CSi Weather…

.SATURDAY NIGHT…Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s. Northwest

winds 5 to 10 mph. Gusts up to 30 mph in the evening.

.SUNDAY…Mostly sunny.  A 20 percent chance of showers in the afternoon in the Valley City area.

Highs in the upper 60s. Northwest winds 5 to 15 mph.

.SUNDAY NIGHT…Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 40s. Northwest winds around 10 mph.

.MONDAY AND MONDAY NIGHT…Mostly clear. Highs in the mid 70s. Lows in the 40s to mid 50s.

.TUESDAY…Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 80s.

.TUESDAY NIGHT…Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of

showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 60s.

.WEDNESDAY AND WEDNESDAY NIGHT…Partly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of rain showers. Highs in the lower 80s. Lows in the lower 60s.

Jamestown  (CSi)  In conjunction with the North Dakota Geocaching Association, a Camping & Caching event in Jamestown, on Saturday June 24, 2017.

The event at is  Klaus Park, from 9-a.m., to 7:30-p.m., free and open to the public.

Geocaching, is a recreational activity of hunting and finding hidden objects by means of GPS

Frank Balak  a member of the North Dakota Geocaching Association, says that in a 10 mile radius of Jamestown there are about 90 geocaches. About 50 in an area of 240 miles.

The Saturday event will feature several new geocached and when found, will give a code to unlock certain prizes from the area.

Balak says this is a first time event for Jamestown and about 60 people from various states plan to attend.

For more on the event, visit geocaching.com and search for Jamestown or email Frank Balak at ndgca@ndgsa.org.

 

 

Jamestown  (CSi)  The 120th Annual Stutsman County Fair is Jun 28, through July 1, 2017 in Jamestown.

Again this year the fair features the Murphy Brothers Exposition on the midway, plus more great entertainment, exhibits and food offerings, along with many 4-H events and activities.

The James River Rodeo is at the Fairgrounds (North Entrance) Friday June 30th at 6:30-p.m., and Saturday July 1st, at 6:30-p.m.

GoKart Racing at the fairground north of the race track, Friday June 30th at 8-p.m.

Mega Ride passes-Ride All Four Days for only $50, can be purchase before Wednesday evening June 28th, at Sooper Stop, Jetstream Car Wash, or Neighborhood Grocery.

Also available Single Day Ride Wristband (Wednesday- Saturday Only)  $25

Gate Admission Wednesday- Saturday Only:

13 and older $5

7-12 years old $2

6 & under Free

Four Day Pass  $12

On line for more information go to www.stutsmancountyfair.com

 

 

Washington (CSi) Senators John Hoeven and Heidi Heitkamp and Congressman Kevin Cramer Friday announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will allow North Dakota ranchers access to emergency grazing of conservation reserve program (CRP) acres in areas experiencing drought conditions. Earlier this month, the delegation pressed USDA to open CRP lands to North Dakota ranchers impacted by drought conditions.

“We appreciate USDA opening up CRP lands for grazing to help our ranchers who have been hard hit by drought conditions,” said Hoeven. “We will continue working with USDA to provide assistance, including emergency haying, to help support our producers through these challenging times.”

“After pushing Secretary Perdue to help North Dakota ranchers weather this drought, USDA has agreed to our request to allow folks to begin emergency haying and grazing in drought-stricken counties,” said Heitkamp. “Countless ranchers have told us how dire the drought is across our state, especially in the western and central regions, where folks have already had to sell off too many cattle – and this emergency action will provide at least some relief. North Dakota is only as strong as our farming and ranching communities, which is why we’re fighting to make sure folks can weather this drought.”

“This fast action by Secretary Perdue provides much-needed relief for our livestock producers who remain under severe stress,” said Cramer. “Moving forward, we will continue to monitor drought conditions, and work together to lessen the burden during these trying times for our ranchers.”

