CSi Weather…

.TONIGHT…Clear. Patchy fog after midnight in the Jamestown area.  Lows around 50. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph.

.SATURDAY…Sunny. Patchy fog in the morning. Highs around 80. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph.

.SATURDAY NIGHT…Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 50s. Southeast

winds 10 to 15 mph.

.SUNDAY…Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s. South winds 10 to 15 mph.

.SUNDAY NIGHT…Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 50s. Southwest

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

.MONDAY AND MONDAY NIGHT…Mostly clear. Highs in the lower 80s.

Lows in the upper 50s.

.TUESDAY…Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s.

.TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY NIGHT…Mostly clear. Lows in

the upper 50s. Highs in the mid 80s.

.THURSDAY AND THURSDAY NIGHT…Partly cloudy. Highs in the lower

80s. Lows in the upper 50s.

.FRIDAY…Mostly sunny. A 30 percent chance of rain showers in

the morning. Highs in the mid 70s.

 

Shower chances in for the last part of next week.

 

Jamestown  (CSi)  The Jamestown City Fire Department was called out Friday about 4:15-p.m., to a report of a grass fire in  400 block of 4th Avenue, Southwest, near the Klaus Park walking bridge, on the east side of the river.

The small area burned Friday is approximately the same spot that was burned, and responded to on September 5th.

Three units of the City Fire Department were on the scene about 45 minutes.

 

(CSi)  Canadian Pacific rail line officials in a news release say, trains will move faster through the Jamestown area, and  in southeast North Dakota.

The maximum speed for trains traveling between Valley City and Emrick, North Dakota will increase from 49 mph to 60 mph on September 20, 2017.

Emrick is in Wells County about five miles southeast of Fessenden. Communities included along the route are Rogers, Leal, Wimbledon, Courtenay, Kensal, Bordulac, Carrington and Cathay.

Canadian Pacific, spokesman, Andy Cummings says the increased speed was possible due to investments in modern signaling technology.

He says, “Track infrastructure and inspection standards meet or exceed all federal requirements for 60 mph operation.”

Motorists should use caution when approaching train tracks. More safety information on rail safety is available at Operation Lifesaver at www.oli.org.

 

Jamestown  (CSi)  The City of Jamestown is currently accepting applications for the following:

One opening on the Planning Commission—5 year term to August 2022

One opening on the Fire Code Board of Appeals—3 year term to November 2020

Anyone interested in serving on the above committees/boards should complete an “Application for Appointment”. The application may be obtained in person at City Hall, 102 3rd Ave SE, Jamestown, ND, by calling 701-252-5900 or online at jamestownnd.org and select government tab/city committees to download the form.

The application should be returned by October 16, 2017, to:

City of Jamestown

Attn: Appointments

102 3rd Avenue SE

Jamestown, ND 58401-4205

 

Valley City (CSi)  Residents are being updated on the Valley City parking lot improvement project.

Finished is most of the concrete work in two city parking lots including the lot north of the post office and the parking lot west of the Viking Room building.

KLJ reports starting on Monday September 11, 2017, mill and overlay operations will start on the parking lot north of the post office and the parking lot west of the Viking Room building.

Also, on Monday construction will start on Veterans parking lot, that is receiving a mill and overlay and new one way and do not enter signs. The parking lot will become a one-way parking lot traveling from Central Avenue to 2nd Avenue Northeast. These parking lots will be closed while concrete work and mill and overlay work is being completed.

The three parking lots completed earlier this year have some minor repairs that will be addressed as well. Partial closures are expected to complete these fixes.

Updated maps for all parking lot closures will be posted on the City of Valley City’s  website when they are taking affect.

Any questions regarding these projects should be directed to KLJ in Valley City at 845-4980.

 

Jamestown (CSi)  The Arts Center 2017 “Okotberfest” will be held Sat Sept 9, from 5:30pm to 9:30pm at the Stutsman County Fairgrounds, with a celebration of beer, brats, and lederhosen.
Tickets are $35 and are available from Cork & Barrel, The Arts Center, Arts Center Board members and at the gate.

All proceeds will go to support programing at The Arts Center.

