CSi Weather…

.REST OF TODAY…Cloudy. Rain showers  Highs in the mid 40s. East winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of showers 60 percent in the Jamestown area, 50 percent in the Valley City area.  A quarter to one-half inch forecast along to south of I94,

lesser farther north.

.TONIGHT…Cloudy. Rain showers likely in the evening, then

chance of rain showers after midnight. Lows in the mid 30s. North

winds 5 to 10 mph shifting to the northwest after midnight.

Chance of showers 70 percent.

.THURSDAY…Partly sunny with a 30 percent chance of rain

showers. Highs in the mid 50s. Northwest winds 5 to 15 mph.

.THURSDAY NIGHT…Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 30s. North winds

5 to 10 mph.

.FRIDAY…Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 50s. Northeast winds

5 to 10 mph.

.FRIDAY NIGHT…Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 30s.

.SATURDAY…Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 60s.

.SATURDAY NIGHT AND SUNDAY…Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 30s.

Highs around 60.

.SUNDAY NIGHT…Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 30s.

.MONDAY…Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of rain showers.

Highs in the mid 50s.

.MONDAY NIGHT…Mostly cloudy. A 40 percent chance of rain

showers in the evening. Lows in the lower 30s.

.TUESDAY…Mostly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of rain showers in

the afternoon. Highs around 50.

 

 

Jamestown  (CSi)  The Jamestown City Planning Commission met in Special Session Tuesday morning at City Hall.

A Public Hearing was held concerning the  Preliminary Plat – Jamestown Southwest Addition.

The area that has been annexed into the City of Jamestown was previously approved by the city for Commercial Zoning.

The area runs parallel to I-94 between Menard’s and Jamestown Regional Medical Center running east to west.

The area is west from 81st Avenue to Menards, on the east.  North of the area is JRMC.

Following the hearing, the preliminary plat of the Jamestown Southwest Addition, a portion of the North ½ of Section 3, T139N, R64W and a Replat of Lot 5, Block 1 of Menards Addition within Section 2, T139N, R64W, City of Jamestown, Stutsman County, North Dakota, was unanimously approved by the Planning Commission.

The Final Plat of the Jamestown Southwest Addition was next on the agenda.

A Public Hearing was held.

Clarice Liechty spoke and suggested a round-about be installed, based on truck traffic, as indicated in the Jamestown Land Use and Transportation Plan.

It was noted that truck traffic issues concerning turns was addressed in the planning design.

She added that easements for Rural Water may be needed to be addressed at this time.

It was pointed out that a 10 foot easement was provided, and discussed with Rural Water.

 

The City of Jamestown will provide city water for fire fighting purposes.

Chairman Hillerud pointed out that the future development needs to be kept in mind.

The Planning Commission voted unanimously to approve the Final Plat of Jamestown Southwest Addition, a portion of the North ½ of Section 3, T139N, R64W and a Replat of Lot 5, Block 1 of Menards Addition within Section 2, T139N, R64W, City of Jamestown, Stutsman County, North Dakota.

The items move on to the City Council for consideration.

The meeting was shown live on CSi Cable 67, followed by replays.

 

 

Jamestown (CSi)  The Jamestown City Council’s Finance & Legal, Building, Planning & Zoning, and Civic Center & Promotion Committees met Tuesday evening at City Hall.  All Members were present.

 

Finance & Legal Committee Meeting:

 

The committee recommended approving the request from JSDC for possible Economic Development Funds for ND Soy Processors, in the amount of $282,137, with the City Share to be $253,923 and paid for from the City Sales Tax Fund.  JSDC CEO Connie Ova said two employees will be hired at the outset, 2018 will see the majority of employees coming on board.

 

The committee recommends approving  the request from JSDC for Economic Development Funds for Train ND, in the amount of $45,000, with the City share to be $36,000 and paid from the City Sales Tax Fund.

 

The committee then considered and recommended the request from JSDC for approval of a” Project Legal Expense Policy”, in an amount not to exceed $2,500 per project.

