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  • Naturally grown: Local farmer operating unique regenerative organic farm

    Nathan Price|Mar 18, 2024

    A local farmer near the town of Cathay, N.D., is doing things a little unconventionally. Brad Wolbert, a native of Minnesota who now works on the Bibelheimer family farm with his father-in-law, has begun operating an organic regenerative farm. Requiring significantly more work and dedication to manage than conventional farming, it's a style of growing crops not commonly seen in North Dakota, or anywhere else for that matter. But for those with the passion to make it work, farming organically...

  • NR-S approves bus barn plans

    Nathan Price|Mar 18, 2024

    At their regular meeting on Monday, March 11, the New Rockford-Sheyenne School Board officially moved forward with plans for a new bus barn, and have begun soliciting bids. The decision came after a recommendation to do so from the district’s transportation committee, who met in February to nail down what the structure will look like, and where it should be located. Committee members had determined a smaller structure with just two garage doors would be cost effective and practical for the...

  • Munson named Employee of the Month

    Nathan Price|Mar 18, 2024

    The New Rockford Area Chamber of Commerce recognized Tiffany Munson for her excellent work as the administrative assistant at the NDSU Extension Eddy County office located in New Rockford. She was named Employee of the Month for March on Tuesday. A 1991 graduate of New Rockford High School, Munson is now going into her fifth year as administrative assistant for NDSU Extension and Eddy County 4-H, helping with many of their activities that occur throughout the year. Munson said much of her work...

  • Boston Bound

    Erik Gjovik|Mar 18, 2024

    For Trish (Omoth) Kutz of New Rockford, now living in Williston, running for her health, and later for competition, has served as a type of mental therapy. The 2004 NRHS graduate has withstood personal tragedy on her way to becoming a marathoner, and this past September 28 staked her claim to compete in one of the biggest races in the world. Via e-mail message, Kutz learned that she qualified for the Boston Marathon, to be held on Monday, April 15, known as Patriots' Day to the locals on the...

  • Minnewaukan man convicted of assault with a dangerous weapon, brandishing of a firearm

    Mar 18, 2024

    United States Attorney Mac Schneider, District of North Dakota, announced that on March 6, 2024, Dantae Jerome Whitetail, age 21 of Minnewaukan, N.D., appeared before Chief Judge Peter D. Welte, U.S. District Court, Fargo, N.D., and was sentenced to 12 months for assault with a dangerous weapon, and a consecutive 48 months for brandishing a firearm during and in relation to a crime of violence, for a total sentence of 60 months of imprisonment. He will be on three years of supervised release following his term of federal imprisonment and must...

  • American Legion District meeting March 23

    Mar 18, 2024

    Members of North Dakota's American Legion Posts of the 4th District and their Auxiliary will gather in Jamestown at the All Vets Club (116 1st St. East) for their 2024 Spring District Meeting on Saturday, March 23, 2024 starting at 7 p.m. Registration and a social will start at 5 p.m. followed by a meal at 6 p.m. The cost of the meal is $15. District Commander Jon Metz of Gackle Post 250 will preside over the session. Department Commander Clarence L. Carroll III of Larimore Post 97 and other Department Officers will be in attendance....

  • Mittleider, Beckley graduate from Bismarck State College

    Mar 18, 2024

    Bismarck State College is pleased to recognize the students who have completed the coursework to graduate in Fall 2023. Fall graduates are eligible to participate in BSC's 84th Commencement ceremony on Friday, May 10, 2024, at the Bismarck Event Center. • Breanna Mittleider, Carrington, N.D., graduate with an Associate in Applied Science in Agriculture Industry and Technology and an Associate in Applied Science in Farm & Ranch Management (Agribusiness) • Brian Beckley, Fessenden, N.D., graduate with an Associate in Applied Science in...

  • Larson selected to University of Minnesota Twin Cities Dean's List

    Mar 18, 2024

    The following students have been named to the 2023 fall semester Dean's List at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities, the university announced on Wednesday, March 6. • Sandra Larson of Sheyenne, N.D.; Minnesota College of Science and Engineering To qualify for the Dean's List, a student must complete 12 or more letter-graded credits while attaining a 3.66 grade-point average....

