up your order using the middle west door. All special events for the time being have been postponed or cancelled.
The New Rockford Golf Course is now open for golfing! Convenient registration at the clubhouse entrance. Follow the rules as the course continues to be groomed.
~Use Putter To Remove Golf Ball from Hole
~GC Bar & Grill is open for pickup orders. Start placing your order at 9 am Friday for both Friday and Saturday by calling or texting 701-302-0554. (Actually it works best to text!) We ask that you place your order WELL in advance to reserve time for your food. Serving begins at 5pm both nights. The walk up window on the west side of the club house will be open for beverages while you wait. Please stay at least 6 ft. from each other.
The staff at the New Rockford Transcript office is working regular hours while practicing social distancing and strict personal hygiene protocols. Please send your news, advertising and correspondence to [email protected]. We will continue to produce a weekly printed newspaper, as now more than ever it is important to keep the community informed. We take this role seriously. See our website for the most recent news. Now is a great time to purchase or renew your subscription to help keep our journalists working in these uncertain times. Go to https://www.newrockfordtranscript.com/subscribe to subscribe online.
Cash And Carry Lumber is open Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. for employees only. They will be CLOSED Saturdays until further notice. Customers should call ahead to (701) 947-5364 or email [email protected] or [email protected] with an order and they can have it ready for pick up. They will continue to try and make deliveries as needed. Customers needing to meet with their sales staff are asked to call for an appointment.
Bakers Dozen will be open from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Friday. The salad bar will continue to be closed until further notice. Hours subject to change on a day-by-day basis. To place your order, call (701) 947-2359. We have bread, fresh baked daily!! Come and see us!
CenDak Cooperative- C-Store Regular Hours M-F 6 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Saturday 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. CLOSED Sundays. Kitchen Hours are M-F 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Grab and go food items are once again available as of April 29.
Mick's 281 Service is now offering delivery service for Champ's Chicken orders until 5:30 p.m. Monday to Friday. Call (701) 947-2386 to place your order, or stop in and get it to go! Mick's is open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. weekdays and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
Do it Best Hardware- Business open regular hours.
NAPA- Business open regular hours.
Miller's Fresh Foods- Open regular hours.
Casey's General Store also remains committed to serving its communities in the safest possible environment. The New Rockford store is open 5 a.m. - 10 p.m. daily, and their staff is working hard to keep products available. Call in your take-out order at (701) 947-2123 or order online.
Dollar General strongly encourages that the first hour of operations (8 a.m. - 9 a.m. in New Rockford) be dedicated to senior shoppers. Additionally, all stores will close an hour earlier in order for employees to clean and restock shelves as well as for their health and well being.
Weimer's Auto Detailing is open Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Sarah Smith Warren Photography is open and booking appointments. Call 701-351-4110 to book your session!
Bank Forward- Lobby closed. Drive-up window is open. Call (701) 947-2421 to conduct your business. Now is a great time to use online banking!
Community Credit Union- Lobby closed. Use drive-up window or call (701) 947-5011 to conduct business. Staff are available by appointment only. Community Online is available for members 24/7.
New Rockford Family Clinic now offers virtual visits on Tuesday and Wednesdays from 8 am - 1 pm, subject to change
- Ideal for those needing blood work or injections
- Great for those without IT access
Virtual Clinic Visits and all clinic appointments must be scheduled ahead of time by calling 701-652-2515
NDTC-The NDTC lobby is temporarily closed. Please call 662-1100 with questions or visit their website, gondtc.com. NDTC is positioned to continue the same level of service you have come to expect.
4th Corporation continues to request NO visitors at this time in response to the COVID-19. All day supports at the Center are cancelled, and their staff will be supporting people as needed in their homes as part of the social distancing recommendation. The Community Treasures Thrift Store is closed until further notice.
James River Dentistry is suspending all elective and non-emergent dental treatment through April 30. Office hours are 9:00 am -12:00 pm Monday through Thursday with staff available to answer questions and treat any necessary emergencies. Please call (701) 947-2354 and they will address your needs on a case-by-case basis.
Nicolai Chiropractic is open regular hours and seeing patients as normal. Extra precautions are being taken for the safety of staff and patients. Call (701) 947-2121 to make an appointment. If you are sick, please reschedule or cancel your appointment. If you drive someone to their appointment, we ask that you stay in your vehicle. Only patients should enter the clinic.
Peak Performance Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine, PLLC is open regular business hours. They are committed to keeping services up and running and are taking extra precautionary measures to prevent the spread of germs. If you have any questions or concerns, please call (701) 947-2030.
Rockford Theatre has suspended all movie showings until further notice. Curbside Concessions will be offered on Saturday evenings from 6 to 8 p.m. Place your order as early as 2 p.m. by calling (701) 947-5466, and then they'll bring your popcorn, candy and drinks curbside for pick up.
Rockford Cafe- Open day from 7 am-2 pm for take out. Call (701) 947-5624 to place your order.
Eddy County Rod & Gun Club raffle drawing has been postponed to June 6.