 

The committee considered the request from W2005/Fargo Hotels(Pool C) Realty, LP for a reduction in the 2016 True & Full Value from $1,516,300 to $556,900 (on Lot 2, Block 1, a replat of Block 8 Except the W160’, Southwood 2nd Addition) Jamestown Comfort Inn.

City Assessor Jamison Veil said the reduction is based on the business’ 2015 income expenses.

He said the city wants to see income expenses from a few years prior to 2015 to include the past three years.

Veil requests the abatement be denied.

The committee recommends denying the abatement.

 

The committee recommends approving the purchase offer from Monte D. Morast for Lot 6, Block 1, Homestead Addition, in the amount of $6,100.00.  The property was taken back by the county, for non payment of taxes, and for the city to acquire the lot from the county

City Assessor Veil said Morast has put down 10 percent of the purchase price.  Some Specials remain, which Morast agrees to pay.

 

Informational: University of Jamestown students will be presenting a survey report conducted on behalf of the Mayor’s Committee on Disabilities at the May 1, 2017, City Council meeting.

 

Informational: A Resolution authorizing the issuance and sale of a $4,800,000 Solid Waste Disposal Revenue Bond, Series 2017, will appear on the May 1, 2017, City Council meeting agenda.

 

Departmental and financial reports were presented.

 

BUILDING, PLANNING & ZONING COMMITTEE:

 

The committee recommends approval of a Land Use Plan Amendment for a portion of Lot 1 within the NE ¼ of Section 26, Township 140N, Range 64W, lying and being north of a line extended from the intersection of the south boundary line of 9th Street with the east boundary line of said lot westward to the middle of the James River at right angles with the east boundary line of said lot, Lands in Jamestown, consisting of 8.4 acres, from Park/Open Space/Recreation to Low Density Residential. The property is located at 901 4th Ave NW.

The property was the former Bible Camp property.

 

The committee recommends introducing the First Reading of an ordinance to amend and re-enact Ordinance No. 329 of the City Code to change the zoning of a portion of Lot 1 within the NE ¼ of Section 26, Township 140N, Range 64W, lying and being north of a line extended from the intersection of the south boundary line of 9th Street with the east boundary line of said lot westward to the middle of the James River at right angles with the east boundary line of said lot, Lands in Jamestown, consisting of 8.4 acres, from P-O-C (Park/Open Space/Recreation District) to R-1A

(Single Family or Duplex Residential District). The property is located at 901 4th Ave NW.

The protests amounted to 25 percent, so when the request goes to the City Council it will require a two-thirds majority of all City Council members to be approved.

 

The committee recommends approving the plat of Jamestown Southwest Addition as recommended by the City Planning Commission earlier on Tuesday.

 

4) Informational: A Public Hearing and Second Reading of an Ordinance No. 1493, introduced by Council Member Gumke, to amend Ordinance No. 329 of the City Code pertaining to changing the zoning of a portion of the NW ¼ and NE ¼ of Section 3, T139N, R64W of the Fifth Principal Meridian, being within the City of Jamestown, Stutsman County, North Dakota, from A-1 (Agricultural District) and C-2 (General Commercial District) to C-2 (General Commercial District) is scheduled for the May 1, 2017, City Council meeting agenda.

 

CIVIC CENTER AND PROMOTION COMMITTEE

No items at this time.

 

The meeting was shown live on CSi Cable 67 followed by replays.

 

 

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

 

APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS:

Renewal Electrician, Plumber & Mechanical Contractor license for E & H Enterprises of Alexandria DBA Ellingson Plumbing, Heating, A/C, & Electrical

Raffle Permit for Red Knights International Motorcycle Club, St. Catherine’s Parish KC’s, Valley Quilters

Application to Block off Street for Relay for Life on 2nd Ave NW from 4th St NW to Alley South of 5th St NW on June 16, 2017

Application to Block off Street for Cruise Nights on June 8, July 13, August 10, September 14 and Block Party on June 8 on Central Avenue from 5th St NE to Entrance of City-Owned Parking Lot

 

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PUBLIC COMMENTS:  No one spoke

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.

