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Tia Davis, a resident of Eddy County, recently became the proud mother of two adorable and healthy twin babies, Jeffrey and Jayla. However, while her children are thriving and in good health, Davis' pregnancy did not go according to plan, and her health in the days and weeks since has taken a turn for the worse. Davis, an Eddy County employee with the sheriff's and state's attorney's office, recently found herself at the Jamestown Regional Medical Center (JRMC), where she underwent treatment for...
With Thanksgiving behind us, it’s finally time to deck our homes with boughs of lawn ornaments, illuminated inflatables and Christmas lights, all for a chance to win Chamber bucks! For the third year running, Bank Forward and the New Rockford Area Betterment Corporation (NRABC) are sponsoring the Holiday Lights Driving Tour in New Rockford. The competition is open to all New Rockford home owners, with the first, second and third place finishers each receiving $500 in Chamber bucks! You can sign up for the contest at www.city...
Mindy’s Clubhouse, the new child care center in the Brown Memorial, is set to open Dec. 12. Join owner Mindy Skjerva and her staff for an open house on Sunday, Dec. 11 from 3-5 p.m. Take a tour of the space and learn about the openings available for families in need of child care. Mindy’s Clubhouse is located at 621 Central Avenue in New Rockford. Use the Northeast door to access the center, which is marked with a Mindy’s Clubhouse sign. Skjerva has operated a home daycare since August 2020, and signed a lease with the New Rockford Area Bette...
Following just over 40 years of dedication to the educational side of the agricultural industry, Agronomy Research Specialist Steve Zwinger has formally announced his retirement. The Sykeston native's final day on the job at North Dakota State University Carrington Research Extension Center was this past Thursday, December 1, as a reception was held in his honor at NDSU CREC. "Over many years, there have been so many opportunities to work with a wide variety of great people," said Zwinger. "It...
After months of construction and preparation, Hefty Seed is ready to unveil their new location just south of New Rockford. On Thursday, Dec. 8, Hefty Seed CEO Brian Hefty himself will be hosting a grand opening ceremony at the new facility, where he'll answer questions and introduce the location's new agronomy staff. Joining Hefty Seed's New Rockford staff will be Brandon Wall and Michael Johnston as agronomists, and Anthony O'Connor as warehouse manager. Brandon Wall joins the New Rockford...
Many Americans are ready to reunite with loved ones for the holidays. However, Thanksgiving and the year-end holidays can be a time filled with many potential hazards. "Since safety is at the heart of what we do at AAA, we want to share a few important reminders to keep everyone safe throughout the holiday season," Meredith Mitts, spokesperson, AAA-The Auto Club Group. “The holidays can quickly turn tragic if you’re not careful. Whether you’re in the kitchen or behind the wheel, AAA urges you to be patient, avoid distractions and pay close...
‘Tis the season for celebrating with family and friends. It is also the season for emerging cases of Influenza and RSV or Respiratory Syncytial Virus. We at CHI St. Alexius Health Carrington want to help you stay happy and healthy this holiday season. Let’s take a look at what Influenza and RSV are, and what you can do to try to prevent spreading the viruses, or becoming infected with the viruses. Influenza, also called the flu, is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses that infect the nose, throat, and lungs. It can cau...
North Dakota Farmers Union, the state’s largest farm organization, will kick off its 96th annual state convention on Friday, Dec. 9, at the Bismarck Event Center. The latest in farm technology, renewable fuel trends and the 2023 farm bill are among featured topics. National Farmers Union President Rob Larew will update members on the organization’s Fairness for Farmers campaign, a nationwide effort to fight back against corporate monopolies and market consolidation in food and agriculture sectors. Larew will also keynote the Torchbearer cer...