Oktoberfest is sponsored by Jamestown Tourism, Cork & Barrel, Cargill Malt, Bergseth Brothers, Cavendish Farms, Beverage Wholesalers, and Valley Sales.

There will be a homemade brewing contest with all styles of beer welcome (Not just Okotberfest style., along with beer sampling.)

 

Activities

5:30 – 9:30 pm Food, Beer, Games, Music

5:30 – 8:00 pm Hammerschlagen Practice

6:00 – 6:30 pm ND Beer: A Heady History by Alicia Underlee Nelson book talk (15 min presentation and 15 min Q & A)

6:30 – 7:30 pm ND Beer/Oktoberfest Trivia: Teams can be 1 – 4 people. Prizes for the top three trivia teams!

7:30 – 9:30 pm Polk Band & Dancing by: Matt Hodek and the Dakota Dutchmen

8:00 – 9:30 pm Hammerschlagen Tournament ($5 buy-in)

A 50/50 Raffle will be held, so bring some cash to join in!

The Arts Center is proud to welcome the Oktoberfest season with the Seventh Annual Oktoberfest.

They point out that Oktoberfest is a great time of camaraderie, beer, music, costumes, fun. Look for some great mouth-watering Oktoberfest food. Enjoy the Polka Band, games and, of course, there is the beer. As with all Oktoberfest celebrations around the world quaffing great beer, partying with wonderful, enthusiastic members of the community and celebrating life, German style is what it is all about.

Historically the Arts Center reports that the home base of all Oktoberfest celebrations takes place in Munich, Germany each year and spans 16 – 18 days running from late September to the first weekend in October. It is one of the most famous events in Germany and the world’s largest fair, with more than 5 million people attending every year. The Oktoberfest is an important part of Bavarian culture. Other cities across the world also hold Oktoberfest celebrations, modeled after the Munich event.

 

 

Retro Replay of 2013 “Guns of the Old West” now showing on CSi TV 10 – Jamestown  (CSi)  The Annual “Guns of the Old West” will be on Saturday September 9, 2017 at Fort Seward in  Jamestown.  The Gatling Gun and Howitzer Cannon demonstration is set for 1-p.m.

Fort Seward in Jamestown was the place to be last year  (2016) for viewing the “Big Guns of the Old West”, with an 1870’s Gatling Gun demonstration by Chuck Keller, with Keith Norman and Dale Marks demonstrating the Howitzer cannon.

2016 Fort Seward Gatling’s Battery Gun Photo Album at Facebook

Dale Marks will have a display of Springfield rifles from his personal collection.

A camp scene will set up by the 20th Infantry re-enactors and a Dutch oven cooking demonstration.

Jamestown (CSi-United Way)  The magic is U! The United Way of Stutsman County is hosting its second annual 5K Run/Walk Saturday September 9, 2017, the Kickoff Event. Please join us as we raise our magic wands and put our happy feet to work.

Registration is at 9:30 a.m. on the front lawn of Ave Maria Village (501 19th St NE Jamestown). followed by the walk./run at 10:00 a.m.

Early registration fee is $20 for ages 13 and up and includes a T-shirt. $25 day of the event. Children under the age of 13 are free unless they want to order a shirt.

Registrations are available at Unison Bank in Jamestown. Or you can register by calling the United Way at 701-952-8929.

Stutsman County United Way Executive Director, Karla Bachmeir says, this year’s United Way goal is $200,000.

The United Way of Stutsman County will be supporting the following agencies during this year’s fundraising campaign: Alano Society, Boy Scouts – Northern Lights, Camp Rokiwan, Child Care Aware, Community Corrections, Girl Scouts – Dakota Horizons, Imagination Library, James River Transit, MOST/21st Cen. After School, PATH, Safe Shelter, Salvation Army, SANE/SART, Senior Companion Program, and The Arts Center.

The United Way of Stutsman County is part of United Way Worldwide. Its mission is to improve lives by mobilizing the caring power of communities around the world to advance the common good. The current impact model emphasizes that 99% of all funds raised stays within in Stutsman County.

She added that on Wednesday September 13, 2017 Cashwise Foods is hosting a BBQ, from 5-p.m. to 7-p.m., with a free will offering going to the Stutsman County United Way.