 

PUBLIC HEARING:

For liquor license transfer request for Captain’s Pub, LLC.

City Fire Chief Gary Retterath recommends the transfer not be approved until Fire Code violations are made, mainly electrical issues.

The seller has agreed to take care of the violations.

The City Commission has tabled the transfer pending the correction in the violations, until the next committee meeting.

 

Another Open Public Hearing was held regarding Special Assessments confirmed by the Special Assessment Commission for Water Main Improvement District No. 98

 

Following the Public Hearing the Commission approved Special Assessments as recommended by the Special Assessment Commission for Water Main Improvement District No. 98. City Auditor Avis Richter said the cost is over $959,000, with the city paying over $41,000 and the balance funded through Special Assessments.

 

An Open Public Hearing was held regarding Special Assessments confirmed by the Special Assessment Commission for Sanitary Sewer Improvement District No. 61 Special Assessments amount to over $292,000.

 

Following the Public Hearing Commission    approved    Special Assessments as recommended by the Special Assessment Commission for Sanitary Sewer Improvement District No. 61

 

 

NEW BUSINESS

City Commissioners approved a  gaming site authorization for Edgar A Fisher Post No. 60 of the American Legion at 322 E. Main Street

 

The City Commission approved a gaming site authorization for Valley Twisters Gymnastics Club at Bridges Bar & Grill, 264 Winter Show Rd. SW

 

City Commissioners approved the Permanent Flood Protection buyout purchase of 558 East Main Street for $180,000, which is lower than the assessed value.

 

Approved was the Permanent Flood Protection buyout purchase of 494 East Main Street for the appraised value of $160,000.

 

Approved the Permanent Flood Protection buyout purchase of Hub Mac Building – West Portion, 100 Central Avenue for the appraised value of $290,000, lower than estimates.

 

Approved the Permanent Flood Protection buyout purchase of Riverside Apartments, 259 4th Street SW for the appraised value of $1,025,000.

 

The City Commission approved a request to purchase an unused city parking lot on Lots 3 to 6 Block 31 Original Township by Cornerstone Rentals MGT, LLC., pending contact with the Park District, on their possible use of the lot. The lot is south of Hub Mac, and north of the former Rec. Center.  It was pointed out that Sheyenne Apartment tenants use the parking lot.  It’s possible the lot could also be leased.

 

The City Commissioners considered the adoption of the City Attorney Job description and direct city staff to start the process of filling the new position.  City Administrator Schelkoph indicated some cities contract out for services, while others hire a full time city employee, city attorney.

After discussions on options, the City Commission, voted to explore the options of an individual to hold the position of City Attorney, or a combination of City Attorney/Human Resource Officer.

The City Commission voted to advertise for the position of City Attorney.

 

 

CITY ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT …No report was issued.

It was noted the street closures in Valley City and to restrict water usage on April 25, 2017, when the maintenance is being performed on the Master Sewer Lift station.

 

CITY UPDATES & COMMISSION REPORTS

City Fire Chief Retterath indicated abuse on the use of fire pits, and urges citizens to be aware of the City Ordinance.

Avis Richter said, absentee ballots are available at City Hall, for the May 23, 2017 Special City Commissioner election.

Mayor Carlsrud reminded citizens of street projects and the permanent flood control projects, this summer.

 

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

 

 

Jamestown  (CSi)   A public forum  at Jamestown High School’s Auditorium on Tuesday, addressed the future of Jamestown students, educational needs, as the prepare to enter the workforce.

The presentation, “Can Jamestown students be most likely to succeed?’ was shown, and addressed 21st century learning in Jamestown Schools and feature an abbreviated screening of the documentary Most Likely to Succeed followed by a panel discussion, and finally questions from the audience.

The video addressed the 4-C’s: Communication, Collaboration, Creativity and Critical Thinking, all needed for young people to thrive in today’s world.

