This week’s featured tree is birch. Beloved for its graceful branching and distinctive naturally peeling bark, there are a number of large specimens scattered throughout the city of New Rockford. Birch trees display lustrous green leaves in summer and bright yellow foliage in fall. During our long winters, the showy colors and textures of peeling birch bark are fully revealed. Paper birch is native to North Dakota, found in the northern Turtle Mountains, the Pembina Gorge, and also west, in the Killdeer Mountains. It is from the western s...
TenderBison to sponsor NASCAR driver Zane Smith
Jun 28, 2021
GMS Racing officials in Statesville, N.C. announced Monday, June 21 that TenderBison will sponsor Zane Smith for the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series race at Knoxville Raceway on July 9. "I'm excited to have TenderBison on board for Knoxville," said Smith. "I love cooking out and grilling. Bison is such a healthy choice and is some of my favorite meat to prepare. It's a partnership that makes sense. Knoxville is going to be a special race, and I'm going to do my best to put the 'TenderBison...
Go karts, parade, food and fireworks on tap this 4th of July
Jun 28, 2021
Flock to the Rock for Independence Day weekend! This year, the fun in New Rockford begins on Friday, July 2 with the Red Ball Golf Tournament at 1 p.m. The Freedom 5K gets underway at 7 p.m. Race day registration starts at 6 p.m. at the east shelter in All Veteran's Memorial Park. Net proceeds go to the American Legion for the honor firing squad. After the race, head to the Eagles and dance in the streets to your favorite tunes spun by Rock N' Roundup DJ. The annual parade starts at 10 a.m....
Sphere of Influence
Amy Wobbema|Jun 28, 2021
He's a North Dakota native who's traveled the world. Now he's back to his roots, so to speak, at Wonder Lanes, brightening the wall of the iconic bowling alley with his breathtaking artistry. "My grandparents used to bowl at Wonder Lanes," muralist Shawn McCann said. "It's such an interesting full circle." McCann, a world-renowned street artist and muralist, was raised in Wahpeton, N.D., but his great-grandparents Parley and Agnes McCann called New Rockford home. His grandparents Jerry and...
Attentive teenage server named Employee of the Month
Amy Wobbema|Jun 28, 2021
There's one teenage face that seems to pop up in many places around town, and he's known for his dedication to not only school and work, but also to volunteer service. Josh Homiston, a senior at New Rockford-Sheyenne School, was chosen as the Chamber's Employee of the Month for June. New Rockford resident Sharon Young nominated Homiston for the award after a pleasant experience she had with him at the golf course. Homiston has been a server at the onsite bar and grill for nearly two years. The...
Eagles donate thousands to local projects
Jun 28, 2021
The New Rockford Eagles Club has recently made donations to the Wonder Lanes fund, Ladies Auxiliary Cemetery Association and the Eddy County Sheriff's Office....
Summer Street Market returns to Centennial Park
Oakley Brazil|Jun 28, 2021
After a year off, the summer street market set up shop in downtown New Rockford. On Thursday, June 17, shoppers browsed the outdoor market and found many items of interest. There were handmade soaps from Clean Little Boys, beautiful tapestries from Laura Hager, watercolor artworks by Mary Estrem, and much more. There were also activities at the event. A pop-up, mini-petting zoo was made possible when Chandy Howard of Eddy County Extension brought in two 4-H sheep. Jane Smith offered a ring toss...
Good Neighbor Award: Great River Energy employees assist in semi-rollover
Jun 28, 2021
Preston Weisenburger and Jeremy Schmaltz, both plant operators, were traveling to work at 4:30 a.m. April 18, when they saw a semi had rolled into the ditch on North Dakota Highway 52. They were the first on the scene and responded quickly by calling 911. While Weisenburger was on the phone with the dispatcher, Schmaltz assessed the situation and found a non-responsive driver in the cab. Weisenburger immediately used his Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response training provided by...
Pleasant Prairie News: June 28, 2021
Charlotte Koepplin|Jun 28, 2021
Jimmy Indergaard enjoyed phone chats with his sister Sharon Laxdal on Wednesday and Sunday. Aaron and Danielle Koepplin, Hendrix, Kerrigan and Chevelle were brief stoppers at the Charlotte Koepplin home on Sunday evening. Margie Anderson was a Sunday caller at the Peter and Patti Larson home. Todd Koepplin and helper Cody finished siding the garage at the Charlotte Koepplin home on Thursday, then cleaned up, mowed the yard and did the trimming. Bob and Sheryl Longnecker, daughter and family from Minnesota arrived at the Eric and Lisa Longnecker...
