Official Newspaper of Eddy County since 1883
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Chris Bichler, a Career Agent for Nodak Insurance Company in Eddy and Foster County, has been recognized for achieving Associate status with the company. Chris Bichler earned this recognition for his outstanding sales performance in property/casualty and life insurance production in 2023. In addition, he was recognized as the business unit leader and was a Strive for Excellence qualifier. Chris has been a Nodak Insurance Agent since 2008 and he has offices in Carrington and New Rockford where...
The New Rockford-Sheyenne School District along with Dakota Leadership Solutions would like community feedback on the characteristics important to you in a Superintendent. A community survey is now live and will run through April 5. The survey can be found online at https://forms.gle/bzMACTpVbT7ySVPf7, on the district’s Facebook page, and district website at https://www.newrockford-sheyenne.k12.nd.us/. An active email address is required to complete the survey to ensure accurate data compilation....
April is Youth Financial Literacy Month. North Dakota State University Extension in Foster and Eddy counties, local banks and credit unions are partnering with schools in Carrington and New Rockford to provide a lesson to first grade students on earning, spending and saving. The goal of the program is for students to learn positive money behaviors at an early age. As part of the lesson, each student is provided with a piggy bank that is theirs to keep. They decorate the bank for a "Piggy Bank...
Stan Kruger stopped by the Peter Larson's on Monday to give Joanna a CD of historic Sheyenne photos after Joanna had seen some interesting photos on display at the Depot out at the Kruger farm. Gates Township annual meeting was held on March 19 at Ostby Hall. Chair Kent Myhre, Peter Larson, Patti Larson, Travis Benson and Tyler Messner were present. They approved the 2025 budget and elected Kent to serve another three-year term as chair. Lucas Buerkley, PRC land agent, dropped off fact sheets on the Flickertail Wind Project that will be...
Margie Anderson enjoyed a visit with Wade Williams Sunday at the Glenn and Judy Cudworth home. Friday visitors bearing get well wishes and goodies at the Charlotte Koepplin home were Sandy Koepplin and Gina Clifton. Evening visitor was Katie Jorgensen. On Monday, March 19 Charlotte Koepplin was about to call Jerry and Carol Clancy of Thompson and wished them a happy anniversary. Charlotte's phone rang and here it was Carol calling checking on her. They had a visit about the good old days of country school in Brantford, N.D. Jimmy Indergaard was...
New Rockford and area folks extend sympathy to the family of Helen Christianson. Candy Jensen enjoyed a phone call from Brenda Thurin of Fargo one day. Taylor and Amanda Koepplin, Evelyn and Tessa were Friday supper guests at the Todd and Karen Koepplin home to celebrate Amanda's 30th birthday. Friday was the day for Ken and Marvis Holte to hear from their kids. Son James Birkholz called from his home in Minot. He was celebrating his 56th birthday. Daughter Fayette Nelson called with the good news that she is now the co-manager of Pizza Ranch...
Here’s your weekly rundown of some of the most interesting headlines from newspapers across North Dakota. Officials crack down on unauthorized road signs “I just want to make sure we are clear with the public: People can’t tell you that you can’t drive down this road with some security guy they hired to sit there and block traffic on a county road. That is 100 percent wrong,” said chairman of the McKenzie County Board of County Commissioners, Howdy Lawlar. “I just want people to know, if th...
Two New Rockford-Sheyenne girls were named free throw champions after competing at the Knights of Columbus State Free Throw Championship in Bismarck on Saturday, March 23. Kalleigh Engels, daughter of Jake and Jackie Engels, shot 19-of-25 free throws to become a back-to-back champion, as she was named a champion in the 9-year-old girls' division in 2023. Leah Steele, daughter of Travis and Amy Steele, shot 15-for-25 at the free throw line to become a state champion in the 9-year-old girls'...
The New Rockford City Commission has taken the next step towards a project that would revitalize the city’s airport, Tomlinson Field. The airport was severely damaged during a 2018 wind storm, and in the years since has become overgrown and inadequate for air traffic. At least that was the conclusion of the North Dakota Aeronautics Commission (NDAC) – a government body tasked with supporting and ensuring the safety of aviation activities in the state. The NDAC conducted an inspection of Tom...
As the month of March draws to a close, the Easter Bunny is looking forward to its favorite holiday! Here in New Rockford, there will be several Easter activities for local residents and youth to participate in. In addition to the Chamber's annual hunt for the "golden egg," there will be a community-wide Easter egg hunt put together by Mindy's Clubhouse and Wonder Lanes bowling alley, to take place at 1 p.m. on Saturday, March 30. The event will be a "free for all" for children ages 1-12, and...