The video was segmented, interspersed with comments by the panel, consisting of  State School Superintendent Kirsten Baesler, Jamestown Superintendent Rob Lech, Jamestown High School Principal Adam Gehlhar, and Jamestown Chamber of Commerce Board Member and Chief Financial Officer at First Community Credit Union Sean Rinkenberger.

The video was recorded at San Diego’s  High Tech High School, which Gehlar attended, adding his unique perspective to the community, which was  included in his presentation.

The public was encouraged to  take part in the  discussion about what employers will need from employees, how students can be prepared for successful careers, and why a focus on success is more important than ever.

Jamestown School Superintendent Rob Lech says now is a good time to have the discussions as many Jamestown Public School District building systems are nearing the end of their life.

He says following Tuesday’s program, the school district continues to work on a series of videos featuring  questions and answers to be sent out.  The edited videos will be further available to the public, averaging about one per week over a two month period.  They will include, what is the vision for Jamestown Public Schools in the future, and focus on 21st Century education.

The videos will be available  on the JPS web site, YouTube, Jamestown One App, school newsletters and social media.

Lech pointed out that the Citizen Advisory Group continues to work, gathering a representative perspective of Jamestown. He says community input on the future of Jamestown Public Schools is critical and will be sought in the coming weeks for listening forums, focus groups and general comments.

Tuesday evening’s forum was sponsored by the Jamestown Public Schools, Greater North Dakota Chamber and the Jamestown Chamber of Commerce.

 

 

Jamestown  (CSi)  On Monday, the Jamestown Public School Board reviewed  incorporating a more college-type setting for high school students to better prepare for the future.

School Board members Diane Hanson and Steve Veldkamp addressed their tour of Bismarck’s  Legacy High School, one of 16 schools in the nation to use a flexible module schedule similar to staggered college courses instead of the traditional high school setting with all students on a one hour schedule.

The students attend classes at different times to keep the flow small and constant.

Veldkamp said the flexible module high school in Omaha has the highest college entrance examination scores in Nebraska.

Also at the meeting,  Superintendent Lech said the Citizen’s Advisory Committee is continuing meeting with designers, builders, faculty and community residents to understand the district needs.

The group is now prioritizing ideas for educational adequacy, facility needs and upgrades for safety, security and a healthy environment, he said.

The meeting was recorded by CSi Cable 10 The Replay Channel, with replays starting Tuesday.

 

 

Jamestown  (CSi)  The report filed in the investigation of an alleged complaint against Stutsman County Auditor and Chief Operating Officer, Casey Bradley shows no complaint was officially filed against Bradley.

A complaint was  made by a former county employee who resigned in December 2016.

The investigation was conducted  by Mercer County Sheriff, Dean Danzeisen, hired by the county.

Danzeisen reviewed the statement that the former employee gave to the Village Business Institute, and said the employee’s statement does not supply any specific complaint.

The Stutsman County Commission last week, unanimously accepted Danzeisen’s report and took no further action.

The Stutsman County Commission had approved the request from Stutsman County State’s Attorney Fritz Fremgen in January this year, to hire the Village Business Institute to conduct the investigation after he said he received the complaint.

Then, in February, the Stutsman County Commission reversed its decision following a review of the county’s personnel policy which indicated that the county sheriff should be investigating violations of the policy. The county sheriff has the discretion to bring in an outside investigator if he or she chooses.

Stutsman County Sheriff Chad Kaiser then asked Sheriff Danzeisen conduct an investigation into allegations that Bradley created a hostile work environment.

Bradley said after the meeting that he was glad the truth came out in Danzeisen’s report. Adding that “There was never any valid complaint.”

 

 

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — The North Dakota Legislature has passed a measure that establishes protections for confidential drug informants.

The action Tuesday comes more than three years after 20-year-old college student Andrew Sadek was found dead in a river with a bullet in his head and a backpack of rocks tied to his body.

His parents, Tammy and John Sadek, have lobbied lawmakers to pass legislation so that informants can be better informed of their legal options to understand the risks they may be taking.

