Articles from the October 9, 2023 edition
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Anderson charged in alleged roadside rundown
According to court documents, Highway 281 north of New Rockford was the location of a disturbing scene on Friday, Sept. 29. That evening, Loren Anderson of Eddy County is accused of running down his...
Boosters building outdoor practice area for Rocket athletes
Rocket athletics has a lot to be excited about. It’s no secret that the local football and volleyball teams are currently in the midst of successful seasons and have realistic hopes of going for a...
Residents vocal at Monday's city meeting
With the 2024 budget, ongoing water plant concerns and substandard property demolitions on the agenda, the New Rockford City Commission had a relatively full house on Monday, Oct. 2. Former auditor...
Homecoming 2023
NR-S Homecoming festivities began Monday with coronation at 10 a.m. Keaton Cudworth and Kelsie Belquist were crowned the 2023 Homecoming King and Queen during an elegant ceremony in the NR-S...
City awarded $94,000 for water plant security
Interim City Auditor Andrew Presnell has started his new role with a bang. The city was awarded $94,350 in grant funds for security improvements at the water plant just last week. As with most...
National 4-H Week observed with food drive
Eddy County 4-H'ers gathered Sunday, October 1 at the NDSU Extension Office in observation of National 4-H Week. The youth organized a food drive, in which 510 lbs. of non-perishable food items were...
City park district director resigns
After years of service to the community, Dennis Nybo has submitted his resignation as New Rockford's Park District Director – a position he's held since 2018. Having completed his time at the local...
New Rockford blood drive brings in 55 volunteers
The New Rockford community hosted a blood drive with Vitalant on September 18 at First Lutheran Church, which helped collect a total of 59 units of blood products for patients in need. A total of 55 individuals volunteered to donate blood and 48...
County budget approved with tax increase
On Tuesday, Oct. 3, Eddy County commissioners approved the county’s final 2024 budget, which reflects a 4 percent increase compared to 2023. The county will levy 101.78 mills, up from 97.62 mills...
TWEDT RED ANGUS NAMED 2023 BREEDER OF THE YEAR
As a fourth-generation rancher, Sam Twedt has cattle bred into him. It's apparent in the quality of cattle at Twedt Red Angus, owned and operated by Sam and his wife, Emily, and their four children,...
701 Rundown: October 9, 2023
Here’s your weekly rundown of some of the most interesting headlines from newspapers across North Dakota. Cass County residents injured in Interstate crash Two rural Cass County residents were among...
Sheyenne News: October 9, 2023
The non-profit group, Sheyenne GRIT, reports their project house at 337 Sheyenne Avenue is almost ready for a new family. Since July, local contractors and many “gritty” volunteers have completed tree removal, landscaping, painting, siding work...
Talk of the Town: October 9, 2023
New Rockford and area folks extend sympathy to the family of Arlene Gesinger. Sons Loren Holte of Bismarck and James Birkholz of Minot called dad and mom, Ken and Marvis Holte on Sunday, keeping in touch as mom goes through medical trials and...
Pleasant Prairie: October 9, 2023
Last Tuesday Karen Koepplin and granddaughter Kenna Lewis brought Chester's Chicken to share for dinner at the Charlotte Koepplin home. Sunday Margie Anderson was among those who attended the Annual Meeting of Lutheran Home of the Good Shepherd at...
A painful precedent
The federal government has entered a new level of dysfunction. It’s like being in the middle of your favorite soap opera when the power goes out. For the first time in U.S. history, the House of Rep...
All government-funded research belongs in the public domain
Earlier this year, William Smith writes at the Pioneer Institute, "[t]he federal government announced the formation of a working group to 'develop a framework for the implementation of the march-in provision of the Bayh-Dole Act.'" Smith thinks it's...
We the People: "Brandeis: A great justice and the right to be let alone"
Louis Brandeis, known by the nation at the time of his appointment to the U.S. Supreme Court as “The People’s Lawyer,” and years later affectionately nicknamed “Old Isaiah” by President Franklin D. Roosevelt, was one of the greatest jurists...
Obituary: Louis Allmaras
Louis Allmaras New Rockford, N.D. Louis James Allmaras, 60, of New Rockford, N.D. passed away at the family farm on September 26, 2023. Louie's Visitation was Friday, October 6, 2023, from 2:00 p.m....
Obituary: Ardella Ockert
Ardella Ockert Reno, Nev. Ardella Ockert, 92, formerly of New Rockford and Cathay, N.D., died August 19, 2023 in Reno, Nev. A private family burial was held at Lakeview Cemetery in Cathay. Ardella...
Sermonette: October 9, 2023
The Apostle Paul loved the church in Corinth. It was arguably his favorite group of people he led to faith. He opened a church there, with high hopes of their leadership in passing on the faith. Corinth was a rich mixture of Greek, Hellenistic and...
Living on Purpose: Letting go of enthusiasm wrinkles the soul
I dedicate much of my writing to providing positive and encouraging words of hope and inspiration, but I also must be truthful, we are growing older. I apologize for reminding us about that, but...
Savvy Senior: October 9, 2023
Protecting Your Pets After You’re Gone Dear Savvy Senior, What is the best way to ensure my pets are taken care of after I’m gone? I have two dogs and a cat that are my four-legged family, and I...
History of New Rockford: October 9, 2023
On April 27, 1906, Mrs. C.C. Schmidt came up from Jamestown to visit her daughter Miss Edith Schmidt, the Primary teacher at the New Rockford School; she left for home on May 2. Matt Mattson, Jr., was...
Obituary: Arlene Geisinger
Arlene Geisinger Jamestown, N.D. Arlene Geisinger, 78, died Friday, September 22, 2023 at SMP Health – Ave Maria in Jamestown. Arlene Deutscher was born September 1, 1945 the daughter of Gustof and...
Obituary: Thomas Klocke
Thomas Klocke Carrington, N.D. Thomas Allen Klocke passed away peacefully in the early morning hours on Sunday, October 1, 2023, after 73 years on this earth. Tom's graveside service will be held Satu...
