Articles from the July 24, 2023 edition
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Administrative shake-up at NR-S
During her superintendent's report at the school board's regular meeting on Monday, July 17, NR-S Superintendent Jill Louters announced administrative changes ahead of the 2023-24 school year. She...
District champs: Sox headed to State Babe Ruth tourney
Your New Rockford Black Sox are District 4 Babe Ruth Baseball Champions! After a tough start to their season, the Black Sox had been on a roll ahead of the District 4 Babe Ruth Tournament in...
Marquee down: Update provided on local theatre's future
It was a bittersweet moment last week when the Rockford Theatre's marquee was removed and hauled away. Hager Excavating completed the task on Monday, July 17 – another necessary step toward...
Poitra rejects plea agreement
The stage for a murder trial has likely been set after Nicholas Poitra, the man accused of murdering 35-year-old Troyal Thumb at Rindy’s Bar in Sheyenne earlier this year, recently rejected a plea...
No cause for alarm after Brown Memorial scare
On Thursday, July 13, the New Rockford Fire Department rushed to the Brown Memorial Auditorium in downtown New Rockford. The scene sparked concern among community members for a downtown New Rockford...
Tire grant has CASNR riding on soy
North Dakota and Eddy County farmers, through their soybean checkoff dollars, are giving back to local first responders this year while promoting soy-based innovation at the same time. The North...
"Trail ride time" again
Friday June 16th through Sunday June 18th, 2023 some 60 Circle Trail Riders made their home south of Carrington, North Dakota on host Adam Zink's ranch, which is located in the historical area known...
Cultural presentations at White Horse Hill Saturday
On Saturday, July 29, the Friends of White Horse Hill present a Celebration of Indigenous Culture at White Horse Hill National Game Preserve. The day's activities begin with native storytelling at 10 a.m. Attendees will hear from the following...
Larsons hold annual family reunion
The third annual Albert and Selma Larson reunion was held at the Carrington City Park on Saturday, July 15. Back row (from l to r): Casey Eggermont, Kyle Thompson, Mark Larson, Brad Hoppe, Daren...
Guthmiller among those pinned at LRSC Practical Nurse ceremony on July 14
Pinning ceremonies for Lake Region State College Practical Nursing graduates was held July 14 in the Robert Fawcett Auditorium. Students earn their Practical Nurse certificate after successful...
Talk of the Town: July 24, 2023
Sunday Ken and Marvis Holte enjoyed a phone call from Marvis' sister Penny Sorrells of Minnesota and an afternoon visit from Holly Zieman. Shirley Packard was in Fargo Monday, July 10, for an eye appointment. Linda Lies met her at the eye clinic to...
Sheyenne News: July 24, 2023
Deanna Smith Erickson met Patti Clifton in Sheyenne and they attended the funeral service for Shirley Thueson at Grace Lutheran Church on July 12. Following the service and fellowship, Deanna visited at Patti's home for a bit. Condolences to the...
Pleasant Prairie: July 24, 2023
Jimmy Indergaard was a Friday visitor and supper guest at the Andy and Ruth Braaten home. He was then a Saturday dinner guest and a Sunday supper guest. Charlotte Koepplin called Janet Laube on the fifth of July and was among those who wished her a h...
Senior Meals: July 24-28
Monday: Tater tot hotdish, low sodium vegetable and mandarin orange sauce. Tuesday: Baked ham, cheesy potatoes, peas and carrots and fruit or pie. Wednesday: Beef stroganoff over mashed potatoes, low sodium vegetable and fruit sauce. Thursday:...
701 Rundown: July 24, 2023
Here’s your weekly rundown of some of the most interesting headlines from newspapers across North Dakota. Two people found deceased At around 7:53 p.m. on July 5, 2023, the McKenzie County...
Catching baseball fever
It’s been a wild week of baseball. I photographed the Babe Ruth District 4 Championship on Sunday in Hillsboro. The contest spanned two games, 17 innings and nearly six hours from first pitch to...
Hearing the truth about sex trafficking
Don’t thank Hollywood for “Sound of Freedom.” The movie, about a former Homeland Security agent who goes to Colombia and rescues more than 50 kids from child sex traffickers, is an action-thrill...
We the People: July 24, 2023
“Constitution does not shield presidents from defamation suits” The Justice Department’s announcement this week that the Constitution does not shield presidents from civil lawsuits stemming from a president’s defamatory remarks represents...
'Revive!' Meetings at Webster Chapel and Westminster Presbyterian Church
Tom Shanklin, an evangelist and author, will be the guest minister for revival meetings at Webster Chapel and Westminster Presbyterian Church in Devils Lake on Sunday through Tuesday, July 30-August 1. The meetings will focus on forgiveness, healing...
Within our Walls: Steps for a healthy school year
We are approaching that time of the year again. Soon our children will be heading back to school. Are we ready? Are they ready? Here are a few suggestions that can assist you and your child in having a great back-to-school experience. It is...
Sermonette: July 24, 2023
'Come and see' Once upon a time, my wife and I were resident assistants at our college. As resident assistants, our job was two-fold. First, we were responsible for the physical life in our respective dorms. Maintain the rules; make sure no one...
4-H Appreciation Days
Click the link below for the full results from the Eddy County 4-H Achievement Days at the Eddy County Fairgrounds on July 13 and 14. This full color feature includes photos of all the 4-Hers who...
Bound for state: Lower bracket run propels Post 30 to first state berth in 20 years
Question: What's better than one local team qualifying for state? Answer: Two local teams qualifying for state! That's right, the New Rockford Post 30 Black Sox have joined the New Rockford Babe Ruth...
History of New Rockford: July 24, 2023
On Feb. 15, 1906, William Farley and Gull River Lumber Company manager Ray Erwin left for the Twin Cities; Erwin would then go on to his former home at Prescott, Iowa; W.S. Woods would manage the yard...
Dakota Recreation Report: July 24, 2023
Outdoor notes: *N.D. Dept. of Environmental Quality blue-green algae reports: Low toxin levels – Black Tiger Bay (Devils Lake), Benson Co.; Clausen Springs, Barnes Co.; Crystal Springs, Kidder &...
