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REST OF TODAY.. Partly to Mostly sunny with scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Highs in the mid 80s. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation 30 percent in the Jamestown area, 50 percent in the Valley city area.
.TONIGHT…Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the Jamestown area, 60 percent in the Valley City area. Some thunderstorms may be severe in the evening.
Lows in the lower 60s. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
.THURSDAY…Mostly sunny. A 20 percent chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the afternoon in the Jamestown area, 30 perdent in the Valley City area. Highs in the mid 80s. South winds 10 to 15 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT…Mostly clear. A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening in the Jamestown area, 40 percent in the Valley City area. Lows in the lower 60s. West winds 5 to 15 mph.
.FRIDAY…Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s. West winds 10 to 15 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT…Mostly clear. Lows around 60.
.SATURDAY…Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT…Mostly clear. Lows around 60.
.SUNDAY…Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT…Partly cloudy. A 30 percent chance of showers and
thunderstorms after midnight. Lows around 60.
.MEMORIAL DAY…Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 80s.
.MONDAY NIGHT…Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of showers
and thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 60s.
.TUESDAY…Mostly sunny. A 20 percent chance of showers in the
afternoon. Highs in the lower 80s.
Widespread thunderstorms are possible today and tonight,
especially during the late afternoon and evening, across most of
western and central North Dakota. Some storms could be severe with
Large hail to golfball size, and damaging winds to 70 mph the main
threats. Locally heavy rain is also possible.
There is a chance of thunderstorms across northern North Dakota
and the James River Valley on Thursday. A few storms could be
strong to severe across the James River Valley.
The chance of thunderstorms returns Sunday through Tuesday
across western and central North Dakota.
On this date in history….
May 23, 1975 Jamestown native Peggy Lee was Awarded the Theodore Roosevelt Rough Rider Award.
The Theodore Roosevelt Rough Rider award recognizes present or former North Dakotans who have been influenced by this state in achieving national recognition in their fields of endeavor, thereby reflecting credit and honor upon North Dakota and its citizens.
Recipients of the award are chosen by the Governor, with the concurrence of the Secretary of State and the Director of the State Historical Society.
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Jamestown (CSi) The Stutsman County Drug Task Force executed a search warrant Tuesday morning at 6:45 a.m. for a residence at 407 First Avenue, North in Jamestown.
Logan Hord says three individuals were arrested. Their names are being withheld as the investigation continues.
He says subsequent arrests may be made in the case.
Hord says found in the residence were methamphetamine and marijuana along with meth and marijuana paraphernalia.
Jamestown (CSi) The Jamestown Rural Fire Department was called out at 2:05-p.m., to an area east of Jamestown Regional Airport.
The caller described the area as approximately in the 8700 block of 34th Street, Southeast. Rural Fire Chief, Ben Maulding says it was a controlled burn set in the field.
Jamestown (CSi) The Jamestown City Council met in Special Session on Tuesday at 4-p.m., at City Hall. All members were present.
The Council considered Resolutions:
The Council approved the request from ND Buffalo Foundation for a site authorization, to conduct gaming at the Jamestown Civic Center on June 20, 2018.
The Council approved the request from Horse Race North Dakota for a gaming site authorization for the period July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2019, for Jonny B’s Brickhouse.
A Resolution was approved to declare an emergency and authorize the immediate replacement by Sanitation Products of the irreparable 2011 roll off truck at a cost of $157,000, in order to continue full operation of commercial garbage collection.
Sanitation Foreman Roger Mayhew said the truck blew the engine.
He said the cost to make repairs is estimate at about $22,000.
The replacement time table is a few years out.
There was no interest in a trade-in. Putting it up for sale is under consideration, and may bring in $25,000.
A Resolution was approved to declare an emergency and authorize the immediate purchase of a desktop computer, monitor, and peripherals at a cost of about a total of $9,800.00 in order to comply with 2017 N.D.C.C. 49-23-04 and integrate the electronic data exchange system into the City’s current operation for the Water Plant and other departments to coordinate and monitor the One-Call electronic ticket exchanges and city departments work orders.