Talk of the Town: June 28, 2021
Charlotte Koepplin|Jun 28, 2021
New Rockford and area folks extend their sympathy to the family of Bill Beals. Correction: Sorry Billy Womacks Jr., my mistake; Flo is your sister, not wife. Candy Jensen was among family and friends to take first birthday greetings to Crew Allmaras on Wednesday evening at the Ken and Denise Reis home. Wednesday found Cheryl Janzen volunteering at the TLC Cat Shelter in Devils Lake, helping LuAnn with clean up. Todd and Karen Koepplin were among those who took in the t-ball game Wednesday evening at North Park in New Rockford. They visited...
National Internet Safety Month: Online shopping, banking, charity and travel
Jun 28, 2021
The Internet has had an enormous impact on the way people shop, do their banking, make investments, plan travel, and even how they pay their taxes. In the vast majority of cases, the experiences have been positive. Online shopping allows you to find items — which are sometimes hard or impossible to find in local stores — and typically get the lowest possible price by comparing prices with a variety of merchants. Online shopping can be easier than driving to a store — especially for those with limited mobility. It’s also a convenient way to...
Sheyenne News: June 28, 2021
Patti Clifton|Jun 28, 2021
Foot Care will be held at the Sheyenne Senior Center on Thursday morning, July 1. Patti Clifton, along with Deanna Smith Erickson, Gail Weisenburger, Don Ystaas, Arlynn Hefta, Rick and Leona Eversvik, were at the New Rockford Golf Club last Wednesday evening to visit with Larry Fingerson from Spanaway, Wash. Also joining them were Larry's brother DuWayne from Montana, and Larry's nephew Keith from Washington. It was a great evening of visiting and memories! Jan Loe and Patti Clifton joined other community members for the dedication of two...
Tree Talk: June 28, 2021
Gerri Makay|Jun 28, 2021
This week’s featured tree is honeylocust – specifically, ‘Northern Acclaim’ thorn-less honeylocust. While the species is native to eastern states of the U.S. and is covered with thorns, ‘Northern Acclaim’ is a cultivar selected and developed by the NDSU Woody Plant Improvement Program. As the descriptive name implies, this selection does not have thorns and is proven to be hardy for our harsh winters. The tree’s most distinctive feature is its delicate bright green foliage. Each leaf is composed of tiny leaflets, giving the tree an exotic loo...
New Rockford Lions serve lunch to North Dakota National Guard soldiers
Jun 21, 2021
The New Rockford Lions Club had the privilege and honor to serve lunch to a unit from the North Dakota National Guard. The opportunity presented itself during one of the unit's two-week annual training exercises, which was being held only 30 minutes from New Rockford. The club was quick to jump on the chance to serve the women and men of our military. The New Rockford Lions Club served hamburgers,and hot dogs with all the fixings, plus beans, chips and cookies all at no cost to about 160...
School board hires ICON for second gymnasium architectural work, Prairie Engineering for boiler
Jennifer Ruppell|Jun 21, 2021
At the last school board meeting, the NR-S board charged Superintendent Jill Louters to negotiate a contract with the preferred architectural firm for the second gymnasium project, ICON Architectural Group, LLC. At the June 14 meeting, board member Mike Jacobson invited Kyle Kvamme and Allie Stevens from ICON to give a brief presentation to help educate the board on the Scope of Work Contract placed in front of them. ICON has worked with over 100 schools in the North Dakota area offering fundraising support, location considerations, economy of...
City and county see increase in sales tax revenue amid statewide decline
Amy Wobbema|Jun 21, 2021
North Dakota’s taxable sales and purchases for the first quarter of 2021 are down 9.9% compared to the same time frame in 2020, according to a report from the North Dakota Tax Commissioner, which was released Tuesday. Total taxable sales and purchases for January, February, and March of 2021 were $4.14 billion. Eddy County and the City of New Rockford, however, rose above most other counties and cities, both realizing more than a 30% increase over last year. Eddy County reported the fourth l...
Independence Day events set in Sheyenne
Jun 21, 2021
Sheyenne is shining up her boots, dusting off her hat, and planning a Fourth of July revival this year! All the favorites will be back, starting with the patriotic small town parade at 11:30 a.m., followed by the well-known Stone Pit BBQ dinner served at Ostby Hall. Parade entries may contact Dean at 701-996-2121 or Bob at 701-996-4721. If anyone needs to cool off after these activities, they can tie their horse up to the rail outside of the air conditioned Sheyenne Senior Center and rest a bit. It will be open from 2 to 4 p.m. Last, but not...
