Official Newspaper of Eddy County since 1883
Official Newspaper of Eddy County since 1883
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The New Rockford-Sheyenne Rockets headed to Langdon to take on the Cardinals in the first round of the Region 4 girls basketball tournament on Monday, Feb. 22. The Cardinals defeated the Rockets 44-23. In the first quarter, freshman Kelsie Belquist put up two field goals. Cassie Longnecker and Chloe Heinz also brought in one field goal each. Jaya Henderson of the Cardinals put in two three-pointers and was sent to the line to put in one free throw. Morgan Freije put up two field goals in the...
The New Rockford-Sheyenne Rockets took on the Bearcats in Cando on Friday, Feb. 19. The Rockets lost 72-47. This was the last region game for the Rockets as they started District play on Friday, Feb. 26. The Rockets started off the game with three field goals from Nick Berglund and three field goals from Evan Ulrich. Berglund was fouled on and sent to the line to put in one of three free throws. For North Star, Parker Simon put up two field goals and was fouled on and was sent to the line to...
Mary Phyllis "Phyllis" Umstot Mackrill of Edgewood Senior Living, Jamestown, N.D. and formerly of Annandale, V.A., passed away Feb. 21, 2021 at the age of 99. She was being cared for by hospice following a fall which caused multiple fractures and a brain bleed. Visitation will be held Monday, March 1 from 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. at Evans Funeral Home, Carrington, with family present from 4-5 p.m. The funeral service will be held at a later date in Virginia. Burial will be at Quantico National C...
James "Jim" Richard Neumiller, age 61, of Sykeston, N.D., passed away peacefully the evening of Feb. 16, 2021. He was surrounded by his loving family at the time of his passing. Mass of Christian Burial was held Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2021 at St. Elizabeth's Catholic Church, Sykeston, N.D. Burial was held at the St. Elizabeth's Catholic Cemetery, Sykeston, N.D. Fr. Terry Dodge officiated with special music by Rob Marcotte and Sara Huss. Casket bearers were Derek Beckley, David Richter, Todd Grager,...
Ellen Louise Messner of Sheyenne, N.D. passed away peacefully at her lifelong home while surrounded by family. Funeral service was held Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021 at Evans Funeral Home, New Rockford, N.D. Burial was held at the Riverside Cemetery, Sheyenne, N.D. Pastor Jeff Halvorson officiated the service. Casket bearers were Ryan Hoffner, Jason Hovdenes, Jesse Lesmeister, Tyler Messner, Jacob Messner, Nathan Messner and Chase Messner. Honorary bearers were all of Ellen's family and close friends....
Arlene Marie Benson, age 93, of Sheyenne, N.D., died Friday, Feb. 19, 2021, at Lutheran Home of the Good Shepherd, New Rockford, N.D. Funeral service was held Feb. 24 at Grace Lutheran Church, Sheyenne, N.D. Burial was held at the Riverside Cemetery, Sheyenne, N.D. Pastor Jeff Halvorson officiated with special music by Eunice Throlson. Casket bearers were Anthony Zieman, Aaron Weber, Bryce Benson, Cody Benson, Jake Benson and Austin VanSteenvoort. Honorary bearers were all of Arlene's...
Outdoor notes (check with organizers for event updates): *New hunting, fishing, and trapping licenses available after March 15. *N.D. Game & Fish Dept. Earth Day patch contest entry deadline March 15. Information available on the Game & Fish Dept. website, (gf.nd.gov). *March 6: Lonetree Rocky Mtn. Elk Foundation banquet, Harvey Eagles, 5 p.m. Tournaments (check with organizers for event updates): *March 6: Devils Lake, Minnewaukan Flats. *March 13: Big Mallard Marsh. Fishing: *Devils Lake...
Following an executive order put in place by President Joe Biden on Jan. 28, 2021, Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota (BCBSND) will offer a Special Enrollment Period (SEP) from Feb. 15 - May 15, 2021. The SEP will provide North Dakotans with an opportunity to enroll in health coverage or make changes to their current coverage, without a qualifying life event. Plan start dates begin as early as March 1, 2021. "As many North Dakotans face impacts from the COVID-19 public health emergency, BCBSND coverage will be available to individuals...
As a weather junkie, I know that any forecast over five days out is not to be trusted. As an angler though, especially the glass-half-full kind who relishes the thought of the season's first cast over running water, I know that even a 16-day experimental forecast which shows a hint at extended temperatures above freezing needs to be taken seriously. With just such a half-promise of an early spring melt beginning to register on the U.S.S. Our Outdoors' long-range scanners, I'm already charting a...
In the cold of early spring, it's not uncommon to see anglers patrolling those early openwater areas for the first active walleyes of the season. As they stage for their spawning run, these fish provide a welcome bite for those looking to break out the long rod and shake the rust off with a few casts from a winter spent huddled over an ice hole. However, early spring walleyes can provide a unique challenge for anglers and tactics vary greatly in the chilly water from those which will come just...
Following a down year with the pandemic restricting a number of schools in North Dakota from participating in the state's high school clay target league, the North Dakota State High School Clay Target League (ND CTL) is eyeing a rebound in numbers of participants and banking on expanded offerings to get more shooters involved in the safest and fastest growing sport in the nation. According to ND CTL State Director Joe Courneya, interest is picking up as the program approaches the start of its sp...
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