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CSi Weather…
REST OF TODAY…MOSTLY CLOUDY WITH SCATTERED THUNDERSTORMS AND
CHANCE OF SHOWERS. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 70S. SOUTH WINDS 5 TO
10 MPH. CHANCE OF PRECIPITATION 30 PERCENT IN THE JAMESTOWN AREA, 20 PERCENT IN THE VALLEY CITY AREA.
.TONIGHT…MOSTLY CLOUDY WITH SCATTERED THUNDERSTORMS AND CHANCE
OF RAIN SHOWERS. LOWS AROUND 60. SOUTH WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH. CHANCE
OF PRECIPITATION 30 PERCENT IN THE JAMESTOWN AREA, 40 PERCENT IN THE VALLEY CITY AREA.
.SATURDAY…MOSTLY SUNNY. A 20 PERCENT CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND
THUNDERSTORMS IN THE AFTERNOON. HIGHS AROUND 80. SOUTH WINDS 5 TO
15 MPH.
.SATURDAY NIGHT…PARTLY CLOUDY WITH A 20 PERCENT CHANCE OF
SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS IN THE JAMESTOWN AREA, 30 PERCENT IN THE VALLEY CITY AREA. LOWS IN THE LOWER 60S. SOUTHEAST WINDS
5 TO 10 MPH.
.SUNDAY…MOSTLY SUNNY . A 20 PERCENT CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND
THUNDERSTORMS IN THE MORNING IN THE VALLEY CITY AREA. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 80S. SOUTH WINDS 10 TO
15 MPH.
.SUNDAY NIGHT…PARTLY CLOUDY. SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS LIKELY
IN THE EVENING…THEN CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS AFTER
MIDNIGHT. LOWS IN THE UPPER 60S. CHANCE OF PRECIPITATION
70 PERCENT.
.MONDAY…MOSTLY SUNNY WITH A 20 PERCENT CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND
THUNDERSTORMS. HIGHS IN THE MID 80S.
.MONDAY NIGHT…PARTLY CLOUDY WITH A 30 PERCENT CHANCE OF SHOWERS
AND THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS IN THE MID 60S.
.TUESDAY…SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 80S.
.TUESDAY NIGHT…INCREASING CLOUDS. A 40 PERCENT CHANCE OF
SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS IN THE UPPER 60S.
.WEDNESDAY…MOSTLY SUNNY WITH A 30 PERCENT CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND
THUNDERSTORMS. HIGHS IN THE LOWER 80S.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT AND THURSDAY…MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE UPPER
50S. HIGHS IN THE LOWER 80S.
THERE IS A CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS TODAY AND TONIGHT MAINLY
ACROSS THE SOUTH CENTRAL. SEVERE WEATHER IS NOT EXPECTED.
SATURDAY THROUGH THURSDAY
THERE IS A CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS SATURDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY.
SOME STORMS COULD BE SEVERE ON SUNDAY AND SUNDAY NIGHT.
THE STORMS WILL BE MOST LIKELY AFTER 10 PM SUNDAY
NIGHT. THE STORM WILL PRODUCE SOME LARGE HAIL AND DAMAGING WINDS.
AN ISOLATED TORNADO WILL BE POSSIBLE.
ANOTHER COLD FRONT WILL MOVE ACROSS ND ON THURSDAY AND MAY BRING
ANOTHER POTENTIAL FOR STRONG STORMS ON THURSDAY.
Jamestown (CSi) Senator John Hoeven Thursday honored the service of two North Dakota veterans at military medal presentation ceremonies in Carrington and Jamestown.
Hoeven presented a Purple Heart for Vietnam veteran James Laurie in Carrington.
In Jamestown, the senator presented the third-highest military decoration, the Silver Star, posthumously to the family of Reinholdt Hofmann, who was killed in action during World War II.
Hoeven said, “These military medals are some of the highest honors that our nation bestows on our military members.
Our state has a proud history of military service. These medals serve as a token of our gratitude for the service and sacrifices that our veterans have made on our behalf.”
