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  • Dakota Datebook: Merton Utgaard's Band Camp

    Merry Helm|Dec 17, 2018

    Dec. 19, 2018 — If you went to International Music Camp between 1956 and 1983, you most definitely remember the tall, silver-haired gentleman who ran the show. He was Merton Utgaard, the camp’s founder. He was born in Maddock in 1914, and today marks the anniversary of his death. Experiencing Dr. Utgaard as a music conductor was at once terrifying and awe-inspiring. Tryouts were torture. Joe Alme, the camp’s present administrator, recalls summer, 1963: “My first three days at camp were the worst of my life. I sat last chair trombone...

  • From wheat fields to fruit orchards: School delegation visits California district to see personalized learning in action

    Amy Wobbema|Dec 17, 2018

    By employing a deliberate shift in approach, Lindsay Unified School District (LUSD) in California makes learning the center of activity. The kids are called learners (not students), and the adults are learning facilitators, or LFs, (not teachers) at this personalized learning site (nope, not school). Meeting students at their level is a moral imperative. Superintendent Jill Louters, H.S. Principal Avolt Baumbach, Jamie Risovi and Kent Brown were among a group of educators who visited LUSD on...

  • Lady Cardinals defeat Rockets

    Gary Lindquist|Dec 17, 2018

    The game was close for a quarter or so, but the Carrington Cardinals pulled away and defeated the locals. The final score was 68-42, in this non-region girls basketball action, played in Carrington on Tuesday, Dec. 11. The Cardinals should be one of the top teams in District 6 and Region 3. The Rockets are now 2-4 overall. Next action for the Rockets is Tuesday, Dec. 18 at McVille against Dakota Prairie. Then on Thursday, Dec. 20 the locals host Drake-Anamoose. Varsity NR-S 12 5 11 14 = 42 Carri...

  • North Dakota Game and Fish Department Update- Dec. 17, 2018

    Dec 17, 2018

    Tentative 2019 Season Opening Dates To help North Dakota hunters prepare for hunting seasons in 2019, the North Dakota Game and Fish Department annually provides its best estimate for opening dates for the coming year. Dates become official when approved by governor’s proclamation. Tentative opening dates for 2019 include: •Spring Turkey April 13 •Deer and Pronghorn Bow, Mountain Lion Aug. 30 •Dove Sept. 1 •Youth Deer Sept. 13 •Grouse, Partridge, Squirrel Sept. 14 •Youth Waterfowl Sept.14 •Early Resident Waterfowl Sept. 21 •Re...

  • Dakota Recreation Report- Dec. 17, 2018

    Patricia Stockdill|Dec 17, 2018

    Outdoor notes:  *Ice is never completely safe. Avoid areas with vegetation, moving water, pressure ridges, and springs. Check conditions as you go along on the ice. *Dec. 18: Valley City and Jamestown Christmas Birds Counts. *Dec. 21: Zone 2 Canada goose season closes. *Dec. 28: Zone 1 Canada goose season closes. Fishing: *Devils Lake elevation, Dec. 11: 1,448.12 feet above mean sea level (MSL). *Stump Lake elevation: 1,448.06 MSL. *Lake Sakakawea elevation: 1,839.94 MSL; 21,000 cubic feet per...

  • Public library open house: Cookies, coffee and caroling

    Dec 17, 2018

    Each year, the Eddy-New Rockford Public Library hosts its Holiday Open House. This year's event will take place on Thursday, Dec. 20 from 3-6 p.m. at 10 8th St N in New Rockford. Sit and enjoy homemade cookies with fresh hot coffee or cider, delight in the caroling and holiday cheer and pick up a book from the "Season's Readings" display to enjoy at home. Donations will be accepted to purchase more comfortable seating for the library....

  • Sounds of the season at NR-S Christmas Concert

    Amy Wobbema and Rachel Brazil|Dec 17, 2018

    On Thursday, Dec. 6 the New Rockford-Sheyenne Music Department presented its annual Christmas concert. Director Annette Hovey was accompanied by Heather Klocke. This photo story offers all the highlights from the 90-minute musical extravaganza!...

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