URGENT UPDATE: The Rolette Record, a farmer-owned weekly newspaper in Rolette, North Dakota, has been officially sold to Roy B. Miller and Gene Farley as of December 1, 1929. This significant transition marks a pivotal moment for the local media landscape, as the new owners are set to implement their vision for the publication.
The announcement was made just yesterday, with Miller, who also owns the Cando Record, taking a crucial role alongside Farley, who has been a linotype operator under Miller for the past five years. The sale, confirmed by a group of local farmers who previously owned the paper, indicates a shift in direction for the 25-year-old publication, originally established by Charles W. Sibley.
As part of this transition, managing editor E. W. Dickinson will depart from his role, although plans for his future have not been disclosed. The new editorial team is set to bring fresh perspectives, with Farley stepping in as the new editor. His assistant will be local resident Joseph Lemieux, ensuring continuity and local insight in the editorial process.
The first issue under the new management is scheduled for publication next week, promising to maintain the newspaper’s long-standing tradition of political independence. The local community is eager to see how this change will influence the paper’s direction and coverage.
This development is poised to reshape the media landscape of Rolette and Cando, as residents anticipate the innovative strategies the new owners will introduce. Stay tuned for updates on the launch of the revitalized Rolette Record.