A request was heard from Jamestown Fine Arts Association, Inc., d/b/a/ The Arts Center, for a street closing on 2nd Ave SW from 1st Ave to the alley, on June 7, 14, 21, 28, July 5, 12, 19, 26, August 2, 9, 16, and 23, 2018, from 5-p.m., to 9-p.m., for the weekly Downtown Art Market and request a waiver of the street closing fees.
Jamestown Downtown Association President, Lynn Lambrect said the Corner Bar had concerns about losing parking.
The Council approved the request and an application to be issued, for a temporary liquor permit, for outdoor consumption for the Corner Bar during that time.
Another request from Jamestown Fine Arts Association, Inc., d/b/a/ The Arts Center, for a street closing on 2nd Ave SW from 1st Ave to the alley, on June 15, 2018, for a Wine Tasting Fundraiser, on the stage at the Hansen Arts Park, was considered. An application would have to be made for a special liquor permit, to serve and consume alcohol in that outdoor area.
Police Chief Scott Edinger said the police department will be able to work out a plan, with the City Attorney, and City Administrator.
The City Council approved the request.
The meeting was shown live on CSi Cable 67 followed by replays.
Jamestown (CSi) The Jamestown City Council’s Finance & Legal, Building, Planning & Zoning, and Civic Center & Promotion Committees met Tuesday afternoon at 4:15-p.m., at City Hall.
FINANCE & LEGAL COMMITTEE
Informational: Airport Business Park Leases
Informational: Application for appointment to serve as a member of the Central Valley Health Unit has been received from Laurel Haroldson for a five year term to expire July 2023.
Informational: A public hearing for special assessments for Seal Coat, Patching, Construction & Reconstruction District 17-41, will be held at the June 4, 2018, city council meeting.
Informational: Departmental and financial reports.
BUILDING, PLANNING & ZONING COMMITTEE
The committee recommends approval of the Future Land Use Plan Amendment for a 10-acre site located within the NW ¼ and the NE ¼ of Section 27, T140, R64W, Midway Township, Stutsman County, North Dakota. The property is located along the south side 34th St SE approximately 1,000 feet east of its intersection with the US 52/281 Bypass. The property is designated as Agricultural/Rural Open Space in the adopted Future Land Use Plan, and a request has been made by the property owner(s) for an amendment to General Industrial. Country Ready Mix plans to open a plant in the area. At the meeting, the plant’s owner addressed mitigating any dust problems.
The committee recommends introducing the first reading of an ordinance to amend and re-enact an Ordinance of the City Code by amending the District Map to change the zoning of 10 acres located within the NW ¼ and the NE ¼ of Section. in Midway Township, Stutsman County, from A-1, Agricultural District to M-2, General Industrial & Manufacturing District. The property is located along 34th St SE approximately 1,000 feet east of the Bypass.
When the City Council votes on the first reading a three-quarters majority of the entire council, will be required, due to a 20 percent protest rate. The City Planning Commission approved moving the item to the city council.
The committee recommends approval the plat of Horizon Estates First Addition, Block 1, Lots 1-4 and Block 2, Lots 1-11, a portion of Auditor’s Lot 30-2 within the NE ¼ of Section 30, T140, R63W, Bloom Township, Jamestown, Stutsman County, North Dakota. The property is located north of 5th St NE, east of 23rd Ave NE and west of 27th Ave NE, Jamestown, ND.
Discussion was held on special use permits concerning Compassion Care Centers operating as Dispensaries and/or Manufacturing facilities for medical marijuana.
A Special Use Permit working draft has been drawn up by city officials, based on other counties regulations.
Mayor Andersen said the locations are under regulations by the state health department, and contain several details.
She said concerns needs to come under consideration such as security, and crime issues, and are addressed under the state’s regulations. The state has developed a draft application for dispensaries outlining requirements.
