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Independence Day is almost upon us, and the celebration will last all weekend long through Tuesday in New Rockford and Sheyenne! The festivities get underway with the Freedom 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, July 1. Registration opens at 7 a.m. with the race starting at 8 a.m. outside the Transcript office. Other Saturday events include the Big Cup Golf Tournament, Autocross on Dirt, and a street dance outside Buck-It's Bar featuring "The Kissing Company." Sunday's events kick off with the Sheyenne... Full story
New Rockford's own Josh Guler has been elected president of the Dakota State Aerie, Fraternal Order of Eagles. The news became official at the Dakota State Convention earlier this month, where delegates from Eagles Aeries across North and South Dakota came together to elect their officers for the coming fraternal year. At the conclusion of that convention – held in Bismarck on June 8-10 – Guler was officially elected president, his theme being "Banking on the Eagles." Guler has risen the ran...
Kristopher Abshere, 33, was arrested on June 19 in Foster County for allegedly impregnating a 14-year-old girl last summer. The official charge filed against him is gross sexual imposition of a victim under 15 years old – a Class AA felony. Carrington Police Chief Christopher Bittmann said the arrest took place with help from the James Valley Special Operations team, and at a bond hearing on Tuesday, Eddy County State's Attorney Ashley Lies added that Abshere had gone into hiding upon l...
The New Rockford Summer Street Market season is kicking off on Thursday, June 29. There’s no better sign that summer has arrived in New Rockford than seeing vendors and residents filling Centennial Park and downtown. Last year, 20 vendors set up their wares in the park, offering a variety from soaps and flowers to cupcakes and so much more. Even businesses on Central Avenue had special sales for the street market, and this year, the New Rockford Area Betterment Corporation has put together more of the same. The Summer Street Market will take p...
Help the Chamber light up the sky this 4th of July! Firecrackers are available for purchase this week, for $25 - $50 - $100 at Miller’s Fresh Foods, Bakers Dozen and the Transcript. All proceeds go towards the fireworks display. The firecrackers are displayed in the Transcript office window along Central Avenue in New Rockford....
From Schroeder's music and Linus' blanket to the Red Baron and the kite-eating tree, this summer DPRCA brings to life the beloved comic strip that transcends generations. "You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown" opens Wednesday, July 12 at the Old Church Theatre. Bring grandma and the grandgirls to this family-friendly show. First staged more than 50 years ago in 1967, "You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown" has something patrons of all ages will enjoy. Based on Charles Schulz's famous comic strip, this...
On Tuesday, June 20, the new owners of Cash & Carry Lumber introduced themselves to their customers and community. They hosted a Customer Appreciation Event with lunch and door prizes, and served over 200 people. The winner of the grand prize, which was 20 percent off a complete kitchen remodel, was Merita Aldayel. A variety of other door prizes were also given away. The full list of winners is posted on their Facebook page. At the close of the day, the owners and staff gathered for a photo...
On Tuesday, June 13, Mike Brown and Bennett Suave of the Eddy County Sheriff’s Department responded to a report of domestic violence, which soon turned into much more. According to court documents, when Brown arrived on the scene in New Rockford he came across one female who was holding her face and bleeding from the knee. The female reportedly told Brown that her boyfriend, 31-year-old Nathan Baker, had punched her and her grandmother in the face. Court documents go on to allege that Baker b...
Kids, do you admire the actors and actresses on stage at the Old Church Theatre? Now it’s your time to shine! Dakota Spark Youth Theatre Camps are coming soon. Aspiring actors and actresses have the opportunity to build their talent and showcase their skills in front of an enthusiastic audience of family and friends. Camp for youth entering grades 1-3 runs July 12-20. The one-time only performance is set for Thursday, July 20 at 6 p.m. Registration for this group closes Wednesday, June 28. Campers entering grades 4-9 will rehearse July 31 - A...
Dr. Huschle, Vice President for Academic Affairs at Mayville State University, announces that the following students have been listed on the Dean’s List for the Spring Semester of 2023 at Mayville State University. In order to be named to the Dean’s List, each student has attained a grade point average of 3.50 or higher and has successfully completed a minimum of 12 graded credit hours of regular academic credit from Mayville State. Area students included Erin Radke, Carrington; Koby Duda, New Rockford; and Cassie Spitzer, Ken...
Scams in the age of AI Scammers are adept at manipulating the latest technological advances to commit their crimes. These days it’s happening in the world of artificial intelligence – commonly known as AI. AI voice cloning is already bringing a new twist to scams that have been around forever. For instance, the grandparent scam calls now can feature the actual voice of the loved one the criminal is impersonating. These tactics are startling, but the ways we protect ourselves haven’t changed. The first sign of any fraud attempt is when an unexp...
Cattle profitability, antibiotic use for cattle and composting for disease control are a few topics scheduled for the beef production field tour July 18 at North Dakota State University’s Carrington Research Extension Center (CREC). The beef production tour is one of several tours offered during the field day. Other tours are agronomy, northern hardy fruit and organic/sustainable agriculture. The afternoon session will focus on agriculture technology, farm safety and sustainable fruits and local foods. The center's 64th annual field day b...
Here’s your weekly rundown of some of the most interesting headlines from newspapers across North Dakota. Strong winds topple power lines near Casselton A mile of transmission lines went down northwest of Casselton Friday evening due to localized high winds. A nearby resident had their driveway blocked and reported the downed lines. Zach Thronson, a lineman with Otter Tail Power, was the first on scene. “I was the first one there and my head was at a point where I knew the first thing we needed...
