Week of April 22, 2024
Week of April 22, 2024
April 22-26 is Severe Summer Weather Awareness Week in North Dakota. The annual Statewide Tornado Drill is set for Wednesday, April 24 at 11 a.m. All across the state, including in New Rockford and Sheyenne, sirens will sound to remind residents to make a plan and seek shelter when the threat of a tornado looms. "The number of tornadoes that North Dakota has each year varies widely, from as few as two to as many as 61 in 1999. Going back to 1950, the average number of tornadoes in the state is...
“Shall Eddy County levy and collect an additional tax of twenty mills for road and bridge purposes, for a total tax rate of thirty mills, for a period not to exceed ten years?” That question will be posed to Eddy County voters on the June 11 primary ballot – a decision made by the Eddy County Commission during a special meeting on Monday, April 8. If a majority vote “yes,” the path would be cleared for much-needed improvements to County Road 10, a.k.a the Brantford Road, a seven mile...
At a special meeting of the New Rockford-Sheyenne School Board, bids were accepted to build a new bus barn to house the district’s buses, and to build a new roof over the school’s elementary wing. The potential of building a bus barn has long been considered by the school board and the district’s building committee, and now it’s officially becoming a reality. During a special meeting on Wednesday, April 17, the board accepted a construction bid submitted by TL Construction of New...
For years, Brook Skjeret has been helping area residents make some of their biggest financial decisions. As the loan processor at Community Credit Union, Skjeret has always aimed to do what's best for members. And it hasn't gone unnoticed. On Tuesday, April 16, the New Rockford Area Chamber of Commerce recognized Skjeret as April's employee of the month. "She always has a smile on her face! Any question I have for her she has an answer for!" wrote the anonymous individual who nominated Skjeret...
The filing deadline for the upcoming local elections has come and gone, and it appears several positions will be contested. Important positions are open at the county courthouse, city hall and New Rockford-Sheyenne School, and all three will have contested races this year – creating one of the most disputed local elections in recent memory. For starters, there are three open seats on the New Rockford-Sheyenne School Board: The At-Large position currently held by Todd Allmaras, the former...
Danette Schmid, Lake Region District Health Unit – Eddy County Public Health nurse, was awarded the Child Passenger Safety Technician Award at the VISION ZERO conference in Bismarck on April 3. Schmid was nominated for her work in car seat installation and car seat check-ups in Eddy County and the surrounding communities of Benson County, Ramsey County and the Spirit Lake...
At the New Rockford Lions Club meeting on Monday, April 8, Glenda Collier, manager of the Rockford Theatre, was presented with two checks amounting to $10,000 to be put into the Rockford Theatre Building Fund. This donation will assist in the rebuild of the Rockford Theatre that collapsed in December of 2022. At right, the checks were presented to Collier by New Rockford Lions Club president Bruce Hirchert and treasurers Rick Swenson and John...
After over 40 years with North Dakota State University serving North Dakota agriculture, Greg Endres, Extension cropping systems specialist, will retire effective May 1. Endres received his B.S. and M.S. degrees in plant sciences from NDSU. He began his career with NDSU Extension as assistant agriculture and natural resources agent in Ramsey County in July 1983 and then served as an agent in Rolette County from 1985 to 1990. He has been an Extension agronomist and cropping systems specialist at...
Snow melt, rain and cattle create a recipe for muddy feedlots. While leading to uncomfortable conditions for ranchers, mud is stressful to livestock. Just a few inches of mud requires extra effort for cattle to walk and may lead to a loss of production or weight gain, according to North Dakota State University Extension specialists. As mud depth increases to between 4-8 inches, feed intake can decrease up to 15 percent. When mud is up to 24 inches deep, feed increase can decrease up to 30 percent. The effects of mud on performance are...
Here’s your weekly rundown of some of the most interesting headlines from newspapers across North Dakota. Feral, stray cat management an ongoing situation The Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) program is preparing to start up their catch and release program concerning feral cats in the local area after having success with the program since 2022. “TNR is the most humane and effective method known for managing feral and stray cats and reducing their numbers,” said Lauri Richard, lead volunteer in...