Reinholdt Hofman of Medina, ND
Reinholdt T. Hofmann served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He was born to Peter and Lydia Hofmann, who emigrated from Russia in 1911 and homesteaded in Medina. Reinholdt had 10 siblings and grew up and went to school in Medina. He enjoyed hunting and fishing when all the chores were done. Reinholdt entered the service on September 22, 1944, at Fort Snelling, Minnesota.
PFC Hofmann was assigned to the 6th Division, 63rd Infantry Regiment, which holds the unchallenged record of 219 consecutive days of continuous combat in the Pacific Theater. In January of 1945, Reinholdt and the 63rd Infantry invaded the Philippines, in a battle commonly referred to as S-Day. They participated in the attack on Mount Mataba and Mount Pacawagan and their division was assigned to take the last stronghold of General Yamashita in an area of deep ravines and thick jungle.
On January 16, 1945, near the Philippine Island of Payatan Luzon, PFC rifleman Reinholdt Hofmann crossed open terrain riddled with enemy machinegun and sniper fire to reach a wounded comrade. In the process of returning the wounded soldier, Reinholdt was killed by sniper fire. He is buried in Plot A, Row 4, Grave 120 of the Manila America Cemetery in the Philippines.
Senator Hoeven presented Reinholdt’s Silver Star to his nephew, Tony Hofmann. The medal will reside in the Medina VFW.
Hoeven added, “Reinholdt Hofmann is buried far from his home in North Dakota, but he is in the company of the men he fought with and the men that died fighting for each other and a country they cherished. We hope that this Silver Star, which will be displayed at the Medina VFW will serve as a tribute to a true American hero, Reinholdt Hofmann, and remind us all of the sacrifices of our nation’s greatest generation.”
James Laurie of Bowden
James T. Laurie served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. James was born in New York City and grew up in Staten Island, NY with his five siblings. He enlisted in the Army on January 20, 1966, and served in Vietnam from September 1966 to September 1967.
Hoeven’s office worked to secure a Purple Heart for Laurie, who was injured while on patrol in Bin Din Province on August 26, 1967. Sgt. Laurie spotted an enemy soldier entering a tunnel. He put a perimeter around the hill, dug a hole in the opposite side of the hill and threw in numerous grenades. Sgt. Laurie and fellow soldier, Spc. John F. Carey, went into the tunnel, shot an enemy and exited. There were additional enemy soldiers in the tunnel, so Carey and Laurie went back into the tunnel. An explosion occurred that fatally wounded Carey and blew Laurie out of the tunnel. Laurie had shrapnel removed from his neck, but would stay in the field until the next day, when he was medevacked out.
Laurie was honorably discharged on January 19, 1969. He married Marie in 1971, and together they have three children, Veronica, Vicki and Patrick. James and Marie reside in Bowden. He worked as housepainter and enjoys hunting, fishing and the peace and quiet of North Dakota.
The Army denied the first request to award Purple Heart to Sgt. Laurie for the injuries he received in combat. Senator Hoeven’s office was able to obtain additional records of the incident in the Bin Din Province and submitted a second request, which was granted.
Hoeven stated, “We are grateful that the Army has recognized the enormous sacrifices that Sgt. Laurie made in combat and awarded him with the Purple Heart. His service is an example to all of us and it is an honor to present this Purple Heart in recognition of Sgt. James Laurie’s faithful and dedicated service to our Nation.”
Laurie earned following medals during his service:
· Purple Heart
· Air Medal
· National Defense Medal
· Vietnam Service Medal with 2 Bronze Stars
· Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device 1960
· Combat Infantry Badge (1st Award)
· 2 O/S Bars
· Bronze Star Medal
· Sharpshooter (M16) Badge
· Expert (M14 & M60) Badge
Jamestown (CSi) – Senator John Hoeven Thursday joined local officials to mark Jamestown Regional Medical Center’s (JRMC) fifth anniversary in its modern facility. The senator is working in his role on the Appropriations Committee to support the work being done at JRMC and other hospitals like it, including an increase in the Labor, Health and Human Services appropriations bill to $152.6 million.
“Hospitals like the Jamestown Regional Medical Center are essential to the wellbeing and quality of life in our rural communities,” Hoeven said. “That is especially true of Critical Access Hospitals like JRMC, which serves nine counties and treats more than 9,000 patients a year, including those with serious illnesses or traumatic injuries. This cutting edge facility, which we celebrate today for five years of excellent service to its community, will enable JRMC to provide for the health care needs of the region for many more years to come.”
