CSi Weather…

 

 

.SUNDAY…SUNNY. HIGHS AROUND 80. SOUTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 15 MPH.

.SUNDAY NIGHT…INCREASING CLOUDS. LOWS IN THE LOWER 50S.

.MONDAY AND MONDAY NIGHT…MOSTLY CLOUDY. HIGHS IN THE LOWER 60S.

LOWS IN THE 40S TO LOWER 50S.

.TUESDAY…MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS AROUND 60.

.TUESDAY NIGHT AND WEDNESDAY…MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE LOWER

40S. HIGHS IN THE 60S.

.WEDNESDAY NIGHT…MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS AROUND 50.

.THURSDAY…MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE LOWER 70S.

 

A cold front is now through the James River

Valley. Popcorn type showers and isolated thunderstorms

into Friday evening.

For Saturday, expect a dry day .

Possible frost Tuesday morning.

 

Jamestown (CSi)  The World’s Largest Buffalo statue in Jamestown is undergoing a new paint job.

In addition to painting, the work entails cleaning, repairing of cracks and a seal coat at the top.

Approved by the Jamestown Tourism Board of Directors the price tag is estimated at $8,500.

The Jamestown City Council approved permission to re-paint the buffalo, and to disburse $8,500 from the  Jamestown Tourism Capital Improvement Fund to cover the cost.

It also approved the request from Jamestown Tourism to establish a “feed the buffalo” collection box on the site of the monument, and  to create a dedicated fund for future maintenance and repair of the Buffalo monument

The Tourism Board voted unanimously to let the bid to Denny & Son LLC, of Bismarck.

The last time the buffalo underwent extensive renovations was in 2007.

Some refurbishing, and improvements to lighting and landscaping at the Buffalo is also under consideration.

Weighing in at 60 tons, the World‘s Largest Buffalo is 26 feet tall, 46 feet long and cost nearly $8,500 to build in 1959.

 

NEAR THE STANDING ROCK SIOUX RESERVATION, N.D. (AP) — A federal judge has denied the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe’s request to temporarily stop construction on the four-state Dakota Access oil pipeline near their reservation in North Dakota.

Tribal officials challenged the Army Corps of Engineers’ decision to grant permits for Dallas-based Energy Transfer Partners’ $3.8 billion pipeline that is intended to carry oil from North Dakota to Illinois.

Friday’s ruling by U.S. District Judge James Boasberg comes amid growing protests over the pipeline, which would cross the Missouri River less than a mile upstream of the reservation.

The tribe argues the pipeline could impact drinking water and that construction has already disturbed ancient sacred sites.

A lawyer for the tribe says the ruling will be appealed.

The Standing Rock Sioux’s tribal historian says a federal judge’s decision to deny a request for a temporary stop of construction on the Dakota Access pipeline gives her “a great amount of grief.”

LaDonna Brave Bull Allard, who also has been a part of the protests near the North Dakota reservation, says that the tribe will “continue to stand” and “look for legal recourses,” as well as continue to protest peacefully.

Attorney Jan Hasselman with environmental group Earthjustice, who filed the lawsuit in July on behalf of the tribe, said in the days before the ruling that it’ll be challenged.

Hasselman said that they’ll “hope that construction isn’t completed while that (appeal) process is going forward.”

Officials with pipeline company Energy Transfer Partners didn’t return The Associated Press’ phone calls or emails seeking comment.

Allard also noted that her tribe is not the only that’s filed a lawsuit. The Yankton Sioux tribe in South Dakota did the same Thursday.

 

Washington  (CSi) Following Friday’s ruling in Standing Rock Sioux Tribe v. U.S. Army Corps, the Army announced that it will not authorize construction on Corps land bordering or under Lake Oahe until it determines whether it will need to reconsider any of its previous decisions regarding the Lake Oahe site.  Federal agencies are asking the Dakota Access pipeline company to voluntarily pause all construction activity within 20 miles east or west of Lake Oahe.

Federal agencies are inviting all tribes to formal, government-to-government consultations in the fall to address how the federal government can better ensure meaningful tribal input into infrastructure-related reviews and decisions and the protection of tribal lands, resources, and treaty rights.  The agencies also will explore with tribes whether new legislation should be proposed to Congress to alter the current statutory framework to promote those goals.

Read More at: https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/joint-statement-department-justice-department-army-and-department-interior-regarding-standing

 

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — A North Dakota state agency that regulates private investigation and security firms is looking into the use of force against protesters of the Dakota Access pipeline.

The confrontation last weekend between protesters and private security guards left some guards injured. Tribal officials say about 30 protesters were pepper-sprayed and some were bitten by dogs after construction workers bulldozed alleged sacred sites.

Monte Rogneby, an attorney for the North Dakota Private Investigation and Security Board, says the board received complaints about use of the dogs.

He says the probe should also find out whether the private security personnel at the site are properly registered and licensed. Rogneby says the board has contacted private security firms that it believes were involved in the protest, but he would not name them.

Rogneby says the board wants to finish its investigation “sooner rather than later.”

 

 

Jamestown (CSi)  The James River Humane Society along with Stutsman Harley-Davidson will hold the Paws for the Cause, motorcycle run, on Saturday September 17, 2016.

On Friday’s Wayne Byers Show on CSi Cable 2, the shelter’s Vice President, Matt Opsahl said the ride leaves Stutsman Harley-Davidson at noon.

Proceeds from the $25 entry fee goes to the Jamestown River Humane Society.