Kayahna Hopfauf, a 2020 graduate of New Rockford-Sheyenne, graduated from Lake Region State College on Friday, May 12 with associate degrees in business marketing and business management. Hopfauf started a photography business in August of 2022, KayElla Photography, and plans to do that full-time. Hopfauf is pictured above with her parents, Brian and Angie Hopfauf of New Rockford....
The afternoon of June 10, Jeff and Denise Labrensz were at the Matt and Allison Pfeiffer farm to help Cooper celebrate his second birthday along with other guests from Sheyenne, New Rockford, West Fargo and Leonard. Kickstart your Independence Day celebration on July 2 at the Sheyenne Stampede NDRA Rodeo at Hendrickson Park, Sheyenne. Slack at 9 a.m. and performance at 3 p.m. Sunday, July 2, Community Worship and Potluck, 10:30 a.m. at Warsing Dam. If raining, worship and potluck will be held at Grace Lutheran Church, Sheyenne. On July 4,...
Saturday helpers at the Shirley Packard home were Todd Harrison and Calvin. Calvin is mom Shirley's eyes everyday as he helps her with early morning blood sugar checks due to her failing eyesight. Ken Holte received Father's Day calls filled with good wishes from sons Loren and Jerrod and daughter Amanda. Candy Jensen called her brothers Rick and Terry Koepplin Sunday with Father's Day greetings. Shirley Packard got a recent phone call from Linda Lies with the news her husband Willy had two broken hips, but they still plan to come to New Rockfo...
Monday evening, Cory and Katie Jorgensen, Sandy Settelmeyer and Charlotte Koepplin enjoyed visiting while they tended to turned-in Circle Trail Ride raffle tickets for the upcoming drawing on June 17. Friday evening, Katie and son Charlie returned to pick up trail ride necessities stored at Charlotte's. Friday through Sunday, the Jorgensen family took part in the June 17-19 trail ride. Jimmy Indergaard was a Sunday visitor and supper guest at the Andy and Ruth Braaten home. Then he enjoyed a visit and supper at the Mervin Indergaard home on...
As I write this, summer has officially begun. It's the Summer Solstice, the longest day of the year. The weather is fine, and it's time to take in a live show (or nine). This year a pop culture icon will come alive at the little theatre on Central Avenue in New Rockford. "You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown" debuts July 12 at Old Church Theatre, featuring the art of cartoonist Charles M. Schulz. "Peanuts" debuted in newspapers on Oct. 2, 1950, years before my parents were even born. The short...
Maybe it’s a good thing that my teenage dream of becoming a TV programmer never materialized. Analysts have regarded the over-the-air free TV networks as dinosaurs for years, but now even the cable channels and streaming services are watching over their shoulders for asteroids. Oh, the new Golden Age was nice while it lasted – with companies trumpeting ambitious 5-year plans for special-effects-heavy prestige projects, offering new life to niche programs dumped by the traditional networks and...
“What are the implications of the trial of Donald Trump for the Constitution, presidential power and the rule of law?” a reader asks, adding another important question: “Did the Framers of the Constitution adequately limit presidential power?” These enormously important questions have been and will continue to be discussed and debated for months and years to come, and they require more than a single column to offer a summary explanation. We focus this week on the adequacy of constitutional limitations, turning next week to the questio...
Caroline Anderson Devils Lake, N.D. Caroline Matilda (Wolf) Anderson, 96, passed away on Tuesday, June 13, 2023 at the Heartland Care Center, Devils Lake, N.D. Caroline's visitation will be Friday, June 30, 2023 from 3-6 p.m. at Evans Funeral Home, New Rockford. A graveside service will be held Saturday, July 1, 2023 at 10 a.m. at the Bethlehem Cemetery, McHenry, N.D., followed by burial. Pastor Rachael Puttbrese will officiate the service with special music, "My Mother's Bible" by Paul Williams...
Growing up in the church, I learned very early on that God was three in one. I remember that in Sunday school, my teacher read a really awesome book to us about the Trinity. It was called "Three in One." It was a bright green book with a drawing of an apple on the front cover. The book taught that in an apple there are three parts – the skin, the core and the white part we eat. Then the book taught us that just like there are three parts of the apple that are all the apple, there are three p...
When we think about the challenges and possibilities of our future, it’s easy to ignore our responsibilities while we imagine someone else stepping into our situation and helping us achieve our goals. Hoping that another person will provide what we need or figure out the solutions to our problems is not a substitute for perseverance. It’s true, there are times when the generosity of others makes a huge difference, but God has given us a sound mind and unlimited potential to be successful if we c...
Peonies are one of my favorite spring flowers. I have four plants and I can't wait until my house is filled with pink and white peony blossoms. If you don't have them in your landscape, I encourage you to find space to grow a peony. Peonies are herbaceous perennials that grow three to four feet tall and wide. Peonies can grow for many years and are often found still growing around old houses and in old cemeteries. There is a common shrub form of the peony, mentioned above, as well as tree forms...
On Jan. 20, 1906, F.F. Fisher returned from a family reunion in Wisconsin. Perry Stanton returned from Bismarck to remain with his parents the rest of the winter; his work in the drug store there was too confining for his health. Mrs. T.E. Lahart left to visit friends in Minneapolis. On the morning of Sunday, Jan. 21, Olof H. Arveskaug, 33 years and six months old, died at the home of his brother Hjalmar Arveskaug. He had gone to bed late the night before, feeling fine, despite a heart...