As a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, Senator Hoeven continues to support rural health care programs that benefit JRMC, North Dakota and the nation. This includes funding for grant programs administrated through Health Resources Services Administration (HRSA), such as Rural Hospital Flexibility Grants and Rural Health Outreach Grants.
Valley City (CSi) The Valley City Fire Department responded Thursday afternoon to a pizza delivery truck fire about 12:30-p.m. Thursday in the Valley City Pizza Ranch parking lot.
Fire Chief, Gary Retterath says the cause of the fire that extensively damaged the 2001 SUV’s engine compartment is under investigation.
No Injuries reported.
Valley City (CSi) A Minnesota man faces charges in connection with an alleged stolen pickup and trailer that occurred Thursday morning at the Sibley boat landing.
Banes County Sheriff Randy McClaflin says the owner of the pickup reported that he was fishing with a friend when he left with his pickup.
The boat trailer hitched to the vehicle.
McClaflin says patroling deputies located the stolen vehicle north of Valley City. Arrrested was 33 year-old Dieter Soetebier of Hendrum, Minnesota.
Additional charges against Soetebier are pending with the Barnes County State’s Attorney Office.
GRAND FORKS, N.D. (AP) – Grand Forks police say they have more information indicating that a person reported to be struggling in the Red River last week is fine.
People fishing in the area last Friday told authorities that a male who had entered the river appeared to have been swept away by the current. Authorities called off the search after four days and no reports of any missing persons.
Police say a person called the police department Wednesday night claiming to be the person who was in the river. Authorities say the person didn’t give a name but provided details consistent with the incident.
Police say they now consider the matter resolved.
FARGO, N.D. (AP) – The military says 11 North Dakota Air National Guard Airmen from a Fargo-based unit are returning home from Europe after a four-month deployment.
The military says the members of the Guard’s 119th Wing’s Aircraft Maintenance Squadron are scheduled to return home Saturday morning.
The airmen are aircraft maintenance specialists and were deployed to a naval station in Italy.
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) – Two groups of educators are finishing up work on the first draft of what will be new math and English standards for North Dakota schools.
The standards are not based on the federally backed Common Core. They’re to be in place for the 2017-18 school year.
Two committees comprising more than 70 math and language experts have been completing the first draft this week. It will go to review committees made up of elected officials, business community leaders and citizens. Then it will be posted for public comment.
Those crafting the standards will consider the comments in subsequent drafts.
State School Superintendent Kirsten Baesler believes the new standards will be more acceptable than Common Core, which has been criticized as a federal takeover of education.
FARGO, N.D. (AP) – The owner of a popular Fargo bar and restaurant damaged by fire says he wants to rebuild, but the city says tearing down the Bison Turf might be a better idea. The city has labeled the building dangerous and given owner Pete Sabo two months to make repairs or demolish the building. Sabo thinks the building can be repaired and brought up to code, and even improved. He hopes to be back in business by Oct. 1, which is homecoming weekend for North Dakota State University.
FARGO, N.D. (AP) – A Minneapolis-area liquor store chain says the name of a Bismarck liquor store is too close for comfort.
The Minnesota chain is known as G-Will Liquors. Its owner has filed a federal trademark infringement suit in Minnesota against the owner of Gee Williquors in Bismarck.
The suit is seeking at least $75,000 in damages.
William Klein, the owner of the Bismarck store, tells KFGO-radio he has hired a lawyer and plans to fight the lawsuit.
Gee Williquors opened two years ago.
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) – The Standing Rock Sioux Tribe is suing federal regulators for approving permits for a $3.8 billion pipeline between North Dakota and Illinois that would be the biggest-capacity pipeline carrying oil out of the state’s oil patch. Tribal officials filed the lawsuit Wednesday against the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The tribe says it opposes the Dakota Access Pipeline because it fears a spill could contaminate drinking water on its reservation, which is home to 8,000 people.
