CSi Weather…

.REST OF TODAY…Sunny. Highs in the mid 40s. West winds 5 to 15 mph.

.TONIGHT…Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 20s. Southwest winds

5 to 10 mph.

.FRIDAY…Mostly cloudy. Highs in the mid 40s. Southwest winds

around 5 mph.

.FRIDAY NIGHT…Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 20s. West winds

5 to 10 mph.

.SATURDAY…Sunny. Highs in the mid 40s. Southwest winds 5 to

10 mph.

.SATURDAY NIGHT…Increasing clouds. Lows in the mid 20s.

.SUNDAY…Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 40s.

.SUNDAY NIGHT AND MONDAY…Mostly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of

snow. Lows in the mid 20s. Highs in the 30s to lower 40s.

.MONDAY NIGHT…Mostly cloudy. Lows around 15.

.TUESDAY AND TUESDAY NIGHT…Partly cloudy. Highs in the mid 20s.

Lows around 10.

.WEDNESDAY…Partly sunny. A 20 percent chance of snow in the

afternoon. Highs in the mid 20s.

 

Chances for precipitation on Sunday and Monday but  any amounts

are expected to be light.

Much colder conditions are projected by mid week, as arctic air spills into the region.

 

Valley City (CSi) – The Barnes County Sheriff’s office is seeking a woman wanted on a bench warrant.

The public is asked to contact the Sheriff’s Office at 701-845-8530 with information on the whereabouts of Rachelle “Rocky” Hovland.

On Wednesday, November 29, 2017 Hovland was wanted on a bench warrant stemming from earlier charges.

Those include possession with intent to manufacture, deliver methamphetamine, along with other felony drug charges along with felony Child Neglect.

Those providing information may remain anonymous.

 

 

Jamestown  (CSi)   The Jamestown Regional Medical Center’s Auxiliary will hold the 31st Annual Christmas Bazaar & Gift Shoppe Event, on Friday December 1, 2017 from 3-p.m.. to 7-p.m., at the JRMC lower level conference room.

On a recent Wayne Byers Show on CSi Cable 2, JRMC Auxiliary President, Eunice Sahr said, there will be a Bake Sale, Refreshments, Holiday Decor, and Tree of Love Ornaments.

Also the popular grab bags will be a part of the activities.

Volunteer Services Coordinator, Mary Engels said Proceeds will be donated to the JRMC Foundation to benefit the Journey to Oncology campaign and “Help Drive Heathcare Home.”  She added that last year around $6,000 was raised.

Eunice added that the JRMC Auxiliary currently has 40 members, and more are welcome, with continued fundraising support.

Speakers are on hand during the regular monthly meetings.

Auxiliary members also assist at the Gift Shoppe, along with front desk support, and help out in the surgical suite, along with the JRMC Clinic.

For more information on the JRMC Auxiliary go on line to www.jrmcnd.com

 

 

WEST FARGO, N.D. (AP) — Cass County sheriff’s officials say among several guns stolen recently in West Fargo is one taken from the personal car of a deputy. Sheriff’s Sgt. Tim Briggeman says the department has opened an internal investigation into why the deputy left the handgun in his car. KFGO reports three guns were stolen recently from vehicles and a garage in West Fargo, including a rifle and shotgun.

The sheriff’s dept. and West Fargo police have each contributed $500 to a reward fund for information that helps solve the crimes.

 

HANKINSON, N.D. (AP) — Firefighters from eight departments have been battling a wildfire in southeast North Dakota.

Richland County’s emergency manager Brett Lambrecht says the fire is about three miles long and two miles wide. Firefighters from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service are monitoring the situation.

High winds have fueled the fire as it burns prairie grass and cattail sloughs south of Hankinson.

 

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — North Dakota has developed state rules for use of the controversial weed killer dicamba on soybeans next year.

Complaints have arisen nationwide of dicamba drift damaging neighboring crops. There were more than 200 complaints this year in North Dakota.

The federal Environmental Protection Agency last month announced a deal with agribusiness giants Monsanto, BASF and DuPont for new voluntary labeling requirements for next growing season.

But states can go further, and North Dakota has. Its rules include an application cutoff date, which Monsanto believes isn’t backed by science.

Monsanto has sued Arkansas over dicamba bans in that state, but a court battle doesn’t appear likely in North Dakota. The company says it prefers to work with states and will urge North Dakota officials to be flexible on the cutoff date if conditions warrant.

