Wayne Byers Show – Morning – Jan 18

CSi Weather…

REST OF TODAY…SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 30S. SOUTHWEST WINDS

5 TO 10 MPH.

.TONIGHT…PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 15 TO 20. SOUTH WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.

.THURSDAY…SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE LOWER 30S. SOUTH WINDS 5 TO

10 MPH.

.THURSDAY NIGHT…INCREASING CLOUDS. LOWS IN THE LOWER 20S. SOUTH

WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.

.FRIDAY…MOSTLY CLOUDY. SLIGHT CHANCE OF SNOW IN THE MORNING,

THEN SLIGHT CHANCE OF SNOW POSSIBLY MIXED WITH RAIN IN THE

AFTERNOON. HIGHS IN THE MID 30S. SOUTHEAST WINDS 10 TO 15 MPH.

CHANCE OF PRECIPITATION 20 PERCENT.

.FRIDAY NIGHT…CLOUDY. CHANCE OF SNOW POSSIBLY MIXED WITH RAIN

IN THE EVENING, THEN CHANCE OF SNOW AFTER MIDNIGHT. LOWS AROUND

30. CHANCE OF PRECIPITATION 30 PERCENT.

.SATURDAY…CLOUDY. CHANCE OF SNOW IN THE MORNING, THEN CHANCE OF

SNOW POSSIBLY MIXED WITH RAIN IN THE AFTERNOON. HIGHS IN THE MID

30S. CHANCE OF PRECIPITATION 40 PERCENT.

.SATURDAY NIGHT…CLOUDY. CHANCE OF SNOW POSSIBLY MIXED WITH RAIN

IN THE EVENING, THEN SLIGHT CHANCE OF SNOW AFTER MIDNIGHT. LOWS

IN THE UPPER 20S. CHANCE OF PRECIPITATION 30 PERCENT.

.SUNDAY…CLOUDY. HIGHS IN THE MID 30S.

.SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY…MOSTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE LOWER

20S. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 20S TO MID 30S.

 

 

Jamestown (CSi)  Jamestown Police reports a standoff that began shortly after 9-a.m., Tuesday in the 300 block of 3^rd Street Northwest in Jamestown ended at about 2-p.m.

Jamestown Police have arrested 31 year old Brandon Haugen. Jamestown Police Chief Scott Edinger says Haugen was arrested on suspicion of Domestic Assault.

Scott Edinger says the initial call indicated that Haugen may have wanted to hurt himself, and that Haugen may have had access to a weapon, which was not confirmed.

It was determined that Haugen was not in the house, that was surrounded by police and that the investigation led authorities to focus on an area, outside of city limits.

He says, where Haugen was arrested will be included when the police report is completed.

Edinger adds that as the investigation continued it was determined that there allegedly was a domestic assault in connection with the situation at the home.

Edinger says more information on the arrest will be made clear after the police report is filed, however, he’s not sure if Haugen will be incarcerated at the Stutsman County Correctional Center.

He says there are also medical issues, along with criminal charges.

He says Haugen will  make a court appearance, after the charges are filed with the city prosecutor, possibly on Wednesday.

In court, the judge will make a determination on Haugen’s disposition.

Earlier, Tuesday morning police sealed off the area around the house, to traffic and pedestrians and suggested that the Anne Carlsen Center and the South Central Human Center go into a soft lockdown, which they did. The lockdown was lifted at 2-p.m.

Those with appointments at the Human Service Center, during that time will be rescheduled.

 

Valley City  (CSi)  Valley City Police report the third vehicle stolen from a Valley City residence have been recovered.

Police Chief Phil Hatcher says the last vehicle was found in Fargo, just after 2-p.m., on Tuesday.

He adds a shotgun that was stolen from the home is still missing.

Police  responded to a call of three vehicles and a shotgun reported stolen from a home in the Riverside Drive area of Valley City on Monday, January 16th.

Hatcher asks that  anyone with additional information call the Valley City Police  at 845-3110.

 

Valley City  (CSi)  The Valley City Commission met in Regular Session Tuesday evening at 5-p.m., at City Hall.

All members were present.

CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK PROCLAMATION WAS GIVEN BY MAYOR CARLSRUD.

The week is being observed from January 29 – February 4, with programs and activities at

St. Catherine School which is celebrating its 100th Anniversary this year.

