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  • Schaefer rounds out top 20 at state golf tournament

    Jun 4, 2018

    Ben Schafer earned his second trip to the N.D. Class B Golf Tournament on May 29-30, where he placed 20th out of approximately 125 golfers.   There was stiff competition in our region this year, as three Region II teams finished in the top four at state: Kindred won the tourney, Oak Grove finished third and Hillsboro-CV was fourth....

  • Dakota Recreation Report - June 4, 2018

    Patricia Stockdill|Jun 4, 2018

    Outdoor notes: *Blumers Pond, Hatchery Kids Pond (Barnes County), Turtle River State Park (Grand Forks County), and Streeter Lake (Stutsman County) now stocked with catchable trout. *June 6: Deer gun and muzzleloader applications due. Apply online at gf.nd.gov. *June 7: N.D. Pheasants Forever Women’s Wingshooting Clinic, $35, Bismarck, Capitol City Sporting Clays. Email Rachel Bush, [email protected]) to register and for more information. Tournaments: *June 9: Spiritwood Lake; Lake S...

  • History of New Rockford: June 4, 2018

    K.C. Gardner Jr.|Jun 4, 2018

    On September 13 and 14, 1901, H. Peoples was in Fargo. On September 13 to 16, Jacob Chamberlain was visiting in Jamestown. On September 14 (or 7), J.R. Engberg of Barlow accompanied his son Sumner to Fargo, where the young man would attend NDAC. On September 14, Misses Nellie and Beth Davidson left on a train (it was late) for the Twin Cities. At 2:15 a.m. September 14, gunshot victim President William McKinley passed away, having no chance of survival once gangrene had invaded his internal...

  • Savvy Senior: How to Find Retiree Travel Perks

    Jim Miller|Jun 4, 2018

    How to Find Retiree Travel Perks Dear Savvy Senior, What types of travel discounts are available to older travelers? I just retired and am interested in learning about travel deals for people over 60. Ready To Go Dear Ready, There are literally thousands of different travel-related discounts available to retirees that usually start anywhere between the ages 50 and 65. These discounts – typically ranging between 5 and 25 percent off – can add up to save you hundreds of dollars on your next tri...

  • Eyes that see the good in things- June 4, 2018

    Allison Lindgren|Jun 4, 2018

    Many years ago, I was shopping in the Jamestown Mall, which at that time, held some of my favorite stores. Do you remember On the Countryside, a shop with lots of dishes, pottery, and home décor in little themed rooms? They also had a cute little coffee shop that served coffee drinks, teas, Italian sodas, soups, salads, sandwiches and desserts. Directly across the hall from On the Countryside was Warehouse Fabrics, a place that I could easily spend hours. The front of the store had bolts of...

  • Dakota Datebook: Fargo's 1893 Fire

    Merry Helm|Jun 4, 2018

    June 7, 2018 — On this day in 1893, a huge portion of Fargo burned to the ground. At 2:15 p.m., something took place behind Herzman’s Dry Goods Store at 512 Front Street – or current-day Main Avenue. According to a Fargo Forum special edition, the fire began when someone from the Little Gem Restaurant threw ashes out the back door, inadvertently catching the dry goods store on fire. Another version of the story states Lily Herzman was burning cardboard packing cartons behind the store and the flames spread to the building. At that time, almos...

  • Former Wells County sheriff sentenced

    Jun 4, 2018

    by Anne Ehni The Herald-Press Reprinted with permission Johnny Zip Lawson, former Wells County sheriff who faced multiple criminal charges, was sentenced Thursday, May 24, to 25 days of house arrest via electronic home monitoring. He must also pay a $500 fine. As part of an agreement made March 8, Lawson had previously pleaded guilty to misdemeanor charges of providing false information to law enforcement and ingesting a controlled substance. At that time, other charges of conspiracy to d...

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  • Help Light Up the Sky this Fourth of July

    Jun 4, 2018

    Shoppers and community members are invited to help the New Rockford Chamber of Commerce sustain the annual 4th of July fireworks display through the "Stars and Jars" donation campaign. The fireworks show, paid for by the Chamber and managed by the New Rockford Fire Department, draws a sizeable crowd every year, and is a cornerstone of the 4th of July celebration. Anyone and everyone can be a "Star" supporter of the fireworks display by purchasing a Star at Miller's Fresh Foods or Bakers Dozen....