Monday, April 8, was too cloudy/overcast in Sheyenne to even notice that a solar eclipse was happening across the country. It was full sun in Carbondale, Ill., where Peter Larson and Sandra watched through special glasses as the moon covered the sun and turned daylight into darkness. "A phenomenal spectacle," Sandra remarked, "a hole in the sky and a 360 degree sunset. The traffic aftermath was good reason to ditch Google maps for a road atlas." Driving north on back roads through small towns, Peter got home to Sheyenne Wednesday afternoon....
Eloise Lucht received word that her sister Ardy Salisbury Treon of Devils Lake had passed away. Funeral was Tuesday, April 16 at St. Olaf Church in Devils Lake. Scott Lucht of Rochester came to Eloise's Sunday. Cheryl Gabbert and Cindy Toben arrived at mom Shirley Packard's on Wednesday, bringing 86th birthday greetings. The gals were treated to supper Wednesday at the Loco Ketchup Café. Thursday, they drove to Devils Lake, did some shopping and enjoyed supper at The View at Spirit Lake Casino. Friday, they drove to Carrington, did some...
Thursday found Jimmy Indergaard a visitor and supper guest at the Andy and Ruth Braaten home. Friday, Allyssa Lewis and Grady stopped in at the Charlotte Koepplin home bringing homemade knoephla soup to share. They did an errand or two for Charlotte while there. Charlotte Koepplin's family surprised her with a brunch Sunday to help celebrate her 77th birthday. Those bringing greetings and or goodies were Todd and Karen Koepplin, Aaron and Danielle Koepplin, Kerigan Hendrix, Carter and Chevelle, Allyssa Lewis, Grady and Kenna, Taylor and...
It's no secret that our small communities are getting smaller. It's also no secret that North Dakota wants to retain their youth once they've completed their education. There are some small communities working hard to attract new businesses and bring new families in. Sheyenne, North Dakota is one of them but stay tuned. In fact, take a look at what's already in place! One of the gems on Sheyenne's main street is Wild Things Taxidermy run by the Kolstad family, who all happen to be Sheyenne High...
Despite a close defeat to Carrington on Monday, April 15, the Sheyenne-New Rockford Black Sox have gotten off to a hot start this season. Going into Monday's game, the Sox had won four straight to start their season and were looking to keep their good fortunes going. Unfortunately for them, however, the Cardinals had other ideas. After more than an hour's rain delay, the Cards did most of their damage in the first inning, as several defensive errors allowed a pair of unearned runs to cross home...
Even with a momentary bout of freezing rain that hit the City Park complex on Thursday, April 11, the Carrington softball team managed to get in a game with the Thompson Tommies. The visitors are a returning Class B tournament qualifier from last spring, and served notice that they should be in the conversation once again with a 20-3 win over the Cards. Thompson rapped out 19 hits in the victory. Sydney Schwabe had three hits from the leadoff spot, and Kya Hurst and Cindy Eliason each scored...
Reports on Nov. 12, 1906, showed the following: The First National Bank of New Rockford, James E. Hyde, cashier, resources (assets) of $88,995.31, up $4511.13 from the $84,484.01 of September 4. Checking accounts were $18,874.31, up $5743.55 from the $13,130.76 of September 4. The Bank of New Rockford, Assistant Cashier P.J. Braman, resources (assets) of $209,787.85, up $1652.69 from the $208,135.16 of September 4. Checking accounts amounted to $97,227.26, up $13,699.65 from the $83,527.61 of...
Gardeners in North Dakota love to grow and eat potatoes. The average North Dakotan eats over 100 pounds of spuds per year, making it our favorite vegetable. The planting season for potatoes is coming. Here are some quick tips on how to get your crop off to a great start. Get your potato seed from garden centers or seed companies. This seed is certified to be free of diseases. Do not use potatoes from the grocery store or stored from last year's crop. These potatoes may have diseases in them....