Police Chief Scott Edinger said Colorado has encountered social issues with their marijuana laws.
He said a medical marijuana facility if Jamestown will raise possibly similar issues.
The committee moved special use permit issue to next month’s committee meeting for further discussion.
Council Member Buchanan suggested public hearings be held on the issue..
CIVIC CENTER AND PROMOTION COMMITTEE
No agenda items at this time.
The meeting was shown live on CSi Cable 67, followed by replays.
Jamestown (CSi) Residents and students 18 years-old or older will have the opportunity to test drive a vehicle in cooperation with R.M. Stoudt in Jamestown and raise money for Jamestown High School May 23 at the High School parking lot.
On a recent Wayne Byers Show on CSi Cable 2, Tara Kapp with RM Stoudt said they’ve been working on bringing the Drive 4 UR School test drive to Jamestown for over a year.
Drive 4 UR School is a fundraising effort created by the Ford Motor Company in which test drives generate $20 that is then donated to a school or organization of choice. The events have the potential to raise up to $6,000.
Proceeds will go to Jamestown High School to purchase video and sound equipment for the Multi-Media Club, and the Maker Space program.
Interested individuals can come to the Jamestown High School from 2 to 6 PM on May 23rd to test drive a vehicle. She says that’s all that’s needed and then Ford does the rest.
Jamestown (CSi) Jamestown Public Works informs residents that due to the Memorial Day Holiday, there will be NO garbage pickup on Monday, May 28, 2018.
Monday’s garbage will be picked up on Tuesday;
Tuesday’s garbage will be picked up on Wednesday;
Wednesday’s & Thursday’s garbage will be picked up on Thursday;
No change in Friday’s pick-up route.
All routes will begin at 7:00 a.m. each morning.
The baling facility will be OPEN on Saturday, May 26th, 2018.
The baling facility will be CLOSED on Monday, May 28, 2018.
Bismarck (CSi) On June 4th, the South Central Human Service Center in Jamestown will be opening a satellite office in Valley City.
Center director Dan Cramer says Valley City-area residents will then have greater access to behavioral health services.
Cramer says a steering group in Valley City had concerns about those types of services.
Valley City location will be at the City-County Public Health District Building.
A team of professionals will be assigned to serve the satellite office.
He says initially it will be open Monday through Friday, with varying hours.
In Late June services Open Access Integrated Behavioral Health Assessments will be provided on Friday’s 9-a.m., to 2-p.m., when individuals can walk in with an appointment, and receive a behavioral health assessment.
Jamestown (CSi) Jamestown Public School Board and Jamestown Administrators have scheduled a Administrator’s negotiation session on Wednesday, May 23, 2018 at 5:00 pm in the District Office conference room, 207 2nd Ave SE, Jamestown, ND.
FARGO, N.D. (AP) — Police are looking for a suspect who attacked a man with a scissor outside a home in Fargo.
Authorities say the attack appears to be random. The victim had just arrived home about 3 a.m. Wednesday when a man knocked on his car window and demanded a ride. Police say the driver refused and was stabbed in the neck area with a scissors. His attacker dropped the scissors and fled.
KFGO reports the man’s injuries apparently aren’t life-threatening. Officers searched the neighborhood, just north of downtown, but didn’t find the suspect.
FARGO, N.D. (AP) — Fargo police say a home search turned up 10 pounds of marijuana, weapons and $6,000 in cash.
The weapons seized early Tuesday included a rifle and two handguns.
KFGO radio reports that a SWAT team was brought in as a precaution, and authorities arrested a 19-year-old suspect. Formal charges were pending.
Two local drug task forces and federal drug officials are involved in the investigation.
GRAND FORKS, N.D. (AP) — No one was injured when a car crashed into a paint store in Grand Forks.
Police say the 70-year-old woman from Williams, Minnesota, apparently hit the gas pedal instead of the brake on Tuesday afternoon, and the car crashed into a Sherwin Williams store.
