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.FRIDAY…Partly sunny. Highs in the mid 50s. Southeast winds
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.MONDAY…Mostly sunny. A 20 percent chance of rain in the
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.MONDAY NIGHT…Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain in the evening,
then chance of rain possibly mixed with snow after midnight. Lows
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.TUESDAY…Mostly sunny. Slight chance of rain in the morning.
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.WEDNESDAY…Sunny. Highs in the upper 50s.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT…Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 30s.
.THURSDAY…Mostly sunny. Highs around 60.
Monday through Tuesday, chances for rain and
possibly mixed with snow overnight across southern North Dakota.
Conditions look to dry back out for Wednesday
Jamestown (CSi) The Jamestown Tourism Grant/Executive Board meeting was held Thursday morning, at the CSi Technology Center at Historic Franklin School.
Board Members present were: President Matt Woods, along with Board Members, Janna Bergstedt, Taylor Barnes, Mitizi Hager, and Tena Lawrence.
Plus Tourism Director, Searle Swedlund, and Ex-Officio Members, Pam Phillips representing the Jamestown City Council, and Corry Shevlin representing the JSDC.
Funding requests were made on behalf of
Downtown Arts Market, The Arts Center
Rods and Hogs, Downtown Association
Northridge Kiosk, Jamestown Parks & Rec Foundation
1883 Stutsman County Courthouse
Declaration of Conflict of Interest: Matt Wood, re: Jamestown Downtown Association, and Jamestown Arts. The board allowed him in discussions but not vote on the items.
The Financial Report was presented by Treasurer, Mitzi Hager.
Tourism Report – Searle Swedlund reported that he attended the recent State Tourism Conference.
He noted that a number of hotel managers attended and discussed affordable rates for those attending events in their cities, and to work together toward that goal.
Ex-Officio Reports:
Corry Shevlin said the JSDC Annual Meeting is coming soon, and said the recent announcement by Cargill is still “new” and the JSDC is addressing the announcement.
Pam Phillips said the new City Administrator Sarah Helleckson is on board, adding that the new water department superintendent has been appointed by the City Council, adding that bids have been awarded for repairs to the Frontier Village road, and retaining wall behind the amphitheater.
She added that the April 26th Public Works Committee will take up discussions with the Frontier Village Board concerning the closing of gates at the Village, with information from City Attorney Leo Ryan.
Discussion concerning Variables for Grant Decisions was table to next month’s meeting.
The Jamestown Downtown Arts Market, and Jamestown Arts Center, represented by Larry Kopp, requested $3,000 for the Market to be held Thursday’s June through August this year, from 5-p.m., to 8-p.m., at the Hansen Arts Park, downtown.
Jamestown Downtown Association President, Lynn Lambrecht said a number of downtown Jamestown businesses plan to stay open those evenings hoping to attract business.
Tourism approved funding the full amount of $3,000, as a local and regional attraction to Downtown Jamestown.
Other major funding sources include $10,000 from the Arts Center’s Arts Park Fund, $10,000 from Tourism, and $1,000 from the vendor fees.
Jamestown Downtown Association, represented by JDA President, Lynn Lambrecht, requested funds in the amount of $1,000 to advertise for the Annual Rods and Hogs event, planned for June 9th this year, along First Avenue South. The 4th Annual event, will highlight classic cars, trucks, motorcycles, and new this year is the Dick Dauer Peoples Choice Award for the Best Rat-rod.
Other funding sources include, $1,315 from registrations, and $600 sponsors, and $150 from vendors.
The application states that the projected attendance is 1,000 with an economic impact of $53,750.
The board approved the full amount.
Jamestown Parks and Recreation application was presented by Searle Swedlund on behalf of representative Ken Gardener, requesting $3,680 for kiosks at the North Ridge Trial at Pipestem Dam, including materials and labor.
The board approved funding the full amount requested, indicating that the signs change the way visitors find and see the signature trails. In addition, the signs create an opportunity to communicate other offerings about the community and move visitors to new places.
A request was made by Steve Reidburn on behalf of the 1883 Stutsman County Courthouse Committee in the amount of $1,000 for advertising to market the upcoming Concerts in the Courtroom events.