Central Pharmacy- Effective Monday, March 23, Central Pharmacy will be curbside, in town delivery, or mail out only. NO customers will be allowed in the store! We are strongly encouraging curbside pick up for any and all purchases including prescriptions, over the counter medications and gift items! Delivery is also available for all items for our in town customers! Call or text us at (701) 947-5313 with your order ahead of time and we will have it ready for you! Thank you for your continued support and understanding during this time, we are taking these precautions to protect our staff so we can continue to serve our community.
DPRCA- Productions are suspended until further notice.
Latte Lobby is closed until further notice.
Senior Meals- North Dakota senior nutrition service providers have canceled dine-in meals effective March 19 to protect vulnerable individuals from the coronavirus. Providers will be offering alternatives such as take out, home delivered and frozen meal options. They will continue to provide home-delivered meals to current consumers.
Eddy County Public Health is open to see patients by appointment only. Please call (701) 947-5311 to make an appointment. Each patient will be asked three COVID-19 screening questions.
Eddy County Offices are closed to the general public except by appointment. Below is a list of numbers to call to reach the department you need to schedule an appointment. Entrance will be allowed only for essential business and only if you answer NO to all the following questions:
1) Have you traveled either out of the country or out of the state within the last 2 weeks?
2) Have you had a known exposure to anyone who has tested positive for the Coronavirus?
3) Do you have any signs or symptoms of fever, cough, or shortness of breath?
Auditor – 947-2434, ext. 2020
Clerk of Court – 947-2434, ext. 2013
Eddy County Housing/VSO – 947-2434, ext. 2023
Emergency Manager – 302-8279
Recorder – 947-2434, ext. 2013
Sheriff – 947-2434, ext. 2011
Tax Equalization – 947-2434, ext. 2015
Treasurer – 947-2434, ext. 2017
Those entering the courthouse for a court appearance, please call Court Recorder/Judicial Secretary to James D. Hovey, District Judge – 947-2434, ext. 2026, or Clerk of District Court – 947-2434, ext. 2013
New Rockford City Hall will be closed to walk in traffic starting Monday, March 23. Please pay your utility bills using the slot in the foyer, or call (701) 947-2461 with any questions.
The Brown Memorial Auditorium is closed until further notice.
New Rockford Area Betterment Corporation office will also be closed to walk-in traffic. Please call Amanda Hegland at 605-769-9379 or email [email protected].
The Eddy-New Rockford Library is closed until further notice. All late fees will be waived. Patrons are asked to keep their books until the library reopens. Good news! The Wi-Fi is always on, and the password is on the front door. OverDrive and RB Digital have downloadable ebooks, audiobooks, comics, and magazines available with your library card- go to https://ndlibrary2go.overdrive.com/ to get set up. Book delivery is available for in-town patrons who do not have access to online resources.
The New Rockford Park District is closed to walk-ins as well. Please call Dennis Nybo at (701) 302-8105 with any pertinent matters. All spring and summer activities are on hold until further notice.
Lutheran Home of the Good Shepherd is closed to visitors until further notice. Only family allowed for the critically ill to try and keep every resident as safe as possible. Family and friends of residents are asked to call LHGS to schedule calls, Skype, Facetime or any electronic communication with residents. If there comes a time staff members get infected with COVID 19, LHGS will need help from the community to be able to continue the care of our family here at LHGS. Anyone interested in helping in a time of need please contact Kim Jensrud or Vicky Richter at (701) 947-2944 or [email protected] or [email protected]
USDA Service Centers nationwide will continue to conduct business, but by phone only. Field work will continue with appropriate social distancing as precautionary measures to help prevent the spread of coronavirus. While program delivery staff will continue to come into the office, they will be working with producers by phone, and using online tools whenever possible. All Service Center visitors wishing to conduct business with USDA's Farm Service Agency, Natural Resources Conservation Service, or any other Service Center agency are required to call to schedule a phone appointment.
Area Churches
First Lutheran Church
New Rockford
Pastor Doug Nemitz
No services, bible study, SMASH or ABC until further notice. Services are broadcast every Sunday at KDAK 1600 AM Carrington at 10 a.m. This week's broadcast is in memory of Leo Laube's 89th birthday, by Janet Laube. Office will be open M-TH 10 a.m. -4:30 p.m.
Sheyenne- Oberon Area Ministry
Pastor Jeff Halvorson
No worship services
St. John's Catholic Church
New Rockford
Father Reese Weber
Church open for prayer
Confession by appointment
No Mass until further notice
Evangelical Free Church
New Rockford
Pastor Joe Greiner
No worship services or youth group.
Services will stream live on Facebook at 10:30 a.m. Sunday
Morning Star Parish
Pastor Stan Kwiecien
No worship services until further notice.
Lutheran Home of the Good Shepherd Chapel
New Rockford
Visitor restrictions in place. No services.
New Life Fellowship
Rural Tolna
Pastor Jeff Kapelle
Worship services subject to change, streaming services available on YouTube.
First Congregational Church
New Rockford
Pastor Mindy Meier
No worship services until further notice.
Tri-County Ministry
Rev. Sherri Frederikson
(Services subject to change)
St. Peter and Paul Church
McHenry
Father Reese Weber
Church open for prayer
Confession by appointment
No Mass until further notice
Kvernes Lutheran Church
Rural Carrington
Pastor Rick Loewen
(Services subject to change)
