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CSi Weather…
.REST OF TODAY…Partly sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. North winds around 10 mph.
.TONIGHT…Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s. North winds 5 to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY…Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 70s. South winds
around 5 mph shifting to the east around 5 mph in the afternoon.
.FRIDAY NIGHT…Increasing clouds. Lows in the mid 50s. Southeast
winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY…Partly sunny. A 20 percent chance of rain showers in
the afternoon. Highs in the lower 70s. Southeast winds around
10 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT…Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of rain
showers. Lows in the mid 50s.
.SUNDAY THROUGH MONDAY…Partly cloudy. Highs in the mid 70s.
Lows in the mid 50s.
.MONDAY NIGHT…Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 50s.
.TUESDAY…Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT…Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of rain
showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 50s.
.WEDNESDAY…Partly sunny. A 20 percent chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the morning. Highs in the lower 80s.
Jamestown (CSi) Jamestown Police Chief Scott Edinger has released a statement concerning the death of two individuals on Sunday August 6, 2017 in their homes.
The statement reads:
On August 6th , 2017 at 5:49 pm, officers of the Jamestown Police Department were dispatched to 1906 4th St NE on a report of two bodies found in the home. The bodies were found by the fathers of the two deceased persons. Officers and Deputies responded to the apparent murder-suicide, secured the scene, and were later assisted by agents with the North Dakota BCI.
During the investigation, officers and detectives identified the two deceased individuals as Casey Gene Jensen 33 and Cherish Ranae Petersen 26. Jensen and Petersen were in a domestic relationship and both were currently residing in the home. Both bodies were sent to the North Dakota Forensic Examiner’s Office for autopsies.
According to information from the North Dakota Forensic Examiner’s Office, Cherish Petersen died as a result of a gunshot wound to the back of the head and Casey Jensen died of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head. A Winchester rifle, two shell casings and several other items were taken as evidence during the investigation.
It is believed the shooting occurred in the late evening hours of August 4th or early morning hours of August 5th. A three month old child was found uninjured in the home, but was taken to the Jamestown Regional Medical Center for treatment for dehydration and was later released to family members.
Valley City (CSi) Valley City Police Chief Phil Hatcher reports, that, in conjunction with the United States Marshall’s Service The Valley City Police Department has been working diligently on Wednesday August 9, 2017 in Valley City doing a Sex Offender compliance operation.
Chief Hatcher’s statement said:
“The operation includes face to face visits with every sex offender in (our) jurisdiction to verify all information they provide in accordance with North Dakota Sex Offender Registration requirements.
VCPD works diligently throughout the calendar year to have these compliance checks to ensure public safety information is current, and no violations are present.
VCPD would like to thank, publicly, the efforts of these officers to help us in (our) sex offender compliance program efforts. Departments involved in this operation include: VCPD, Barnes County Sheriff’s Office, North Dakota Parole and Probation, Stutsman County Narcotics Task Force, and the United States Marshall’s Services, including the High Plains Fugitive Task Force.
A current list of sex offenders in the Valley City Police Department’s jurisdiction can be found at www.sexoffender.nd.com This web site has tools to help the public identify offenders in their area.
VCPD reminds the public that this website is intended for use as a public notification system and not to be used to harass offenders. Any attempt to harass offenders will be prosecuted.
Any questions or concerns with this operation, or to report violation, please call Valley City Police at 701-845-3110.”
(CSi) Farm Rescue is looking for volunteers as it continues to provide assistance to farmers and ranchers in need, with “Operation Hay Lift.”
The organization has announced that North Dakota Governor Doug Burugum’s drought disaster declaration has sparked a movement called “Operation Hay Lift”.
Farm Rescue is sending trucks out to haul hay free of charge for ranchers in crisis Nearly 130 ranchers have already contacted us for help.”
Farm Rescue is still looking for volunteers to help haul hay for those in need. Over the last week, Angels in Blue Keith Barkema, Jerry Christians, Jerry TerWee and Glen Haekenkamp hauled loads to New Salem, Richardton, Washburn and Zap areas in ND.
Farm Rescue Founder, and President, Bill Gross says, “We wholeheartedly thank you for making Operation Hay Lift possible with your annual gifts that have a positive impact throughout the communities which Farm Rescue serves.”
Weekly highlights are being put together by Farm Rescue to share stories and give credit to those assisting in Operation Hay Lift. Visit farmrescue.org or call 701-252-2017 for more information.