After heavy snowfall resulted in its collapse back in December of 2022, plans were unveiled late last year for rebuilding the historic Rockford Theatre in downtown New Rockford. With the only surviving portions of the 100-year-old structure being its iconic Rockford sign and marquee, the plan is to build an entirely new and improved theatre that still retains its history and honors its past. However, rebuilding the theatre comes with a considerable cost, which is why fundraising efforts are...
The New Rockford Area Betterment Corporation (NRABC) continues to be recognized for their efforts to support the community of New Rockford. Their latest acknowledgment comes from the Governor of North Dakota himself, who has chosen the NRABC as this year's recipient of the prestigious Main Street Excellence Award. Every year, the Governor awards the Main Street Excellence Award to one rural and one urban community or "community champions" in North Dakota, whose efforts embody the four pillars...
Trygve Hammer pounded out a strong message to an engaged crowd at the Harvey Armory on Sunday afternoon. He is running for North Dakota’s open House seat in the U.S. Congress. His style of communication was “encouraging” to Patti Patrie of Bowdon, and others in attendance at the District 14 Dem-NPL Convention. Hammer and his wife Kelli have been visiting communities across the state getting to know people and explaining why he would like to represent North Dakota in the U.S. House. He shared how his life experience makes him uniquely quali...
All Vietnam-era veterans should contact Eddy County Veteran Service Officer Julie Shrock for a Welcome Home coin. Coin description On the front of the coin, the words "State of North Dakota" is placed chief on the coin. The Vietnam Service Ribbon is fess on the coin overlapped by an image of the country of Vietnam, which runs pale. The words "Welcome Home" are base on the coin. On the back of the coin, a border of 238 dots representing the known North Dakota lives lost in Vietnam lies on the...
As an investor, one way you can enhance your long-term retirement security is to fully leverage the potential of tax-advantaged retirement savings vehicles. Each year, the IRS releases new guidelines on the amount of money you can contribute to these accounts. New contribution limits in 2024 allow you to save even more this year through plans such as 401(k)s, 403(b)s and IRAs. Changes to workplace savings limits Contribution limits for workplace retirement accounts have been raised by $500 for the year 2024. In 2024, the IRS allows pre-tax...
Last Wednesday, visitors bringing dinner to the Charlotte Koepplin home were Karen Koepplin and Kenna. Last Friday, Jimmy Indergaard enjoyed a dinner out with his sister Sharon Laxdal and friend Keith. Margie Anderson enjoyed a visit from Dennis Swanson one day. Sunday afternoon visitors at the Charlotte Koepplin home were Janelle Koepplin and Finley. They enjoyed visiting over pizza for supper, Janelle's treat. Saturday, Jimmy Indergaard was a visitor and supper guest at the Andy and Ruth Braaten home. He returned on Sunday for supper and a...
On Tuesday March 12, Patti Larson, Bill Smith, Brenda Rue, Shirley Myhre and several others on the Extension Advisory Council met to go over spring and summer programming and planning for Eddy County. Parents and kids may be interested in the many 4-H camps scheduled for this summer. Different camps are STEM, adventure, woodworking, horse, wildlife, chef and more! Youth do not have to be 4-H members to participate. Scholarships are available if cost is a burden. Registrations are filling up fast. Go to https://www.ndsu.edu/a...
David and Karen Anderson drove to Devils Lake Sunday evening where they visited with Mitch and Amber Sylling and boys. Eloise Lucht had some good news after an appointment with her eye doctor in Minot on Tuesday. Calvin Packard and mom, Shirley, drove to Devils Lake on business and pleasure Friday. They enjoyed Chinese dinner, did some shopping and enjoyed supper at The View at Spirit Lake Casino. Ash Wednesday visitor bearing a treat of peppernise cookies at the Ken and Marvis Holte home was Alice Norton. Amanda Bickett stopped in for a...
Here’s your weekly rundown of some of the most interesting headlines from newspapers across North Dakota. Reeling in a big catch Mike Koenig of Carrington started his taxidermy career as a hobby, and said of the intervening years since, "[It's] grown into much more than that." Twenty-three years into that first plunge into the art of trophy wildlife presentation, one outstanding entry of Koenig's work has been honored as the best of its kind in the state. At the North Dakota Taxidermists A...
This is a continuation of Block 3 of St. John's Cemetery. This part includes three more of the 12 unmarked graves in Block 3 – Alphonse Weimals, Mrs. John Weimals, John Weimals, Peter Jansen and John (Oldred) Alldred. Alphonse Weimals: Alphonse Weimals was born May 1891 in New Rockford, N.D. to John and Anna Marie Weimals. In the 1900 census he was living in the village of New Rockford, N.D. with his parents (John and Anna) and six siblings, Clement, Leo, Ludwina, Veronica, Crescentia and Clothilda. He was nine years old and attending s...
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...
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 d...
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...
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...
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...