The woman and a passenger were checked for injuries but not taken to a hospital. No injuries were reported inside the store.
The driver was cited for failing to have her vehicle under control.
Authorities say the store was extensively damaged.
FARGO, N.D. (AP) — Honey production in North Dakota last year was down 11 percent from 2016, but the state still led the nation in production for a 14th straight year.
The Agriculture Department says producers with five or more colonies totaled 33.7 million pounds of honey in 2017.
The number of honey-producing colonies in North Dakota was down 6 percent to 455,000. Average yield was down 4 pounds, to 74 pounds per colony.
The total value of honey produced in the state was down 9 percent, to $63.6 million.
MEDORA, N.D. (AP) — U.S. Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke reiterated his support for addressing a maintenance backlog at national parks during a visit to the one named for the U.S. president known for being a champion of conservation.
Zinke on Tuesday toured the Peaceful Valley Ranch at Theodore Roosevelt National Park, a former dude ranch that’s on the National Register of Historic Places but in disrepair. Zinke says it exemplifies the types of projects needed at parks nationwide.
The Interior Department is trying to address an $11.7 billion maintenance backlog in national parks. Zinke supports The National Park Restoration Act in Congress, which would use federal energy revenue to provide up to $18 billion to address deferred maintenance.
Some civic and conservation groups question whether the proposal would provide consistent revenue for park projects.
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — A Denver-based oil company operating in the Bakken oil patch says employees failed to report five spills in northwest North Dakota dating to October.
Zavanna vice president Cody Duran told The Bismarck Tribune that three spills occurred at the same saltwater disposal well last year and two spills occurred at different sites in January.
All spills were in Williams County and involved produced water or brine, a waste byproduct of oil production. Most of the contamination stayed on well facility locations, but one spill killed a strip of grass adjacent to the well pad.
Duran says Zavanna fired three employees, and a new production supervisor brought the spills to management’s attention. The company notified the state, and could be fined up to $12,500 a day for failure to report.
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — A group of five western states that banded together nearly three decades ago to market the region internationally is changing its brand.
The Dakotas, Wyoming, Montana and Idaho are dropping the “Real America” brand in favor of “The Great American West.”
North Dakota Tourism Director Sara Otte (AW’-tee) Coleman says the new brand “captures the essence” of the region. Officials hope it will strengthen the region’s appeal to international travelers.
The multi-state international promotional cooperative has been marketing collectively in Europe and Australia since the early 1990s.
In sports…
Class B Region 3 Tournament…
Midkota defeated Sheyenne-New Rockford 7-1 to advance to the title game against Carrington
Then…Carrington wins the title.. defeating Midkota/Dakota Prairie/Lakota/Griggs County Central (Midkota) 10-0 in 6 innings
Midkota’s record this season was 12-8 overall and Carrington goes to 12-4 overall.
NEW YORK (AP) — Philadelphia’s Ben Simmons and Utah’s Donovan Mitchell are unanimous selections to the NBA’s All-Rookie team.
The two guards received all 100 first-place votes from a panel of sports writers and broadcasters. Both players helped their teams reach the second round of the playoffs.
Boston’s Jayson Tatum also was selected to the first team, falling one vote short of unanimous. Simmons, Mitchell and Tatum are the three finalists for the NBA’s Rookie of the Year award.
Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma and Chicago’s Lauri Markkanen rounded out the first team.
The second team was guards Dennis Smith Jr. of Dallas and Lonzo Ball of the Lakers, Atlanta forward John Collins, Sacramento guard Bogdan Bogdanovic and Phoenix forward Josh Jackson.
MLB
— Brian Dozier doubled twice and had three RBIs as the Twins blanked the Tigers, 6-0 to stay within one game of the AL Central-leading Indians. Lance Lynn worked the first five innings of a combined seven-hitter to help Minnesota get its third straight victory.