  • 701 Rundown: March 18, 2024

    Nathan Price|Mar 18, 2024

    Here’s your weekly rundown of some of the most interesting headlines from newspapers across North Dakota. Johnson pleads guilty to child neglect After spending five months in jail, Ashley Marie Johnson, 37, of Grand Forks, reached a plea agreement with prosecutors Wednesday, Feb. 28, pleading guilty to child neglect and reckless endangerment. In exchange for the guilty pleas, the charge of child abandonment was dismissed. The charges stemmed from an incident that occurred Oct. 3, 2023, when...

  • Resources for Veterans: March 18, 2024

    Julie Shrock|Mar 18, 2024

    On Tuesday, March 5, the VA healthcare system rolled out expanded healthcare eligibility for veterans who may have been exposed in a Toxic Exposure Risk Area (TERA). In addition to qualifying based on active military service while assigned to a duty station in specified locations or contingency operations, the exposure areas due to health factors is widely expanded in the areas of air pollutants, chemicals, radiation, warfare agents and occupational hazards. The main health eligibility center, over the next few weeks, will be reviewing all...

  • Pleasant Prairie: March 18, 2024

    Charlotte Koepplin|Mar 18, 2024

    Charlotte Koepplin returned home Tuesday after several days in Carrington hospital. Charlotte is doing fine and truly appreciates all that her family has done for her during this ordeal. She enjoyed the visits and phone calls while in the hospital and at home from family and friends. Wednesday found Jimmy Indergaard a visitor and supper guest at the Mervin Indergaard home. Saturday supper was enjoyed at the Andy and Ruth Braaten home, where he got to visit with cousin Nikki. Charlotte Koepplin enjoyed phone calls from Carol Clancy, Janet...

  • Sheyenne: March 18, 2024

    Patti Clifton|Mar 18, 2024

    Sheyenne Quilters remembered Marian Lewis as they stitched and tied some of the thousands of quilt blocks Marian pressed and cut over the years. Quilters are happy to have tubs of blocks that will keep them busy for years to come. Our condolences to the family of Marian Lewis as she passed away last week. The next quilting is Wednesday, April 3, from 1-4 p.m. at Grace Lutheran Church. Sheyenne GRIT volunteers worked bingo on March 9. Tiffany Harr called, Bob and Dianne Hanson worked in the bingo hall. Patti and Joanna Larson and Ian Gilley...

  • Talk of the Town: March 18, 2024

    Charlotte Koepplin|Mar 18, 2024

    New Rockford and area folks extend sympathy to the family of David (Tubby) Bymoen. Jerrod and Angie Holte were visitors at mom Candy Jensen's Sunday afternoon. Alan Lucht from Germany will be visiting mom, Eloise, sometime in May as his job is bringing him to the states. Calvin Packard drove his mom to a medical appointment Tuesday in Carrington. Friday, they took care of business in Devils Lake. Friday, Ken and Marvis Holte were in Jamestown on medical business. Evening found daughter Amanda Bickett treating them to a pedicure. Janelle...

  • Super stars

    Mar 18, 2024

    After having no choir throughout the first half of the NR-S school year, the vocal musicians are back and better than ever. With the hiring of Drew Relling as the high school music teacher, the choir numbers returned quite rapidly. Just two months after Relling started at NR-S, they attended the Region V Large Group Music Contest, which was held at Carrington High School on Tuesday, March 12. The choir received the highest rating – a star rating....

  • CHC Auxiliary offering scholarships to local students

    Mar 18, 2024

    The Carrington Health Center Auxiliary is offering three $1,000 scholarships to college students from the Carrington Health Center service area. Through these scholarship awards, it is the hope of the Carrington Health Center Auxiliary to continue the excellence of professional health care in Carrington and surrounding areas. To apply for these awards, students must be accepted to or enrolled in an accredited health occupation program requiring one year or more to complete. Students enrolled in a program of two or more years for completion must...

  • LRSC announces President's and Dean's List

    Mar 18, 2024

    Lake Region State College has released its honor lists for Fall 2023. Students who maintained a 4.00 grade-point average are named to the President’s List. Students who maintained high academic standing above 3.25 but below 4.00 are named to the Dean’s List. The following students were named to the LRSC President’s List: • Amber Rude, Carrington, N.D. • Jonathan Meyers, Fort Totten, N.D. • Arieal Weis, McHenry, N.D. • Nathan Carroll, Minnewaukan, N.D. • Melissa Bass, New Rockford, N.D. The following students were...