Dear Savvy Senior, What tips can you offer retirees with health issues who are planning some trips? We’ve been looking forward to traveling again after staying home the past few years, but my husband has a heart condition and some back problems that worry me. Concerned Wife Dear Concerned, A dream vacation can turn into a real nightmare if you get ill or injured while you’re away and aren’t prepared. Before setting out, here are some tips to help ensure a safe and healthy trip for you and...
One of the top questions I receive as a financial advisor is, “What exactly do you do and how can you help someone like me?” If you’ve ever wondered the same thing, you’re not alone. The answer I give when I meet new people is this: Financial advisors are committed to helping individuals and families set and reach their financial goals. Advisors provide value beyond investment strategies and financial advice; they are there to help clients feel more financially confident for the expected and unexpected moments of life. Here are some...
The news came to me in a text message on Sunday. Lloyd Omdahl, former lieutenant governor of North Dakota and writer of opinion columns published across the state each week, passed away at the age of 93. Although he has been writing his weekly column since before I was born, I did not know much about Mr. Omdahl until I began working for the Transcript in 2015. Truth be told, although I read newspapers, I didn’t really engage with his writing much. If I read the opinion page, I was often...
The measure to eliminate property tax is being circulated, and signatures collected to place it on the November ballot. There is also a strong, concerted effort to once again scare voters to go against their own best interest. The measure is simple and does two things: it provides huge RELIEF by using excessive state revenue to replace what we are currently paying in property taxes. We get to keep that amount every year! And it creates true REFORM by stopping taxation based on valuation increases, ending confusing mill levies and no longer...
I just finished "Democracy in America," which is a book by a Frenchman named Alexis de Tocqueville on ... well, it's in the title. To write this book, Tocqueville and his friend Gustave de Beaumont, who was the Dr. Watson of the duo, only without a mustache, sailed to the United States to check out its capital attractions. Not McDonald's. Prisons. These two splendid gents got the French government to sponsor their jaunt across the Atlantic by promising they'd bring back loads of stuff on...
Oral argument before the U.S. Supreme Court is the most important, fascinating and visible part of the justices’ public work on the High Bench. It represents a forum for lawyers to persuade the Court to embrace their perspective on a case and a canvass for a legal artist to produce a memorable masterpiece. In his argument to the Court in 1818 in the landmark case of Dartmouth College v. Woodward, which involved the state’s power to fundamentally change Dartmouth’s charter, Daniel Webster closed with words that have become immortal in...
Marjorie Lovelien Minot, N.D. Marjorie Lovelien, 87, Minot, N.D., died Saturday, April 13, 2024, in her home. Marjorie was born Dec. 29, 1936, in New Rockford, N.D. to Joseph and Marie (Irmen) Lill. She attended and graduated from St. James Catholic School in New Rockford. She enlisted in the U.S. Air Force on Sept. 6, 1955. She served honorably until her discharge from active duty on Dec. 16, 1957. Marjorie was once married to Richard "Scott" Fox. They served in the military and were stationed...
DeElla Aamot Willmar, Minn. DeElla Aamot, 91, of Willmar, Minn., died Wednesday, April 10 at Compassionate Cottage in Willmar. Her funeral will be held at 11 am, on Friday, April 26 at Calvary Lutheran Church in Willmar, Minn., with visitation one hour prior to the service. Interment will be in Zion Lutheran Cemetery, rural Watson. DeElla Cathryn Juel was born Oct. 7, 1932, in New Rockford, N.D., to John and Agnes (Anderson) Juel. She graduated from New Rockford High School in 1950 and St....
What is the definition of a parable? Well, if you google this question you get several thousand answers. For the purpose of this article, let’s define a parable this way: A parable is a story told by Jesus that draws us into it and communicates something important that connects to our own lives. Telling parables was Jesus’ favorite way to teach his disciples. Was it the most direct form of communication? Not really, but maybe that was the point. Parables invite us to wrestle and wonder and seek God’s wisdom as we enter the story. Jesus...
