Official Newspaper of Eddy County since 1883
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Fundraising for the Rockford Theatre rebuild project is approaching the halfway point. Amanda Hegland, Executive Director of the New Rockford Area Betterment Corporation (NRABC), announced Tuesday that the New Rockford Eagles Club has contributed $50,000 to the project, catapulting their fund balance for the new structure to near $250,000. Other contributing efforts this summer included the Outdoor Movie Night in August and JunkFest concessions on Saturday, Sept. 14. The two events generated...
On Sunday, Sept. 15, many individuals gathered in Centennial Park in downtown New Rockford to remember those lost to suicide and to work towards prevention. The event began at 4 p.m., and included a butterfly release and memorial walk....
United States Attorney Mac Schneider announced that Kenzie Rose Baker, age 27, from St. Michael, N.D., is scheduled to be sentenced on January 22, 2025, for her role in the death of a one-year-old child on the Spirit Lake Reservation. Baker appeared in federal court on August 16, 2024, in Fargo and pleaded guilty before District Court Judge Peter Welte to accessory after the fact, child abuse in Indian country and child neglect in Indian country. “The abuse and death of this young child was senseless, wasteful, and utterly cruel,” Sch...
Tiffany Harr called bingo on Saturday, Sept. 14 while Denise Labrensz and Randy Keller sold cards. Patti Larson, Sharon Whitmer and Sandra Larson served lunch. Blackout will be $225 Saturday, Sept. 21, when Sheyenne Civic Association hosts. Gavin Brown had a full crew on Sunday, including his dad and sister, to help remove lathe and plaster inside as well as three layers of shingles outside at the old Sinclair Station on Main Street. The Sheyenne community is cheering him on! First Lutheran Church Council met at 10 a.m. on Sunday before...
Hello, I'm back giving Talk of the Town another try. I'm combining Talk of the Town and Pleasant Prairie into one due to the lack of news. Folks were just not getting me their news or family happenings. I have been asked, "why no Talk of the Town?" That tells me there is still some interest, especially to folks who subscribe to the paper out of town or state. So, if you still want Talk of the Town, please call me at (701) 947-2986 at your convenience. We'll see what happens. Okay? Monday found Jimmy Indergaard a visitor and supper guest at the...
Here’s your weekly rundown of some of the most interesting headlines from newspapers across North Dakota. Youngsters learn about the old ways in Manfred On Wednesday, Sept. 11, around 160 local fourth graders got to experience the pioneer way of life in Manfred, N.D. Churning butter, blacksmithing, riding in horse-drawn wagons – these are just a few of the many activities associated with pioneer life on the prairie over a century ago. And that's exactly what local youth were doing last Wed...
Work continues on Sheyenne's Sinclair station renovation. Currently the exterior has been painted and trimmed and new windows installed. Gavin Brown reports "we've replaced the fascia and now need to paint it along with the soffit." Over the weekend Gavin had his work crew – consisting of his parents, two sisters, brother-in-law and girlfriend – on hand to tackle the removal of three layers of shingles that appeared to be nailed on to survive a tornado. Gavin commented that "it's been a nig...
Bank Forward is pleased to announce that Madison Taylor has joined our team in our New Rockford location as a Personal Banker. Madison holds a degree in elementary education from Valley City State University and a Master's in curriculum and instruction from the University of Jamestown. She is excited to be working with the team! Bank Forward has been an independent community bank for over 90 years. We operate under one charter with locations in North Dakota and Minnesota. The bank offers a...
On Monday, Sept. 9, the New Rockford-Sheyenne School Board held a public levy meeting and their regular school board meeting. The district’s finances, enrollment numbers and taxes were among the most notable discussion points in both meetings, and NR-S Business Manager Dave Skogen gave a presentation which outlined the district’s current situation. Regarding enrollment, Skogen reported a significant increase. Fall enrollment for the 2024-25 school year stands at 350 students in pre-K thr...
The New Rockford Transcript has a long and rich history of covering local news right here in rural North Dakota, and now some of our oldest newspapers can be easily accessed online. The North Dakota Historical Society has recently digitized every edition of the Transcript published from 1883 through 1920, making over 12,000 pages of local history more accessible than ever. Newspapers are among the most important sources of information for historical and genealogical research, and according to...
The 66th Annual Central North Dakota Steam Threshers Reunion is set for September 20-22 in New Rockford and organizers have been planning additional new events to entertain all ages. This year's feature is The Great Minneapolis Line and Massey Harris. Craig Mattson, a lifetime member from Lake Park, Minn., will have his 1907 Minneapolis 22hp engine at the show for the first time. He purchased the engine near Duluth, Minn. Several tractors are being hauled in as well. Although antique and classic...
This school year, students in our area have a new opportunity to learn about career paths right here in rural North Dakota. The Mobile Career Exploration Classroom (MCEC) is visiting several schools this month to connect local students with local career opportunities, part of an effort to reduce out-migration and tackle unemployment rates among those below the poverty level. As the name suggests, the MCEC is a mobile classroom that allows students to experience various careers through virtual...
