Latest Business News from New Rockford, ND

Local shopping blog recently launched

November 15th, 2011 – A major trend in retail and city life has found its way to New Rockford with the launch of http://shopnewrockford.blog.com. A free online publication, written by Jessica Dillon of the New Rockford Area Betterment Corporation, this site is a collection of short articles, updated weekly, about the how and why of shopping locally. Gift ideas, special deals and coupons, recipes and how-to’s, holiday checklists, and much more will be featured, all revolving around items available from local merchants.

Dillon says that the reason behind the blog is simple. “Shopping locally is the lifeblood of any small town. People look at the prices here and compare them to big-box retailers and think it’s too expensive to shop locally. First of all, the cost of driving to a bigger city and back to shop more than eliminates any ‘savings’ you get by your mayonnaise being $1 cheaper. But more importantly, what will happen to New Rockford in a few years if our stores close? Where will we go for a gallon of milk or a box of band-aids or a garden hose? Where will our residents work? Who will re-invest in our community? Our businesses here need our support, and we need our businesses.”

Blogs – short for “weblogs” – started out in the late 90s as online journals, but have become a major source of information and news on every topic imaginable, written by experts and regular people the world over. Blog posts from shopnewrockford will also be featured on Facebook and linked to the city website ("Local Shopping Blog" on the side navigation bar).

Questions, comments, and suggestions for future posts are welcome from readers on the site. Local businesses pay nothing and need do nothing to be included in the reviews, so all opinions and suggestions are unsolicited and the sole responsibility of the author.

Getting Fit: All it takes is a little “Sweat Equity”

October 4, 2011 - Losing weight, eating healthy, and toning muscles can be difficult, exhausting, and discouraging. However, with a little help from Sweat Equity, a company owned by New Rockford local Randy Fugleberg, residents can reach their fitness goals.

Randy Fugleberg is a Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) with a professional goal of helping people get on the right path with their fitness, nutrition and overall health by teaching proper and safe exercise form and designing custom exercise and nutrition programs for each person.

Fugleberg was introduced to the world of fitness and athletic training by two-time world weightlifting champion Don Blue. More than 20 years of research, knowledge and expertise have culminated into Sweat Equity, a training, fitness and nutritional consulting service available locally in New Rockford for the first time ever.

Fugleberg expects to answer a lot of questions, and he is committed to dispelling myths and changing perceptions about diet and exercise in order to help his clients get results. Fugleberg says, “The major obstacles I have found that prevent folks from participating once they have decided to start exercising or dieting is fear, intimidation, and lack of knowledge. The hardest part of my job is getting you to walk through that door or pick up the phone. I can get you past the rest.”

He adds that time, effort, and commitment are the three keys to success. “It’s easier when you know what you are doing, encouraging when you see results, and fun when you don’t have to do it alone,” Randy says.

Sweat Equity is partnering with Rockin’ Fitness in order to offer training in a gym setting with high-quality equipment. As part of the agreement, Fugleberg is offering a free orientation and fitness consultation to anyone who purchases a Rockin’ Fitness annual membership after October 3. This is valid also for month-to-month members who upgrade to an annual membership.

Fugleberg also offers in-home training to residents who do not have a gym membership. His schedule is flexible, but appointments are necessary. Call 302-8105 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it to get more information or schedule an appointment.

Eddy County Wellness Center seeking health providers to serve residents locally

NEW ROCKFORD, ND-- June 30, 2011-- The Eddy County Wellness Center seeks outreach healthcare providers to offer local service to Eddy County residents.

The wellness center was built in 2010 in response to the community's need for additional healthcare services in the county. Rockin' Fitness and the Eddy County Public Health office are currently occupying space in the facility.

The building also includes a suite for outreach providers to use as little as once per month, or more as demand dictates, to offer local service to Eddy County. The 200 sq. ft. space has access to broadband Internet service and includes all utilities except telephone for a modest daily rental fee.

Targeted services include optometry, audiology, mental health, disease management, and personal training/lifestyle coaching. Other specialty service providers are also welcome to rent the space.

For more information, download and print the .pdf document below, which includes a map of the space. You may also contact Amy Wobbema at (701) 947-2205 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

The Eddy County Wellness Center is owned and operated by the New Rockford Area Betterment Corporation.

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