The legislation now goes to Gov. Doug Burgum. The bill clarifies the rights of people offered the role as a confidential drug informant, including their right to an attorney.

It also requires a written agreement with an informant. Law enforcement agencies also must undergo training before using them.

 

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) – North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum has signed a comprehensive measure that regulates the state’s voter-approved medical marijuana initiative.

The Republican signed the bill Monday night. The Senate and the House earlier had gotten the needed two-thirds majority to amend the citizen initiative.

The measure, called the North Dakota Compassionate Care Act, won 65 percent voter approval in November. It allows the use of marijuana as medicine for people who suffer from debilitating illnesses.

The voter-approved version allowed far more freedom for citizens to grow and smoke the plant. Lawmakers removed provisions for growing it.

 

 

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — The North Dakota Legislature wants a study of the state’s initiated and referred measure process.

The Senate and the House approved the measure on Monday that creates a 19-member commission to study whether any state law or constitutional provision should be amended. The study also will look at potential limits on out-of-state funding.

That portion was spurred after a California businessman put roughly $2.5 million into a successful North Dakota ballot measure that incorporate victims’ rights provisions into the state constitution.

The process allows citizens to bypass the Legislature and put a proposed law or constitutional amendment directly to voters if enough petition signatures are gathered.

The North Dakota Constitution includes the right of initiative and referendum, which is a process that voters may use to repeal new laws.

 

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — North Dakota plans to integrate Native American culture and history into lesson plans and curriculum at public schools statewide.

The state Department of Public Instruction’s plans are similar to programs in South Dakota and Montana. It’s part of a project that includes interviews with elders from the Fort Berthold, Turtle Mountain, Spirit Lake and Standing Rock tribes. The elders identified seven areas of study for students.

The department’s multicultural education director, Lucy Fredericks, says  about 10 percent of students in North Dakota are Native American so it makes sense that a culturally relevant curriculum be developed. Fredericks says that while Native American culture has been taught periodically, this effort includes the curriculum in all content areas and at all grade levels.

 

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — Petitioners have submitted about 2,500 signatures to kick off a potential recall election of Bismarck’s mayor.

The petition against Mayor Mike Seminary came after critics accused him of welcoming pipeline protesters to Bismarck. Seminary has said he is not sympathetic to violent Dakota Access pipeline protesters.

The recall petition signatures were submitted Tuesday. City Administrator Keith Hunke has to confirm whether enough of the signers live within Bismarck city limits and are of legal voting age. He has 30 days to complete the process.

If enough signatures are valid, Hunke must call an election within 95 to 105 days. That likely would put the special election in late August.

Seminary ran unopposed for mayor in 2014. His seat is up for re-election in June 2018.

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Alabama might protect faith-based adoption organizations that refuse to place children with gay parents or in certain other households because of their religious beliefs.The Alabama Senate approved the bill Tuesday on a 22-9 vote.

The legislation prohibits the state from refusing to license or sign contracts with faith-based adoption groups that refuse placements because of their religious beliefs.

Sen. Bill Hightower, the Republican bill sponsor, said it would guarantee that the faith-based agencies can stay in business. State Rep. Patricia Todd, the state’s only openly gay lawmaker, said it was blatant discrimination.

The House of Representatives approved the bill last month. However, it must return to the House after senators added an amendment.

South Dakota, Michigan, North Dakota and Virginia have passed similar laws.

 

In sports…

 

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — The number of bighorn lambs in the western North Dakota Badlands has reached its lowest point in recorded history.

It’s a development that might not bode well for the long-term future of bighorn hunting in the state.

Bacterial pneumonia surfaced in the herd in 2014, killing dozens of sheep, and North Dakota canceled its fall bighorn hunting season in 2015 for the first time in more than three decades. The state Game and Fish Department reinstated hunting last year after deaths tapered off, and a season this fall appears likely.

But state Wildlife Chief Jeb Williams says lamb crops in coming years will be “critical” to future bighorn seasons.

Bighorn hunting is big in North Dakota. Last year, more than 10,000 hunters applied for eight licenses.

