CSi Weather…

TONIGHT…Snow with accumulations of 1 to 2 inches. Storm total 1 to 3 inches. Lows 5 to 10 above. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.

.THURSDAY…Mostly cloudy. A 30 percent chance of snow in the morning in the Jamestown area, 20 percent in the Valley City area. Highs 15 to 20. North winds 5 to 10 mph.

.THURSDAY NIGHT…Mostly cloudy. Lows 5 to 10 above. Southeast

winds 5 to 10 mph.

.FRIDAY…Mostly cloudy. A 30 percent chance of snow in the

afternoon. Not as cold. Highs in the lower 30s. South winds 10 to

15 mph.

.FRIDAY NIGHT…Partly cloudy. Not as cold. Lows in the mid 20s.

South winds around 10 mph.

.SATURDAY AND SATURDAY NIGHT…Partly cloudy. Highs in the mid

40s. Lows in the mid 20s.

.SUNDAY AND SUNDAY NIGHT…Mostly cloudy. Highs in the mid 40s.

Lows in the upper 20s.

.MONDAY…Partly sunny. A 30 percent chance of rain in the

afternoon. Highs around 40.

.MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY…Partly cloudy. Lows 15 to 20.

Highs in the 30s to lower 40s.

 

Two to four inches of snow is possible Wednesday evening and into the

early overnight. Snow covered roads may lead to difficult travel

at times.

 

Valley City  (CSi)  The 2017 North Dakota Winter Show,  has been extended this year.

The 80th annual show runs March 4-11, 2017 in Valley City.

The concert March 4, 2017, features the music of Eric Paslay, along with Blackhawk and 32 below.

NDWS manager Dawn Riley says  seats  may be purchased online at www.northdakotawintershow.com

The Classic Steer and Market Hog Auction will be held in the  basement of theValley City Eagles Club Sunday, March 5th at 6pm.

Tickets for the PRCA Rodeo are available on line at www.northdakotawintershow.com

The Rodeo performances scheduled for Friday March 10, 2017, at 7-p.m.,  and Saturday March 11th at 2-p.m., and 7-p.m.

Two men will be honored for their contribution in the field of agriculture after they were selected to become the newest members of the North Dakota Agriculture Hall of Fame.

The individuals selected this year are Alan Bergman of Jud and Dr. James Tilton of Fargo. The two will be recognized in a ceremony on Saturday, March 11th during the 80th annual North Dakota Winter Show in Valley City.

 

Jamestown  (CSi)  The 39th Annual Runnin O’ The Green in Jamestown is Saturday March 18, 2017 in Jamestown.

Founder and organizer, Larry Knoblich says in 2016 the Run raised $25,000 for Camp Grassick, and $8,500 to 17 local cancer patients.   He points out that Camp Grassick is a summer camp for individuals of all ages, who are mentally or physically challenged.

Early Registration Friday March 17th is 4-p.m., to 8-p.m., at the Elks Club, along the  Cork & Barrel and Wildside Creations in Jamestown .

All $30 entries that want a commemorative t-shirt should be received by March 15, 2017.

Shirts will be available starting March 13th.

Send the entry form to Wildside Creations at 103 4th Street Northeast, Jamestown, ND 58401.

Call 701-252-5228 for details.

Registration on race day is at 11-a.m., at Frontier Fort, with a contribution of $10, and does NOT include a t-shirt.

Also register at The Buff, The Knights of Columbus, and The Elks during the run.

For a ride to the start area, leave vehicles at the motel or finish area and call 701-658-0087, or, 701-320-3751.  They operate on tips only, and any profits will be donated to Stutsman County Relay for Life and local charities. The ride providers are listed on the back of name tags.

The run starts at 2-p.m., with the first flight leaving Frontier Fort at that time.

A total of six heats, with 400 runners per heat, leaving the Fort at 2-p.m., with 10 minute intervals, with the last heat leaving at 2:50-p.m.

Please carry a photo ID to show at registration and on demand, as participants must be 21 year of age or older.

Also have name tags checked at each stop.

Do NOT carry alcoholic beverages outside the establishments, or fenced in areas at the bar, if provided.

It’s a $50 fine for open containers on the streets.  The fine for urinating in public is $150.

The course will go from the Fort to: stops at  The Buff,  The Knight’s of Columbus, The Elks, The Wonder Bar, The Corner Bar,  Jonny B’s Brickhouse The Office Bar, The All Vets Club, Fred’s Den, and the run finishes at Shady’s at the Gladstone Inn & Suites in Jamestown.

First responders will be on stand-by in case they are needed, and all but Jamestown Police Department detectives will be on duty, at some point during the day, either uniformed or plain clothes.