 

 

Jamestown  (CSi)  The public is invited to attend a free, family-friendly open house at a local U.S. Geological Survey center for ecology research on Saturday, September 16, 2017 from 2-p.m., to 5-p.m.

8711 37th St. Southeast, Jamestown, North Dakota (map)

Take the I-94 Bloom exit (exit 262) and head one mile south, just east of Jamestown.

Attendees will have the opportunity to meet face-to-face with USGS Northern Prairie Wildlife Research Center scientists and learn about research conducted at the Jamestown, facility. Wildlife-oriented activities will be available for children, and refreshments, including cookies and lemonade, will be provided.

The USGS Northern Prairie Wildlife Research Center has been a member of the Jamestown community since its founding in 1965, and celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2015 with an informational open house.

USGS biologist at the center, biologist, Dave Mushet says,   “Our science center enjoys the opportunity to show members of the community what we do, and we hope to make this a regular event.”

 

 

Valley City  (CSi)  Valley City Administrator, David Schelkoph informs residents that on  September 21, 2017 a public input meeting will be held at the Eagles Club from 5-p.m., to 8:30-p.m., on the Comprehensive and Transportation plan.

Residents can go on line to www.valleycity2045.com to fill out a survey and more information.

Valley City is Developing a Comprehensive and Transportation Plan to serve as a guide for growth and development through 2045, to provide a program for transportation and infrastructure improvements needed to accommodate future growth and to serve as a policy framework to enhance the quality of life for Valley City’s residents and business owners.

 

 

Bismarck  (Prairie Public Radio)  The North Dakota Public Service Commission has given its go-ahead to the developers of a big wind farm in Barnes County to complete the two-phase project.

The 300 megawatt, $375 million Glacier Ridge project was approved in two phases. The previously approved first phase is 179 megawatts, and the second phase is 121 megawatts.

One Barnes County resident asked for a hearing on the second phase, but the PSC rejected it, saying the issues she brought up were already raised in the first hearing.

Commissioner Julie Fedorchak said the wind farm developers still have some behind the scenes work to do.

Once the project is completed it will be one of the largest wind farms in North Dakota.

 

Bismarck   (CSi)  The NDDOT reports that drivers license offices across North Dakota will close for training between September 26, 2017 and September 28th.

The exemption  is the Bismarck office  at 608 East Boulevard Avenue, which will remain open from 7:30 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. on Sept. 26.

All drivers license offices will reopen for normal business hours on September 29th.

North Dakota residents between the ages of 21 and 65 and who have previously renewed in person after turning 21 are now able to renew their driver’s license online at https://apps.nd.gov/dot/dlts/dlos/renewal/welcome.htm.

Motor Vehicle offices will remain open to process registrations, titles and associated work during the period.

 

 

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — The two sides in a legal battle over the constitutionality of North Dakota’s Depression-era ban on corporate farming have both formally asked a judge to side with them.

North Dakota Farm Bureau sued last summer to do away with the law that voters approved in 1932 to protect the state’s family farming heritage. Farm Bureau and other plaintiffs contend the law limits farmers’ business options and interferes with interstate commerce by barring out-of-state corporations from being involved in North Dakota’s farm industry.

Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem (STEHN’-juhm), North Dakota Farmers Union and the Dakota Resource Council dispute that in their defense of the law.

The two sides have been arguing in court documents throughout the summer. A bench trial before U.S. District Judge Daniel Hovland isn’t scheduled until February 2019.

 

FARGO, N.D. (AP) — North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum says a judge’s ruling to halt construction on a Red River diversion project around the Fargo-Moorhead area should convince both sides to reach a settlement.

Delays to the $2.2 billion project add $60 million a year to the price tag and believes that should get everyone to the table to find a solution.

U.S. District Judge John Tunheim ruled Thursday that diversion backers need to obtain the necessary permits from Minnesota before the project can resume. Construction is currently under way on an inlet structure, considered the first phase of the channel.

Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton said in a statement that the ruling is “excellent news for the safety and protection of Minnesotans” and it upholds the state’s permitting authority.

 

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — The attorney for McKenzie County Sheriff Gary Schwartzenberger is asking a judge to throw out a criminal charge against his client.

