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TONIGHT…PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS NEAR ZERO. NORTHWEST WINDS 15 TO

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.THURSDAY…SUNNY. HIGHS AROUND 10. NORTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 20 MPH.

WIND CHILLS AROUND 20 BELOW.

.THURSDAY NIGHT…MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS NEAR ZERO. WEST WINDS AROUND

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.FRIDAY NIGHT…INCREASING CLOUDS. LOWS ZERO TO 5 ABOVE. SOUTH

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.SATURDAY…MOSTLY CLOUDY. A 20 PERCENT CHANCE OF SNOW IN THE

MORNING. HIGHS IN THE MID 20S.

.SATURDAY NIGHT AND SUNDAY…MOSTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 5 TO 10 ABOVE.

HIGHS 15 TO 20.

.SUNDAY NIGHT AND MONDAY…MOSTLY CLOUDY WITH A 20 PERCENT CHANCE

OF SNOW. LOWS ZERO TO 5 ABOVE. HIGHS AROUND 15.

.MONDAY NIGHT AND TUESDAY…MOSTLY CLOUDY WITH A 30 PERCENT

CHANCE OF SNOW. LOWS 5 TO 10 ABOVE. HIGHS 15 TO 20.

.TUESDAY NIGHT AND WEDNESDAY…MOSTLY CLOUDY. LOWS NEAR ZERO.

HIGHS AROUND 10.

 

 

Jamestown (CSi)  The North Dakota Highway Patrol reports, two people were injured in a two vehicle crash Monday about 6-p.m., on I-94 about two miles east of Dawson.

The report says, a 2002 Ford Explorer operated by 50 year old James Dewey of Tappen was westbound and a Peterbilt was eastbound, driven by 50 year old Kyle Olson of Lake Park, Minnesota near mile marker 209.

The SUV entered the median and overturned, rolling through the median and onto the east bound lane, where is was rear-ended by the semi.  Both vehicles came to rest on their wheels in the south ditch.

Dewey fled the scene on foot, and was located a short time later.

Olson was not injured, and he was wearing a seat belt.

Dewey and a passenger 28 year old Summer Maxon of Tappen were injured. Neither wore seat belts.

Dewey and Maxon were taken to a Bismarck hospital for treatment of injuries.

Dewey was treated and released, and was arrested on charges from the crash and transported to the Burleigh County Correctional Center.

Assisting the Highway Patrol at the scene was the Kidder County Sheriff’s Office.

 

Jamestown  (CSi)  Veterans have the opportunity to take advantage of upcoming adventures.

On Wednesday’s Wayne Byers Show on CSi Cable 2, Stutsman County Veterans Service Officer, David Bratton said Ocotber 3-10, 2017, there will be a World War Two D-Day Landing site visit, along with a trip to the Battle of Normandy tour.  He added those wanting more information can contract Satrom Travel in Bismarck.  www.satromtravel.com

Veteran can register for Veterans Outdoor Adventure, for a Deep Sea adventure in North Carolina September 9-16, 2017.  The drawing will be on July 9, 2017.  More information by calling 701-690-0140.

A Veterans Art Festival is February 15, 2017 from 10-.am., to 2-p.m., at the Fargo VA, third floor auditorium.

Coming up March 24, 25, 2017, the Mind Matters Conference will be in Bismarck for caregivers of vets with brain injuries.  For more information call 855-866-1884, or go on line to www.bin.org

David added that those who served Camp Lejeune from 1953 to 1987 can get updates on added information concerning additional disabilities added to the list stemming from contaminated water supplies at the camp during that time period.

David Bratton can be reached for more veterans information at 701-252-4093, or visit his office in the basement of the LEC in Jamestown Monday – Friday, from 8-a.m., to noon, and 1-p.m. to 5-p.m.

 

 

Jamestown  (CSi)  The city of Jamestown is hosting a public meeting on MONDAY FEBRUARY 13, 2017,  from 5 to 7 p.m. at City Hall.

Those interested in learning about, discussing or providing feedback on the city’s proposed project on 5th Street Northeast from 12th Avenue to 27th Avenue Northeast, is invited to give their input.

The proposed project would pave the road  to TRAC from 12th Avenue NE to 27th Avenue NE.

There will be a short informational presentation at 5:20 p.m. Staff will also be available immediately after the presentation.

The city of Jamestown and Interstate Engineering Incorporated will be available to receive feedback and answer any questions at the meeting. Project details will be available at the meeting, and all comments will be take  through Friday, February 17,  2017 and be evaluated and addressed.

Anyone not able to attend the public meeting and have questions or comments, contact Ben Aaseth at 252-0234 or at ben.aaseth@interstateeng.com.

 

Jamestown (CSi-JRMC)  Jamestown Regional Medical Center launched the first hyperbaric oxygen therapy chamber in the state this past fall.

In hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT), patients enter a special chamber and breathe concentrated oxygen. The pure oxygen fills the blood and helps repair tissues. HBOT helps patients suffering from chronic wounds, diabetic wounds, burns and infections.

