Articles from the May 22, 2023 edition
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Smith to challenge Schaefer for seat on school board
For the first time in eight years, there will be a contested election for a seat on the New Rockford-Sheyenne school board. Zachary Smith, a New Rockford resident and formerly a chiropractor at...
Street project resumes
Construction season has arrived, and New Rockford is once again abuzz with the sounds of heavy machinery and road work. Early last week, crews began grading alleyways and gravel streets in town, and...
'Hike Every Mile' June 3
The North Country Trail is among the most scenic paths in America, and in two weeks’ time a hiking event is being held to celebrate its beauty while attempting to accomplish an ambitious goal. On Sa...
It's Poppy Month
American Legion Auxiliary member Julie Shrock and volunteer Twyla Solly are at Miller's Fresh Foods with Veteran-made poppies. Make a contribution and receive a poppy to wear in support of veterans....
NR-S students recognized at Awards Night
On Friday, May 12, NR-S honored students in grades 7-12 during the annual Awards Night. Madisen Myhre was named Outstanding Senior Female Athlete, and Haydon Meier was the Outstanding Senior Male...
Celebrate Memorial Day at All Veterans Park
Please join us this Memorial Day as the American Legion hosts a ceremony to honor and remember those who have served. The ceremony will begin at 9:30 a.m. at All Veterans Park in New Rockford, near...
Transcript earns 27 awards in '23
Your local newspaper brought home 27 awards in the annual Better Newspaper Contest, announced at Spirit Lake Casino during the 137th annual North Dakota Newspaper Association Convention on Friday,...
701 Rundown: May 22, 2023
Here’s your weekly rundown of some of the most interesting headlines from newspapers across North Dakota. Tribe plans to tear down dome, build new structures The beginning of two building projects a...
Sheyenne News: May 22, 2023
Sandra Larson attended the UND Commencement to celebrate high school classmate Cassidy Holth, daughter of Jim and Adele Holth of Carrington. Cassidy graduated with a degree in Atmospheric Science and Environmental Studies. Last Wednesday morning, Jan...
Apples for teachers at NR-S
Gloria Rubio and Betty Westby, representatives of the American Legion Auxiliary, presented apples to the New Rockford-Sheyenne school teachers and staff in honor of National Teachers Week, May...
Talk of the Town: May 22, 2023
Shirley Packard enjoyed Mother’s Day dinner from the Rockford Café, a treat from son, Calvin. Friday, Calvin and mom drove to Carrington on errands and enjoyed dinner at the Prairie Inn. Aaron and Danielle Koepplin, Hendrix, Chevelle, Carter and K...
Pleasant Prairie: May 22, 2023
Thursday morning brief stopper at the Charlotte Koepplin home was nephew, Aaron Koepplin. Saturday morning, brief stopper was nephew, Todd Koepplin, doing a few spring errands. Sunday evening visitor at the Glenn and Judy Cudworth home was Margie...
May we talk about mental health?
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and it’s time to get real. Here in the newsroom, we struggle too. No matter how many positive stories we publish, the “bad news” stories seem to rise to...
Curing our loneliness epidemic
There is a loneliness epidemic in the United States, but there are some simple ways we can address it. A few weeks ago, the U.S. Surgeon General released a report titled "Our Epidemic of Loneliness an...
"In defense of clergy, the court strikes blow for religious liberty"
In 1977, in McDaniel v. Paty, the U.S. Supreme Court delivered a landmark ruling that held unconstitutional one of the last anticlerical remnants of the founding era, a 1796 Tennessee law that prohibited ministers and priests from holding public...
Obituary: Edith Georgeson
Edith Georgeson New Rockford, N.D. Edith Mae Georgeson, 92, passed away on Saturday, May 6, 2023 at the Lutheran Home of the Good Shepherd, New Rockford, N.D. Edith's celebration of life will be...
Obituary: William Hitz
William Hitz Plymouth, Minn. William (Billy) Hitz, 67, passed away peacefully on May 8, 2023, at his home in Plymouth, Minn., surrounded by his family. Billy was born in New Rockford, N.D., on Decembe...
Sermonette: May 22, 2023
“Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name; thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into...
Confirmation/First Holy Eucharist celebrated at Sacred Heart
On Sunday, April 16 at 2 p.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Carrington, Bishop John T. Folda presided at Confirmation and First Holy Eucharist with six students from St. John's Catholic Church...
EMS Week: May 21-27, 2023
This week is National Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Week, and we would like to show appreciation to our dedicated, hard-working emergency medical caregivers. We appreciate the sacrifices of their...
A glimpse of Sheyenne in 1913
This photo and postcard, provided to the Transcript by Stan Kruger, provide an interesting glimpse of the city of Sheyenne on Nov. 17, 1913. The postcard was written by an individual named Anton...
History of New Rockford: May 22, 2023
On Christmas Day 1905, there were Masses at St. John’s Catholic Church at 7 a.m., 9 a.m., and High Mass at 11 a.m. The three hotels (Brown, Davies, Mattson) served “elaborate” dinners. That...
Savvy Senior: How Medicare covers physical therapy services
Dear Savvy Senior, Does Medicare cover physical therapy, and if so, how much coverage do they provide? My 66-year-old husband was recently diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease and will need ongoing...
Sox split In Tolna
The Black Sox concluded their regular season with a split double header in Tolna last Saturday, ahead of Monday's region tournament in New Rockford. Their opponents were the Mustangs of Nelson...