— The Boston Red Sox have regained first place in the American League East, thanks to a win over Tampa Bay and the Texas Rangers’ victory against the New York Yankees.
Chris Sale pitched into the eighth inning of the Red Sox’s 4-2 victory against the Rays. Sale struck out nine and held Tampa Bay to one earned run and four this over 7 2/3 innings.
Mookie Betts put the Bosox ahead with his major league-leading 16th home run, a three-run shot in the third inning. Rafael Devers (DEH’-vurz) added a solo shot to help Boston secure its third consecutive win.
Rays outfielder Willy Adames (ah-DAH’-mehs) homered in his major league debut.
Tampa Bay has dropped two straight since winning six in a row.
The Rangers grabbed an early 6-1 lead before holding off the Yankees, 6-4. Jurickson Profar put Texas ahead for good with a three-run blast that helped the Rangers withstand home runs by Gleyber Torres, Miguel Andujar and Austin Romine.
Ronald Guzman also homered and Cole Hamels allowed a pair of runs and four hits over seven innings.
Checking out Tuesday’s other MLB action:
— The Astros rolled to an 11-2 laugher against the Giants behind Gerrit Cole, who had a shutout until his brother-in-law, Brandon Crawford, belted a two-run homer in the fifth inning. Tony Kemp furnished a pair of two-run singles and collected five RBIs.
— Houston’s lead in the AL West remains two games over Seattle following the Mariners’ 3-2, 10-inning comeback win at Oakland. Mike Zunino tied it with a two-run blast in the seventh and Guillermo Heredia contributed the go-ahead double in the Mariners’ fourth consecutive win.
— Jose Ramirez launched his 14th homer and the Indians climbed back to .500 by blowing out the Cubs, 10-1 in Chicago. Ramirez smacked a three-run shot and Yonder Alonso supplied three of Cleveland’s 11 hits, including a three-run double that put the Indians ahead 10-0 in the fifth.
— Kendrys (KEHN’-drees) Morales slammed a two-run homer while the Blue Jays scored five times in the first inning of a 5-3 win over the Angels. J.A. Happ won his second straight start and helped Toronto improve to 4-12 in their last 16 home games, yielding two runs and three hits in seven innings.
— Yolmer Sanchez singled home the tiebreaking run while Chicago scored three in the eighth to beat the Orioles, 3-2. Welington Castillo also had an RBI single and Yoan Moncada added a sacrifice fly as Chicago won for the fourth time in six games.
— The Braves expanded their lead in the NL East to 1 ½ games by downing the second-place Phillies, 3-1. Ozzie Albies crushed his 14th home run and Brandon McCarthy held Philadelphia to a run and four hits with five strikeouts over 5 2/3s.
— The Mets’ four-game winning streak is over after Caleb Smith held them to a run and three hits while striking out eight over 6 2/3s to lead the Marlins to a 5-1 win at New York. J.T. Realmuto (ree-al-MOO’-toh) went 3-for-5 with a two-run double and Derek Dietrich belted a two-run homer as Miami ended a three-game skid.
— The Nationals pulled out a 2-1 win over the Padres on Michael A. Taylor’s RBI double in the bottom of the ninth. Bryce Harper cracked his 15th home run and Jeremy Hellickson worked into the sixth inning of Washington’s second straight win since absorbing a three-game sweep by the Dodgers.
— Los Angeles won for the fifth time in six games as Chris Taylor and Yasiel Puig (YAH’-see-ul pweeg) belted consecutive homers in the sixth inning of a 5-3 verdict over the Rockies. Matt Kemp raised his average to .331 with two hits as the Dodgers kept the first-place Rockies a half-game ahead of Arizona in the NL West.
— The Diamondbacks lost for the 13th time in 14 games as Jhoulys Chacin (joo-LEES’ shah-SEEN’) combined with three relievers on a three-hitter in the Brewers’ 1-0 shutout of Arizona. Milwaukee managed just four hits but went ahead on Domingo Santana’s sacrifice fly in the sixth.
