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Newspapers Your Way
This year marks the 83rd celebration of National Newspaper Week. From October 1-7, newspapers across the country are affirming their responsibilities to the communities they serve. I've written a lot...
DPRCA's 'Deer Camp' opens Thursday, Oct. 5
There's usually one in every hunting party, but this time it's the whole party and nothing but a party. This fall, DPRCA presents "Deer Camp," a hilarious take on hunting. Four buddies are set to...
I "bet" you gamble more than I do
I hear that a lot from people who regularly buy PowerBall tickets, spend hours at the blackjack table and make frequent trips to the casino. My grandfather bet on horses at the racetrack in Fessenden...
Wild world records
Last week, the University of Nebraska Cornhuskers volleyball team set the world record for highest attendance at a women’s sporting event, EVER. The world was watching as they packed 92,003 people...
New Rockford to reduce special assessments for street project
by Amy Wobbema Tax relief is coming to New Rockford property owners, in the way of lower special assessments. Last month the Transcript reported that the street project was completed for $500,000...
Demolition orders issued for 8 structures in city
The New Rockford City Commission made progress in their quest to clean up dilapidated and dangerous structures this past week. A public nuisance hearing was held bright and early the morning of...
City projects increase in property taxes and utility rates for 2024
The City of New Rockford proposes to generate $372,435.42 in revenue from property taxes in 2024. Auditor Becki Schumacher reviewed the proposed budget with commissioners at their Aug. 7 meeting. The...
The Survey Says
I’m one of the lucky ones. I have been selected to be part of two surveys for the U.S. Census Bureau in the past year. No, these aren’t the types that ask nicely for your participation, offer you...
Open letter to all readers
The winds of change are howling. Last Friday, Aug. 18, was the last time our staff had the opportunity to see and inspect our newspapers before they entered the postal system. Effective with the Aug....
City approves new utility charge policy
After hearing two months of appeals from property owner Larry Danduran, the New Rockford City Commission has answered back. Commissioners approved a new utility charge policy at their Aug. 7 regular...
Newspapers are the ultimate history books
Both newspaper offices have been a flurry of activity lately. We’ve had many visitors this summer going through our bound files, or newspaper archives, to gather information published over the past...
Lifesavers in the Park Tuesday
This Tuesday, Community Ambulance Service of New Rockford (CASNR) will again host Lifesavers in the Park, their annual community celebration. The event takes place on Tuesday, Aug. 8 from 6-8 p.m. at...
National Night Out
This Tuesday, Carrington is one of 17 communities across North Dakota hosting National Night Out events. The National Night Out program celebrates its 40th year of connecting law enforcement with the...
Catching baseball fever
It’s been a wild week of baseball. I photographed the Babe Ruth District 4 Championship on Sunday in Hillsboro. The contest spanned two games, 17 innings and nearly six hours from first pitch to...
Summer in a small town somewhere else
I was among a small group of three who decided to explore downtown Crosby, Minn., the nearest town to the lake house my husband’s family inhabited for a few days this past week. The population is 2,...
Embrace the grind, but take time to unwind
No, we don't need more sleep. It's our souls that are tired, not our bodies. We need nature. We need magic. We need adventure. We need freedom. We need truth. We need stillness. We don't need more...
'You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown' debuts on DPRCA state July 12
From Schroeder's music and Linus' blanket to the Red Baron and the kite-eating tree, this summer DPRCA brings to life the beloved comic strip that transcends generations. "You're a Good Man, Charlie...
Good grief! Charlie Brown has come to life
As I write this, summer has officially begun. It's the Summer Solstice, the longest day of the year. The weather is fine, and it's time to take in a live show (or nine). This year a pop culture icon...
It's time to BeReal
“Mom, wanna be on my BeReal?” my 16-year-old daughter asked me one day. “Um, sure,” I replied sheepishly, because frankly I didn’t even know what she was talking about. She told me to look...
Owner, city debate utility bills
City utilities were once again the hot topic at Monday’s New Rockford City Commission meeting. Larry Danduran, a rural Eddy County resident who owns property in the city, expressed concern about a...
Rhubarb is a summer staple
This time of year, there’s a produce patch in my backyard that requires no maintenance other than a regular cutting. It’s none other than rhubarb, and I don’t enjoy it nearly as much as I...
Pool opened June 1
The New Rockford Swimming Pool officially opened on the first day of June, and kids came out in droves to beat the sudden summer heat. See more photos in our online gallery here: h...
Postal system stumbles, newspapers still deliver
Newspaper publishers were recently told that our postage rates are set to increase by 8 percent in July. This is the third rate increase since August 2022, and a total of 35 percent in increases in...
What's on your summer reading list?
Summer is a great time to relax with a good book, whether it be under a cabana on the beach or in a chair on your patio. Our local libraries in both Carrington and New Rockford are hosting Summer...
Transcript earns 27 awards in '23
Your local newspaper brought home 27 awards in the annual Better Newspaper Contest, announced at Spirit Lake Casino during the 137th annual North Dakota Newspaper Association Convention on Friday,...
