Articles from the July 17, 2023 edition
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NR-S School hires new music teacher
The New Rockford-Sheyenne School District will have a music program for the 2023-24 school year. What would have been an obvious statement this time a year ago is now music to the ears of many...
Challenges at city water plant reach boiling point
“Enough is enough.” That was the sentiment expressed by city commissioners on Monday, July 10, after receiving a less-than-ideal update on the city’s water plant. More specifically, that was...
New agent in town
After months of searching, Eddy County finally has a new extension agent. In a press release sent on July 3, the North Dakota State University Extension Eddy County Office announced that Michelle...
NRABC to host Youth Track Meet July 25
The New Rockford Area Betterment Corporation (NRABC) is putting together yet another exciting opportunity for local youth. On Tuesday, July 25, the NRABC will host their-first ever youth track meet...
Prices receive 2023 Achievement Award from Eddy County Soil Conservation
The Eddy County Soil Conservation District is proud to recognize the Price farm as its 2023 Achievement winner. Chans Price, a lineman for Otter Tail Power Company, and his wife Mary Kay, a nurse at C...
Big cases on the docket
On Tuesday, July 11, a number of big cases were on the docket at the Foster County Courthouse in Carrington. Up first was Kristopher Abshere, the 33-year-old individual accused of impregnating a...
Senator Cramer announces Tuesday mobile office hours in Maddock and Fessenden
U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) announced members of his staff will hold mobile office hours in Maddock and Fessenden on Tuesday, July 18. “Since it’s not always possible for people to travel to my in-state offices, these mobile office opportuni...
New Rockford-Sheyenne Board of Education Agenda: July 17, 2023
AGENDA New Rockford-Sheyenne Board of Education Regular Meeting – Collaboration Room Monday, July 17, 2023, 7:00 p.m. I. REGULAR ITEMS A. Call to order, roll call, establishment of quorum, and approval of agenda. B. Consent agenda.... Full story
Indian Child Welfare and Wellness Conference to be held in Belcourt July 25-27
The 22nd annual Indian Child Welfare and Wellness Conference, titled “Honoring the Past, Healing the Present, Shaping the Future,” will be held July 25-27, at Sky Dancer Casino and Resort in Belcourt, N.D. Hosted by the Native American Training...
701 Rundown: July 17, 2023
Here’s your weekly rundown of some of the most interesting headlines from newspapers across North Dakota. City of Rolla hires first ever female Chief of Police Last month, Sarah Fenner was hired as...
AARP Fraud Alert: Door to door sales scams
Summer is officially here which means door-to-door sales crews are too. But buyer beware, because what they’re selling isn’t always legit. Be cautious anytime a stranger comes knocking, especially if the visitor is trying to sell you goods or...
Fruit project features pears at CREC field day
The Northern Hardy Fruit Evaluation Project orchard will be the site of a tour and featured presentation during the North Dakota State University Carrington Research Extension Center’s annual field day set for July 18. The field day program will...
Talk of the Town: July 17, 2023
New Rockford folks extend sympathy to the family of Don Erickson. Eloise Lucht heard from son Alan and Julie. They enjoyed biking over the Fourth of July in the Netherlands. Beautiful country. Made 30 miles in one day. The Luchts are from Germany...
Pleasant Prairie: July 17, 2023
Saturday, Margie Anderson and Gary and Kathy Anderson were among those who took 50th anniversary greetings to Roger and Linda Lauckner at the library in Carrington. Thursday at the Charlotte Koepplin home were Shirley Packard and Pastor Richard...
Sheyenne News: July 17, 2023
Jeff and Denise Labrensz's granddaughter, Vivian (Vivee) Marie Pfeiffer, decided that July 1 was a good day to make her presence known. Grandma Denise was super excited since this was her birthdate also. Vivee is as sweet as ever and has dark hair...
Summer in a small town somewhere else
I was among a small group of three who decided to explore downtown Crosby, Minn., the nearest town to the lake house my husband’s family inhabited for a few days this past week. The population is 2,...
The American dream is a life without debt
I dream of the day I will be 100% debt free! I took on debt fairly early in life, when I borrowed money to help cover the cost of my Penn State degree. That turned out to be a terrific investment ...
"Declaration of Independence: advancing American ideals"
The Declaration of Independence – its words, elements and ramifications – remains profoundly relevant in America. As the founding document of the world’s longest running democracy, and the ultimate expression of the ideas, values and...
Obituary: Howard Nelson
Howard Nelson Carrington, N.D. Howard Kenneth Nelson, 78, passed away on Tuesday, July 4, 2023 at his home in Carrington, N.D. Howard's visitation was held Monday, July 10, from 6-7 p.m., followed by...
Living on Purpose: Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness
Humans have always wanted to be happy. It’s the reason and purpose that people live. Why do we work and make money? Because according to our natural instincts, spending money and buying the things...
Sermonette: "Worthless religion"
Have you ever had someone drop a verbal bombshell in the middle of a conversation? You know, you’re talking to someone and they’ll off-handedly mention “oh, that was when I almost died.” Or “that was right around when the car exploded....
JT Rice ND Chapter of Pilots for Christ to hold 11th Annual Celebration
On Sunday August 6, 2023, the “JT Rice North Dakota Chapter of Pilots for Christ” will be hosting a FREE Golf Ball Drop and celebration fly-in. This is the 11th annual ball drop for the organization and again this year the members would like to...
Dakota Gardener: Watch out for grasshoppers
Grasshoppers were devastating in Dakota gardens last year. They devoured many plants from top to bottom. Now the pests are coming back again. What caused this? The weather during the past two years...
History of New Rockford: July 17, 2023
About 5 p.m. Feb. 9, 1906, W.S. Farquhar suffered a stroke and died at 11:15. He had shown no signs of ill health during the day. For six years he had been the representative of the Minnesota Mutual...
Savvy Senior: Elder mediation can help families navigate thorny caregiving issues
Dear Savvy Senior, Are there any services that you recommend that can help families resolve elder parent caregiving conflicts? My 86-year-old father was recently diagnosed with early-stage...
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