The New Rockford Transcript

10/31/2025

Photos from the first night of the District 4 Volleyball Tournament are now LIVE at transcript.smugmug.com, courtesy of Ag Boost.

The New Rockford-Sheyenne Rockets defeated the Dunseith Lady Dragons 3-0 (25-23, 25-11, 25-11) to move on to the semifinals. The photo gallery from this matchup is here: https://transcript.smugmug.com/New-Rockford-Transcript-Photos/Sports/Rockets-Sports-2025-2026/Volleyball-2025/District-4-Volleyball-Tournament-2025/NR-S-vs-Dunseith-10-30-25

The Benson County Wildcats took down the North Prairie Cougars 3-0 (25-12, 25-12, 25-14) to also move on in the tournament. The gallery from this matchup is here: https://transcript.smugmug.com/New-Rockford-Transcript-Photos/Sports/Rockets-Sports-2025-2026/Volleyball-2025/District-4-Volleyball-Tournament-2025/Benson-County-vs-North-Prairie-10-30-25

The Rockets and Wildcats are set to play each other tonight in the semifinals around 7:30 p.m. in Rolla.

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10/31/2025

IT'S A SPOOKY MATCH DAY – District 4 Tourney (and Halloween) edition!🚀🏐🎃

The No. 2 New Rockford-Sheyenne Rockets are set to take on the No. 3 Benson County Wildcats tonight in Rolla around 7:30 p.m. in the semifinals of the District 4 Volleyball Tournament.

Tonight's games will be livestreamed on NFHS Network (subscription needed) at the link below: https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/events/rolla-high-school-rolla-nd/gam8884275696

Good luck, Rockets!🚀🏐

10/30/2025

IT'S MATCH DAY! 🚀🏐

The No. 2 New Rockford-Sheyenne Rockets are set to take on the No. 7 Dunseith Lady Dragons today in the quarterfinal round of the District 4 Volleyball Tournament, which is being held in Rolla October 30-31, and Monday, November 3.

The Transcript will be there capturing all the action! Following the games throughout the tournament, a photo gallery will be uploaded at transcript.smugmug.com, courtesy of Ag Boost.

The District 4 Tournament will be streamed on NFHS Network (subscription needed) at the link below. https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/events/rolla-high-school-rolla-nd/gamb390d37b47

Good luck, Rockets!🚀🏐

10/28/2025

Spooky season is upon us, and there's so many things going on in the area!

Read more about the Halloween events around the area here: https://www.newrockfordtranscript.com/story/2025/10/27/events/halloween-happenings-2025/13531.html

10/27/2025

Photos from the New Rockford Community Roller Skating Halloween Skate are now LIVE at transcript.smugmug.com!

https://transcript.smugmug.com/New-Rockford-Transcript-Photos/Community-Events-2022/2025/2025-Community-Roller-Skating-Halloween-Party-10-24-25

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10/27/2025

Big news for Sheyenne!

Joanna Larson and Gavin Brown are teaming up to bring a grocery store back to Sheyenne inside the old Sinclair Station.

Read about all the details below:

The small town of Sheyenne has been a grocery desert for over two decades, forcing its residents to travel elsewhere for even the most essential groceries – but that's about to change. Gavin Brown and Joanna Larson are partnering to open a local grocery store inside the historic Sinclair Station o...

10/26/2025

The gallery from Saturday's first-round 9-man football playoffs featuring the New Rockford-Sheyenne/Maddock Rockets vs. the Hatton/Northwood Thunder is now LIVE!

There are over 400 photos capturing all the key moments in the game, from the moment of silence in honor of Tucker Faul to the postgame celebration by the Rockets.

https://transcript.smugmug.com/New-Rockford-Transcript-Photos/Sports/Rockets-Sports-2025-2026/Football-2025/9-Man-Playoffs-NR-SM-vs-HattonNorthwood-102525

Shout out to North American Bison, home of TenderBison, for sponsoring this gallery!

We'll see you all next Saturday in New Rockford for the quarterfinals vs. Grant County-Flasher!

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10/25/2025

The Rockets got a BIG win over the Hatton/Northwood Thunder Saturday afternoon in the first round of the 9-man football playoffs.
The win set the stage for a rematch of last year's quarterfinals, as they'll take on Grant County-Flasher next Saturday, Nov. 1, and continue on the road to the Dome to defend their state title.

The No. 1 New Rockford-Sheyenne/Maddock Rockets kicked off the playoffs on Saturday, Oct. 25 with a statement 80-6 win over Hatton/Northwood. The lopsided victory is a perfect start for the Rockets as they mount their defense of last year's state championship, but Saturday's victory was about much m...

10/25/2025

LET THE 9-MAN PLAYOFFS BEGIN! 🏈

The No. 1 New Rockford-Sheyenne/Maddock Rockets are set to take on the Hatton/Northwood Thunder today, with kickoff slated for 1:00 p.m. sharp.

Transcript staff Kyrie Dauenhauer will be on hand capturing all the action! Following today’s game, a photo gallery will be posted at transcript.smugmug.com. The gallery is sponsored by North American Bison, home of TenderBison.

Come out and cheer on the Rockets to victory!

Tickets:🎫
Buy your tickets in advance for the playoffs here: https://gofan.co/app/school/ND16903 Adults are $10 on site or $15 at the gate. Students are $5 digital or at the gate.

Broadcast/Livestream📺
Today’s playoff game will be live-streamed on NFHS Network (subscription needed) for those who cannot attend. Here is the link: https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/events/new-rockfordsheyenne-high-school-new-rockford-nd/game1b3f062a7

Listen to the game live on KDAK AM 1600/100.1FM "The Cardinal", KZZY 103.5FM and lrradioworks.com.

Go get ‘em, Rockets! 🚀 🏈

10/25/2025

Get your retail therapy AND caffeine fix at Theflairboutique tomorrow before the Rockets' big playoff game!

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REMINDER: we are open tomorrow 7am-12:30 before the first Rockets playoff game! We would love to see you! 20% off home decor, an extra 10% off all clearance and a portion of our proceeds will be given to the family of Tucker Faul to help support their needs❤️

10/24/2025

State XC meet here they come! 🏃🏼🏃🏽‍♀️

The New Rockford-Sheyenne cross country team is headed to Parkhurst Rec Area outside of Jamestown to compete in the 2025 NDHSAA Class B Cross Country State Meet today.

Runners competing for the Rockets are Elise Guler, Liza Steele, Theodore Hall, Seth Greiner Gabe Smith and Auggie Meier

Liza and Elise are set to run at 2 p.m., with Theodore, Seth, Gabe and Auggie to follow around 2:45 p.m.

The 2025 NDHSAA Cross Country State Meet will be live video web streamed on WDAY+ (Digital WDAY+ web subscription required).

Live results from the meet can be found here: https://live.herostiming.com/meets/55421

Transcript/Independent staff Erik Gjovik will be on hand capturing all the photos! Following today’s meet, a photo gallery will be uploaded at transcript.smugmug.com, courtesy of Bank Forward in New Rockford.

Go get ‘em, Rockets!🚀🏃🏼