Official Newspaper of Eddy County since 1883
Official Newspaper of Eddy County since 1883
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Maple syrup is not typically thought of as synonymous with North Dakota. Snow, yes. Cold, yes. But maple syrup? First of all, you need sugar maple trees, right? Usually, but we like to "do what you can, with what you have, where you are..." Another one of those Teddy Roosevelt quotes. So here we are, in North Dakota with sugar maples growing right across the Red River in Minnesota. While we are not home to native sugar maples, we can claim one native maple: Manitoba Maple – known to most of u...
On Nov. 17, 1904, Chris C. Hanson came in on business and to visit from southeast of town. Mrs. Dick Bohmbach and daughter left for a visit with her parents in St. Joseph, Mo. Mr. and Mrs. William Cornish of Tiffany left for the World’s Fair. George Treffry, E.R. Davidson, A.D. Tomlinson, and Alonzo Neutzel took six carloads of cattle to the South St. Paul market; Treffry apparently stayed on for medical treatments. The Nov. 18, 1904, “Transcript” said that barber W.T. Buck owned a half section...
Dear Savvy Senior, A while back I saw an article on different ways to scatter a person’s ashes after they’re cremated, but I’ve misplaced it. Can you help me with this? I’m preplanning my funeral and would like to include instructions on what to do with my remains that my family will appreciate. Planning Ahead Dear Planning, There’s no shortage of options when it comes to handling or disposing of your cremated remains after you’re gone. Your family can keep, bury or scatter them in a variety o...
The New Rockford-Sheyenne archery team competed in their final regular archery tournament on March 12 in Rolla before heading to Minot on March 18-19 to shoot their hearts out in the state bullseye and 3-D tournaments. The Rockets' archers finished their last regular archery tournament with a bang, figuratively. Let's start off with the 3-D tournament. NR-S senior Macey Wobbema shot her best score yet this year, shooting a score of 279 with 18 tens. Wobbema secured first place in not only overal...
The New Rockford-Sheyenne club volleyball 16s team kicked off their first tournament on Saturday, March 12 in Minot at Our Redeemers’ High School. NR-S was in Pool A, which consisted of Minot Power, LRVA 16’s Blue, Minot Magic and Thompson. Pool B consisted of Linton, Bishop Ryan, LRVA 16s Black, Hazen and Minot Force. Tournaments were also going on over at Nedrose High School with 17/18s divisions. Pool A consisted of Linton, Minot Force and Bishop Ryan. Pool B consisted of Minot Power, LRVA 18s and Hazen. The first match of the day for NR-...
I’ve never been much for coincidences, believing that all things are connected, particularly those in the natural world. While luck, chance and odd occurrences do exist, everything happens for a reason. Preparing for a long weekend trip to see friends in northern California and the redwood trees near the state’s northern border, the phrase that kept running through my head, as we prepared for the air travel and drive up the coast to see the towering giants was: “better do it before they...
Outdoor notes: *Darkhouse spearing closed for the season. *Ice is never completely safe. Avoid areas with vegetation, moving water, pressure ridges, and springs. Check conditions as you go along on the ice and don’t move around at night. *Remember to keep fish caught in 25 feet and deeper; they rarely survive coming up from deep depths. *March 24: Barnes Co. Ducks Unlimited banquet, Valley City Eagles Club, 5:30 p.m. *April 1: New 2022 hunting, fishing, & trapping licenses due. *April 1: Snowmob...
It’s hard to believe that the first spring light goose conservation order in North Dakota arrived more than 20 some years ago when I was working as a game warden. Time flies. The purpose then — and remains today — is to reduce light goose (snow goose) populations during spring as the birds migrate north to their nesting grounds. While the opening of the first season was unique, I don't remember much about it. From a game warden's perspective, that's usually a good sign. Often, the most memor...
Elk, moose, bighorn sheep applications online Elk, moose and bighorn sheep applications are available online at the North Dakota Game and Fish Department’s website, gf.nd.gov. The deadline for applying is March 23. A total of 563 elk licenses are available to hunters this fall, an increase of 40 from last year. A total of 404 moose licenses are available, a decrease of 70 from last year. Moose units M4 and M1C will remain closed due to a continued downward population trend in the northeastern part of the state. As stated in the chronic w...
As farmers and ranchers, our job is to work to secure food and resources for the world. It is up to us to help those that are hungry and in need be able to obtain and afford these items. As time ticks on, we are facing different challenges. However, with the advances in technology, production is more efficient, more profitable, and safer than ever before. The future of agriculture is bright. As producers and processors, farmers are some of the most productive people in the world. They work day and night to care for their herd or crops. T...
The Northern Plains Water Quality and Wildlife Program is a new funding opportunity available through the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP). When enrolled, producers are eligible for payment on cropped wetlands, two acres or less in size as identified on the National Wetland Inventory, and with intact hydrology. The payment rate will differ by region. The Northern Plains Water Quality and Wildlife Program emerged from a North Dakota concept called the Working Wetlands program. Farmers and conservation leaders worked together to...
Victoria Vollmer learned much from her formative years growing up on her family's ranch, the Circle V, three miles north and three miles east of Grace City just inside Eddy County. Namely, the virtues and rewards of hard work and dedication, and good stewardship of the land and animals entrusted to her parents, Jason and Veronica, and her siblings, Joseph, James and Vanessa. Growing up participating in 4-H, she presented various animal species in the show ring, but maybe her biggest pride and...
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I took my hand off the electric fence for a couple days' break. I'm back down in Bismarck and the weather is showing signs of spring! I know it's going to be difficult to return to the frozen tundra after feeling a little spring. I had my hand on the fence earlier this week, and it goes back on it for 5 more days on the ice. After that I'm headed back to Bismarck permanently to get things dialed in for the open water season. What's been happening on the frozen pond of Devils Lake? It's also...
As winter slowly starts to melt into spring, hunters will take to the fields for turkey, farmers will start planting their crops, and ranchers will turn out their cattle on fresh grass. It's a cycle that happens every year and one that plays a critical role in the economy and quality of life for North Dakotans. When the three work together, we see abundant wildlife and game, strong economies, and thriving communities where future generations want to continue their family traditions. Healthy...