 

APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS INCLUDED:

A Raffle Permit for Valley City Area Chamber of Commerce

PUBLIC COMMENTS No One Spoke

Policy for speakers: Attorney General’s “A Citizen’s Guide to North Dakota Open Records & Open Meetings Laws” *A member of the public does not have the right to speak to the governing body at an open meeting. The public is only entitled to see and hear what happens at a meeting, and to record or broadcast those observations.

No personal attacks to persons present or not

No inflammatory language used during time that you have the platform

5 minute maximum or as directed by the chair

Thank you for participating in City Government.

ORDINANCES

The City Commission approved the  Second and final reading of an Ordinance to Rezone of E 35’ of Lot 3 Block 1 of Northern Pacific East 3rd Addition from I-1 to R-4

City Commissioners approved the  Second and final reading of an Ordinance Amending Title 14, Motor Vehicles for the City of Valley City, North Dakota.

NEW BUSINESS

Approved  the Permanent Flood Protection buyout purchase of 519 8th Avenue NE for the appraised value of $144,000.

Approved the Permanent Flood Protection buyout purchase of 890 East Main Street for the appraised value of $119,000.

Approved  the Permanent Flood Protection buyout purchase of 606 East Main Street for the appraised value of $97,000.  Commissioner Pedersen said the buyout figures are $51,000 over budget, but with the city helping with demolition it should bring the over budgeted figure down to a break even point.  $1.7 million dollars was allotted for all the buyouts.

The City Commission  approved the  2016 Audit Engagement Letter with Eide Bailly for services in the amount of $24,900.

Commissioners  accepted the resignation of Commissioner Richard Ross, who resigned, January 4, 2017.

Commissioner Bishop said it was a sad day when a city commissioner resigned due to “Bullying tactics.”

Commissioners Magnuson and Pedersen echoed the sentiments, alont with City Attorney Myhre who added that he enjoyed working with Ross, and supports Ross’ resignation.

Mayor Carlsrud said “Toxic negativity should not influence our culture.”  He said the ‘silent majority’ needs to stand up to the negativity.

City Attorney Myhre said within 15 days of Ross’ resignation petitions to the city commission to hold a Special Election must be received.

An alternative is the City Commission appoint a commissioner, or call for a Special Election on its own.

Approved  offering an extension of  a $200 grant to City Commissioners who provide proof of annual membership to the fitness facility of their choice.

Approved offering an extension of $200 grant to volunteer firemen who provide proof of annual membership to the fitness facility of their choice.

Commissioners approved the promotion of Lt. Phil Hatcher, the Acting Police Chief, to Police Chief, effective immediately.  City Administrator Schelkoph said a search committee and the process would have taken three months to complete.  He and Commissioner Bishop the police portfolio holder agreed that promoting from within is positive and will save time and money for the city.

Bishop said he’s looking at longevity in Hatcher’s appointment.

City Attorney Myhre added that Hatcher is highly professional and understands the law, and endorses Hatcher’s promotion.

Former Police Chief Fred Thompson resigned on December 8, 2016 and the City Commission accepted the resignation.

CITY ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT

David Schelkoph reminded residents that the State Legislative Session in happening, and that a number of changes are coming that will affect the state and local governments.

CITY UPDATES & COMMISSION REPORTS

City Attorney Myhre said he encourages women to apply for city positions including police and fire department positions in the future.

He added that Phil Hatcher needs to have a swearing in ceremony as police chief.

City Fire Chief Retterath asks residents to clear fire hydrants of snow, and lead a path to them.

He added that applications are still being accepted for volunteer fire fighters.

Newly appointed Police Chief Phil Hatcher said he was humbled by the appointment, and thanked his wife a family and police officers for their support.

KLJ reported on the cause of water main breaks that occurred in December and June of 2016.

The meeting was show live on CSi Cable 68 followed by replays.

 

Jamestown  (CSi)  The Choralaires will be traveling in February to perform at Carnegie Hall in New York City, with a fundraising raffle in progress.

Choralaires Director, Pam Burkhardt sys the group will be in concert at Carnegie Hall, on February 19, 2017, and will be performing Randall Thompson’s “Testament of Freedom.”

Ahead of the New York City trip and performance the Choralaires will perform  concerts at the University of Jamestown’s Reiland Fine Arts Center, at 7:30-p.m., on January 20 and 21,  when they perform Randall Thompson’s “Testament of Freedom,”  which they will perform at Carnegie Hall.

Joining the Choralaires will be the Jamestown Boys Choir under the direction of Meredith Meidinger.

Tickets are $12 for adults, and $5 for students available from any Choralaires member or at the door..

