Official Newspaper of Eddy County since 1883
Official Newspaper of Eddy County since 1883
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“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 stretch o...
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 Rockfor...
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 S...
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 the TNR p...
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 in the smallest of places, hard work and dedication is sometimes all it takes to revitalize a community. The people of Sheyenne have been learning exactly that recently, thanks to the efforts of Sheyenne GRIT, a non-profit community development organization whose work has infused more than $200,000 into their community of less than 200 residents. It began last year when Sheyenne GRIT (Growth, Renewal, Imagination, Teamwork) was awarded a $150,000 grant from Strengthen ND, which they've...
The New Rockford Park District fihas a new director, just in time to get summer activities rolling. The position had been vacant for several months, since Dennis Nybo resigned from the position last October. But now, Nybo's former assistant pool manager, Macey Wobbema, has officially taken up the position. Wobbema is a 2022 graduate of New Rockford-Sheyenne and a December 2023 graduate of Dakota College at Bottineau, where she earned a degree in small business management. Wobbema comes into the...
At the New Rockford-Sheyenne School Board’s regular meeting on Monday, April 8, board members reviewed a survey revealing what community members, staff and students are expecting from the district’s next superintendent. The survey was conducted by Dakota Leadership Solutions, a private firm composed of current and former superintendents, who the school board hired to aid in the search for a new superintendent following Dr. Jill Louters’ resignation in March. The survey was open to resid...
Here’s your weekly rundown of some of the most interesting headlines from newspapers across North Dakota. Three rural residents injured in railroad crossing crash Three rural Cass County residents were injured in a two vehicle crash on March 20. The crash occurred at approximately 9:35 a.m., when a BNSF Ford 250 High Rail pickup was westbound traveling on the BNSF mail line track. The vehicle entered the crossing on the railroad tracks and collided with a southbound 2017 GMC Acadia, driven by 7...
The Sheyenne-New Rockford Black Sox got off to a great start this season with an impressive comeback win against the Polar Bears in Larimore on Thursday, April 4. The Sox were the first team on the board after a single by Thomas Allmaras, who was later brought home by a 2-out RBI single from Brody Weisenburger in the top of the first inning. The Polar Bears didn't respond immediately, but they'd soon take a strong lead. After scoring their first run in the bottom of the third, they followed that...
At the Eddy County Commission’s regular meeting on Tuesday, April 2, commissioners reviewed a few options for the Brantford Road project. The commission has been planning to fund improvements to the road, which known formally as County Road 10, for some time. However, they learned on Tuesday that the project’s cost won’t be easy to afford. The first option they reviewed involved a complete overhaul, including a full-depth reclamation, reshaping of the base course, new pavement and a chip seal...
On Wednesday, April 17, a young-adult mental health course will be held in the New Rockford-Sheyenne School cafeteria. Eddy County Community Cares will be hosting this beneficial program. The course is open to all, and is geared toward teenagers, youth adults and anyone close to them, including parents and students of the class of 2024. Those who choose to attend can expect to learn about signs, tools and other resources available to support a young person’s launch into adulthood. Those i...
Kristopher Abshere, 33, has pleaded guilty to a Class AA felony charge for impregnating a 14-year-old girl in 2022. Abshere was arrested last June after it was revealed he'd impregnated the 14-year-old, and was charged with gross sexual imposition of a minor under 15 years old, a Class AA felony. According to court documents, Abshere had been living with the girl and her family since May 2021, at first in Carrington and then in New Rockford. Throughout that time, court documents say Abshere was...
Here’s your weekly rundown of some of the most interesting headlines from newspapers across North Dakota. 2024 construction season brings 100+ workers to Foster County The 2024 construction season will be the busiest yet along the route of the Red River Valley Water Supply Project (RRVWSP) pipeline. Three construction contracting companies will have crews living and working in and around the city of Carrington, as they install more than 20 miles of the 72-inch diameter pipeline. Vance Miller o...
