Articles from the December 12, 2022 edition
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Judge advances Ellingson murder case to trial
During a lengthy courtroom hearing on Tuesday, Dec. 6, the prosecution and defense argued for nearly four hours over whether the death of 18-year-old Cayler Ellingson was an accident, or intentional...
Santa Day 2022
With 10 games to play and a wide variety of prizes to win, Santa Day was abuzz with activity on Saturday....
Second gym back in spotlight
New Rockford-Sheyenne officials are renewing their efforts to raise funds and bring the second gym project back into the minds of residents. In recent weeks and months, they've been brainstorming...
Rockets take five at State Class B
The New Rockford-Sheyenne Rockets were set to play the first game of the morning on Saturday, Nov. 19 against the Our Redeemer's Knights for fifth and sixth place. Earlier in the season, the Rockets...
City engineer explains recent water woes
Despite a missed testing deadline and more reports of discolored water, city officials are assuring residents that New Rockford’s drinking water is safe to consume. In recent weeks, residents have...
Commission resolves to renew Renaissance Zone program
An incentive program designed to encourage investment in New Rockford is slated for renewal. Amanda Hegland, Executive Director of the New Rockford Area Betterment Corporation, appealed to the New...
Scams come home for the holidays
Be wary of gift card scams Holiday shopping, like most shopping these days, has moved online, and that poses unique risks, according to a new AARP survey. More than 75 percent of U.S. consumers reported that they have experienced some kind of fraud...
701 Rundown: Dec. 12, 2022
Here’s your weekly rundown of some of the most interesting headlines from newspapers across North Dakota. Sports co-op presents new contract to parents after fall confrontations Parents and...
Sheyenne awarded grant from Strengthen N.D.
Through its second grantmaking round for the Creative Community Solutions grantmaking program, which is funded by the Bush Foundation, Strengthen ND has selected five organizations to receive $1 million to develop, test, and spread community-driven...
Library book club returns
The Eddy-New Rockford Public Library book club will be starting back up soon. The first book they will be reading is "The Alice Network" by Kate Quinn (the cover is shown at right), which can now be...
State Historical Society adds digitized newspapers to website
The State Historical Society of North Dakota, in partnership with the North Dakota Genealogy Society, has added more than 50,000 pages of newspapers online at ndarchives.advantage-preservation.com. The following newspapers have been added: • McCl...
Sheyenne News: Dec. 12, 2022
On Dec. 3, Jan Loe was among shoppers/browsers at the Open Season Lodge's vendor fair. Connie Brown and Jan Loe were in Devils Lake on Monday where they met to enjoy swimming at the School for the Deaf. After swimming, they had lunch at Mr. & Mrs....
Talk of the Town: Dec. 12, 2022
New Rockford and area folks extend sympathy to the family of Viola Gisi. Shirley Packard did errands around town Thursday via the city transit. Friday, Shirley and Calvin did some necessary shopping at Dollar General. Thursday, daughter Amanada...
Pleasant Prairie News: Dec. 12, 2022
Saturday visitors at the Margie Anderson home were David and Karen Anderson and Patti Larson. Karen Koepplin was a brief visitor on Wednesday morning at the Janelle Koepplin and Charlotte Koepplin homes. Margie Anderson was among those who took...
The little girl that changed my thoughts
By the time this reaches homes and newsstands this weekend, I’ll have had a meeting with the professionals at one of the state’s largest medical centers. I’ve been meeting with them for months...
Have you hugged a Santa impersonator lately?
It has been years since my family last dealt with the "pictures with Santa" pageantry, but Saint Nick impersonators remain an integral part of Christmas for Americans. Parents feel compelled to honor...
Lynch v. Donnelly: Christmas Creche and the Constitution
The public role of religion in American life, long a challenging issue for the Supreme Court in its interpretation of the Establishment Clause of the Constitution, commanded nationwide attention in 1984 when a lawsuit was brought against Pawtucket,...
Obituary: Viola "Vi" Gisi
Viola "Vi" Gisi New Rockford, N.D. Viola Janet (Gjestvang) Gisi, age 90, was born March 28, 1932, to Ivar and Nora Helen (Rude) Gjestvang. She was the third of seven siblings and was born in McHenry,...
Living on Purpose: Why, my soul, are you so downcast?
Since before the world was made God has known you and loved you. He has never taken His eyes away or ignored you. If you were to write down all the blessings and victories He has given to you, they would prove He has called you, has been guiding...
Sermonette: Dec. 12, 2022
What event occurred in the Americas that was a key reason for the conversion to Christianity of over 8 million native people in just seven years? What piece of art that shows no signs of human origin is still on display today almost 500 years after i...
Savvy Senior: Tips for being a long-distance caregiver
Dear Savvy Senior, What tips do you recommend for long-distance caregivers? I help take care of my stubborn 86-year-old mother who still lives at home about 150 miles from me. Need Advice Dear Need, P...
History of New Rockford: Dec. 12, 2022
Up to 2 p.m. Aug. 5, 1905, Sylvanus Marriage, clerk of Superior School District #19, received bids for the purchase of the school building in the northwest quarter, section 12, T148, R66 [Superior Tow...
Tree Talk: The perfect Christmas tree
One of the most iconic images of the holiday season, Christmas trees started as a German tradition and were introduced in the U.S. by German settlers. Live Christmas trees have been sold commercially...
Rockets finish 7th at CNDC
The New Rockford-Sheyenne Rockets traveled to Harvey last weekend to compete in the 2022 CNDC tournament. Rockets fall to Hornets in Quarterfinals The Rockets' first game of the tourney was...
Cardinal mat boys compete at Velva
Thirteen total Carrington wrestlers made their way onto the mats for the Velva Invitational, and the team came away with a seventh-place showing over the two-day meet held Friday-Saturday, December 2-3 in Velva. Carrington scored 223 points at the...