Jamestown (CSi) The Anne Carlsen Center has finalized an agreement to purchase Dakota Orofacial Myology, in Fargo.
Orofacial myology studies the muscles of the mouth and face that affect speech, swallowing and or chewing,
Anne Carlsen Center, will be able to incorporate this specialty, orofacial myology, and better serve children and adults of all abilities.
Anne Carlsen Center CEO, Tim Essinger says Dakota Orofacial Myology’s skill set will be a valuable resource to the center.
Dakota Orofacial Myology will remain at its current location, at 3509 Interstate Boulevard, in Fargo, and retain its name, staff and services.
Jamestown (CSi) In a news release, the Jamestown Arts Center gives a background on what is now the Hansen Arts Park in Downtown Jamestown, and the community concern and support and donations that led to the park becoming a reality.
It says: “Years in the making, The Arts Center is celebrating the completion of the Hansen Arts Park in downtown Jamestown with a FREE two-day festival. The Downtown ArtSpark Festival promises to ignite downtown Jamestown and celebrate the completion of the Hansen Arts Park.
In 2005 the Orlady building that once occupied the half lot at the corner of 1st Avenue and 2nd Street burned to the ground. The lot sat for years as a sad reminder of what was. In 2008 The Arts Center purchased the lot in hopes of reviving this central downtown space by creating an arts park, a creative green space for the community to gather, enjoy, and be inspired. It was a monumental task. But, thanks to so many generous donations, grantors, volunteers, and a lot of hard work the vision is now realized. The project’s completion will be celebrated August 25 – 26, 2017.
The Downtown ArtSpark title and mission of igniting downtown is a nod to the past. An acknowledgement of what was and fire that that took it; but, more importantly a spark of hope and joy for what is rebuilt and our community’s bright future.
The Arts Center along with a large group of community members worked intentionally to organize an event that promises to showcase all that the new park can offer. Whether that be simply enjoying lunch on one of the mosaic benches, viewing a temporary art installation, taking a moment to be inspired by the Prairie Grass Ballet sculpture, watching a performance from the Boulder Pavilion, or being wowed by large scale light projections… The Downtown ArtSpark festival is creative fun for all ages. It’s a perfect way to wrap up the summer and the hard work that has gone into the creation of the Hansen Arts Park.
Valley City (CSi-VCSU) TransCanada Corporation has made a contribution to the V-500 Scholarship Program at Valley City State University.
VCSU Executive Director of University Advancement, Larry Robinson says, “We are very appreciate of the support we have received from TransCanada. They are not only providing us with the energy we use each and every day, they are also providing important scholarship support for our students, the leaders of tomorrow.”
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — The state Agriculture Department is asking North Dakota farmers to report any suspected crop damage caused by the herbicide dicamba.
Dicamba kills broad-leafed weeds but also can damage or kill legumes. This year was the first that any dicamba products were registered for use on post-plant soybeans.
Whether herbicide drift is causing damage to soybean crops has been a topic in many states including both Dakotas this summer.
North Dakota Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring says his agency wants to quantify the number of potential damage reports and impacted acres through the survey . He says the information that’s gathered won’t be used for any enforcement actions.
FARGO, N.D. (AP) — A man accused of dealing fentanyl in the vicinity of a Fargo school has been sentenced to five years in prison.Caleb Ross pleaded guilty in April to possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance within 1,000 feet of a school.
Authorities say Ross sold at least 100 grams of fentanyl, a powerful painkiller considered to be 50 times more potent than street heroin.
U.S. District Judge Ralph Erickson says Ross must also serve three years of supervised release.
Ross faced a maximum sentence of 40 years.
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — Former Green Party presidential candidate Jill Stein has pleaded guilty to misdemeanor criminal mischief in North Dakota for protesting the Dakota Access oil pipeline last year.
Judge Gail Hagerty on Wednesday accepted Stein’s guilty plea. The judge dismissed a misdemeanor criminal trespass charge as part of Stein’s deal with prosecutors.
Stein will be on unsupervised probation for about six months and must pay $250 in fees. She had faced a maximum punishment of two months in jail and $3,000 in fines.
Attorneys and Stein didn’t respond to requests for comment.
Stein told The Associated Press in March that it was “very problematic to have this hanging over my head” and that she wanted the case resolved.