The emergency grazing is open for acres experiencing drought conditions in categories D2 or higher on the U.S. Drought Monitor, which is available here. Interested ranchers should contact their local Farm Service Agency (FSA) county office to access the emergency grazing acres.

 

 

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — U.S. Sen. John Hoeven says federal drought aid is available to ranchers in 15 counties classified as being in extreme drought.

The assistance is through the Agriculture Department’s Livestock Forage Disaster Program.

Counties in extreme drought are immediately eligible. For counties in severe drought, eligibility begins after eight straight weeks of drought.

The latest U.S. Drought Monitor map shows about 8 percent of North Dakota in extreme drought, another 32 percent in severe drought and 27 percent in moderate drought. The rest of the state is abnormally dry.

The conditions have prompted many ranchers to sell off cattle.

 

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — A North Dakota tech company is using a $1.35 million angel investment fund in Sioux Falls to launch a new app for the agriculture industry. The Argus Leader reports that Myriad Mobile of Fargo announced this month that it has raised $1.5 million to launch an app that streamlines contracts between farmers and grain elevators. Myriad CEO Jake Joraanstad says the company is preparing for a product launch and possible partner announcement later this month.

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — A U.S. trial for 10 defendants in a multimillion-dollar Jamaican lottery scam case has been delayed until early next year. Federal Judge Dan Hovland has rescheduled the trial that was to begin July 17 in North Dakota to Jan. 22, 2018. The move was made to accommodate an attorney conflict. Authorities allege the scam bilked at least 90 mostly elderly Americans out of more than $5.7 million.

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — A trucking company accused of illegally dumping salty oilfield wastewater on a northwest North Dakota road in 2014 wants to take its case to the state Supreme Court. Wyoming-based Black Hills Trucking Inc. says it already paid a $200,000 fine to the state Health Department so it should not have to pay another $950,000 to the state Industrial Commission for the same violations.

 

Sports…

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (AP) — Two NHL draft picks are among eight players who have signed letters of intent to play hockey for the University of North Dakota next season. Forward Collin Adams from Brighton, Michigan, was drafted last year by the New York Islanders in the sixth round, 170th overall. Goalie Peter Thome of Minneapolis also was drafted in the sixth round last year, No. 155 by the Columbus Blue Jackets.

 

In world and national news…

WASHINGTON (AP) — Majority Leader Mitch McConnell is focusing on finding the votes he’ll need to push the Republican plan for dismantling President Barack Obama’s health care law through the Senate. And White House spokesman Sean Spicer says the Kentucky Republican will succeed, because “no one knows the Senate better that Senator McConnell.” Spicer is predicting passage of the legislation by August.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Officials say the U.S. military chiefs will seek a six-month delay before allowing transgender individuals to enlist in their services. Officials familiar with the talks tell The Associated Press that service leaders reached an agreement that rejected Army and Air Force requests for a two-year wait and reflected their concerns that a longer delay would trigger criticism on Capitol Hill. Transgender service members have been able to serve openly in the military since last year, but not enlist.

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump has signed a bill designed to make it easier for Veterans Affairs employees to be fired. Trump said at a White House ceremony that some of the employees who were involved in recent VA scandals stayed on the payroll because of outdated laws.

CINCINNATI (AP) — A mistrial has been declared in the murder retrial of a white University of Cincinnati police officer after the jury said it was hopelessly deadlocked on charges in the traffic stop shooting of a black motorist. Jurors deliberated some 30 hours over five days before announcing their second deadlock Friday. Officer Ray Tensing shot Sam DuBose after pulling him over for a missing front license plate in 2015.

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) — Vice President Pence’s planned visit to Focus on the Family comes at a time of change for the religious right. Pence will visit Colorado Friday for the 40th anniversary of the group that was once known for its involvement in politics. But under new leadership, it has dialed that back as younger evangelicals try to withdraw from partisan culture wars. At the same time, many older evangelicals have stayed the course, helping the religious right gain political power.