  • NDSU Extension to offer online gardening forums

    Mar 18, 2024

    Do you want to grow a beautiful yard and garden? North Dakota State University Extension will be broadcasting its Spring Fever Garden Forums online from March 25 to April 15. The live forums will be held on Monday evenings from 6:30-8:30 p.m. CDT and are open to all gardeners. Topics will include how to grow vegetables and fruits, divide perennial flowers, attract pollinators, control weeds, select fast-growing trees, improve garden soil and much more. “This is a great opportunity for gardeners to learn about the latest research from...

  • NDSU Extension provides outlook for the 2024 grazing and haying season

    Mar 18, 2024

    This winter has provided warmer than average temperatures, which are much appreciated after last winter. However, these mild temperatures have been accompanied by slightly below normal moisture through early March and the expansion of drought conditions. Factors that will influence forage production in 2024 are last year’s fall moisture, last year’s grazing management and this year’s April through June precipitation. “In 2023, the timing of rain in each region is what drove forage production, with the western regions of North Dakota...

  • NDGF grant supports high school trap leagues

    Mar 18, 2024

    Local clubs or communities interested in receiving a grant to support a high school trap shooting team must have the application in before April 1. Existing teams that have received a grant in the past are not eligible. The North Dakota Game and Fish Department offers a grant of up to $1,000, with funds designed to purchase gear such as eye and hearing protection, vests, shell bags and magnetic barrel rests. Interested applicants can print out the high school trap league grant application online at the Game and Fish website, gf.nd.gov. For...

  • Auxiliary members donate $2,000 for American Legion's 105th birthday

    Mar 18, 2024

    On Tuesday, March 5, Lisa Wallace (left) and Sharon Young (right) of the American Legion Auxiliary present a $2,000 check to American Legion Post #30 member Ron Anderson to celebrate the American Legion's 105th birthday. Courtesy photo....

  • Kids' Dance Camp is back!

    Nathan Price|Mar 11, 2024

    The New Rockford Area Betterment Corporation (NRABC) is bringing back a groovy event this month. In October of 2022, the NRABC put together a youth dance camp for local youth, and saw a great turnout from young dancers throughout the community. And now, they're bringing back the New Rockford Dance Camp later this month. The event is possible thanks to a $1,500 grant from the North Dakota Council on the Arts, a service and program agency of the state dedicated to ensuring that the arts play an...

  • Appointment plan advances

    Nathan Price|Mar 11, 2024

    County commissioners are officially moving forward with a plan to make the Eddy County Auditor and Treasurer positions appointed, rather than elected. The possibility was first brought forth after the county’s previous auditor, Patty Williams, unexpectedly resigned late last year, and commissioners have now taken the first step toward making the change. At their meeting on Tuesday, March 5, commissioners unanimously adopted a preliminary resolution explaining their intent to make the auditor a...

  • Spring Shop Hop in town this week

    Nathan Price|Mar 11, 2024

    The Shop Hop is back! After taking a year off, The New Rockford Area Chamber of Commerce is planning a return of New Rockford's Spring Shop Hop this week, offering residents a way to buy local, take advantage of great deals and maybe win a few chamber bucks. This year's shop hop will begin today (Monday, March 11), and run throughout the week until Sunday, March 17, and here's how it works: 1) Pick up a shopping card at any participating business. 2) Make a purchase of $5 or more at any...

  • Eddy County implements new burn restrictions

    Nathan Price|Mar 11, 2024

    The North Dakota Department of Emergency Services (NDDES), along with the North Dakota Forest Service, has created a new Burn Restrictions Map, and county commissioners have agreed on a new set of burn restrictions specific to Eddy County. The new interactive map displays daily restrictions for jurisdictional areas, such as Eddy County and Tribal Nations across the state. “This is a significant improvement in user experience to help keep natural resources and people safe in North Dakota while...

  • Garbage pickup, city meeting times to change

    Amy Wobbema|Mar 11, 2024

    New Rockford residents will want to make note of two key takeaways from the March 4 city commission meeting. First, the green garbage totes will make a seasonal appearance in the streets from now on. After discussion with Waste Management staff, the commission decided to set a seasonal schedule for residential trash pickup. The new schedule will go into effect May 1, with residents asked to continue putting their garbage totes in the alleys for pick up until November 1. Then, on November 1,...

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