 

 

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — Two-thirds of North Dakota deer hunters had success in bagging an animal last season.

The state Game and Fish Department made 49,000 deer gun licenses available last year. Officials say 44,140 deer hunters took to the field, taking about 29,300 deer.

Hunter success for white-tailed bucks was 72 percent and for white-tailed does 60 percent.

Mule deer buck success was 89 percent, with mule deer doe success at 78 percent.

A record 26,755 archery licenses were issued last year. The overall success rate was 43 percent.

The department is in the process of determining license recommendations for this year’s season. The proclamation will be sent to the governor’s office for approval later this month.

 

NORTH DAKOTA-REGIONALS

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (AP) — The University of North Dakota will be the host for the NCAA men’s hockey West Regional the next two seasons.

The NCAA says the 2018 West Regional Championship will be at the Denny Sanford Premier Center in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, and the 2019 regional will be at Scheels Arena in Fargo, North Dakota.

Scheels Arena also was the site for the West Regional this year and in 2015.

Ticket information for the 2018 and 2019 events will be announced at a later date.

 

MILFORD, Mass. (AP) — Massachusetts prison officials say former NFL star Aaron Hernandez has hanged himself in his cell and pronounced dead at a hospital. He was 27.

An official with the Massachusetts Department of Corrections says Hernandez was found hanged in his cell just after 3 a.m. Wednesday. Authorities tried to revive the former New England Patriots tight end, and he was pronounced dead at UMass Memorial – HealthAlliance Hospital in Leominster at 4:07 a.m.

Prison officials say the Hernandez was in a single cell in a general population housing unit at the Souza Baranowski Correctional Center in Shirley, Massachusetts They say he hanged himself using a bed sheet that he attached to a cell window.

Authorities say Hernandez tried to block the cell door from the inside by jamming the door with various items.

Hernandez, who was serving a life sentence for a 2013 murder, was acquitted Friday in a 2012 double slaying prosecutors said was fueled by his anger over a drink spilled at a nightclub.

 

High School Softball…

Bismarck 5 Jamestown 4

Bismarck 3 Jamestown 2

 

 

MLB…

INTERLEAGUE

Final Cincinnati 9 Baltimore 3

Final San Francisco 2 Kansas City 1, 11 Innings

Final Miami 5 Seattle 0

 

AMERICAN LEAGUE

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Jose Ramirez homered and drove in two runs and Josh Tomlin gave up three runs in six innings to lead the Cleveland Indians to an 11-4 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Tuesday night.

Francisco Lindor broke the game open with a two-run triple in the sixth and struggling slugger Edwin Encarnacion also went deep for the Indians. Tomlin (1-2) allowed seven hits and struck out two after entering the game with an 18.47 ERA from his first two starts.

Phil Hughes (2-1) gave up six runs — four earned — and eight hits and struck out three in 3 1/3 innings for the Twins, who have lost six of their last eight. Miguel Sano hit his fourth homer of the year and Jason Castro had three hits for Minnesota.

 

Final Chi White Sox 4 N-Y Yankees 1

Final Boston 8 Toronto 7

Final Tampa Bay 5 Detroit 1

Final L.A. Angels 5 Houston 2

Final Oakland 4 Texas 2

 

NATIONAL LEAGUE

Final Philadelphia 6 N-Y Mets 2, 10 Innings

Final Washington 3 Atlanta 1

Final Chi Cubs 9 Milwaukee 7

Final St. Louis 2 Pittsburgh 1

Final Colorado 4 L.A. Dodgers 3

Final Arizona 11 San Diego 2

 

NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION PLAYOFFS

UNDATED (AP) — The Chicago Bulls have taken a 2-0 lead in their NBA first-round series, while the Toronto Raptors and Los Angeles Clippers evened their series at a game apiece. Jimmy Butler contributed 22 points, eight rebounds and eight assists as the Bulls thumped the top-seeded Celtics, 111-97 in Boston. The Clippers rode Blake Griffin’s 24 points to a 99-91 decision over the Jazz.

