Articles from the August 28, 2023 edition
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Disaster Exercise on Aug. 29
It’s only an exercise! Area first responders, including fire department, ambulance and law enforcement agencies, will be responding to a simulated event on August 29 at approximately 5:30 p.m. Emergency vehicles and possible smoke will be seen...
First Day Smiles
Students were welcomed back to New Rockford-Sheyenne School for their first day on Thursday, August 28....
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Cooperative merger passes
The Fessenden Cooperative Association and CenDak Cooperative will join forces in the new year. The merger was made official on Monday, Aug. 21, when member-owners met separately with their respective...
City projects increase in property taxes and utility rates for 2024
The City of New Rockford proposes to generate $372,435.42 in revenue from property taxes in 2024. Auditor Becki Schumacher reviewed the proposed budget with commissioners at their Aug. 7 meeting. The...
Warwick School Board recognized at Governor's education summit
On Tuesday, Aug. 15, Gov. Doug Burgum welcomed hundreds of educators to the seventh annual Governor's Summit on Innovative Education at Cheney Middle School in West Fargo. The summit highlighted how...
Meet the new teachers at NR-S: Part 1
Summer break is officially over, as kids were back to school on Thursday, Aug. 24. And like every year, there were a few new faces greeting them when they arrived. One of those new faces was that of...
Merrick reflects on internship, looks forward to permanent role
Hey everyone. As you may or may not know, I have been an intern behind the scenes for the New Rockford Transcript for the past nine weeks. This internship has brought nothing but new and real world ex...
701 Rundown: August 28, 2023
Here’s your weekly rundown of some of the most interesting headlines from newspapers across North Dakota. Jager prosecution suspended pending mental treatment Andrew Jager was first arrested on Frid...
Sheyenne News: August 28, 2023
Condolences to the family and friends of Don Erickson, whose memorial service was last Friday at Grace Lutheran Church in Sheyenne. Condolences to family and friends of Leroy Garnaas. A memorial service was held at the Lutheran Home of the Good...
Pleasant Prairie: August 28, 2023
Sunday Jimmy Indergaard, Andy and Ruth Braaten and Sharon Laxdal enjoyed visiting over dinner at the Pizza Ranch. Sunday visitors at the Margie Anderson home were David and Karen Anderson, Brad and Lois Cogdill and Larry Peterson and friend. The...
Talk of the Town: August 28, 2023
New Rockford area folks express sympathy to the family of Wayne Topp. The Eddy County Museum can now be seen by wheelchair thanks to Calvin Packard and Tim Hartl as they have made it accessible. Also, the late Ida Womack's rug loom has found a home...
JRMC Wound Clinic receives two awards
Healogics recently recognized Jamestown Regional Medical Center’s (JRMC) Wound & Hyperbaric clinic as a Center of Distinction. JRMC is the only North Dakota hospital recognized for this honor. JRMC’s Wound & Hyperbaric Center manages wounds that...
The Survey Says
I’m one of the lucky ones. I have been selected to be part of two surveys for the U.S. Census Bureau in the past year. No, these aren’t the types that ask nicely for your participation, offer you...
Letter to the Editor: Mosquito control
I would like to thank the New Rockford City Commission for allowing me to voice my concern about the city providing mosquito fogging at the golf course for free. It all started when the city minutes mentioned that the city fogged at the golf course....
We the People: Chief Justice Marshall: unpretentious, modest and humble
Those Americans in the early years of the republic who idolized the elegant, regal and graceful bearing of English judges, could be forgiven their initial doubts about the potential of Chief Justice John Marshall to lead the Supreme Court. Although...
Obituary: Wayne Topp
Wayne Topp Grace City, N.D. Wayne Topp, 92, passed away on Thursday, August 17, 2023, at the Lutheran Home of the Good Shepherd, New Rockford, ND. Wayne's visitation was Tuesday, August 22, 2023,...
Sermonette: August 28, 2023
Greetings dear brothers and sisters in Christ. Wow. The summer is just about over. The kids are back in school, all the way from kindergarten to college. Locally, baseball is done and football and volleyball are the sports of the season. The family s...
Living on Purpose: God's love is about forgiveness, not condemnation
Some of you might keep a close watch on the news, and others may listen occasionally or not at all, but whatever the case, you’ve heard enough to realize that it’s common for worldly information...
Savvy Senior: How seniors can save on prescription drug costs
Dear Savvy Senior, I take several medications for multiple health conditions and the prices keep going up, even with my Medicare prescription drug insurance. Can you recommend any tips that can help...
History of New Rockford: August 28, 2023
On March 16, 1906, T.H. Bollingberg was in from the Twist neighborhood of eastern Wells County on business and to visit; he was interested in reports of a new railroad line that might pass near his fa...
For the Trees: Jeff's Top 10 Trees to Try on Your Landscape
“Looking for more shade, color, or privacy for your backyard? These landscaping trees are sure to beautify your property, whatever your needs!” Believe it or not, tree planting can be done in the fall. As autumn starts to set in, some homeowners...
Taming bearcats
When the New Rockford-Sheyenne/Maddock Rockets weren't busy expelling their stomach contents on Friday, Aug. 18, they were playing great football against the North Star Bearcats. It was only the...
Prepping for success
It's an exciting time for Rocket athletics. While the football team kicks off its season with lofty expectations, Rockets' volleyball is also raring to go, and they too are expecting big things this...
North Dakota Game & Fish Department News
Small game, waterfowl, furbearer regulations set North Dakota’s 2023 small game, waterfowl and furbearer regulations are set, and most season structures are similar to last year. Noteworthy items include: • Opening day for ducks, geese, coots...
3 Steps to Handle Market Volatility as You Approach Retirement
No one likes to watch their investments lose money, but downward market volatility can feel particularly scary for people who plan to retire in the near future. Their anxiety is understandable. They’ve spent their careers building their nest...