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) – North Dakota’s attorney general says a lawsuit challenging the state’s anti-corporate farming law is so vague that his office can’t even respond to it. Wayne Stenehjem has asked a federal judge to order the North Dakota Farm Bureau and other plaintiffs to amend their complaint to more specifically detail why they believe the law is unconstitutional. Voters approved the law in 1932 to safeguard North Dakota’s family farming heritage, but the lawsuit maintains it actually hurts the farm industry.
In sports…
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) – The deadline is 4 p.m. Monday for people who want to take part in an experimental antlerless deer archery season on state Corrections Department land south of Bismarck.
Interested hunters must first get an access permit from the Corrections Department before applying for a license. Only 25 access permits are being issued.
A maximum of 75 antlerless deer licenses will be available from the state Game and Fish Department’s Bismarck office. Each access permit holder can purchase up to three antlerless white-tailed deer licenses.
Other details, including areas open to hunting, are determined by the Corrections Department.
AA..
Fargo-Moorhead 7, Joplin 4
MLB…
INTERLEAGUE
Final Chi Cubs 3 Chi White Sox 1
AMERICAN LEAGUE
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – Rookie Max Kepler continued his midseason surge with a game-tying home run among two hits and two RBIs as the Minnesota Twins rallied to beat the Baltimore Orioles 6-2 on Thursday night.
The teams were squeezing in a make-up game from a May 9th postponement with Minnesota in the middle of a homestand and Baltimore heading for a weekend series at Toronto.
Final Texas 3 Kansas City 2
Final L.A. Angels 2 Boston 1
NATIONAL LEAGUE
Final Colorado 2 N-Y Mets 1
Final Milwaukee 6 Arizona 4
Final Philadelphia 7 Atlanta 5
Final St. Louis 5 Miami 4
Final Washington 4 San Francisco 2
TWINS TRADE…
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) – The San Francisco Giants acquired All-Star infielder Eduardo Nunez from the Minnesota Twins on Thursday night in exchange for a minor league pitcher.
Nunez was batting .300 with 12 home runs and 47 RBIs this season for the Twins and was leading the American League with 26 steals at the time of the trade.
The move adds some much-needed depth to San Francisco’s injury-plagued infield.
VIKINGS-ZIMMER
Vikings give coach Mike Zimmer a contract extension
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (AP) – The Minnesota Vikings have given coach Mike Zimmer a contract extension. Terms were not disclosed in Thursday’s announcement.
Zimmer is 18-14 in two seasons with Minnesota and expectations are high this year after the team went 11-5 and won the NFC North last season.
Co-owner and team president Mark Wilf says Zimmer has helped “transform the culture” of the Vikings.
In world and national news…
PHILADELPHIA (AP) – Hillary Clinton sets out by bus today to try to convince voters that she’s the presidential candidate who can mend a deeply divided nation. Clinton accepted the Democratic nomination yesterday with a plea for national unity and tolerance. The bus tour today extends to a pair of Rust Belt battle grounds, Ohio and Pennsylvania. She’ll be accompanied by running mate Tim Kaine and their spouses.
SAN DIEGO (AP) – One suspect is in custody and possible additional suspects are being sought in the shooting death of a San Diego police officer. Another was wounded and remains in surgery. A police update on the department’s Twitter account gave no hints about what touched off the violence.
CHESTER, Ill. (AP) – A former suburban Chicago police officer already in prison for killing his third wife faces another sentencing today in a murder-for-hire case targeting the prosecutor who convicted him. Jurors agreed in May that Drew Peterson attempted to hire a fellow inmate’s uncle to kill Will County State’s Attorney James Glasgow. Peterson and Glasgow will both have a chance to speak.
WASHINGTON (AP) – The government releases a broad snapshot of the U.S. economy today and economists surveyed by FactSet predict the Gross Domestic Product picked up steam in the April to June quarter, growing at a 2.6 percent rate, compared to 1.1 in January to March. The big driver for the rebound is believed to have been consumer spending.
STOCKHOLM (AP) – Reports that the sex lives of Swedish men and women are on the wane has the government worried. Sweden is launching a major study of the sexual habits of the country’s citizens. Public Health Minister Gabriel Wikstrom says “it’s important to investigate whether that is the case and if so what the reason is.” If stress and other health issues are affecting Swedes’ sex lives, he said, “that is also a political problem.”
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