Articles from the August 7, 2023 edition
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Ready for takeoff? County seeking input on $2 million airport reclamation
During the Eddy County Commission's regular meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 1, New Rockford Commission President Stu Richter presented a multi-million dollar plan to "reclaim" Tomlinson Field. It wasn't the...
Petition Audit for NR-S circulated
Just last week, a petition was circulating in the area to have the New Rockford-Sheyenne School District officially audited by the North Dakota Auditor’s Office. The Transcript learned of the...
Lifesavers in the Park Tuesday
This Tuesday, Community Ambulance Service of New Rockford (CASNR) will again host Lifesavers in the Park, their annual community celebration. The event takes place on Tuesday, Aug. 8 from 6-8 p.m. at...
Cross country program gets restart
Cross country is returning to New Rockford-Sheyenne. After disappearing for the 2022-23 school year, NR-S will once again have a cross country program this year, giving those that love to run an...
Lutheran Home celebrates 60th anniversary
A local institution rich with history in New Rockford recently celebrated a milestone anniversary. The Lutheran Home of the Good Shepherd (LHGS), New Rockford's skilled nursing and assisted living...
One new science teacher resigns, another hired
On Friday, July 28, the New Rockford-Sheyenne School Board held a special meeting via Zoom for the release from contract of Shane Wetzel. Less than a week later, they hired his replacement. Wetzel...
CNDSTR seeking crafters and vendors for 65th show
The Central North Dakota Steam Threshers Reunion is seeking crafters and vendors for the 65th annual show September 15, 16 and 17 in New Rockford, N.D. The indoor craft and vendor show and sale is open from noon to 5 p.m. on Friday and 9 a.m. to 5...
Bear Grease coming to Cankdeska Cikana Community College
Bear Grease, a theatre performance combining hip-hop, parody, improv and freestyle will be held at Cankdeska Cikana Community College (CCCC) for two shows on Tuesday, August 8 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. It is free admission and anyone can attend. ...
Talk of the Town: August 7, 2023
Candy Jensen is doing fine at home following surgery last Monday in Bismarck. She has been getting get-well calls and visits from family and friends: Terry and Sandy Koepplin along with Rick, Cora and Katie Koepplin; and sons Derik and Val Holte of...
Pleasant Prairie News: August 7, 2023
Jimmy Indergaard enjoyed a visit over supper Wednesday with his uncle Mervin Indergaard and cousin Vicki Magill. Laura Hager and children stopped in one day at Grandma Margie Anderson's for a visit. Sunday morning visitor at the Charlotte Koepplin...
Sheyenne News: August 7, 2023
Jan Loe attended the funeral service for Tom Schmid at Gilbertson Funeral Home on July 24. Patti Clifton and Jan Loe were in Minnewaukan last Thursday evening. They enjoyed a visit with Kelli Clifton, and Patti also picked up some walleye from...
Senior Meals: August 7-11
Monday: Hamburger on a bun with lettuce, tomato and onion, with baked beans, and fruit or sauce. Tuesday: BBQ meatballs, and mashed potatoes, veggie blend, bread and fruit or sauce. Wednesday: Herbed pork loin, whipped sweet potatoes, low sodium...
Funding available to support agribusiness infrastructure
Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring announced the availability of the Agriculture Infrastructure Grant Program after its creation by the 68th Legislative Assembly earlier this year. The program was established to award grants to political subdivis...
701 Rundown: August 7, 2023
Here’s your weekly rundown of some of the most interesting headlines from newspapers across North Dakota. Arrest made following armed robbery of mail carrier On Monday, July 17, a mail carrier in Fr...
Newspapers provide valuable experience
Hello everyone! I’m definitely a new face around here, but for the past nine weeks, I have had the opportunity to intern at the Foster County Independent and the New Rockford Transcript. This summer internship has been amazing, and I have learned...
A summer staycation travel guide
Are you tired of financing a tank of gas? Are you afraid your armpits might burst into flames if you leave the air-conditioned confines of your home? Or maybe, like our family, you blew a decade’s worth of vacation savings on a trip to New York Cit...
We the People: August 7, 2023
John Jay: first Chief Justice, diplomat, founding era giant When the newly-elected President George Washington turned his attention to the historic opportunity of nominating citizens to fill seats on the first U.S. Supreme Court in 1789, he knew...
Sermonette: August 7, 2023
I remarked the other day that when I was young, I would hear “old” people talk about how fast time went the older they got. I thought that was pretty silly. Time was time, it didn't change speed. Now, being that I am included in that “old...
Living on Purpose: August 7, 2023
Being honest with God and ourselves In the field of psychology, cognitive dissonance is the perception of contradictory information and the mental toll of it. Relevant items of information include a...
The Comeback Kids: Post 30 impresses in first state appearance since 2003
The New Rockford Post 30 Black Sox began their summer season with three consecutive losses, and seemed destined to replicate the results of their disappointing spring. But the Black Sox didn't give...
Boxscores from State Legion Tournament games
2023 N.D. American Legion State Baseball Tourney Post 30 1, Post 79 2 Wednesday, July 26 at Carrington BLCK 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 - 1 1 1 VLVB 0 0 0 0 2 0 X - 2 6 2 Post 30 Individual Stats Hitting: AB R H RBI Knatterud 2 0 0 0 Allmaras 3 0 0 0 B Weisenburge...
Savvy Senior: How does Medicare cover preventive health services?
Dear Savvy Senior, How does Medicare cover preventive health screenings? I’m due to get a physical and a colonoscopy this year, but I want to find out what I’ll have to pay for before I go in....
Dakota Recreation Report: August 7, 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 and...
History of New Rockford: August 7, 2023
On March 1, 1906, Mr. and Mrs. L.A. Whiteman came down from Sheyenne to visit. W.B. Whetham came in from eastern Eddy County on business and to greet his “army of friends.” That afternoon, the...
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