Those attending are asked to bring a donation of canned dog or cat food.

The shelter’s Fall Open House will be Saturday October 15, 2016 from 10-a.m., to 2-p.m.

There will be food, games, rides for the kids, a costume contest, and more.

He added that currently there are 25 cats, including five kittens available for adoption, along with 19 dogs.

The James River Humane Society is located off the Bloom I-94 Exit, 262, and is open from 9-a.m. to noon and 5:30-p.m., to 6:30-p.m., or by appointment.

Call 701-252-0747.

Donations of food toys blankets and cleaning supplies can be dropped off at the shelter, or at the drop box at Hugo’s in Jamestown.

On line visit:  www.jamesriverhumanesociety.org  with links to petfinder.com, and visit their Face Book page.

 

SAWYER, N.D. (AP) — Sawyer’s former school superintendent and high school principal has been sentenced to serve 40 years in prison for sexually abusing three teenage boys and possessing child pornography. Fifty-two-year-old Charles Soper in April pleaded guilty to several felony and misdemeanor charges. Prosecutors dropped a human trafficking count. He was sentenced Thursday. None of the boys were students at his school.

 

Bismarck  (CSi)  Family members, community leaders, friends and fellow service members are invited to attend a remembrance ceremony at the Memorial to the Fallen in the Global War on Terrorism, outside of Fraine Barracks in Bismarck, North Dakota. This year’s event, which is scheduled for 10 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 11, 2016, also will include adding two North Dakotans’ names to the memorial. Both heroes were killed in action while serving during the Global War on Terrorism.

The North Dakota service members being honored are:

.               Petty Officer First Class Kevin Rux, United States Navy, formerly of Portland, North Dakota.

o             Killed aboard the USS Cole, in Aden, Yemen, Oct. 11, 2000.

.               Capt. John Gaffaney, United States Army, formerly of Williston, North Dakota.

o             Killed during the shootings in Fort Hood, Texas, Nov. 5, 2009.

Ceremony attendees also are invited to participate in an “Old Glory” run/walk, which will span over the biking trail extending from Pioneer Park to the memorial outside of Fraine Barracks. The run/walk will begin at 8:30 a.m. Both events are open to the public.

The memorial at Fraine Barracks was dedicated on Sept. 11, 2009, and honors 26 North Dakota service members who lost their lives in the Global War on Terrorism. It was established to provide a place where families, friends and fellow citizens could reflect and remember the service of the fallen. The memorial is a joint venture between the City of Bismarck and the North Dakota National Guard and is funded through private donations

The Remembrance Ceremony is from  10 – 11 a.m., Sunday, Sept. 11, 2016

Old Glory” Run/Walk will be at  8:30 a.m. – 9:45 a.m., Sunday, Sept. 11, 2016

at Pioneer Park, River Road and Burnt Boat Drive, Bismarck.

 

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A man who has lived under a cloud of suspicion since 11-year-old Jacob Wetterling was kidnapped in 1989 can breathe easier now that another man has confessed.

Dan Rassier was questioned about Jacob’s abduction several times. In 2010, authorities dug up his farm and he was named a person of interest. After that, Rassier said, some people began viewing him as “toxic.”

Rassier was 33 and home alone when Jacob was abducted from the end of his driveway on the night of Oct. 22, 1989. Another man, Danny Heinrich, recently confessed to abducting and killing Jacob. He led authorities to the boy’s remains.

Documents released Friday show authorities had Rassier on their radar because of suspicious comments he made, including to Jacob’s mother.

 

In sports…

BROOKINGS, S.D. (AP) — The inaugural football game in South Dakota State University’s new $65 million stadium is this weekend.

The Jackrabbits host Drake on Saturday night at Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium. Kickoff is 6 p.m.

The facility is replacing the 50-year-old Coughlin-Alumni Stadium. Construction on the 19,000-seat facility began in 2014 and wrapped up this summer.

The stadium officially opened Thursday with a concert by country artists Luke Bryan, Little Big Town and Lee Brice.

 

In world and national news…

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Tim Kaine says Donald Trump was using his charitable foundation to suppress fraud investigations into Trump University. Hillary Clinton’s running mate is raising questions about the Trump foundation’s donations to Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi before she decided not to join a lawsuit against Trump alleging fraud. There’s also a new report from Yahoo News that the foundation helped fund a lawsuit against New York’s attorney general, who initiated the suit involving the university. Charities cannot legally donate to political activities. Kaine suggested there could be more questionable donations from the foundation.

 

COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — Facebook now says it will allow postings of an iconic 1972 photo of a naked, screaming girl running from a napalm attack in Vietnam. The decision comes after a Norwegian revolt against the tech giant. Facebook originally deleted postings of the image by Norwegian Prime Minister Erna Solberg and others, saying it violated its rules against nudity. But it now says it will allow sharing of the photo, “because of its status as an iconic image of historical importance.”

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are on track Friday for their biggest losses since June. The Dow has been more than 300 points lower in afternoon trading. The market swoon came as remarks from a Federal Reserve bank president fueled speculation among investors that the central bank may raise its key interest rate this year.

BAY ST. LOUIS, Miss. (AP) — A federal investigator says authorities had received some “unsubstantiated criminal intelligence” about a Mississippi police chief before he killed himself. Mike DeNardo was chief of the Bay St. Louis police department. He fatally shot himself yesterday in the parking lot of the city’s police station — just after he was suspended from his duties and relieved of his equipment. An agent with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives says the agency hadn’t yet opened a formal investigation.