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 By Amy Wobbema    Opinion    October 2, 2023 

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...

 
 By Amy Wobbema    News    September 25, 2023

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...

 
 By Amy Wobbema    News    September 4, 2023

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...

 
 By Amy Wobbema    News    September 4, 2023

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...

 
 By Amy Wobbema    News    August 28, 2023

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...

 
 By Amy Wobbema    Opinion    August 28, 2023

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...

 
 By Amy Wobbema    Opinion    August 21, 2023

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....

 
 By Amy Wobbema    News    August 14, 2023

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...

 
 By Amy Wobbema    Opinion    August 14, 2023

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...

 
 By Amy Wobbema    News    August 7, 2023

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...

 
 By Amy Wobbema    Opinion    July 31, 2023

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...

 
 By Amy Wobbema    Opinion    July 24, 2023

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...

 
 By Amy Wobbema    Opinion    July 17, 2023

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,...

 
 By Amy Wobbema    Opinion    July 3, 2023

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...

 
 By Amy Wobbema    News    June 26, 2023

'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...

 
 By Amy Wobbema    Opinion    June 26, 2023

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...

 
 By Amy Wobbema    Opinion    June 19, 2023

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...

 
 By Amy Wobbema    News    June 12, 2023

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...

 
 By Amy Wobbema    Opinion    June 12, 2023

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...

 
 By Amy Wobbema    News    June 12, 2023

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...

 
 By Amy Wobbema    Opinion    June 5, 2023

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...

 
 By Amy Wobbema    Opinion    May 29, 2023

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...

 
 By Amy Wobbema    News    May 22, 2023

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,...

 

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