A raffle is in progress to raise funds for travel expenses.

Choralaires member, Mark Sherfy points out that costs for the stay in New York will be picked up by the company, but, he pointed out that the air travel will  be about $1,500 to $2,000 each.

The drawing for raffle tickets will be on the 21^st.  Raffle tickets are $20 and available from Choralaires members. Sherfy says 30 singers and 25 spouses and guests will be making the trip.

Ms Burkhardt received an E-Mail in June last year with an invitation to Carnegie Hall from the company that organizes concerts for the Hall, and handles air travel and hotel and food arrangement.

Ms. Burkhardt added that the Choralaires will leave for New York City February 16^th and return on the 20^th.  The group will leave by air in two groups, on from Jamestown and the other from Fargo.

Pam has more information, along with Mark on other ways to make a charitable donation.

Again the raffle drawing prizes include:  First Place:  A trip for two to New York City, or $2,000 cash.

Second Prize: $999 in cash.

Third Prize:  A bolt-action rifle.

The Jamestown Choralaires currently has 48 members and was  formed in 1955.

They rehearse Wednesday evenings at 8:45 p.m., at the Jamestown Middle School.

 

Jamestown  (CSi)  The Jamestown Classic Car Club’s Winter Wheels Car Show is Saturday January 21, 2017,

from 9-a.m. to 6-p.m., at the Jamestown Civic Center.

Tickets at the door are $8 for adults, with $2 off for all military veterans, $2 for children 6-12 years old, and 6 and under will be admitted free.

Kids 12 and under will receive a Hot Wheels car while supplies last.

The vehicle entry fee is $25.

Two classic cars are scheduled to be at the show from The Shed, in Warroad, Minnesota.  A 1959 DeSoto Firesweep convertible, one of 596, built, along with a 1970 Monte Carlo, one of two in existence as only four were built.

Trophies will be given for:  Peoples Choice (3-places), Best of Show, Mayor’s Choice, Longest Distance, and Hard Luck.

Five $50 cash door prizes will be drawn for those in attendance.

There will be vendors at the show.

More information and registrations by contacting Monte at 701-320-9108, or Jack at 701-320-4246.

The show is funded in part by Buffalo City Tourism.

 

MINOT, N.D. (AP) — A person injured in a shooting at a Minot trailer park has been arrested.

Police were called to the Northland Trailer Park Tuesday afternoon following a report of gunshots. Officers sealed off the area and urged Ramstad Middle School to lock down.

Police say a suspect was taken into custody about 4 p.m. and transported to Trinity Hospital with injuries. A release from the city did not say how the suspect was wounded or who inflicted the injuries.

No officers were injured in the confrontation.

 

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — Several North Dakota agency officials and the union representing state workers are opposing a measure that would prevent filling any vacant state government jobs until the end of April.

House Majority Leader Al Carlson, Senate Majority Leader Rich Wardner and their fellow GOP leaders of the appropriations committees are pushing the legislation amid a downturn in oil and agriculture prices.

Carlson says any filling any vacant position within the state can wait until the state has a better revenue picture for the next two-year budget cycle.

But Corrections Director Leann Bertsch says turnover is high in the prison system and a hiring freeze will result in increased overtime and other costs.

North Dakota United President Nick Archuleta says the amount of work does not decrease when employees are cut.

 

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — A judge has scheduled a hearing on a request by the developer of the Dakota Access pipeline to block the Army Corps of Engineers from launching a full environmental study of a disputed crossing in North Dakota.

Texas-based Energy Transfer Partners asked U.S. District Judge James Boasberg (BOHZ’-burg) to stop the Corps from publishing a notice in the Federal Register announcing the study. Boasberg set a hearing on the matter Wednesday.

ETP wants any further study put on hold until Boasberg rules on whether ETP already has the necessary permission to lay pipe under Lake Oahe, the Standing Rock Sioux tribe’s water source.

The Corps disputes permission has been granted, and says study is needed on alternate routes.

ETP says the $3.8 billion, four-state pipeline is safe.

 

WILLISTON, N.D. (AP) — A former employee accused of embezzling more than $2.8 million over nearly a decade from a Williston heavy equipment company is being sentenced this week in federal court.

The Williston Herald reports 44-year-old Daphney Harstad is charged with wire fraud for allegedly dipping into funds while working as an office manager and bookkeeper for Borsheim Crane.

Authorities say Harstad used the money to buy luxury jewelry and other merchandise from companies, including Louis Vuitton and Tiffany and Co.