 

 

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — Environmental groups being sued by the developer of the Dakota Access pipeline have asked a federal judge to dismiss the lawsuit.

Greenpeace and BankTrack argue in court documents that their opposition to the $3.8 billion project to move North Dakota oil to Illinois is protected free speech, not an illegal effort to undermine the developer.

Texas-based Energy Transfer Partners in August filed a lawsuit against Greenpeace, BankTrack and Earth First. The company alleges they disseminated false and misleading information about the Dakota Access project, interfered with its construction and damaged the company’s reputation and finances through illegal acts.

The lawsuit seeks damages that could approach $1 billion.

Attorneys for Greenpeace and BankTrack in court documents filed Tuesday argue that the lawsuit is without merit and an attack on free speech.

 

 

AMHERST, S.D. (AP) — TransCanada Corp. says it will run an inspection device through its Keystone oil pipeline to make sure there aren’t segments of pipe with similar characteristics to a section that ruptured in South Dakota.

A company spokesman said Wednesday that it would run the pipeline inspection gauge through its system within a 120-day period ordered by a federal pipeline safety agency.

The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration this week issued a corrective order on the estimated 210,000-gallon oil spill. The report says a weight installed on the pipeline nearly a decade ago may have damaged the pipeline and coating.

The order says TransCanada must also submit a proposal to analyze available data on other weight locations for similarities with the leak location.

The company disclosed the leak Nov. 16.

 

 

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — North Dakota parks and recreation officials say they won’t move forward with plans to develop a 200-acre park along the Missouri River until funding is secured for operations and maintenance.

The Bismarck Tribune reports the park is planned for south of Bismarck. Officials say there isn’t enough money in the recently approved budget for the North Dakota Parks and Recreation Department.

The master plan for the park is complete. But department funding was used to address the state budget shortfall.

The agency will likely have to wait until lawmakers craft a new budget in 2019.

Community groups say they want to provide volunteer labor to make park improvements. But a department spokeswoman says that without money for operations and maintenance, they can’t meet public health and safety standards.

 

 

In sports…

SIOUX CITY, Iowa  (UJ) — The 19th-ranked Jimmie volleyball team ran into a buzzsaw Wednesday morning in the form of No. 1 Lindsey Wilson (Ky.) in pool play at the 2017 NAIA Volleyball Championships.

The Blue Raiders, who had lost only one set this season on the way to a perfect 29-0 record, kept their streak alive with a 25-14, 25-17, 25-13 win over Jamestown.

UJ falls to 1-1 in pool play and will need a victory over Texas Wesleyan Thursday to advance to the championship bracket, which begins play on Friday.

 

Valley City  (Greg Vanney Valley City State University)

Valley City State University was honored as the 2017 Outstanding School by Special Olympics North Dakota at its North Dakota State Awards Banquet in Fargo on November 18, 2017.

VCSU was one of 16 organizations, individuals, and businesses throughout the state recognized for their outstanding commitment and support by Special Olympics North Dakota.

For more than 30 years, VCSU has provided facilities for local training and competitions as well as volunteer coaches and unified partners. The university has also provided opportunities for local athletes to participate in sport demonstrations at their games and also serve as equipment managers.

Since 2015 the VCSU athletic department has taken an active role in promoting the integration of the local program with their student athletes during weekly Fun Nights. Academically, the university has offered classroom projects involving their students and Special Olympics athletes.

 

College Men’s Basketball…

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Dewan Huell had to work hard for his 23 points by setting the screens that got Miami’s pick-and-roll game going. The effort paid off in the second half as the Hurricanes pulled away from Minnesota for an 86-81 victory in a raucous arena. Five players scored in double digits for Miami. The Gophers were led by Amir Coffey’s 23 points, but they didn’t get any scoring from their bench.

 

 

NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Andrew Wiggins scored 28 points to help the Minnesota Timberwolves beat New Orleans 120-102 in a game that saw Pelicans forward Anthony Davis ejected for the first time in his career. Jimmy Butler and Gorgui Dieng had 19 points each for the Timberwolves (13-9).

