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Chief Deputy Jesse Anderson of the Eddy County Sheriff’s Office presented plans to the Eddy County Commission Tuesday for updating body cameras and in-car video systems for the department. Anderson said the cameras the county is using now are low quality and the customer service is not good. The 1-year warranty expired in 2023 and the cameras have not been working at all sometimes, causing issues when prosecuting cases. Eddy County State’s Attorney Ashley Lies spoke of a recent DUI case in whi...
Cinnamon is in season. We're making apple pies with apples harvested from our backyard trees and pumpkin spice lattes are the flavor of the month on the menu at the local coffee shop. October 2023 marked the start of a nearly year-long process to remove cinnamon that was found to contain lead from store shelves at hundreds of supermarkets and dollar stores. According to Consumer Reports, "the FDA began testing cinnamon sold at various stores after fruit purée apple pouches by Schnucks, WanaBana,...
I rode on the back of a steam engine this past weekend. I've lived in New Rockford for 20 years and have made the short trip to the Central North Dakota Steam Threshers Reunion for nearly every one. I've also covered the local steam show for the Transcript 10 straight years now. Each time I aim to capture something and someone new and different, as there are so many things to see and do on the grounds. They've recently added events as well, including tractor driving for the kids and a Friday dan...
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
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...
During the month of September, approximately 1.3 million people in the U.S. will have suicidal thoughts, 142,000 will attempt suicide, and 4,000 will die by suicide, according to the Suicide Prevention Resource Center. In 2023, 142 North Dakota residents died by suicide, according to N.D. Vital Records. "Compassion and human connection are powerful tools in suicide prevention. Reaching out, listening without judgment, and showing genuine care can provide the hope and support that someone in...
It's official. The Eddy County Commission appointed Becki Schumacher permanent county auditor on Tuesday, Sept. 3. Schumacher began her tenure with the county on January 22, when she was appointed Interim Auditor after Patty Williams resigned effective January 1. In the months since, the county has taken most of the necessary steps to convert the auditor and treasurer from elected to appointed positions. The commission unanimously adopted a preliminary resolution explaining their intent to make...
The Carrington Medical Center Foundation is your host for Harvest Fest 2024. It's the fundraising event of the season, brimming with bushels of good eats and quality live entertainment. It all takes place at the Foster County Fairgrounds west of Carrington on Saturday, Sept. 28. The three course, buffet style meal will be served at 5:30 p.m., with a cash bar provided by Headlock's. Then kick back and take in the talents of Duelly Noted, a one-of-a-kind female dueling piano act, sponsored by...
In the world of public notices, this summer has been a doozy. Recent events, some involving celebrities, have shed light on just how well read public notices are. Public notices are reports of upcoming meetings held by government entities, notices to creditors when a person passes away, foreclosure notices issued by banks, and financial reports of the cities and school districts, to name a few. Each state has laws that govern what is considered a public notice and how often each needs to be...
Even though she doesn't get paid, she still puts in the time and the work. The New Rockford Chamber has selected Tiffany Schaefer as the August Employee of the Month. This mother of four keeps three concession stands at local sporting events operating efficiently year-round, a role she gladly fulfills. Schaefer began her tenure on the Rocket Boosters board of directors in 2016, when her oldest son Connor was in fifth grade. She and her husband Mike later joined the SNR Baseball board in 2020. No...
The United States Postal Service is a vital partner to newspapers. We pay them to provide a service, that is to deliver our print editions to every address in America. That partnership, however, is facing new challenges. I was among a select few representing North Dakota newspapers at a roundtable discussion hosted by U.S. Sen. John Hoeven on Monday. An article about that meeting first appeared in the Grand Forks Herald on Tuesday, and is republished in this edition of both the Transcript and th... Full story
Tomlinson Field has seemingly cleared its last financial hurdle, and its renaissance is not far away. At a special budget meeting on Monday, Aug. 12, Eddy County commissioners passed a resolution to levy 2 mills for the airport reconstruction project. An agreement drafted by Eddy County State's Attorney Ashley Lies outlines the details: Eddy County and the City of New Rockford will each levy 2 mills for the city-owned airport, for a total of 4 mills, the maximum allowed by state law. That's...