He said the concerts will be performed by Terry and Linda Schwartz on June 30th, Old Friends on July 8th, and Cowboy Poet, singer D.W. Grothe from Montana. The costs include: Paying $800 to the performers, $1,000 for advertising and $200 for postage and stamps.
The Tourism Committee approved allocating the requested $1,000 with additional funding of the $800 from the North Dakota State Historical Society, and $200 for the 1883 Stutsman County Courthouse Committee, for a total project cost of $2,000.
The allocation of the grants was followed by discussion placed on the agenda, concerning the Frontier Village caboose grant allocation.
The discussion stems from the recent Frontier Village Board meeting where, Tourism Director Searle Swedlund says, the FVA Board, tabled the project to restore the Midland Continental Caboose, based on a concern that they didn’t have the funds to complete the project, and pay for the cost of the project to be reimbursed.
He pointed out Jamestown Tourism’s interest in being sure the restoration includes the history of the caboose and the request from Tourism to provide an interpretation plan for this project.
The Tourism Board Members Thursday, discussed correspondence between the two boards to communicate concern related to tying up these funds. Swedlund pointed out that a $10,000 Tourism grant fund was dedicated to this project, and the importance that those funds can be utilized in the coming year.
The Tourism Executive Board voted unanimously Thursday to send correspondence to the Frontier Village Association asking how they plan to proceed with the project, now, along with if it plans to uphold their commitment under the terms of the tourism grant, or if they opt to relinquish the grant dollars.
The Tourism Board is asking the Frontier Village Board to respond in writing.
The Tourism Board indicated that they are willing to work with the Frontier Village Board to come to a conclusion on the issues.
Jamestown (NDFU) – Farmers Union Insurance (FUI) recently reached an agreement with the Central Cass School Board to secure the 15-year naming rights to a new turf field that will be built this summer in Casselton.
Morgan Forness, superintendent of Central Cass School, said the generous “matching gift challenge” in the amount of $175,000 was pledged to the school by FUI. The field will be known as Farmers Union Insurance Field, she said, and will not only serve the school district of 950 students, but also the city of Casselton (population 2,800) and the entire region of eastern North Dakota.
The gift has been designated for Phase II of the Athletics Complex project consisting of the new turf football field and an eight-lane synthetic track.
Kevin Ressler, chief sales, marketing & brand officer for FUI, says, “This sponsorship fits perfectly with our ‘Simply Different’ brand.” It doubles down on our belief of supporting rural communities and the folks who live there. Because the facility is important to the community of Casselton and rural Cass County, it’s also important to us.”
Ressler adds, “I hope we can continue our commitment in the future,” because that’s what really separates us from other insurance companies. Most major brands have moved away from having a presence in rural communities. We’ve actually increased the number of agencies we have in small towns to serve the population that meets our mission of building stronger communities.”
FUI is also the premier sponsor of the North Dakota High School Activities Association and the BEK Broadcasting Network which televises high school athletic competitions throughout North Dakota. The company sponsors numerous other sports organizations and activities. Last year, FUI purchased the naming rights to a hockey arena in Northwood, as well as an expansion rink – the Farmers Union Insurance Center – attached to the Scheels Arena in Fargo, home of Fargo Force hockey.
“The support of Farmers Union Insurance is greatly appreciated and solidifies our belief that our collaborative vision for Central Cass School and the city of Casselton is on target,” said Forness. “The matched gift, dollar for dollar, will secure $350,000 to the school project, which will cover the entire cost of the new turf field being built. It brings the total raised since October of 2016 to $7.3 million and gets us ever closer to our goal of $8 million.
“The passion and giving spirit behind individuals and the business community toward the project is impressive and should be commended, as they invest in the future of the educational and recreational opportunities of our young people. The school district and city are poised for growth and it’s a privilege to experience the investment in this project.”
Central Cass will complete construction on the school and Phase II of the Athletics Complex in the fall of 2018.
Forness adds, “This is an exciting time for us at Central Cass and I hope others will continue to come forward to help meet our end goal for all aspects of the school; from academics, arts, and athletics as it all benefits our students and community when we invest in our youth.”
PARSHALL, N.D. (AP) — A 23-year-old man is facing criminal charges in a stabbing at an apartment complex in Parshall.