MINOT, N.D. (AP) — A 28-year-old man is facing a felony charge after police say he pocketed more than $1,000 in cash that had been dropped on the floor in a Minot hardware store.Nicholas Skelly, of Minot, is charged with theft of property lost, mislaid or delivered by mistake. He could face up to five years in prison.
Authorities say the incident happened in Acme Tool Crib last November. The alleged victim said he had planned to pay for a trailer rental in cash, but ended up paying by credit card and thought he had put the money back in his pocket.
Skelly is allegedly seen on store security footage picking up the money and pocketing it.
Skelly’s attorney, Ashley Flagstad, was not immediately available for comment.
FARGO, N.D. (AP) — A U.S. federal court has sentenced a Canadian man to six months in prison for his part in a human smuggling operation.Victory Omoruyi pleaded guilty in May to transport of illegal alien. Authorities say he helped move nine Nigerian citizens and asylum seekers to the Canadian border from North Dakota on April 14.
Omoruyi’s attorney, David Dusek, asked for a sentence of time served. U.S. District Judge Ralph Erickson said during Wednesday’s sentencing hearing in Fargo that Omoruyi deserves prison time because it was a for-profit scheme to unlawfully move people across the border.
After sentencing, Dusek said he tried to get Omoruyi a lighter sentence so he could return to Canada. Dusek had no further comment.
Omoruyi’s wife, Michelle Omoruyi, is facing human smuggling charges in Canada.
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — Three Washington state men arrested in a large drug bust in northern North Dakota have been scheduled for trial in federal court in Bismarck.
20-year-old Luis Magana, 24-year-old Gregorio Capetillo and 27-year-old David Salazar are to stand trial Sept. 12 on federal drug charges. Salazar also faces a weapons count.
The three were arrested in January during a traffic stop in Berthold. Authorities say a search of the vehicle uncovered more than 11 pounds of methamphetamine, along with cocaine, heroin, marijuana, drug paraphernalia, cash and firearms.
In sports…
Jamestown (CSi-UJ) Cole Bell is the new head coach of the University of Jamestown men’s ACHA Division 1 hockey team.
A former ACHA Division 1 all-star and assistant coach with the Jersey Shore Wildcats, the Davenport, Iowa native will lead the Jimmies into their second season this fall.
Bell helped lead the Wildcats to back-to-back North American 3 Eastern Hockey League regular season and cup playoff championships with a combined record of 89-11.
University of Jamestown Athletics Director Sean Johnson, says, “Cole is a perfect fit for the University of Jamestown. He has been successful as a student-athlete and a coach. He has walked in the same footsteps as our student-athletes and he values what is important to our department and our institution.”
Bell was team captain as a junior and senior at Lebanon Valley College, scoring 16 goals and assisting on 61 others for the Dutchmen.
Bells says, “It’s a great honor to be named the head coach at the University of Jamestown and I am looking forward to working with our student-athletes. I know first-hand the demands of playing in the ACHA and I am looking forward to building on the success of last year’s team.
We want to win hockey games and do the right things on and off the ice. We will focus on a consistent approach that will translate to success on the ice and lead to success after graduation.”
Bell played junior hockey for the Dubuque Thunderbirds and Quad City Junior Flames, where he was a team captain.
Bell succeeds, Dean Stork, who resigned after coaching the Jimmies to a 20-10-3 record in the program’s inaugural year at the ACHA Division I level, finishing seventh in the final ACHA Division I regular season poll.
Stork currently volunteers as assistant coach at NCAA Division I Miami (Ohio).
Jamestown (CSi-UJ) University of Jamestown Athletics announces, that Vince Drahman is the new men’s and women’s golf coach.
The Noblesville, Indiana native comes to UJ from William Woods University in Fulton, Missouri, where he was a graduate assistant for an Owl program that ranked in the top 10 in the country in both men’s and women’s golf.
University of Jamestown Athletics Director Sean Johnson says, “Vince is a great young coaching talent and we are fortunate to have him join our staff. He was the consummate student-athlete as an undergraduate and has embraced a modern day approach to the game which will benefit our Jimmie golf student-athletes.”
Drahman helped the Owls to a fourth-place finish at the men’s NAIA championship tournament while the women finished eighth at the NAIA women’s championships.