Schwartzenberger is charged in state court with misdemeanor misapplication of entrusted property, related to nearly $1,000 in disputed expenditures on a county credit card at a Las Vegas sheriffs’ convention.

The Bismarck Tribune reports that defense attorney Tom Dickson has filed a motion to dismiss the case. Dickson says the charge against Schwartzenberger has been “investigated, prosecuted and litigated in an unprecedented level.”

Schwartzenberger was suspended from his sheriff’s position last November by then-Gov. Jack Dalrymple. The sheriff was reinstated by Gov. Doug Burgum last month after a special commissioner ruled there wasn’t enough evidence to support his removal.

 

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — Native American tribes are consulting with an energy company on a proposed wind farm in southern North Dakota.

More than 120 wind turbines are proposed in Emmons and Logan counties. The Bismarck Tribune reports that leaders with the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe recently worked with NextEra Energy to identify and protect cultural resources in the area.

A tribal official says the efforts could serve as a model for other infrastructure projects.

NextEra spokesman Steve Stengel says the company reached out to five tribes and other stakeholders in the early stages of the 300-megawatt project. Stengel says the company’s approach is standard for NextEra.

The farm project has yet to be proposed to the North Dakota Public Service Commission, but it’s expected to begin in 2019.

 

MINOT, N.D. (AP) — A four-generation business, a Finnish chef and author, and a technology and business leader will be inducted this year to the Scandinavian-American Hall of Fame .

The hall in Minot honors people of Scandinavian descent in North America who have achieved greatness in their field.

This year’s honorees include the Tollefson’s Retail Group furniture and flooring business, which was started by the son of Norwegian immigrants in 1925 and now has locations throughout the Upper Midwest.

Finnish-born chef Soile Anderson of Minnesota’s Twin Cities has served U.S. presidents, the Dalai Lama and royalty.

Norwegian-American Nathan Myhrvold is co-founder and CEO of Intellectual Ventures. He’s an inventor, physicist, chef, photographer, author and former Microsoft officer.

This year’s induction ceremony is Sept. 26 during the annual Norsk Hostfest Scandinavian heritage festival.

 

In world and national news…

CAIBARIEN, Cuba (AP) — Residents and tourists are reeling over Hurricane Irma’s path of destruction in the Caribbean, where the storm laid waste to a string of resort islands long known as playgrounds of the rich. The hurricane is on a path to Florida, with the Miami metropolitan area in danger of a direct hit. The death toll stands at 21.

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Hurricane Katia is strengthening as it bears down on Mexico’s Gulf coast. And it’s likely to strike land just about a day after the country was hit by a major, magnitude 8.1 earthquake.

NEW YORK (AP) — Investors are dumping Equifax shares, a day after the credit monitoring company said a data breach exposed the Social Security numbers and other personal data of 143 million Americans. Equifax fell about 13 percent to $123.75 in heavy trading. The company is one of three major U.S. credit bureaus, and the declines extended to its competitors. TransUnion fell 4 percent and Experian stock declined 1 percent in London.

WILMINGTON, Delaware (AP) — Many smaller and mid-sized cities across the US have high rates of teenage gun violence, often surpassing the levels of bloodshed in much larger cities. Wilmington, Delaware, with just 72,000 residents, has by far the highest rates of teenagers injured or killed by gunfire, according to an Associated Press and USA TODAY Network analysis. Other smaller cities also are trapped in a cycle of gun violence among young people and are struggling to find solutions.

WASHINGTON (AP) — House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi is expressing optimism that Democrats will have leverage on immigration and other issues going forward after their votes helped pass a debt and disaster aid deal she cut with President Trump. Pelosi says she makes ‘no apology’ for working with Trump. And after he agreed to send a tweet on her behalf reassuring immigrants, Pelosi says there’ve been ‘very positive signs’ from the president on immigration.

CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — The annual Old Farmer’s Almanac, which claims an 80 percent accuracy rate in its forecasts, predicted the possibility of a major hurricane along the Atlantic Seaboard, but didn’t have the same insight about the Gulf Coast. Last year, the venerable guide to weather, planting and homespun advice said the best chances for a major hurricane in 2017 would be in the early part of September, from Florida to North Carolina.