Michael Beaver, the former sheriff of Griggs County and a former deputy in both Eddy and Wells counties, has been charged with a felony for tampering with public records. The charge relates to Beaver's time as Griggs County Sheriff earlier this year, and his response to a controversy about aggressive policing at a community event. Beaver was criticized by residents and Griggs County commissioners when several troopers of the North Dakota Highway Patrol (NDHP) were patrolling in and around...
On Sunday, Sept. 8, the Eddy County 4-H'ers gathered at the New Rockford Eagles Club for their annual Round Up event. During the Round Up awards ceremony, several special awards were handed out. Winners were as follows: • Overall 1st Year Achievement Award: Kenny Helseth • Overall 2nd Year Achievement Award: Leah Steele • Overall 3rd Year Achievement Award: Liza Steele • Achievement 13 & Under Award: Cordell Myhre • Agronomy Award: Cordell Myhre • Beef Calf Award: Cade Helseth • Sewing and Te...
Patti Larson visited Marilynn Kruger at Room 6, Grace Lane, Lutheran Home of the Good Shepherd in New Rockford on Wednesday. Later in the week, Joanna and Patti helped Margo pick melons and tomatoes at the Kruger farm. Eddy County 4-H Roundup awards night and supper was held this year at the New Rockford Eagles Club. Several Sheyenne families attended as the youth were recognized for their achievements for the year. 4-H'ers will be serving a roast beef dinner at the Central North Dakota Steam Threshers Reunion the weekend of September 21. It wa...
Every day, blatant lies are told by politicians, spread on social media and retold by so-called “news” networks – and too often these lies go unchecked. Arguably, this has led to Americans in 2024 being the most purposefully misled population in U.S. history. After all, it’s impossible to know every relevant fact off the top of our heads, meanwhile the age of social media has made it easier than ever to spread lies. So, in an effort to combat this epidemic of misinformation, here is a list of...
Add the Myhre sibling to the list of youth donors to the Rockford Theatre fundraising effort. They have been selling baked goods this summer at the street markets, Sheyenne farmers market and city wide rummage sales. They will also sell baked goods at the Central North Dakota Steam Threshers Reunion on Sept. 20-22, with proceeds going to the theatre. Cordell, Weston and Brooklyn are the children of James and Shirley Myhre....
Every three years, CHI St. Alexius Health Carrington conducts a Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) to better understand health and well-being at an individual and community level. We need your input to help us understand the needs of our community and identify how CHI can best meet those needs. As part of our needs assessment, we are conducting a survey to help identify health needs in our community. Those identified needs will inform the development of a strategic plan to help CHI meet ou... Full story
It's official. The Eddy County Commission appointed Becki Schumacher permanent county auditor on Tuesday, Sept. 3. Schumacher began her tenure with the county on January 22, when she was appointed Interim Auditor after Patty Williams resigned effective January 1. In the months since, the county has taken most of the necessary steps to convert the auditor and treasurer from elected to appointed positions. The commission unanimously adopted a preliminary resolution explaining their intent to make...
Sheyenne GRIT has been recognized by the Governor of North Dakota for their extensive efforts to support the community of Sheyenne in recent years. At the 2024 Main Street North Dakota summit in Watford City, which took place from Aug. 27-29, the non-profit community development organization won the Smart, Efficient Infrastructure Award. "The Sheyenne GRIT program has revitalized the community through various initiatives, including purchasing and renovating abandoned properties, improving public...
At the regular city commission meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 4, commissioners heard from a New Rockford resident, Christina Anderson, regarding the city’s water quality. Anderson brought with her several samples of water showing its quality before and after a recent flush of her waterlines. She told of “white sinkers” being present in the murky water, which had been clogging up her pipes at home. Indeed, one of the jars she placed on the commission table contained brown and murky water, with a whi...
The walls are up for the new county shop in Sheyenne. CK Construction was at the site Tuesday, Sept. 3 doing dirt work on the north side of the structure. The 50-by-60 foot shop is located just north of the intersection of Warsing Ave and 2nd Street South in Sheyenne....
The Carrington Medical Center Foundation is your host for Harvest Fest 2024. It's the fundraising event of the season, brimming with bushels of good eats and quality live entertainment. It all takes place at the Foster County Fairgrounds west of Carrington on Saturday, Sept. 28. The three course, buffet style meal will be served at 5:30 p.m., with a cash bar provided by Headlock's. Then kick back and take in the talents of Duelly Noted, a one-of-a-kind female dueling piano act, sponsored by...
Students from the NRHS Class of 1974 were at the Wonder Lanes on Sunday, Sept. 1 to celebrate 50 years since they graduated high school together....
Northern Plains Electric Cooperative (NPEC) recently teamed up with CoBank, Basin Electric Power Cooperative and Rural Development Finance Corporation (RDFC) to donate $33,000 to non-profit organizations who contribute to the communities that NPEC serves. At their June board meeting, NPEC board of directors approved a donation of $10,000 to be split among four non-profit organizations in their service area. By teaming up with CoBank and Basin Electric Power, Northern Plains helped the following...
