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Former NR student pleads guilty

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Travis Dethlefs, a former student at New Rockford High School, has pleaded guilty for his role in a massive multi-state drug trafficking operation. Dethlefs, 36, has pleaded guilty to “conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute methamphetamine and cocaine” in a trafficking operation that spanned five states: North Dakota, Minnesota, Texas, Kansas and Missouri. Court documents say Dethlefs and...Drug Trafficking · New Rockford Read Article

Warwick man sentenced to 20 years in prison for sexual abuse

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On Oct. 7, 2025, Chief Judge Peter D. Welte, United States District Court for the District of North Dakota, sentenced Jordain Jaden Smith, age 26 of Warwick, N.D., to 20 years in prison for Sexual Abuse of an Incapacitated Victim and Sexual Abuse of a Minor. Smith is also known by the following aliases: Jordain Jaden Smith, Jourdian Smith, Jordain Thompson and Jordan Thompson. Smith’s prison sente...New Rockford · New Rockford Read Article

School board accepts bids for bus barn labor

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The New Rockford-Sheyenne School Board has accepted the final bids before the district’s new bus barn is officially complete. During a special meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 2, the board approved two bids, one for liner steel labor and another for heating the bus barn. For liner steel labor, bids were submitted from Matthew Joseph Construction for $17,500, Dean Wallace Construction for $23,850.0 and ICS...New Rockford · New Rockford Read Article

Peterson commits to Jimmies

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Ava Peterson, one of the Rockets' top female athletes, has signed with the University of Jamestown for both track and volleyball. At NR-S, Peterson helped bring the varsity volleyball squad to back-to-back region titles and state tournament appearances, while also amassing more than 1,000 kills, 1,000 digs and 1,000 assists. Meanwhile, she's also emerged as an excellent javelin thrower...New Rockford · New Rockford Read Article

History of New Rockford: Dec. 15, 2025

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At 10 o’clock on the morning of July 6, 1908, Claud E. Comer and Sarah E. West were married by Rev. S.F. Beer at the home of the bride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. P.H. West on Lamborn Avenue East with only the near relatives of the bride present. After a wedding dinner, the couple left on the noon train for an extended trip which would include a visit to the groom’s parents at Massena, Iowa; they retu...History · New Rockford Read Article

NR-S 7th at CNDC

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The New Rockford-Sheyenne girls basketball team kicked off their season on Tuesday, Dec. 2 in Steele. The Rockets took on the Region 1, District 2 Kidder County Wolves. The Wolves outscored the Rockets 14-9 in the first quarter, and once again 15-5 in the second quarter. The Rockets slowly found their groove in the second half, scoring 10 points in the third and another 22 in the fourth. However...New Rockford · New Rockford Read Article

NR-S gymnasium filled with Christmas carols Dec. 8

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The New Rockford-Sheyenne High School and Middle School Christmas Concert was held on Monday, Dec. 8 in the NR-S gymnasium. The choir and band performed a handful of Christmas songs for the...New Rockford · New Rockford Read Article

Reminder: Central Dakota Ag Day returns to Carrington on Dec. 19

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Don’t forget to mark your calendar for Central Dakota Ag Day, happening Friday, Dec. 19, at North Dakota State University’s Carrington Research Extension Center (CREC). Organized annually by NDSU Extension, the event brings the latest in agronomy, livestock and agricultural life directly to farmers, ranchers and industry professionals. This year’s program features 15 concurrent seminars and an out...New Rockford · New Rockford Read Article

Dakota Gardener: A thankful gardener

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The gardening season has officially ended. Hopefully, you have everything ready for winter and are ready to enjoy the holiday season. As I prepare for the holiday season, I am also taking time to reflect on the improvements needed and the success of my garden this growing season. I am writing notes now, so that I don't forget things over the long winter and go into the next growing season...New Rockford · New Rockford See the Story

Ystaas to take over DRMC clinic

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Dakota Regional Medical Center announced Wednesday, Dec. 3 that they would be turning their New Rockford clinic practice over to Liza Ystaas, FNP in support of her desire to work at her own private practice. "We want to express our deepest gratitude for the trust and confidence you have placed in our organization while we have owned and operated the clinic. DRMC posted to its Facebook page....New Rockford · New Rockford Read Article