Eddy County officials held a marathon budget session during their regular meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 6. One by one, various department heads approached the commission with their 2025 budget requests over the course of four hours, and nearly all of them requested additional funds to do their work in the coming year. The county’s valuation had a modest increase this year, so 1 mill is worth approximately $16,968. Donna Young, Eddy County’s new weed control officer, was the first to present her dep...
Most of us have likely seen it at least once before. We’re in the middle of an important task, such as entering thousands of entries into an Excel spreadsheet or posting our latest update to Facebook, and all of a sudden the computer screen turns blue. About a week ago, the screens of an estimated 8.5 million Windows computers came down with the blue screen of death. It was like watching Inside Out 2, when orange-haired Anxiety takes over our beloved Riley. The multi-day tech flub, dubbed the ...
Save this date – Saturday, August 10 – for a fun afternoon in New Rockford. The New Rockford Eagles Club is hosting its first-ever Rib Cookoff. Registration is now open for teams who want to show off their smoking and grilling skills. The entry fee is $100 for a team of up to four people. The entry fee includes 10 racks of ribs per team provided by the Eagles Club. All other supplies are the responsibility of the team members. The club will open at noon, and tasters of all ages are welcome. Tea...
July has been a memorable month for severe summer weather, and as I write this we are only halfway through! On July 4, mother nature declared her independence. It was an experience I will not soon forget. I watched lightning web through sky off to the northeast as I drove to Carrington that afternoon, headed for the 5 p.m. Independence Day parade. Considering the pavement on Hwy. 281 was already wet, I assumed the storm was traveling east away from town, not toward us. The weather was...
New commissioners Jacob Dauenhauer and Zachary Fleming took their oath of office at the New Rockford City Commission meeting on Monday, July 1, as did returning members Stu Richter and Justin Ystaas. Ystaas, who was elected to serve the 2-year unexpired term of Dillon Hewitt, was elected vice president of the commission. Former vice president Kelly McKnight was removed from all accounts, and Ystaas added. In their first meeting, commissioners addressed city ordinances. First, the commission...
If you read the above column from Teri Finneman, you're probably wondering why I published it in this newspaper. The answer is simple: while the Foster County Independent is the proving ground for saving local news, the New Rockford Transcript needs a reinvention just as much as the Independent does. Change is not the enemy, complacency is. Something needs to change, and this newspaper’s publisher and staff will not be complacent. As the publisher, I am fully invested in keeping this n...
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...
For the first time since I've been in business, I had to file an insurance claim. The electricity went out in Carrington during a severe thunderstorm the night of Monday, June 17. When Independent staff came to work Tuesday morning, they discovered that some of our office equipment was not working properly. The main office printer wouldn't turn on, so they made the call to Central Business Systems, the company that maintains our printer. It turns out that the surge protector box had done its job...
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...
“It’s like going to a family reunion where they all actually like you.” “You would never have known it was their first time hosting a convention.” “That is one of the best, most beautiful rooms I’ve ever stayed in. It’s right up there with resorts in big cities.” That’s what members of the Fraternal Order of Eagles had to say about their time in New Rockford and Carrington this past weekend, as New Rockford Aerie 2923 hosted the Dakota State Convention. In total, more than 200 people from across...
With a big boost from the North Dakota Aeronautics Commission (NDAC), Tomlinson Field is slated for an overhaul in 2025. President Stuart Richter delivered good news to the commission at their June 3 regular meeting. The aeronautics commission awarded the city $1,600,900 to reclaim the city's municipal airport. The project is estimated to cost a total of $2.2 million. On April 18, five bids for the project were opened. The low bid of $1,875,875.87 includes "full-depth reclamation" of the runway...
This primary season has been quite the experience. On one hand, it’s positive to see so many North Dakotans interested in running for political office. We’re seeing primary challenges in both state and local government races, which means voters have choices in who they want to represent them over the next few years. On the other hand, more candidates means more political advertising. Citizens have started write-in campaigns, and announced their candidacy in newspapers, radio, TV and all ove...
GUARDS NEEDED! We are at crunch time!! We are in need of SEVERAL more guards!!! Accepting full- and part-time applicants, hours are flexible! Teenagers, the Carrington Community Pool needs your help! This is my third summer as publisher of the Independent, and I’ve seen a similar scene play out every year. There are also some open coaching positions in New Rockford, and seemingly every local business needs one, a few or many workers to fill their roster. The popular job site, Indeed.com, c...