The latest recommendations related to tillage, fertilizer application and weed control are among the topics to be covered during the Central Dakota Ag Day on Friday Dec. 16 at the North Dakota State University Carrington Research Extension Center. The program begins at 9 a.m. with coffee and doughnuts. "Agronomic input prices have really not changed from the 2022 growing season, and weeds are becoming more difficult to control," says Jeff Stachler, Extension agent for NDSU Extension in Griggs...
Here’s your weekly rundown of some of the most interesting headlines from newspapers across North Dakota. First responders rescue man from grain entrapment On Wednesday, Nov. 16, a report released by Steele County officials detailed an incident in Colgate, N.D., where a 21-year-old was rescued after being trapped in a grain bin for over two hours. Emergency dispatch first received the call at 11:40 a.m., and the Hope Fire and Ambulance responded within 10 minutes. Once on scene, one member of t...
Last Wednesday, Patti Clifton and Jan Loe were in Carrington. They enjoyed lunch at Prairie Inn before Patti kept appointments at Carrington Health Center. Later, they did a little shopping. Jeff and Denise Labrensz, along with Matt and Allison Pfeiffer and boys, spent a balmy Thanksgiving in Mobridge, S.D. Thanksgiving Day, it was in the mid 50 degree area and on Friday it was 60 degrees, so enjoyed some time outside and even found some snow to make a few snowballs and run around in. They all enjoyed spending the time with Jeff's mom, Ramona....
Last Tuesday afternoon, Karen Koepplin was a brief visitor at the Charlotte Koepplin home. Jim Ludwig, a former branford grade school mate, stopped in with a group picture of former pupils and the teacher at that time, Mrs. Alfons Allmaras. Students were Jim Larry, Bob and Karen Ludwig, Dale and Phyllis Rosenberg, Daniel and Carol Linderman, Ernie Alfstad, Roger and Dale Peterson, Merlin Williams, Carol Longnecker, Pam and Ronnie Berglund, Judy Laber, LaVonn Anderson and Charlotte Koepplin. Last Wednesday, Jimmy Indergaard enjoyed a visit over...
Candy Jensen joined other family for Thanksgiving dinner at the Terry and Sandy Koepplin home. Thanksgiving, Shirley enjoyed a phone call from newphew Peirrie Womacks from Norfolk, Virginia where he was on the USS supply ship. Amanda Bickett treated herself and mom, Marvis Holte, to treats and tea at the Garden Gate in Carrington on Friday. Scott and Kim Lucht of Rochester, Minn., arrived at mom’s, Eloise Lucht, Wednesday. They all then drove to Devils Lake where they were overnight guests of Jay and Heidi Schneider, Caleb and Callie and all s...
A fledgling caterer lands a foundation gala and falls for her client's nephew, who is assigned to make sure the meal goes perfectly. An owner of a farm and home goods store tries to convince a reporter for a magazine that her friends who help run the store are her family. A reporter moves to a small town in Alaska and takes over the local newspaper at Christmas time. Yes, I am a sucker for sappy Christmas movies. From Thanksgiving to New Year's Day (with a few other days sprinkled in the rest...
Vinyl records are making a comeback, and it’s not just nostalgic old fogies who are driving the trend. According to Readers Digest UK, millennial and Gen Z consumers are digging the distinct sound of vinyl — and especially digging its imperfections and limitations. The scratch and crackle of a needle dancing atop a record’s grooves is a sound you don’t get with digital music. The typical LP — “long-playing album” for you digital music people — plays only 22 minutes or so per side, which req...
At this juncture in American history, when the citizenry seems to require frequent reminders of the landmark decisions and actions that poured and preserved the foundation of our constitutional democracy, we would do well to recall the transformative importance of Near v. Minnesota (1931), in which the Supreme Court delivered a ruling that built a wall of protection for freedom of the press against governmental censorship. The virtues of Near v. Minnesota are exhausting to recount. The Court’s decision defined freedom of the press. It trumpeted...