Randy Perkins, FNP for JRMC’s Wound Center  says, “The need for chronic wound care is growing. . Caring for wounds that won’t heal is costly for patients and insurance programs.”

According to the National Institute of Health, chronic wounds affect more than 6.5 million patients in the U.S. each year. Those individuals and their insurance providers spend more than $25 billion on treatment. Operating part-time only, JRMC’s Wound Center helped over 300 people in 2016.With the national and local demand for wound care growing, JRMC increased its staff to meet the demand and expects patient numbers to grow in 2017 as the available therapies expand.

HBOT therapy is useful for conditions including: bone infections, ulcers, anemia and gangrene.

Amanda Lausch, FNP at the JRMC Wound Center, adds, “People with diabetes and vascular disease struggle with circulation to the lower extremities.  HBOT is an option for them – an option that may save their limb from amputation. That makes a huge impact on a person’s quality of life.”

JRMC is also developing treatment options for injuries like carbon monoxide poisoning and chemotherapy radiation burns.  Lausch says, “HBOT is a common form of therapy for firefighters, coal miners and cancer patients.”

Candidates for HBOT have tried other therapies without satisfactory results. Unfortunately, HBOT is often seen as a last-resort and shouldn’t be.

She adds, “Some wounds won’t heal even after three or four years.  Without appropriate care at a Wound Center, they may never heal.”

After North Dakota, the nearest places to receive HBOT are Montana, Minnesota and South Dakota. In addition to geography, another barrier to care is insurance. Medicaid, Medicare and insurance companies cover HBOT in most cases, but it can still be a barrier for some patients. Patients interested in HBOT should contact the wound clinic at (701) 952- 4878.

For more information, visit www.jrmcnd.com or call 952-4878.

 

Minneapolis  (CSi)  Salvation Army Stores are now in desperate need of clothing for men, women, and children. All sizes and seasons are being accepted.

The Salvation Army relies on the sale of donated goods to support our programs in the Twin Cities, Greater Minnesota, and North Dakota. Clothing is by far our most popular item. Without more clothes to sell, funding for some of our programs could suffer.

Donated clothing also provides a low-cost shopping option for families in need, with vouchers given to our stores whenever possible.

To help, please find a Salvation Army Store today and drop of all the clothes you no longer need.

 

 

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — North Dakota lawmakers have defeated legislation three times in past years that would prohibit bias in housing and employment based on sexual orientation.

Fargo Democratic Rep. Josh Boschee, the state’s first openly gay legislator, is once again pushing the measure. He and others told the House Human Services Committee on Wednesday that many lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people fear they could lose their jobs or residences under current state law.

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

Paul Schick, a Lutheran pastor from Bismarck, was one of several clergy members who spoke in support of the bill. He says failing to pass it sends a message that the Legislature “really doesn’t bear goodwill toward the LGBT community.”

 

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP)  Law enforcement have evicted about 40 Dakota Access pipeline opponents from a camp the protesters set up on higher ground near their flood-prone main camp in southern North Dakota.

The Morton County Sheriff’s Office says the camp was on private property owned by the pipeline developer. Protesters in Facebook posts described what they called the “Last Child” camp as “peaceful assembly.”

Sheriff’s spokesman Rob Keller says there were two initial arrests and no reports of injuries.

The main camp once housed thousands but is now down to about 300 people. The tribe has told those in camp to leave, and the camp is being cleaned up in advance of spring flooding season.

Protest spokesman Chase Iron Eyes couldn’t be reached for comment because his cellphone wasn’t accepting messages.

 

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — A spokesman says the U.S. Army has begun its review of an easement that is necessary to complete the proposed Dakota Access oil pipeline.

Maj. Gen. Malcolm Frost says the Army is following the steps outlined in President Donald Trump’s order earlier this month for a fast review of requests to approve the pipeline.

Frost cautions that the steps don’t mean the easement has been approved.

The easement is necessary for the pipeline developer, Energy Transfer Partners, to complete the last unfinished section of the pipeline under North Dakota’s Lake Oahe (oh-AH’-hee).

The pipeline has been the target of months of protests from the Standing Rock Sioux, whose reservation lies near the route, and thousands of supporters from around the country who argue it’s a threat to water supply.

 

 

MINOT, N.D. (AP) — Less than six months after opening, Minot’s opioid treatment clinic is busier than its corporate owners anticipated it would be.

Community Medical Services is North Dakota’s first opioid treatment clinic using drug therapy with methadone.

Mark Schaefer, CMS regional manager in Minot, says while methadone doesn’t produce a drug-induced high, it is addictive.

The narcotic, which is controlled by the federal Drug Enforcement Agency, can be used to stabilize clients that in most cases can be weaned off the drug.

CMS currently operates four clinics in Arizona, four in Montana and one in Alaska, with clients ranging from ages 19 to 62.

CMS has plans to open another clinic in Fargo in late spring or early summer, and Heartview in Bismarck is also planning to open a clinic.

