Articles from the July 31, 2023 edition

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 By Nathan Price    News    July 31, 2023

Click it or take a ticket

North Dakota motorists beware, the laws are changing. As of press time, N.D. state law dictated that a driver in North Dakota could not be ticketed for being unbuckled unless first pulled over for a...

 
 By Nathan Price    News    July 31, 2023

City-wide garage sale August 4-5

“One man’s trash is another man’s treasure,” as the old saying goes, and it’s once again that time of the year when New Rockford residents get to make that saying a reality. The annual...

 

'Truck-in' to Sheyenne Saturday

The flea market and city-wide rummage sales will be better than ever this year at the Sheyenne Sidewalk Market! Join us to kick off the 14th year of the Sheyenne Farmers Market and celebrate new...

 
 By Nathan Price    News    July 31, 2023

Water plant fully operational

New Rockford’s water plant is once again running at full capacity, bringing a return to higher-quality drinking water for the city’s residents. For a number of weeks the plant’s new reverse...

 

Louters selected to higher ed leadership class

The AGB Institute for Leadership & Governance in Higher Education has announced the selected participants for the class of 2023-24. Now entering its fifth year, the institute welcomes 27...

 

Ants In My Pants!

On Thursday, July 20 at the Old Church Theater in New Rockford, a packed house got to enjoy the adorable cast of "Ants In My Pants" performed songs based on all sorts of mammals, amphibians, reptiles...

 
 By Erik Gjovik    News    July 31, 2023

Buchanan native debuts Ozzy Ox series

Connie Krapp is proof positive that if you have an idea in your head and a dream and vision to see it through, it's best to pursue it before it's too late. A momentary health crisis caused Krapp to...

 

BSC recognizes Spring 2023 graduates

More than 560 students graduated with degrees from Bismarck State College after completing the Spring 2023 semester. The graduates were recognized at the college's 83rd commencement ceremony held on May 12, 2023, at the Bismarck Event Center....

 
 By Nathan Price    News    July 31, 2023

On your mark... get set... GO!

On Tuesday, July 25, the New Rockford Area Betterment Corp held their first-ever youth track meet at the north park in New Rockford. Hundreds of youth ages 12 and under attended the event. More...

 

Pleasant Prairie News: July 31, 2023

Saturday visitors at the Margie Anderson home were Laura Hager and kids. Patti Larson was a visitor one afternoon. Sunday visitors and dinner guests at the Charlotte Koepplin home were Aaron and Danielle Koepplin, Hendrix and Chevelle. Margie...

 

Talk of the Town: July 31, 2023

Shirley Packard enjoyed a phone call from nephew Pierre Womacks of Virginia recently. Pierre was on leave from his 18-year career with the Military Sealift Command (MSC). Daughter Fayette Nelson of Devils Lake called and visited with mom Marvis...

 
 By Patti Clifton    News    July 31, 2023

Sheyenne News: July 31, 2023

Sheyenne Sidewalk Market is Saturday, August 5, starting at 8 a.m. The day includes city-wide rummage sales, a flea market on Main, farmers market, food, kids games, prizes and music. A great day to be in Sheyenne! Jan Loe and Patti Clifton were in...

 

Friedt named to Dean's List at Palmer College of Chiropractic

Sage Friedt of Bordulac, N.D. has been named to the spring 2023 Dean's List at Palmer College of Chiropractic's Main Campus in Davenport, Iowa. Palmer College of Chiropractic, the first and largest college in the chiropractic profession, has...

 
 By Nathan Price    News    July 31, 2023

701 Rundown: July 31, 2023

Here’s your weekly rundown of some of the most interesting headlines from newspapers across North Dakota. Petition underway to end property taxes in North Dakota North Dakota property owners could g...

 

Senior Meals: July 31-August 4

Monday: BBQ pork ribs, sweet potatoes, mixed vegetables, bread and fruit or sauce. Tuesday: Chicken scallopini, brown rice with salad, vegetable blend, bread and fruit or sauce. Wednesday: Seafood salad supreme and jello with fruit. Thursday: Roast...

 
 By Amy Wobbema    Opinion    July 31, 2023

National Night Out

This Tuesday, Carrington is one of 17 communities across North Dakota hosting National Night Out events. The National Night Out program celebrates its 40th year of connecting law enforcement with the...

 
 By Tom Purcell    Opinion    July 31, 2023

A/C hasn't only made life cooler

As a heat wave hits America from coast to coast, it’s hot outside – but cool inside, thanks to the triumph of air conditioning. For most of human history, there was little people could do to...

 
 By David Adler    Opinion    July 31, 2023

We the People: July 31, 2023

Judicial profiles to better understand the Supreme Court We citizens know a lot about our presidents – their background, philosophy and character – and sometimes more than we care to know. The same is true of our congressional representatives....

 

Obituary: Thomas Schmid

Thomas Schmid Oberon, N.D. Thomas (Tom) Howard Schmid, 62, of Oberon, N.D. passed away late Monday evening, July 17, at home with his loving family at his side after fighting a courageous battle with... Full story

 
 By Joe Greiner    Religion    July 31, 2023

Sermonette: July 31, 2023

Acts 2 If I were to say the word "church," what would you think? I’m guessing you might think of big brick buildings. Maybe some preaching. I think many of us would probably imagine an organ or piano. When we hear the word "church," we think about...

 

Living on Purpose: July 31, 2023

Darkness can never overcome God’s light There is a lot of talk today about the reality of a global system of organized evil that controls the governments and social politics of the world. There are...

 
 By Nathan Price    Sports    July 31, 2023

Sox compete at State

From Friday, July 21 through Saturday, July 22, the New Rockford Sheyenne Black Sox competed in the Class B Babe Ruth State Tournament in Park River, N.D. They qualified for the event following a...

 
 By Jim Miller    Features    July 31, 2023

Savvy Senior: How to plan a green funeral

Dear Savvy Senior, What can you tell me about green funeral options? At age 80, I would like to preplan my funeral and make it as natural as possible. Old Environmentalist Dear Environmentalist,...

 

Dakota Recreation Report: July 31, 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 &...

 

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