FCS Preseason football polls…
FARGO, N.D. (AP) — Three Football Championship Subdivision teams in the Dakotas are ranked high in both preseason polls. Perennial FCS power North Dakota State is No. 2 in both the coaches poll and the media poll. South Dakota State is No. 6 in the coaches poll and No. 4 in the media poll.
AA…
Kansas City 4, Fargo-Moorhead 3
MLB…
INTERLEAGUE
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Bartolo Colón pitched seven innings for his second consecutive win since joining the Twins, Brian Dozier added a home run, double and single and Minnesota beat the Milwaukee Brewers 4-0 on Wednesday night. Colón scattered five hits, struck out five and walked one in his sixth career start at Miller Park.
Final Colorado 3 Cleveland 2, 12 Innings
Final Texas 5 N-Y Mets 1
Final Detroit 10 Pittsburgh 0
Final St. Louis 8 Kansas City 5
AMERICAN LEAGUE
Final Seattle 6 Oakland 3
Final L.A. Angels 5 Baltimore 1
Final N-Y Yankees 11 Toronto 5
Final Boston 8 Tampa Bay 2
Final Chi White Sox 7 Houston 1
NATIONAL LEAGUE
Final San Francisco 3 Chi Cubs 1
Final Washington 10 Miami 1
Final Cincinnati 8 San Diego 3
Final Philadelphia 3 Atlanta 2
Final L.A. Dodgers 3 Arizona 2
MILWAUKEE (AP) — The Minnesota Twins have recalled first baseman Kennys Vargas from Triple-A Rochester to fill the roster spot created after starting pitcher Adalberto Mejia landed on the 10-day disabled list. The move was made Wednesday before the Twins played at Milwaukee. This is the fourth time Vargas has been called up this season.
UNDATED (AP) — Michael Brantley’s ankle injury has prompted the Indians to get a power-hitting outfielder.
The Mets have shipped Jay Bruce to Cleveland for minor league pitcher Ryder Ryan. Bruce is hitting .256 with 29 home runs and 75 this season.
The Indians aren’t sure how long they’ll be without Brantley, who was placed on the disabled list after injuring his right ankle while going after a fly ball Tuesday against the Rockies. Brantley initially feared he tore his Achilles, but an MRI revealed only a minor injury.
NASCAR-HENDRICK-BYRON
CONCORD, N.C. (AP) — William Byron will replace Kasey Kahne (kayn) next season at Hendrick Motorsports, the latest teenager to earn a promotion to NASCAR’s top level.
The 19-year-old will drive the No. 5 Chevrolet in the Cup series.
Kahne and Hendrick announced their split earlier this week.
In world and national news…
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea has announced a detailed plan to launch a salvo of missiles toward the U.S. Pacific territory of Guam, a major military hub and home to U.S. bombers. If carried out, it would be the North’s most provocative missile launch to date. Japan and South Korea quickly vowed a strong reaction if the North goes through with the plan. The North says the plan could be sent to leader Kim Jong Un for approval within a week or so.
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Stalwart U.S. ally Kuwait says it will continue to grant visas to North Korean laborers whose wages allegedly aid Pyongyang in evading international sanctions. That’s according to a government statement sent to The Associated Press on Thursday before its ruler travels to Washington to meet President Donald Trump. It also comes as North Korea threatens the U.S. territory of Guam, as well as other parts of the U.S. and America’s Asian allies with missile strikes.
ROME, N.Y. (AP) — While many states provide extensive information about the conditions of hospitals and nursing homes, most states are relatively silent when it comes to information on care of the disabled in state-regulated facilities. The Associated Press has obtained a confidential report on a severely disabled man on a breathing tube at a New York state group home. His throat was twice infected with maggots last summer.
WASHINGTON (AP) — A nonpartisan study finds that the Trump administration’s own actions are triggering double-digit premium increases for next year on individual health insurance policies purchased by many consumers. The analysis from the Kaiser Family Foundation found that mixed signals from President Donald Trump have created uncertainty that’s leading insurers to seek higher increases than they would have otherwise. Premiums are going up 10 percent or more in 15 of 21 major metropolitan areas studied.
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — An emerging debate about whether elected officials violate people’s free speech rights by blocking them on social media is spreading across the U.S. as groups sue or warn politicians to stop the practice. The American Civil Liberties Union this week sued Maine Gov. Paul LePage and sent warning letters to Utah’s congressional delegation. It followed recent lawsuits against the governors of Maryland and Kentucky and President Donald Trump.
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