Kyle Lowry scored 22 points in the Raptors’ 106-100 victory against the Bucks.

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant is listed as questionable for Game 2 of their NBA first-round series against Portland on Wednesday.

Durant missed Tuesday’s practice because of a strained left calf. He recently returned to the lineup after sitting out 19 games with knee and leg injuries. He provided 32 points and 10 rebounds in the Warriors’ 121-109 win over the Trail Blazers on Sunday.

 

 

NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE PLAYOFFS

UNDATED (AP) — Columbus has stayed alive in the Stanley Cup playoffs, and the New York Rangers and San Jose Sharks avoided a 3-1 deficit. William Karlsson, Boone Jenner and Markus Nutivaara each had a goal and an assist as the Jackets downed the Penguins, 5-4 to avoid a four-game sweep. Rick Nash scored the tiebreaking goal as the Rangers topped Montreal, 2-1, and the Sharks got two goals apiece from Joe Pavelski and Logan Couture in a 7-0 blowout against Edmonton.

 

 

NCAA TOURNAMENT-MINNESOTA HOSTS

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Sweet 16 will be back in Minnesota.

The NCAA awarded a four-year slate of championship events Tuesday to site bidders, and the Twin Cities collected a big haul with the University of Minnesota as the host institution. Target Center will have men’s basketball regional semifinals and a regional final in 2021, two years after U.S. Bank Stadium hosts the Final Four. The last time a men’s basketball regional came to Minnesota was 2009 at the Metrodome.

The soon-to-be-remodeled home of the Timberwolves will also host the women’s volleyball championship in 2018. And the wrestling championships will be held at the recently opened Vikings stadium in 2020, the first non-arena venue for the event.

The Frozen Four for both men’s and women’s hockey will also be in Minnesota in 2018.

 

MLB…

NEW YORK (AP) — Pittsburgh Pirates All-Star outfielder Starling Marte (MAHR’-tay) has received an 80-game suspension from Major League Baseball after testing positive for the steroid Nandrolone. He will be eligible to return in mid-July. Marte is hitting .241 with two home runs and seven RBIs this season.

 

COLLEGE BASKETBALL…

SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — Gonzaga basketball star Nigel Williams-Goss has decided to skip his senior season and enter the NBA draft after leading the Bulldogs to their first appearance in the NCAA Final Four. Williams-Goss led the Zags in scoring at 16.8 points a game as the team went 37-2. The West Coast Conference player of the year will hire an agent, precluding his return to school.

 

In world and national news…

DUNWOODY, Ga. (AP) — A Georgia congressional election in a historically conservative district is headed to a runoff that raises the stakes in an early measure for President Donald Trump and both major parties ahead of the 2018 midterm elections. Democrat Jon Ossoff fell a few percentage points shy of an outright victory amid an 18-candidate scramble in Georgia’s 6th Congressional District. Republican Karen Handel finished a distant second, qualifying for the June 20 runoff.

YOKOSUKA, Japan (AP) — Vice President Mike Pence is again warning North Korea, telling sailors aboard the USS Ronald Reagan in Japan that the U.S. would bring “an overwhelming and effective” response to any use of conventional or nuclear weapons. Dressed in a green military jacket, Pence says that under President Trump, “the shield stands guard and the sword stands ready.”

FRESNO, Calif. (AP) — Police say three men were having a seemingly ordinary day in downtown Fresno, California, before they were singled out at random and killed by a black gunman targeting white victims. One man was carrying groceries when he was shot. Another was in a truck working for the gas-and-electric utility. They were killed Tuesday when they found themselves on the same block as Kori Ali Muhammad, who now faces four counts of murder.

UNDATED (AP) — Police say it was a McDonald’s employee in Erie, Pennsylvania, who recognized the suspect in the killing of a Cleveland retiree that was posted on Facebook. Police say on Tuesday, Steve Stephens drove up to the McDonald’s to place an order. The attendant who took his money recognized him and called 911. A police chase ensued and Stephens shot and killed himself.