 

Final Detroit 131 Phoenix 107

Final Orlando 121 Oklahoma City 108

Final Philadelphia 118 Washington 113

Final Toronto 126 Charlotte 113

Final N-Y Knicks 115 Miami 86

Final Houston 118 Indiana 97

Final Brooklyn 109 Dallas 104

Final San Antonio 104 Memphis 95

Final OT Golden State 127 L.A. Lakers 123

 

NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE

Final Montreal 2 Ottawa 1

Final Boston 3 Tampa Bay 2

Final Anaheim 3 St. Louis 2

Final OT Colorado 3 Winnipeg 2

 

 

 

TOP-25 COLLEGE BASKETBALL

Final (1) Duke 91 Indiana 81

Final (4) Villanova 90 Penn 62

Final (10) Miami 86 (12) Minnesota 81

Final (13) North Carolina 86 Michigan 71

Final (15) Gonzaga 103 Incarnate Word 68

Final (23) TCU 87 Belmont 76

Final (24) Alabama 77 Louisiana Tech 74

 

NHL…

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Minnesota Wild left wing Zach Parise has resumed skating for the first time since surgery on his lower back five weeks ago. Parise says the procedure he underwent on Oct. 24 produced immediate relief from the pain he’d been feeling in his leg that stemmed from the back trouble. The 33-year-old Parise has not played yet this season. He’ll need several more weeks of rehabilitation before rejoining the team.

 

NBA…

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — The Grizzlies say injured point guard Mike Conley will be out another two to three weeks.

The team says Conley is progressing with therapy and treatment on his sore left heel and Achilles tendon.

Conley has been out since Nov. 13, and the Grizzlies announced Nov. 17 the guard would not play while his injuries heal.

 

MLB..

— The Toronto Blue Jays plan to honor the life and career of former star Roy Halladay in a ceremony before their season opener against the New York Yankees on March 29. Halladay died Nov. 7 at age 40 when the private plane he was piloting crashed into the Gulf of Mexico off the coast of Florida.

 

AUSTRALIAN PGA…

GOLD COAST, Australia (AP) — Sergio Garcia withstood two rain delays at Royal Pines for a 5-under 67 and the clubhouse lead at the Australian PGA Championship.

The Masters champion, starting on the 10th hole Thursday and in the same 6:10 a.m. group as Adam Scott, had three birdies over his final seven holes.

Australians Rhein Gibson, Greg Chalmers and Stephen Dartnall shot 68s, with most of the morning rounds completed.

Scott, playing with a long-handled putter, was 1-over through 16 holes before making birdie on his final two for a 71. Scott used a broomstick putter when he won the Masters in 2013 but switched to a short putter after a ban on anchoring the putter against the body began in 2016.

Marc Leishman and defending champion Harold Varner III had afternoon starts.

 

In world and national news…

LONDON (AP) — Growing calls to cancel President Donald Trump’s state visit to Britain have put Queen Elizabeth II _ who would host the U.S. president _ in a difficult position. In Britain’s constitutional monarchy, the queen invites foreign leaders to state visits _ regarded as a great honor _ on the advice of Britain’s Foreign and Commonwealth Office.

NASSAU, Bahamas (AP) — Curiosity is just as high over another return from injury for Tiger Woods and how he will fare after a long layoff. What’s different about the expectations for this comeback is they are more about how long Woods will last than what kind of scores he shoots. The Hero World Challenge starting Thursday is the Bahamas has an 18-man field that features eight of the top nine players in the world. There is no cut.

NEW YORK (AP) — Matt Lauer says he is “truly sorry” to anyone he is hurt by his words and actions in his first public comments since being fired by NBC. Lauer’s former “Today” show co-host Savannah Guthrie read a statement from Lauer at the top of Thursday’s show, a day after Lauer was fired by NBC for “inappropriate sexual behavior.” Published reports accuse Lauer of crude and habitual misconduct with other women around the office.

NEW YORK (AP) — When actors, politicians and other well-known figures are accused of sexual misconduct, it can crush some of their fans and supporters. After NBC “Today” show host Matt Lauer was fired Wednesday for alleged “inappropriate sexual behavior” with a colleague, longtime “Today” viewer Nubia Romo of Douglas, Arizona said, “Oh my goodness, I’ve woken up to the ‘Today’ show for years. It’s so, so, so sad. My mother is really sad, too, but we don’t have his side of the story.”

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner has been questioned by special counsel Robert Mueller’s team of investigators about former national security adviser Michael Flynn. That’s according to a person familiar with the investigation who spoke to The Associated Press Wednesday night on condition of anonymity. Confirmation of Kushner’s interview comes as prosecutors working with Mueller postponed grand jury testimony related to Flynn.