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 By Nathan Price    News    December 19, 2022

County seeks funds to remove Hanson Bridge

 At their regular meeting on Monday, Dec. 12, Eddy County commissioners heard from Interstate Engineering about removing the bridge on 6th Street North in New Rockford.  The bridge, locally known...

 

Try out our digital edition - Transcript December 19, 2022

Due to delays caused by the epic winter storm our area experienced this week, the Dec. 19 print edition of the New Rockford Transcript will not arrive in most mailboxes until at least Tuesday, Dec.... Full story

 
 By Amy Wobbema    News    December 19, 2022

Mindy's Clubhouse child care now open

 The waiting list for child care in the community just got a little shorter.  Mindy's Clubhouse, a group child care licensed for up to 30 children, opened in downtown New Rockford last Monday. Own...

 

All welcome to Christmas Dinner in Sheyenne

The community of Sheyenne is once again hosting their annual Christmas Day dinner this Sunday at Ostby Hall.  The dinner has become a tradition for many families in the area, as the sense of community and a well-cooked meal represent the very...

 
 By Nathan Price    News    December 19, 2022

Hopfauf's new business in focus

 Kayahna Hopfauf, a recent New Rockford-Sheyenne graduate, is zooming in on the local community with her new business, KayElla Photography.  Hopfauf is a New Rockford native and 2021 graduate of...

 
 By Nathan Price    News    December 19, 2022

Bus storage discussions resume at NR-S

 On Monday, Dec. 12, the New Rockford-Sheyenne School Board rekindled conversation about an indoor storage facility, or “bus barn,” for the district’s school buses.  School board president,...

 

Understanding Wills and Trusts

Everyone has heard the terms “will” and “trust,” but not everyone knows the differences between the two. Wills and trusts are important tools of estate planning. Each has strengths and limitations. Here’s what to know as you determine...

 

Keep holiday greens looking their best

 Wreaths, door swags, garlands, and containers filled with evergreens have long been part of winter celebrations and displays. Keep them fresh and looking their best throughout the holidays with...

 

School meal debt resurfaces as families struggle with inflation

 A $2,300 anonymous donation wiped meal debt from the books of Stanley elementary schools just before Thanksgiving, bringing welcome relief for parents struggling with increased costs associated...

 
 By Nathan Price    News    December 19, 2022

701 Rundown: December 19, 2022

 Here’s your weekly rundown of some of the most interesting headlines from newspapers across North Dakota. Garcia pleads guilty to $2.4 million crude oil theft  On Thursday, Dec. 1, Michael Jaso...

 

Talk of the Town: December 19, 2022

 Sunday evening, Marvis Holte called her brother, Corey Birkholz, in Grand Forks and wished him a happy 59th birthday.  Jazzy Thurin of Devils Lake was a house guest of Candy Jensen for a few days while master Brenda accompanied her grandson on...

 

Pleasant Prairie: December 19, 2022

 Margie Anderson, Glen and Judy Cudworth, Cheryl Erhardt were visitors and supper guests at the Gary and Kathy Anderson home on Saturday.  Sunday evening visitor at the Margie Anderson home was Alvie Jones with a treat of deviled eggs and salad...

 

Sheyenne News: December 19, 2022

 The evening of Tuesday, Dec. 6, members of the Eddy County VFW Auxiliary hosted their annual Christmas get-together at the Sheyenne Senior Center. Members and guests enjoyed a potluck supper, played a game of Mexican Train, listened to Christmas...

 

Senior Meals: December 19-23

 Monday: Boneless BBQ ribs with a small baked potato, low sodium vegetable and fruit sauce.  Tuesday: Chicken quesadilla with low sodium vegetable, juice and fruit sauce.  Wednesday: Taco bake hotdish with a low sodium vegetable and peach...

 

Wishing you grace and peace this Christmas

 Through all the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, I have to keep reminding myself to take work and life one step at a time. “Do one thing well, and then move on to the next,” I think....

 

Christmas lights: A judgmental guide

 One of my fondest childhood memories of Christmas in the 1970’s was riding around in the family station wagon, “Bessie,” to look at Christmas lights while I whined to my parents about needing a snack – again. There was something magical ab...

 

We the People: December 19, 2022

Donald Trump’s call to terminate the constitution  As the entire world knows by now, former President Donald Trump, the presumptive leader of the Republican Party, has called for the “termination” of the Constitution to overturn the 2020...

 

Midway Aerie 2923 donates to Eddy County Sheriff's Office

Eddy County Sheriff's Office received a donation for their Shop with the Sheriff program from Midway Aerie 2923. Donations like this are made possible through charitable gaming proceeds at the New...

 

Living on Purpose: The wrong shall fail, the right prevail

The wrong shall fail, the right prevail  Most people have read or at least heard of a man named Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (1807-1882). He was a literary giant in his lifetime and is still known today in many circles as “The Children’s Poet...

 

Sermonette: December 19, 2022

 During Advent, as we await the coming of the Messiah anew, it is a worthwhile exercise to reflect on the contrast between John the Baptist and Jesus Christ. Saint Augustine in one of his sermons does a remarkable job of developing the difference...

 

Savvy Senior: How to reduce your medical bills

Dear Savvy Senior,  What tips do you recommend to Medicare beneficiaries dealing with hefty medical bills? My husband recently had open heart surgery and is recovering slowly, but the medical bills...

 

Tree Talk: Holiday plant traditions

 In addition to Christmas trees, there are other plants that have become traditional during the Holiday Season. The Christmas cactus is native to the coastal mountains of Brazil, found in lush...

 

History of New Rockford: December 19, 2022

 On Sunday, August 13, 1905, “Carrington Independent” editor Albert Estabrook was in New Rockford to visit, as was Miss Maud Sterns and M.C. Hammond. That evening Rev. J.G. Moore preached in...

 

Cardinal calamity

 On Monday, Dec. 13, the Carrington Cardinals opened their season with a 74-56 victory over the New Rockford-Sheyenne Rockets.  For the Cards, Monday's game showed plenty of promise for the...

 

Tommies defeat Rockets in opener

 Basketball season has finally arrived, and on Saturday, Dec. 10 the Rockets opened their season against the Thompson Tommies for the second year running.  This time last year, New...

 

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