Judith Ann Haas New Rockford, N.D. Judith Ann Haas, age 73, of Rolla, N.D. passed away peacefully on Friday, November 25, 2022 at Lutheran Home of the Good Shepherd, New Rockford, N.D. Judith Ann Haas took her first breath and her last breath in New Rockford, N.D., born January 27, 1949 to Norman and Audrey (O'Hare) Braaten at City Hospital and began her heavenly journey at the Lutheran Home of the Good Shepherd on November 25, 2022 with family members at her side. Judy graduated from Ulen...
Burton Vrem Valley City, N.D. Burton Vrem, 90, of Valley City, N.D., passed away in the early morning of Nov. 24, 2022 at SMP Health – St. Raphael, Valley City. He was born April 27, 1932 in McVille, N.D.; the only child of Arthur and Hazel Vrem. He grew up on the farm and attended school in the Tolna area. Burton served two years as a Private in the US Army. On Nov. 25, 1969 he married Jean Gedrose of New Rockford, N.D. and they settled in Valley City, N.D. where he worked for the State H...
Terry Lee Nilson Fargo, N.D. Terry Lee Nilson, age 68, died November 25, 2022 at St. Catherine South nursing home in Fargo, N.D., while under hospice care. Prior to that, he lived for 17 years at Prairie Heights in Devils Lake. He was born on June 29, 1954 to James and Geraldine Nilson; the fifth child of the family. His siblings include Naomi, David, Darwin, Donald, Brian and Cheryl. Terry went to Sheyenne High School in Sheyenne, N.D. After spending time in the Army, he spent the majority of...
Where are you in your life as we begin this Advent liturgical season? Does your life resemble more the Three Wise Men seeking the Lord because they recognize that they are lacking something in their lives that only Jesus can fulfill? Or maybe King Herod, who viewed the coming of Christ as such a threat to his comfortable existence that he used all means at his disposal to eliminate Jesus? The key difference is dependent upon whether you seek Jesus as your Savior or as an obstacle in your life. During this time of the year, we are given the oppo...
Arlene Wilson White City, Ore. Arlene Wilson, 95, of White City, Oregon, passed away Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022, in Medford, Ore. Wilson is a former New Rockford resident and sister of Elvie Jones, New Rockford....
Dear Savvy Senior, I recently learned about a property-tax relief program for seniors in the county where I live. Apparently, there are hundreds of these programs across the country that many retirees, like me, are eligible for but don’t know about. What can you tell me about this? Overtaxed Eddie Dear Eddie, Great question! Residential property-tax refund and credit programs exist in nearly every state, but unfortunately few people know about them. These programs can help retirees and many o...
On July 26, 1905, Edna Stickney and Charles W. Hoffman were married at the bride’s home in Brainerd, Minnesota. Edna Stickney was a former student in the New Rockford School and a former Eddy County teacher; she, her mother, and her sister Corna Stickney moved to Brainerd on October 26, 1900. On July 26 to 27, John Morris was down from Minnewaukan with his small son to visit his parents Sgt. and Mrs. Morris. On July 27, barber W.A. Mendenhall’s mother from Adel, Iowa, arrived to visit him. The...
There is Thanksgiving, and there is Christmas. But there is an entire season that fills the weeks between, a time meant for quiet anticipation and preparation for the Nativity. The Christmas tree is undoubtedly the most iconic image of the holiday season and many people display their tree as part of Thanksgiving décor, continuing throughout December. It's hard to wait. Traditionally, Christmas trees and decorations were put up on Christmas eve and were not taken down until after Epiphany – th...
Carrington's boys wrestling team started off the dual portion of their 2022-23 schedule at Tornado Alley in Oakes Tuesday evening, November 22. When the last matches were in the books, the Tornadoes came out on top, 46-25, thanks to the home squad taking the last five matches with three pins, a forfeit and a decision. The Cards kept the dual close in the lower to middle weights, and earned pins from Dru Carr (120 pounds), defending state champion Trace Hoggarth (126) and Kael Kovar (160) for 18...