Court documents say Harstad allegedly used fraudulent checks from the company to pay for merchandise she ordered online.

Harstad pleaded guilty in the fall and faces a possible maximum sentence of 30 years. Her sentencing hearing is scheduled for Thursday.

 

FARGO, N.D. (AP) — A judge says the last of four men to be sentenced in the beating death of a man outside a Fargo bar must serve 20 years in prison.

Prosecutors had recommended a sentence of 15 years for Scott Moen, who pleaded guilty to murder and conspiracy to commit aggravated assault.

Moen and three other men were convicted in the May 2015 death of 35-year-old Joey Gaarsland. Police say he was defending his wife during an argument that began in the bar and ended up in the parking lot.

Two other defendants, Jessy Olson and Nicholas Morris, were sentenced to 20 years in prison. A fourth man, Jason Oien, was sentenced to 15 years.

 

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — For the fourth time in eight years, the North Dakota Legislature will consider legislation that would prohibit discrimination based on sexual orientation.

The bipartisan legislation introduced this session would add sexual orientation to the list of classes of individuals who are specifically protected against discrimination.

Similar legislation failed during the 2009, 2013 and 2015 sessions.

Opponents have said it’s unnecessary, and argued it could force businesses and religious organizations to go against their own convictions.

Backers say many lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people fear they could lose their jobs or residences under current state law.

 

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas and 12 other states have asked a federal court to block final rules from President Barack Obama’s administration designed to reduce coal mining’s impact on streams.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton petitioned a Washington-based appeals court for an injunction Tuesday.

Paxton said in a statement that the “Stream Protection Rule” imposes “mandatory, one-size-fits-all” regulations that violate states’ rights.

Joining Texas are Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, Colorado, Indiana, Kentucky, Missouri, Montana, Ohio, Utah, West Virginia and Wyoming.

Last month, North Dakota Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem filed a separate lawsuit challenging the rule there.

The U.S. Interior Department argues that the rule will protect 6,000 miles of streams by preventing coal mining debris from being dumped into nearby waters.

Republicans have vowed to overturn it under President-elect Donald Trump.

 

In sports…

Boys Hockey…

Dickinson 3 Jamestown 1

 

Boys Basketball…

Bismarck Century 58, Jamestown 46

 

Beulah 67, New England 53

Dickinson 93, Bismarck St. Mary’s 77

Dickinson Trinity 67, Richardton-Taylor 28

Ellendale 64, Leola/Frederick, S.D. 44

Fargo Davies 63, West Fargo 56

Fargo North 56, Wahpeton 43

Fargo Shanley 72, Moorhead, Minn. 35

Grand Forks Red River 76, Thief River Falls, Minn. 53

Hankinson 54, Lisbon 44

Hatton-Northwood 56, Cavalier 55

Heart River 74, Beach 51

Hillsboro/Central Valley 82, Griggs County Central 41

Killdeer 57, Bowman County 49

Kindred 61, Tri-State 45

LaMoure-Litchville-Marion 52, Midkota 45

Langdon-Edmore-Munich (All sports) 83, Dunseith 78

Larimore 53, Drayton/Valley-Edinburg 26

Minot 72, Bismarck Legacy 62

Mott-Regent 56, Washburn 27

North Border 59, Midway-Minto 53

Northern Cass 64, Maple Valley 61

Oakes 49, South Border 46

Powers Lake 62, Tioga 47

Ray 64, Divide County 38

Richland 69, Clinton-Graceville-Beardsley, Minn. 51

Sargent Central 69, Enderlin 66

Sheyenne 63, Devils Lake 55

Strasburg-Zeeland 60, Medina-Pingree-Buchanan 47

Thompson 65, Grafton/St. Thomas 64

Turtle Lake-Mercer-McClusky 47, Underwood 43

Watford City 78, Hazen 34

Wilton-Wing 70, Center-Stanton 48

Wyndmere-Lidgerwood 51, Milnor-North Sargent 46, OT

 

GIRLS BASKETBALL

Bismarck Century 72, Jamestown 40

Valley City 64, Fargo South 43

Edgeley-Kulm-Montpelier 66, Barnes County North

 

