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Text scam strikes First Lutheran Church parishioners
On Tuesday, Nov. 28, a coordinated scam was launched on parishioners of the First Lutheran Church in New Rockford. Unfortunately, at least one of those parishioners fell victim to the scam, losing a...
Otter Tail looking to increase rates
Otter Tail Power Company has announced their intention to increase their electrical rates. On November 2, they submitted an application with the N.D. Public Service Commission (PSC), starting a nearly...
Game wardens out in force
Hunting season is officially in full swing, and for the N.D. Game and Fish Department that means a busy schedule of ensuring our lands remain a safe and healthy hunting environment, both now and into...
Midkota superintendent accused of possessing child pornography
UPDATED November 30, 2023 On Wednesday, Nov. 29, the Superintendent of the Midkota Public School District was charged with several felonies for the possession of child pornography. Ryan Baron, also...
Rocket basketball underway
As the weather outside becomes frightful, our favorite sports move inside – and that means the start of basketball season is upon us. However, this years’ basketball season is set to look quite a...
701 Rundown: Dec. 4, 2023
Here’s your weekly rundown of some of the most interesting headlines from newspapers across North Dakota. Watford City man charged with murder Scott Beane, 35, of Watford City, has been charged...
In Studio
Every aspiring photographer dreams of one day having their own professional studio, and Kayahna Hopfauf, a 2021 graduate of NR-S, was no different. Now, after more than a year of offering...
Shroyer receives service award
Rural communities are only functional if there are dedicated residents willing to stick around and step into important roles. One such resident in Eddy County is Danny Shroyer, who first joined the...
NR-S School Board outlines long range strategic plan for 2023-27
The New Rockford-Sheyenne School Board is currently reviewing plans for the next four years, with a final vote to come at their next regular board meeting. The NR-S board first began the strategic...
701 Rundown: Nov. 27, 2023
Here’s your weekly rundown of some of the most interesting headlines from newspapers across North Dakota. BNSF trains still blocking both railroad crossings in city of Buxton Buxton city leaders...
School board hears revamped gym proposal
The plan to add a second gymnasium to the New Rockford-Sheyenne Public School may soon become a whole lot more affordable. Since first being approved back in 2020, the cost of the school's new...
NR-S hires two new teachers for 2024-25 school year
On Monday, Nov. 13, the New Rockford-Sheyenne School Board hired a pair of new teachers for the following school year. The first position considered was for secondary science. The school’s...
NR-S senior organizes 3-on-3 basketball tournament
On Sunday, Nov. 12, the New Rockford-Sheyenne gymnasium was abuzz with competitive activity. Ashton Reimche, a senior at NR-S, organized and coordinated a 3-on-3 basketball tournament to raise money f...
Supplier sheds light on city's water issues
City commissioners on Monday, Nov. 6 heard from a representative of Aqua Pure regarding the city’s water plant, and new details were revealed about why the plant hasn’t been operating as well as...
Man arrested after late-night chase
A man has been charged with several felonies after a confrontation began at Buck-It’s Bar in New Rockford and ended in a police chase through town. Brandon Zickefoose, 27, of Burgettstown, Pa. is...
The Pride of Grace City
Here in North Dakota, there are few things better than the charming nature of a small town. It's one of the qualities many North Dakotans are most proud of, and for some towns, it's something they're...
701 Rundown: November 13, 2023
Here’s your weekly rundown of some of the most interesting headlines from newspapers across North Dakota. Local man facing charges in dog attack Shane Stegeman of Carrington has been charged with...
Rockets fall to Mustangs in 9-man semifinals
The New Rockford-Sheyenne/Maddock Rockets' magical 2023 season has come to an end. Playing against the undefeated South Border Mustangs in New Rockford on Saturday, Nov. 4, the Rockets ultimately fell...
Rockford Resurrection
When the 100-year-old Rockford Theatre collapsed last winter, many wondered what would become of one of downtown New Rockford's most iconic and historic structures. To the relief of the entire...
Rue, Reisenauer take plea deals in DUI cases
Two individuals have been sentenced after striking unattended vehicles in New Rockford earlier this year. On July 2, 2023, Nathan Rue of Eddy County struck a parked car while driving on 1st Avenue...
Grann starts at QB for Jimmies
Johnny Grann, a 2021 NR-S graduate and Sheyenne native, has been turning heads at the University of Jamestown recently. Grann, now in his junior year at university, has been the Jimmies fourth string...
701 Rundown: November 6, 2023
Here’s your weekly rundown of some of the most interesting headlines from newspapers across North Dakota. Explosion rocks Alexander area On Saturday, Oct. 21, an explosion occurred on an oil pad wes...
Chronicles of a couch writer
Would it surprise you to know that a significant amount of the newspaper has been written via iPhone these past few weeks? Well, unfortunately it has. In fact, any article written by me since the...
Rocket runners compete at State XC
The NR-S Cross Country program has concluded their 2023 season. Head coach Joe Greiner and runners Gabe Smith, Seth Greiner and Neecie Swart traveled to Parkhurst Campground in Jamestown for the state...
Grime, grout and GRIT
Sheyenne GRIT, a newly- formed nonprofit community development group, is literally transforming their community one house at a time. Like many small towns in America, Sheyenne, N.D. is not alone in...