Articles from the May 1, 2023 edition
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Citywide garage sales set for May 11-13
Residents are invited to participate in a New Rockford Citywide Garage Sale this May. From May 11-13, numerous New Rockford garages and driveways will be packed with tons of useful items at fantastic...
River rapids run
The James River in New Rockford is no longer contained within its banks. As of Wednesday, April 26, water had inched onto backyards along 5th Ave. North, and some lower-lying fields had become...
4-H'ers compete in Comm Arts
Five 4-H club members from Eddy County competed April 23, 2023 in the county's 4-H Communication Arts Contest held at the Eddy County Extension office. The Communication Arts Contest is the 4-H...
Bowman, Young recognized by Chamber
The New Rockford Area Chamber of Commerce has named Cathy Bowman and Sharon Young as May's Employees of the Month. The Chamber recognizes this dynamic duo at the front office of the Lutheran Home of...
Landmark legislation passes in ND
A slew of new state laws are due to change the complexion of North Dakota, after state legislators in Bismarck have been hard at work debating and passing hundreds of bills during the 68th...
Chamber embarks on membership drive
The New Rockford Area ChdIIlber of Commerce wants local businesses and residents to know how the community benefits from their membership. The Chamber's mission is to enhance the way of life for its...
Cankdeska Cikana Community College & Tate Topa Tribal School host native author
Cankdeska Cikana Community College (CCCC) and Tate Topa Tribal School recently hosted Laurel Goodluck, Native author of the children's book, "Forever Cousins." The visit was made possible by a grant...
Legislative Report: May 1, 2023
It's day 70. We are down to the last few days. We are hoping that we will be done by day 75. A lot of committees were working this past Saturday toward compromises both on policy and appropriations. Our budget, as of today, is still a couple of...
First-time home buyers feel the squeeze
Add another factor into the challenge of attracting workers and families to North Dakota: the lack of affordable, modern, quality homes. With home prices at historic highs and interest rates double...
701 Rundown: May 1, 2023
Here's your weekly rundown of some of the most interesting headlines from newspapers across North Dakota. Young Crosby couple faces child abuse felonies A young couple living in Crosby are in...
Sheyenne News: May 1, 2023
Last Thursday morning, Patti Clifton and Jan Loe were in Carrington where Patti kept a medical appointment. They stopped in New Rockford on the way home and had a bite to eat at Rockford Cafe. Friends and co-workers joined family members for the...
Pleasant Prairie: May 1, 2023
Margie Anderson was a Sunday evening visitor at the home of Glenn and Judy Cudworth. Thursday afternoon, Pastor Richard Biberdorf was a visitor at the Charlotte Koepplin home, along with Shirley Packard. Pastor gave the gals communion and all enjoyed...
Talk of the Town: May 1, 2023
Dave and Cheryl Gabbert of Minnesota brought birthday greetings and strawberry shortcake to mom, Shirley Packard, last week. They treated her to a shopping spree in Devils Lake which ended with her favorite seafood supper at The View at Spirit Lake...
Guest Editorial: May 1, 2023
Intellectual freedom is a fundamental human right that allows individuals to freely access, explore, and express their thoughts, ideas, and beliefs without fear of censorship or persecution. It is a cornerstone of democracy, education, and cultural...
We the People: Justin Chase's impeachment and judicial independence
In its first and only impeachment trial of a Supreme Court justice, the U.S. Senate in 1805 acquitted Samuel Chase of charges against him, a historic decision that raises profoundly important questions about judicial independence and accountability...
Obituary: Allyn Seastrand
Allyn Seastrand New Rockford, N.D. Allyn Edward Seastrand, 88, passed away on April 24, 2023 at the Lutheran Home of the Good Shepherd in New Rockford. Allyn's visitation was Saturday, April 29, 2023...
Obituary: Ferne Brostrom
Ferne Brostrom Gaithersburg, Md. Ferne I. (Zimmerman) Brostrom, 94, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 19, 2023, just one day before her 95th birthday. Born in New Rockford, N.D., "Babe" was...
Correction: May 1, 2023
A correction to Mervin and Rudolph Indergaard’s entries in the April 17 “Ashes to Ashes, Dust to Dust” was received from Mervin Indergaard's daughter Vicki Magill. She stated that Mervin Indergaard was born on July 31, 1928 and is still alive...
Sermonette: May 1, 2023
Why was John the Bap-tist arrested? Do you remember why John the Baptist was arrested? Much of John the Baptist’s life and ministry is remembered by most people. His miraculous birth, his wild “Florida-man” style of preaching, his baptism of...
Archival Anecdotes: Dual perspective
There seems to be a theme running in Archival Anecdotes as of late. Over the past few weeks I have shared insights into the lives and contributions of folks who helped charter the Eddy County Museum....
History of New Rockford: May 1, 2023
On Dec. 5, 1905, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Flewell left for Wimbledon and a visit with relatives after visiting their daughter Mrs. H.W. Wilson and her husband for three weeks; they would then go to Kansas...
Savvy Senior: How to prepare a will
Dear Savvy Senior, I would like to make my last will and testament and would like to know if I can do it myself, or do I need to hire a lawyer? Don’t Have Much Dear Don’t, Very good question!...
Sox swept by Loboes
On Tuesday, April 26, baseball was back in town as the SNR Black Sox hosted a double header against the LaMoure-Litchville/Marion Loboes. Due to inclement weather, the Loboes were the Black Sox'...
Junior high Rockets soar in Hazen
On Monday, April 24, junior high tracksters from New Rockford-Sheyenne made the trek to Hazen to compete in the junior high Hazen meet. In the eighth grade girls’ events, Emmie Belquist was the star of the show, bringing home three first place...
Sensational in Stanley
The New Rockford-Sheyenne track and field team made the nearly three-hour drive to the southwest corner of the state to compete in the Stanley Varsity Meet on Tuesday, April 25. Many of the Rockets’ athletes placed in the top 10 for their events....