Benson County 56, Rolla 24

Bismarck Legacy 73, Minot 31

Bismarck St. Mary’s 69, Dickinson 52

Bowman County 49, Killdeer 42

Burke County 64, Nedrose 43

Des Lacs-Burlington 68, Minot Our Redeemer’s 49

h 51

Flasher 58, Standing Rock 41

Four Winds/Minnewauken 59, Dakota Prairie 40

Glen Ullin-Hebron 55, Richardton-Taylor 23

Hawley, Minn. 55, Fargo Oak Grove Lutheran 41

Hazen 43, Heart River 41

Hettinger/Scranton 49, Dickinson Trinity 46

Hillsboro/Central Valley 47, Griggs County Central 16

Kidder County 65, New Salem-Almont 29

Leola/Frederick, S.D. 45, Ellendale 42

Lewis and Clark-Berthold 62, Glenburn 46

Minot Bishop Ryan 76, Surrey 22

Mohall-Lansford-Sherwood 75, South Prairie 49

Moorhead, Minn. 82, Fargo Shanley 72

Napoleon 54, Oakes 52

New Rockford-Sheyenne 53, Lakota 16

North Star 64, St. John 22

Ray 47, Divide County 37

Rugby 65, Rolette-Wolford 29

Sheyenne 68, Devils Lake 44

Shiloh Christian 55, Garrison 41

Stanley 50, Kenmare 46

Thompson 53, Grafton/St. Thomas 35

Turtle Mountain 83, Watford City 55

Underwood 56, Turtle Lake-Mercer-McClusky 15

Velva/Sawyer 58, Drake/Anamoose 20

Wahpeton 51, Fargo North 41

Warwick 64, Harvey-Wells County 43

Washburn 62, Solen 31

West Fargo 60, Fargo Davies 59

Westhope-Newburg 46, Towner-Granville-Upham 30

Wilton-Wing 39, Center-Stanton 30

 

NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION

SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Kawhi Leonard had 34 points and the San Antonio Spurs overcame a strong start by the Minnesota Timberwolves for a 122-114 victory Tuesday night.

Leonard’s fourth straight 30-point game helped him become the first San Antonio player to score 950 points in the season’s first half since Tim Duncan in 2003.

Coming off a career-high 38 on Saturday against Phoenix in Mexico City, Leonard was 12 for 17 from the field.

LaMarcus Aldridge added 29 points on 12-for-20 shooting, spoiling Minnesota coach Tom Thibodeau’s 59th birthday.

San Antonio had difficulty with Minnesota’s explosive starting lineup. Karl-Anthony Towns had 27 points and 16 rebounds, and Ricky Rubio added 21 points and 14 assists. Zach LaVine scored 18, Gorgui Dieng had 17 and Andrew Wiggins 10.

 

Final Miami 109 Houston 103

Final Toronto 119 Brooklyn 109

Final Dallas 99 Chicago 98

Final Denver 127 L.A. Lakers 121

 

NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Beau Bennett scored with 2:17 remaining to lift the New Jersey Devils over the Minnesota Wild in an unexpected 4-3 victory Tuesday night.

Pavel Zacha, Adam Henrique and Kyle Palmieri scored for New Jersey, which went 3-0-1 on its four-game road trip. Cory Schneider made 32 saves.

Jared Spurgeon, Jason Zucker and Erik Haula scored for Minnesota, which had won 17 of its previous 20 games. Devan Dubnyk stopped 22 shots for the Wild.

Bennett scored his third of the season and first in eight games after Blake Coleman sent a centering pass to him after falling down in the corner.

 

Final Columbus 4 Carolina 1

Final Dallas 7 N-Y Rangers 6

Final Toronto 4 Buffalo 3

Final Ottawa 6 St. Louis 4

Final Calgary 5 Florida 2

Final Chicago 6 Colorado 4

Final Vancouver 1 Nashville 0

Final OT Anaheim 2 Tampa Bay 1

 

TOP-25 COLLEGE BASKETBALL

Final (5) Kentucky 88 Mississippi St. 81

Final (6) Baylor 74 Texas 64

Final (17) Wisconsin 68 Michigan 64

Final (21) Purdue 91 Illinois 68

 

TARGET CENTER RENOVATIONS

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota Timberwolves and Lynx owner Glen Taylor is kicking another $9-12 million into the Target Center renovation project.

The Timberwolves announced the additional funds on Tuesday. The team says the new money will be used to get new seats, railings for the lower bowl, a new skyway off of the backside of the arena and a more improved Wi-Fi platform.

Taylor says the new money is geared toward making sure the project to refurbish the dated arena in downtown Minneapolis is as effective as possible. It will push the total cost of the project to between $138-141 million.

Renovations are underway and the city-owned building is scheduled to close this summer so the project can be completed in time for the start of the 2017-18 NBA season.

 

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