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Archival Anecdotes: Seeds once sown
In anticipation of the warmer days ahead, it seems as though there is no better time to introduce the Original Garden Club and the contents of their 1971 Scrapbook. The photographs in the scrapbook ar...
History of New Rockford: March 20, 2023
About 3 a.m. Oct. 30, 1905, a fire alarm brought people to the corner of Stimson and New Haven, where J.T. Wiltsie’s barn was on fire. “Strenuous work” got the flames out before any real damage...
How to appeal Medicare surcharges when your income changes
Dear Savvy Senior, Is there anything I can do to reduce my high Medicare premium surcharges? Because of my past income, I pay $329.70 per month for my Part B premium and $64.50/month for Part D, but...
Tree Talk: Forget the snow - Let's get gardening!
As we gaze at the massive piles of snow, it appears that winter in North Dakota is never-ending! Rest assured, spring is around the corner. And with spring, the annual NDSU Extension-sponsored “Spring Fever Garden Forums” are here! Mark your...
Archival Anecdotes: "Was your grandmother a homemaker?"
In honor of National Women's History Month, we've been exploring the role that women's clubs had in creating our local histories. This would be a difficult task for our little museum, however one...
Savvy Senior: Getting paid as a family caregiver
Dear Savvy Senior, I have been taking care of my elderly father for over a year and it’s taking a toll on my finances because I can only work part-time. Are there any resources you know about that...
History of New Rockford: March 13, 2023
On Oct. 24, 1905, P.J. Hester came back from a business trip to the western part of the state. Sheyenne druggist Frank L. Kermott was down on business and to visit. E.R. Davidson came in from...
Tree Talk: When Irish eyes are smiling
Are you seeing green? March 1st marked the meteorological beginning of spring. When I was a kid, spring clearly started on March 21st (the vernal equinox – when the sun and the equator celebrate a secret handshake), a much more likely date for...
Dakota Gardener: The importance of green spaces
Gazing across the white landscape of the Northern Plains, I long for green spaces. I daydream about hiking in forests, vising botanical gardens and strolling in tree-lined parks. This longing is more than just a defense mechanism against our winter...
Archival Anecdotes: An era of change
March is a month of change. There's even that old saying, "In like a lion and out like lamb," that somehow provides comfort in uncertainty. The Calendar of Cheer has an interesting passage for us...
History of New Rockford: March 6, 2023
On Oct. 17, 1905, S.P. Pisel sold his livestock, farm machinery, and household goods at his farm northwest of New Rockford, in anticipation of moving to western Nebraska. Rev. S.F. Beer returned from...
Savvy Senior: Donating your body to science
Dear Savvy Senior, I am interested in possibly donating my body to science when I pass away. What can you tell me about this, and what would I need to do to set it up? Getting Old Dear Getting, If...
Archival Anecdotes: A value beyond compare
You might think that it wasn’t acceptable for mothers of the 19th century to work for a wage outside of the home. However, it would be more appropriate to say that it did not make economic sense for her to do so. The value of her work at home was...
History of New Rockford: Feb. 27, 2023
On Oct. 10 and 11, 1905, Secretary Lead of the Congregational Education Society spoke at Phillips Academy. T.H. Cousins was in town looking over the business of the Andrews & Gage elevator. From Oct....
Savvy Senior: How to protect seniors from scam calls
Dear Savvy Senior, What tools can you recommend to help protect trusting seniors from scam calls? My 74-year-old mother gets tons of unwanted telemarketing and robocalls on her cell and home phone...
Dakota Gardener: For peat moss sake
Peat moss is a gardener’s go-to product for fixing almost any soil issue. Growing plants in a container? Use a peat-base, soilless mix. Need to loosen-up your soil? Add peat moss. Want more water holding capacity? Add peat moss. You get the idea....
Archival Anecdotes: New place like home
The Homestead Act of 1862 opened settlement opportunities throughout the Dakota Territory, thus giving the Scandinavian populations an opportunity to escape crop shortages and create new...
History of New Rockford: Feb. 20, 2023
On Oct. 5 and 6, 1905, Minot optical specialist E.J. Miller was in New Rockford at the Hotel Mattson. In the Oct. 6, 1905, “Transcript” student Roger Mattson provided the School Notes: On Oct. 2,...
Tree Talk: Presidential tales & trees
The story of George Washington and the cherry tree tells of the time the young future President of the United States chopped down his father's favorite tree. As the story goes, George had received a...
Savvy Senior: Could you have a thyroid problem and not know it?
Dear Savvy Senior, What are the symptoms of thyroid disease? I’ve been dealing with a number of health issues over the past few years, and a friend of mine recently suggested I get my thyroid checke...
Archival Anecdotes: Making History, One Event at a Time
In recent weeks, I've been writing about the origins of the Eddy County Museum, and by extension the Pioneer Daughters Club. I am aware however, that there is another event that I have failed to...
History of New Rockford: Feb. 13, 2023
On Oct. 2, 1905, County Commissioners Dafoe and Gunvaldson and the Eddy County Superintendent of Schools had the portion of T150, R63 [Eddy], north of the Sheyenne River annexed to the Washington...
Tree Talk: The Sweetest Holiday
Just when you may have reached a milestone in dominating your New Year's resolution to cut out sugar, Valentine's Day appears on the calendar. There are ways around it – you can celebrate with a...
Savvy Senior: Retiring abroad? Tips and tools to help you make an informed decision
Dear Savvy Senior, What are the key factors to consider when contemplating retiring abroad? My husband and I will soon be retiring and are interested in moving abroad to a country that’s cheaper...
Archival Anecdotes: Men of Sheyenne, circa 1890
At 20 years of age, Sveinung A. Olsness left his home in Vinyo Telem, Norway and traveled by steam and sail to New York, ultimately making it to North Dakota by rail in 1886. When Olsness began...