Reminder to clean up after pets
Jun 21, 2021
In response to complaints from residents, the City of New Rockford public works department reminds residents to clean up after their pets. Per ordinance 10-02-02 F, “animal filth, offal, manure, etc. is not to be left or deposited...in any street, lane, avenue, alley, or in front of or adjoining to (property within city limits), in such a manner as to be offensive to the neighborhood or dangerous to public health.” Pet owners are asked to pick up and dispose of any and all animal waste left by their pets, while walking or riding them in the...
Pfau to receive ND Environmental Services Award for her work at LHGS
Jun 21, 2021
North Dakota Environmental Services Association will be presenting MarJean Pfau with the 2021 N.D. Environmental Services Award at the association's Gala Dinner on Wednesday, August 25. MarJean (Stokke) Pfau grew up in the New Rockford with two sisters and four brothers. She is married to Jeff Pfau, and they have two grown children. MarJean and Jeff are the proud grandparents to three grandchildren, Emerson, Elliot, and Cooper. MarJean began employment at Lutheran Home of the Good Shepherd over...
Two men serving prison time for violating parole
Amy Wobbema|Jun 21, 2021
George L. Miller Jr. of Devils Lake was sentenced to one year and one day at the N.D. Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, after he violated conditions of his probation stemming from a 2019 drug conviction. Miller committed other crimes while on probation in Ramsey County and failed to meet with his probation officer as required. Miller was initially stopped for speeding, then arrested on July 23, 2019 and charged with possession of methamphetamines, a Class C Felony, and misdemeanor...
New summer reads at the Eddy-New Rockford Library just in time for the Summer Reading Program
Oakley Brazil|Jun 21, 2021
Hey kids, do you know about the summer reading program “Tales and Tails” at our library? The program is simple - until August 20, readers will receive prizes for every five books they read. Also, a grand surprise is in store for one lucky reader when the program ends. Summer reading is a great way to stay cool and keep your mind sharp. The library just added over 30 titles, thanks to a grant from the North Dakota Coordinating Council. With the theme of “Tales and Tails,” many of these books a...
National Internet Safety Month: New research explores parents' and teens' attitudes toward parental control
Jun 21, 2021
A report released by the Family Online Safety Institute (FOSI) last fall explores the current landscape of parental control offerings, and the attitudes and uptake of the parents who use them. The study, available online at https://www.fosi.org/, also polled teens on their own perceptions of how these tools impact their online lives. Notably, parents are divided across generational lines when it comes to how they view the responsibility of keeping kids safe online. Fifty-seven percent of Baby Boomer parents believe that “most r...
Pleasant Prairie: June 21, 2021
Charlotte Koepplin|Jun 21, 2021
Thursday, Jimmy Indergaard enjoyed dinner with his sister Ruth Braaten and niece Noelle. Monday evening, Nancy Ludwig, Dale and Diane Rosenberg, Cory Jorgensen, Dianne Goebel and Charlotte Koepplin were among those who attended a Circle Trail Riders meeting at Hanson’s Bar. Final plans for the June trail ride were completed. Janet Laube and YipYip stopped briefly at the Charlotte Koepplin home on Thursday evening. Family, friends and neighbors attended the funeral service for Eddie Weisenburger Saturday afternoon at Kvernes Lutheran Church, a...
Talk of the Town: June 21, 2021
Charlotte Koepplin|Jun 21, 2021
New Rockford and area folks extend sympathy to the family of Marlys Ferguson. Monday evening, Bill and Diana Ziegler, Duff Settelmeyer, Kim Brown and Rob Lies were among those who attended a Circle Trail Riders meeting at Hanson’s Bar. All is set for the upcoming June 18 - 20 trail ride and the annual raffle on June 19. Brief stoppers at the Martin and Janelle Koepplin home on Tuesday evening were Todd and Karen Koepplin. Saturday morning, Aaron Koepplin, Hendrix and Chevelle stopped in. June 7, Candy Jensen called Emerene James (Haakenson) o...
Oberon Oracles: June 21, 2021
Linda Madson|Jun 21, 2021
Randy and Charlotte Simon went to Oxbow to watch their grandsons, Mason and Miles Simon’s T-ball game on Thursday. The Simon’s spent the weekend at the home of Mark and Tessa Simon. They took care of Mason and Miles while Mark and Carson Thompson played in the Oxbow Country Club golf tournament, The Battle of the Bow. Randy and Charlotte returned home on Sunday. Last week, Tom and J.D. Schmid attended the funeral for Tom Wetzel. Friday, Lester Roberts was in New Rockford on business. Saturday, Lester took in the events at the annual Martha Haw...
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