 

In sports…

VALLEY CITY (VCSU-CSi) – Valley City State University football coach Dennis McCulloch announced today the addition of 14 student-athletes who have signed letters of intent to play for VCSU next season.

 

The group features three college transfers and 11 high school seniors who have signed to continue their education and football careers at VCSU.

 

Coach McCulloch says, “We’re excited to welcome this group of young men to our program. Our coaches have worked hard to recruit student-athletes who fit our culture and will continue the tradition of Viking Football. These young men are great additions to the Viking brotherhood.”

 

Nine of the signed student-athletes are from North Dakota, five are from Minnesota and one is from Texas. McCulloch says recruiting is ongoing for the Vikings, who will announce more signings in the coming weeks.

 

Valley City State University is a member of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) and plays in the North Star Athletic Association (NSAA) conference.

 

VCSU is coming off a 6-4 season in 2016 and a second-place finish in the NSAA standings. The Vikings have won four conference championships in the last six seasons and advanced to the NAIA National Playoffs in 2014. VCSU has a 29-6 record in conference play since 2011.

 

VCSU Football – Signed Recruits

North Dakota (8)

Drew Jacobson – Valley City, N.D. – Valley City High School, FB, 5-9, 205 lbs

Levi Nix – Valley City, N.D. – Valley City High School, QB, 6-5, 205 lbs

Tate Enget – Stanley, N.D. – Stanley-Powers Lake High School, RB, 5-6, 155 lbs

Chance Brenno – New Rockford, N.D. – New Rockford-Sheyenne High School, TE, 6-0, 215 lbs

Berkley Santos – Lansford, N.D. – Mohall-Lansford-Sherwood High School, OL, 6-3, 268 lbs

Sean Beilke – Buffalo, N.D. – Maple Valley High School, WR, 6-3, 190 lbs

Sully Breckheimer – Luverne, N.D. – University of Minnesota-Crookston, LB, 5-10, 225 lbs

Levi Hirschhorn – LaMoure, N.D. – LaMoure High School, DB, 6-1, 180 lbs

 

Minnesota (5)

Ryan Poehls – Sabin, Minn. – Dilworth-Glyndon High School, LB, 6-1, 190 lbs

Tyler Smith – Parkers Prairie, Minn. – Parkers Prairie High School, DL, 6-6, 235 lbs

Louis Russell – Willmar, Minn. – Willmar High School, DL, 6-0, 250 lbs

Raymonte Maynard – Richfield, Minn. – Rochester Community & Technical College, RB, 5-11, 225 lbs

Johnl Jones – Fridley, Minn. – MN State Community & Technical College Fergus Falls, OL, 6-2, 320 lbs

 

Texas (1)

David Dominguez – El Paso, Texas – El Dorado High School, OL, 6-0, 270 lbs

 

 

In world and national news…

WASHINGTON (AP) — Two Republican senators have announced their opposition to Betsy DeVos (dih-VAHS’) for education secretary. Sens. Susan Collins of Maine and Lisa Murkowski of Alaska both say they cannot support DeVos, a wealthy Republican donor and school choice activist. Both said in Senate floor speeches Wdnesday that DeVos’ commitment to the nation’s public schools is in question in light of her long-held support for vouchers and charter schools. If all other GOP senators support DeVos as expected, and all Democrats oppose her, she would end up with a 50-50 vote in the Senate and Vice President Mike Pence would have to break the tie to confirm her.

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump’s national security adviser says the administration is putting Iran “on notice” after it tested a ballistic missile. Michael Flynn told reporters that the Trump administration “condemns” actions by Iran that weaken stability in the Mideast and elsewhere, and that put “American lives at risk.” He says “Iran is now feeling emboldened,” criticizing the Obama administration for failing “to respond adequately.” A defense official said this week that the missile test ended with a “failed” re-entry into the earth’s atmosphere.

WASHINGTON (AP) — The first phone call Judge Neil Gorsuch made after being nominated to the Supreme Court was to Judge Merrick Garland — former President Barack Obama’s pick for the bench. It was a courtesy call by Gorsuch, President Donald Trump’s selection for the longstanding vacancy created by the death of Justice Antonin Scalia a year ago. The Republican-led Senate never acted on Garland’s nomination for that seat, much to the irritation of Democrats who are now threatening to make trouble for Gorsuch’s bid.

DOVER, Del. (AP) — Delaware prisons are locked down, as authorities respond to a hostage situation at the state’s maximum-security facility. The head of the state Correctional Officers Association says a prison official told him that guards have been taken hostage at the prison in Smyrna.

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Prosecutors say the widow of the man who committed a deadly attack on a Florida nightclub accompanied him on scouting trips to the venue and knew about his plan. Federal prosecutors in California for the first time Wednesday divulged details of the charges against Noor Salman. Prosecutors say she saw her husband Omar Mateen leave their Florida home with a gun and backpack full of ammunition on the night of the attack. Salman was arrested last month near San Francisco and charged with helping Mateen plan the June 12 attack on the Pulse nightclub in Orlando that killed 49 people.