Marshall Tigges is charged with felony aggravated assault and is being held at the Mountrail County Correctional Center.
Minot Daily News reports court records say a woman told investigators she and Tigges had been talking in her car Tuesday when the victim, Joshua Summerhill, came out of an apartment and started yelling at them. She says the two men started fighting. Police say Summerhill was stabbed during the fight and was treated at the scene by Parshall first responders. Tigges was arrested later on Highway 23. It was not immediately clear if he has hired an attorney.
BRECKENRIDGE, Minn. (AP) — The father of a toddler who died last week in Wilkin County has been charged with causing his son’s death.
WDAY-TV reports 35-year-old Tracy Brant is charged with felony murder, third-degree assault and malicious punishment of a child in the death of 3-year-old Winter Barker.
The child was found not breathing at the Breckenridge apartment April 10 where he lived with his father and his father’s girlfriend. Authorities say the boy died of homicidal violence.
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — United Tribes Technical College in Bismarck has approved a permanent tuition waiver program.
The Bismarck Tribune reports that the waivers began in 2016 as a temporary fix after the school dropped out of a federal student loan program. Members of the institution’s board of directors believe the move was a factor in boosting grade point averages and improving class completion.
Eligible recipients must be fulltime degree-seeking students who are members of a federally recognized Native American tribe. They must also meet certain academic standards.
College president Leander “Russ” McDonald says the program provides “critical financial aid” to help primarily low-income and first-generation students complete their degrees without out piling up debt.
FARGO, N.D. (AP) — A federal district court magistrate has dismissed lawsuits filed by four inmates over the food at the Cass County Jail.
In the first case filed in 2016, three Muslim inmates said they were intentionally and secretly fed pork after they notified jail officials it was a violation of their religious beliefs. KVRR reports the jail had actually modified its menu in 2015 to eliminate all pork products.
The second case was filed by a fourth inmate this past fall and had the same claim.
Jail officials say they respect the religious rights of all inmates and are pleased the lawsuits have been dismissed.
WAHPETON, N.D. (AP) — A pistol shell found on a classroom floor led to a lockdown at Wahpeton High School.
Superintendent Rick Jacobson called it a “working” lockdown — students continued classroom work as usual but no one was allowed in or out of the building Tuesday afternoon.
Jacobson tells The Daily News that officials think the shell might have fallen out of a student’s pocket. They determined there was no danger to anyone in the school and lifted the lockdown about an hour later.
WALHALLA, N.D. (AP) — A fiery one-vehicle crash in Pembina County has killed a 53-year-old man.
The Highway Patrol says the man lost control of the pickup truck he was driving on a county road southeast of Walhalla about 2 p.m. Wednesday. The pickup overturned in the ditch, caught fire and burned.
The man was thrown from the vehicle. He was taken to a Cavalier hospital, where he died. Authorities didn’t immediately release his name.
He was traveling alone.
In sports…
Jamestown (CSi) The University of Jamestown’s weekend baseball games versus Mayville State University have been moved to Dickinson.
Scheduled to split a pair of doubleheaders between Jamestown and Mayville this Saturday and Sunday, the Jimmies and Mayville State will instead play one nine-inning game and one seven-inning game both Sunday and Monday in Dickinson.
Game time Sunday is at 3 p.m. Mountain Time and 11 a.m. on Monday.
The University of Jamestown softball team is still slated to host Mayville State starting at 1 p.m. on Saturday at Trapper Field.
Jamestown High School girls soccer has moved Saturday’s home match against Bismarck Legacy to Bismarck’s Sanford Sports complex starting at 7 p.m.
Legacy will visit Jamestown on May 1
Madison, SD (PlayNorthStar.com)- Valley City State University junior Allyssa Weitkum has been named the NSAA Women’s Track Athlete of the Week after breaking a 42-year-old school record.
Weitkum broke a 42-year-old school record as she finished the 800-meters in 2 minutes, 22.40 seconds in the Sioux City (Iowa) Relays for Valley City State (N.D.). That career-best time ranks her first in the North Star conference by 1.79 seconds. Weitkum broke the VCSU record of 2:22.70 set by Vicki Bassingwaite in 1976.
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