New Rockford Transcript - Official Newspaper of Eddy County since 1883

AGENDA New Rockford-Sheyenne Board of Education Regular Meeting in Cafeteria Monday, MARCH 11, 2019, 7 p.m. I. REGULAR ITEMS A. Call to order, roll call, establishment of quorum, and approval of agenda. B. Consent agenda. Attachments. Discussion.... Full story

Crossover break is over, and both chambers are back to work. Some committee hearings were held Wednesday morning, while other committees chose to wait until afternoon. The Senate held session at 1 p.m. and cleared our calendar of a few House bills we...

UPDATE: The benefit for Chad Allmaras has been rescheduled for May 4. Fill your belly and make a freewill donation to help local resident, Chad Allmaras, pay for mounting medical expenses. The benefit will be held on Saturday, March 16 at the Eagles...

The 66th Legislative Assembly was called back to order on Wednesday, Feb. 27 with committee meetings in the morning, a short floor session in the afternoon, and full committee meetings continuing until early evening. We enjoyed the crossover break...

In recent years, gift cards have become very popular. Unfortunately, scammers have an interest in gift cards, too. Scammers are using gift cards to pry money from you as a form of payment in their latest con. Scams that seek payment by gift cards...

Sunday evening visitor at the Margie Anderson home was Patti Larson. Saturday evening visitor was granddaughter Sandra Larson. Friday night Karen Koepplin brought pizza to the Charlotte Koepplin home for supper. The gals enjoyed visiting and...

Dave and Karen Anderson, Margie Anderson, Ryan and Laura Hager and sons were among those who attended and enjoyed the dance recital Sunday eve at the high school gym in Carrington. The Hager’s daughter, Josslyn was among the dancers. New Rockford,...

David and Diane Karlsbraaten were in Fargo last week where they helped Sara Hanson with the three children while her husband Keith was in San Diego for work. Sara and Diane accompanied Landon to the District Battle of the Books competition. Landon...

Carrie Madson and Paul Prince were lunch guests at Dave and Linda Madson’s home in Devils Lake on Saturday. Sunday supper guests at the Madson’s were Kinley Poulsen of Cando and Melodie, Kennedee and McKenzee Madson. Kennedee and McKenzee are...

Part II:  Humor is healing. That is why I am taking the time to give my advice to a few high-profile Americans, including our commander in chief— the President of the United States of America. Before I do, I would like to disclose some things...

We have now reached the halfway mark of the 66th legislative session. At this time, all bills that have been passed in the House have been moved over to the Senate for further consideration and vice-versa. There is still work to do on many of the bil...

When I received an edition of the Transcript several weeks ago, I as well as my wife, Danielle, were deeply moved by the article of two women who are saving dogs lives! We sent a donation to the Cause for Paws to the kennel at Devils Lake, and then...

In 1977, country singer Johnny Paycheck recorded the hit single “Take This Job and Shove It.” The chorus of that song began and ended with these well-known words: “Take this job and shove it, I ain’t working here no more.” Apparently, that...

Of War and Agriculture by Steve Stark March 12, 2019 — Despite being in the middle of World War II, visitors to the North Dakota Winter Show in Valley City were enjoying the last hours of the sixth annual agricultural get-together on this date in...