Articles from the April 3, 2023 edition
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Clearing the bases
On Tuesday, March 28, local volunteers descended upon Jim "Legion" Johnson Memorial Field armed with their heavy snow-removal equipment. The volunteers worked throughout the morning to clear the snow...
Hunt for the golden egg
The Community Easter Egg Hunt is sponsored by the New Rockford Area Chamber of Commerce... Full story
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Erman sentenced for viral altercation with hunter
On Monday, March 27, the Eddy County landowner whose verbal tirade against a group of hunters went viral pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct and interference with rights of hunters. The videotaped...
NR-S School board holds special meeting to discuss music staffing
On Wednesday, March 29, the New Rockford-Sheyenne School Board held a special meeting with only one item on the agenda – discussion of music staffing. Potentially letting go of one of the...
City Government Week
April 3-9 is City Government Week, an opportunity for city leaders and staff, as well as the public they serve, to recognize the role local government plays in their community. So this week, city offi...
Engels named state free throw champ
Some say accurate free-throw shooting is an art. If that's true, then Kalleigh Engels is an artist. After a stellar performance at the state free throw championship, Engels – daughter of Jackie and...
Forecast suggests slow spring melt
During the entire month of March, the air temperature did not get above 32 degrees in Carrington, according to data from the North Dakota Agricultural Weather Network (NDAWN). The normal maximum air...
Warwick students experience bakery
The Warwick High School Careers Class recently went to Bakers Dozen bakery in New Rockford to experience. Owners John and Kelly McKnight first came to Warwick to tell the students how the bakery...
'Don't Get Scammed' seminar free to public
Tonya Hetzler from the Consumer Protection Division of the North Dakota Attorney General’s Office will present “Don’t Get Scammed.” Learn about current scams and what you and your loved ones can do to avoid becoming a victim. This event,...
Third quarter honor rolls at NR-S announced
New Rockford-Sheyenne High School Principal Avolt Baumbach recognized the following students for making the Honor Rolls for the third quarter of the 2022-23 school year. High School (HS) A Honor Roll 12th Grade: Taylor Anderson, Hallie Brown, Kyria...
If I Were Mayor Essay Contest 2023
Third grade students at New Rockford-Sheyenne School were asked: “Why is your city great? What makes it special?” and “What would you do to improve your city if you were mayor?” All the essays were submitted to the North Dakota League of...
701 Rundown: April 3, 2023
Here’s your weekly rundown of some of the most interesting headlines from newspapers across North Dakota. County caravan rescues stranded motorists On Saturday, March 11, two motorists became...
Legislative Report: April 3, 2023
It’s day 52. The Senate still has 180 House bills to hear on the floor, while the House has 137 Senate bills remaining to be heard. Conference committees (three members from each chamber) should begin work by the end of the week. The goal, at...
Pleasant Prairie: April 3, 2023
Brief stopper at the Charlotte Koepplin home on Monday morning was Aaron Koepplin. Afternoon found Charlotte taking care of medical business in Carrington. Evening, Cory and Katie Jorgensen along with Harrison were visitors taking care of Circle...
Sheyenne News: April 3, 2023
Peter and Patti Larson recently returned from a trip to Norway and Sweden. They met up with their daughters, Joanna and Sandra, in Bergen, Norway on March 2. The picturesque harbor, beautifully preserved wooden houses on the steep hillsides and a...
Talk of the Town: April 3, 2023
Last Tuesday morning brief visitor at the Candy Jensen home was her brother, Rick Koepplin, and afternoon visitors were Brenda Thurin and Jazzy dog from Devils Lake. Last Sunday evening, Roger Topp enjoyed a visit from Dale and Diane Rosenberg bringi...
If I Were Mayor
It’s City Government Week. In the Transcript we are running essays written by third graders at New Rockford-Sheyenne School. The topic is “If I Were Mayor” and each student had the opportunity...
Let's get our kids behind the wheel
The sun is shining today and Spring is upon us. Such days remind me still of the excitement I knew when I turned 16 in April and was finally able to get my driver's license – a wondrous rite of...
We the People: Vulnerable to indictment, Trump's cases subject to the law
Former President Donald Trump has said he expects to be indicted by a Manhattan grand jury any day now. Although widely anticipated, there is no certainty that he will be indicted by grand jurors in New York or, for that matter, by citizens serving...
Ashes to Ashes, Dust to Dust: Block 2, St. John's Cemetery
Block 2 in St. John’s Cemetery had a lengthy list of unmarked graves in the December 2021 Transcript with 25 names. The list included Peter Butler, Alex Mathews 1940, Leslie Wenzel, Lily Trudeau, Pete Trudeau, Bernard Sullivan 1998, Thomas Gamroth...
Living on Purpose: What will be your wager about God's existence?
God’s offer for everyone to accept His salvation is the greatest gesture of compassion and grace the world has ever known. However, for those who reject His invitation, as the rich young ruler did, choosing to embrace the default and ignoring the...
Sermonette: Canoeing
I like canoeing. I used to go to the Boundary Waters in Minnesota before I moved further away but even today, I enjoy jumping in the James River with my canoe and a paddle. If you’ve never canoed before, perhaps someday I can give you a lesson. As...
Archival Anecdotes: The Lives of Museum Volunteers
There are many elements involved in keeping a museum. When I first began offering my archival skills to the Eddy County Museum, my primary task was to document each artifact and enter it into a...
History of New Rockford: April 3, 2023
The Nov. 10, 1905, “Transcript” listed the New Rockford School students neither tardy nor absent during the second month of school: First Grade: Bessie Bennett, Hugh Brownell, Ralph Brownell,...
Savvy Senior: Fun part-time jobs ideas for retirees
Dear Savvy Senior, As a 68-year-old retiree, I’m interested in finding a fun part-time job that can occupy some of my time and generate a little extra income. Can you write a column on low-stress...