The Stutsman County Sheriff’s Department, and North Dakota Highway Patrol will have extra patrol units on the highways.

Knoblich stresses that any beverage will count, and drinking alcoholic beverages is NOT a requirement, adding to drink alcohol in moderation.

Knoblich said there will be plenty of portable restrooms and garbage cans out along the route and near establishments taking part in the run.

He asks that runners ‘Keep an eye on each other,’ concerning potential vandalism or other illegal acts.

Bar workers should be prepared to handle around 2,000 participants through the event, and bars, early in the run should expect a larger crowd the first two hours, later bars in the run will be busy until closing.

Motorists, and others need to be patient, with the runners and participants need to careful where they are walking while in traffic areas.

Knoblich thanks Jerry Iverson Construction and the group of drivers for the continued financial support and to R.M. Stoudt for making the informational printings possible, and asks for support of Wildside Creations and the Press Room in Jamestown, large supporters of the Run.

 

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — North Dakota’s Republican House majority leader has proposed allowing up to six state-owned casinos, if voters approve.

The proposal by Rep. Al Carlson of Fargo was introduced Wednesday. It will be scheduled for hearings later.

The proposed constitutional amendment would allow the Legislature to authorize funds for the casinos. They would be regulated by a state casino gaming commission.

North Dakota already has six casinos on American Indian reservations. The proposal would forbid state casinos from being built within 20 miles of a reservation.

The casinos also would not be allowed within five miles of a city of more than 5,000 people.

If approved by the Legislature, voters could decide the issue in the June 2018 primary.

 

 

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — An Associated Press analysis shows North Dakota stands to gain more than $110 million annually in tax revenue after oil begins coursing through the Dakota Access pipeline. That shows the potential payoff for a state whose officials have supported the pipeline despite concerns from Native American tribes and other opponents who fear it could harm drinking water and sacred sites.

 

BEULAH, N.D. (AP) — Great River Energy has closed a 50-year-old coal-fired power plant in Mercer County.

The  Minnesota-based company announced their decision to shutter the plant rather than move forward with expensive upgrades in July. Last week, the plant’s control panel and power was disconnected from the power grid for the final time.

Fifty-five of 68 employees and specialty contractors remain at the plant. They’ll clean and strip the facility down to mortar and steel for its final decommissioning May 1.

Some of the remaining employees will retire, while another 28 are moving to other GRE facilities. A few remaining employees will be left to seek employment.

Wade Aanderud, leader of plant operations, says the last moment of operations was always scheduled to occur sometime before March 1.

 

In world and national news…

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — A federal judge in California has agreed to release on bail the widow of the gunman who killed 49 people at an Orlando nightclub until she faces trial on charges of aiding his attack. But she has put that order on hold for two days, to give prosecutors a chance to appeal. The judge decided Wednesday that Noor Salman isn’t a flight risk or a danger to public safety. The judge says there’s no evidence that Salman has connections to the Islamic State or holds extremist views. Her husband, Omar Mateen, pledged allegiance to several terror organizations during the attack before police shot and killed him. Salman will live with her uncle in Northern California and has to wear an electronic ankle monitor.

NEW YORK (AP) — After ending a 12-day winning streak Tuesday, the Dow Jones industrial average has been surging higher Wednesday — topping the 21,000 mark for the first time. Banks and other financial companies led the way, a day after President Donald Trump — in his speech to Congress — reaffirmed plans to cut taxes and push for other business-friendly policies.

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump’s plans for a trillion dollars in infrastructure spending don’t all involve federal money. That’s according to a key Republican congressman. Bill Shuster, who chairs the House transportation committee, says the plan will likely include private projects such as pipelines that have been hindered by regulations or by a lack of government permits. Trump touted his plan to Congress last night, but hasn’t said how he would pay for it.

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — The vocal crowds of demonstrators who’ve been making weekly visits to the Tampa, Florida, office of U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio have gotten the Miami Republican evicted from the building. The owner of the nine-story office center notified Rubio’s office that it will not renew the lease. The building’s owner says the rallies have become too disruptive to the other tenants and a costly security expense for the company. Rubio’s office says it’s looking for a new office space. Rubio’s seven statewide offices have been lightning rods for demonstrations.

NEW YORK (AP) — Best-picture winner “Moonlight” is heading back into theaters in what will be its widest release yet. Its distributor says the film will play in about 1,500 theaters this weekend. “Moonlight” first opened in late October, and while it played in 585 theaters last weekend, it’s already out on DVD and digital rental. “Moonlight” has thus far grossed $22.3 million in domestic release. That makes the film, made for just $1.5 million, one of the lowest-grossing best-picture winners ever.