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Sheyenne News: September 11, 2023
Jan Loe and Susan Burgstahler from Minneapolis attended the Todd Buehler family service in Maddock and funeral service at Calvary Lutheran Church in Oberon last week. Patti Clifton did some shopping in Carrington and New Rockford on Thursday...
We the People: Trump use of Scottsboro Boys case inapt and reckless
Former President Donald Trump’s invocation of the landmark Supreme Court ruling in the Scottsboro Boys cases (1931) as justification for delaying his trial on charges related to the subversion of the 2020 federal election, was sharply rejected by t...
Savvy Senior: Best stair lifts of 2023
Dear Savvy Senior, Because of chronic arthritis, I have a very difficult time going up and down stairs anymore and am interested in purchasing a stair lift for my two-story house. Can you recommend...
History of New Rockford: September 11, 2023
On March 30 and until noon on March 31, 1906, Fargo optician C.J. Sullivan was at Kunkel’s Jewelry Store. On March 31 Phillip Ackerman was in from west of town doing business and greeting friends....
AGENDA: New Rockford-Sheyenne Board of Education
Monday, September 11th, 2023, 7:00 p.m. I. REGULAR ITEMS A. Call to order, roll call, establishment of quorum, and approval of agenda. B. Consent agenda. Attachments. Discussion. Motion. 1. Approve minutes of August 14th, 2023 regular...
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Many subscriber copies of the September 11 print edition have experienced delivery delays. We apologize for this, and are working hard to understand what has caused this delay and to find out when... Full story
New Rockford to reduce special assessments for street project
by Amy Wobbema Tax relief is coming to New Rockford property owners, in the way of lower special assessments. Last month the Transcript reported that the street project was completed for $500,000...
Worst case scenario
On Tuesday, Aug. 29, local emergency responders were put to the test, as they took part in a mock disaster exercise at the Lutheran Home of the Good Shepherd in New Rockford. The fake scenario they re...
Giants of the Prairie on parade
Members of the Central N.D. Steam Threshers Reunion are breathing new life into old buildings on the show grounds and have more new events planned for the 65th annual reunion set for September 15-17....
Teacher released from contract with NR-S
Just one week into the 2023-24 school year, the New Rockford-Sheyenne School Board was asked to release another teacher from her contract. On Thursday, Aug. 21, the NR-S School Board met for a...
Demolition orders issued for 8 structures in city
The New Rockford City Commission made progress in their quest to clean up dilapidated and dangerous structures this past week. A public nuisance hearing was held bright and early the morning of...
New teachers at NR-S, Part II
The first week of the 2023-24 school year has come and gone, and students have gotten to know a few of the new teachers at New Rockford-Sheyenne. Last week, the Transcript introduced the community to...
Threats to ambulance services increase rural health insecurity
A motorcycle crash on a deserted road. A cardiac arrest at a far-flung farm in a rural county. A farming equipment accident. A pregnant woman goes into unexpected labor at a small hamlet away from population centers. When these emergency medical...
701 Rundown: Sept. 4, 2023
Here’s your weekly rundown of some of the most interesting headlines from newspapers across North Dakota. Watford man charged with assault of elderly man A 33-year-old Watford City man has been...
Talk of the Town: Sept. 4, 2023
Son Loren Holte recently called mom and dad, Ken and Marvis Holte, happy to tell them his family's home renovation is complete. Sunday, daughter Amanda Bickett was a visitor at Ken and Marvis' home. Thursday, a family gathering of sorts found...
Pleasant Praire: Sept. 4, 2023
Wednesday, to celebrate starting preschool, Kenna Lewis, along with her brother Grady and cousin Evelyn, found Grandma Karen Koepplin treating all to goodies at the coffee shop and more yummy stuff with Aunt Angie Hopfauf. At noon they made their...
Sheyenne News: Sept. 4, 2023
Sheyenne GRIT met on Sunday, Aug. 20, at First Lutheran Parish Hall. The evening started with a BBQ and chips supper. Discussion was then held on the house flip project – what has been completed and what is left to be done. A target of October has...
First Day Smiles
Students were welcomed back to New Rockford-Sheyenne School for their first day on Thursday, August 28....
Cooperative merger passes
The Fessenden Cooperative Association and CenDak Cooperative will join forces in the new year. The merger was made official on Monday, Aug. 21, when member-owners met separately with their respective...
City projects increase in property taxes and utility rates for 2024
The City of New Rockford proposes to generate $372,435.42 in revenue from property taxes in 2024. Auditor Becki Schumacher reviewed the proposed budget with commissioners at their Aug. 7 meeting. The...
Warwick School Board recognized at Governor's education summit
On Tuesday, Aug. 15, Gov. Doug Burgum welcomed hundreds of educators to the seventh annual Governor's Summit on Innovative Education at Cheney Middle School in West Fargo. The summit highlighted how...
Meet the new teachers at NR-S: Part 1
Summer break is officially over, as kids were back to school on Thursday, Aug. 24. And like every year, there were a few new faces greeting them when they arrived. One of those new faces was that of...
Merrick reflects on internship, looks forward to permanent role
Hey everyone. As you may or may not know, I have been an intern behind the scenes for the New Rockford Transcript for the past nine weeks. This internship has brought nothing but new and real world ex...
701 Rundown: August 28, 2023
Here’s your weekly rundown of some of the most interesting headlines from newspapers across North Dakota. Jager prosecution suspended pending mental treatment Andrew Jager was first arrested on Frid...
Sheyenne News: August 28, 2023
Condolences to the family and friends of Don Erickson, whose memorial service was last Friday at Grace Lutheran Church in Sheyenne. Condolences to family and friends of Leroy Garnaas. A memorial service was held at the Lutheran Home of the Good...