Spring baseball season has finally arrived, and the Sheyenne-New Rockford Black Sox are gearing up for a promising season. What makes this season promising, you ask? Well, for starters, it's the first season in some time that isn't being delayed or hindered by several feet of snow. In previous years, the local baseball diamonds were smothered in snow to start the season, but this year the Black Sox were able to get outside and practice on the field. Head coach Dave Skogen and his team were out...
Recently, a group of students from New Rockford-Sheyenne got to experience a week-long trip to the country's capital, Washington D.C. It was all a part of Close Up Foundation, a nonprofit and nonpartisan organization that facilitates a way for young people to get up close and personal with the nation's capital and its processes of government. According to their website, they believe a strong democracy requires active, informed participation by all of its citizens. "For over 50 years, we have par...
During a special meeting on Monday, March 18, the New Rockford-Sheyenne School Board officially approved a land-lease agreement for construction of a second gymnasium. The lessee is the New Rockford-Sheyenne School District Foundation, a nonprofit corporation charged with making the district’s long-anticipated second gymnasium a reality. Once the foundation signs the lease, which they are expected to do at their next meeting, they will have control of the property on which the gym will be b...
Several candidates are gearing up for a contested election in the newly formed District 9. The new district was ordered by Chief Judge Peter Welte after the Turtle Mountain and Spirit Lake tribes successfully argued that the previous district maps for their reservations violated the Voting Rights Act. Consequently, District 9 now encompasses the entirety of the Spirit Lake Nation and Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa, which includes all of Rolette County and parts of Benson, Eddy and Pierce...
Here’s your weekly rundown of some of the most interesting headlines from newspapers across North Dakota. Officials crack down on unauthorized road signs “I just want to make sure we are clear with the public: People can’t tell you that you can’t drive down this road with some security guy they hired to sit there and block traffic on a county road. That is 100 percent wrong,” said chairman of the McKenzie County Board of County Commissioners, Howdy Lawlar. “I just want people to know, if th...
The New Rockford City Commission has taken the next step towards a project that would revitalize the city’s airport, Tomlinson Field. The airport was severely damaged during a 2018 wind storm, and in the years since has become overgrown and inadequate for air traffic. At least that was the conclusion of the North Dakota Aeronautics Commission (NDAC) – a government body tasked with supporting and ensuring the safety of aviation activities in the state. The NDAC conducted an inspection of Tom...
As the month of March draws to a close, the Easter Bunny is looking forward to its favorite holiday! Here in New Rockford, there will be several Easter activities for local residents and youth to participate in. In addition to the Chamber's annual hunt for the "golden egg," there will be a community-wide Easter egg hunt put together by Mindy's Clubhouse and Wonder Lanes bowling alley, to take place at 1 p.m. on Saturday, March 30. The event will be a "free for all" for children ages 1-12, and...
After heavy snowfall resulted in its collapse back in December of 2022, plans were unveiled late last year for rebuilding the historic Rockford Theatre in downtown New Rockford. With the only surviving portions of the 100-year-old structure being its iconic Rockford sign and marquee, the plan is to build an entirely new and improved theatre that still retains its history and honors its past. However, rebuilding the theatre comes with a considerable cost, which is why fundraising efforts are...
The New Rockford Area Betterment Corporation (NRABC) continues to be recognized for their efforts to support the community of New Rockford. Their latest acknowledgment comes from the Governor of North Dakota himself, who has chosen the NRABC as this year's recipient of the prestigious Main Street Excellence Award. Every year, the Governor awards the Main Street Excellence Award to one rural and one urban community or "community champions" in North Dakota, whose efforts embody the four pillars...
Here’s your weekly rundown of some of the most interesting headlines from newspapers across North Dakota. Reeling in a big catch Mike Koenig of Carrington started his taxidermy career as a hobby, and said of the intervening years since, "[It's] grown into much more than that." Twenty-three years into that first plunge into the art of trophy wildlife presentation, one outstanding entry of Koenig's work has been honored as the best of its kind in the state. At the North Dakota Taxidermists A...