— Milwaukee now leads the NL Central by 2 ½ games over St. Louis after Jason Hammel surrendered nine hits but just one run over seven innings to pitch Kansas City past the Cardinals, 5-1. Alex Gordon and Salvador Perez homered for the Royals, who allowed Jose Martinez to steal home in the first inning.
— Scooter Gennett (jeh-NEHT’) collected six RBIs with a grand slam and a two-run double in the Reds’ 7-2 rout of the Pirates. Matt Harvey picked up his first win since joining Cincinnati from the Mets, giving up a Colin Moran homer and just two other hits over six innings.
MLB- NEWS
UNDATED (AP) — Dee Gordon has joined Robinson Cano (kah-NOH’) on the Mariners’ disabled list, just after taking over from the All-Star at second base. Seattle said Tuesday that Gordon hurt his right big toe on May 9 in Toronto and reinjured it Sunday.
The injury is another big blow to the Mariners, who lost Cano to an injury and an 80-game suspension for violating baseball’s policy against performance-enhancing drugs. Gordon is leading the AL with 16 stolen bases and is hitting .304 with 25 runs scored.
Infielder Daniel Vogelbach was recalled from Triple-A Tacoma.
In other MLB news:
— The struggling Cleveland Indians have pulled right-hander Josh Tomlin from their starting rotation and plan to call up right-hander Adam Plutko from Triple-A Columbus to start Wednesday. Tomlin is 0-4 with a 7.84 ERA through six starts and seven appearances this season.
— Second baseman Devon Travis has been recalled from Triple-A Buffalo by the Blue Jays, one day after shortstop Richard Urena was optioned to the International League club. Travis was demoted after hitting .148 in 18 games with Toronto.
— The Mets have signed free agent Jose Bautista and put him on the major league roster, two days after he was cut by the Braves. New York said the former home run champion was available for Tuesday’s game, but he was not in the starting lineup.
NFL-NEWS
UNDATED (AP) — The NFL has unanimously approved a $2.2 billion deal to sell the Carolina Panthers to the David Tepper.
The league announced the completion of the purchase during its spring meeting in Atlanta. It was the first order of business after Tepper was approved by the owners’ finance committee during a morning session.
Tepper is paying an NFL-record price to buy the team from Jerry Richardson, the team’s founder and only owner since the Panthers entered the league in 1995.
In other NFL news:
— The Eagles have released starting linebacker Mychal Kendricks after six seasons with the team. Kendricks was due to earn $5.85 million in base salary this year with a $7.6 million cap hit. Kendricks was due to earn $5.85 million in base salary this year with a $7.6 million cap hit.
— Carson Wentz was back on the field throwing passes less than six months after knee surgery ended his season. The Pro Bowl quarterback wore a brace on his surgically repaired left knee and tossed passes to assistant coaches and ballboys as the Super Bowl champion Eagles kicked off organized team activities on Tuesday. Wentz isn’t medically cleared to participate with the rest of the team.
— The Oakland Raiders have more quarterback depth after acquiring Christian Hackenberg from the New York Jets for a conditional seventh-round pick in next year’s draft. Hackenberg never played a regular-season snap for the Jets after being taken in the second round of the 2016 draft out of Penn State. The 23-year-old quarterback was clearly No. 4 on New York’s depth chart, behind Josh McCown, Teddy Bridgewater and first-rounder Sam Darnold.
— Hall of Fame quarterback Brett Favre says he made three trips to rehabilitation centers during his career to fight his dependence on painkillers and alcohol. Favre tells Sports Illustrated he spent 28 days at a center in Rayville, Louisiana, in the early 1990s. Favre also says he spent 28 days in rehab “strictly for drinking” in 1998. The story also mentions a 72-day stint at a Kansas City rehab center in the mid-1990s to get off Vicod
NHL-NEWS
UNDATED (AP) — The New York Islanders have announced the hiring of Lou Lamoriello (lam-oh-REH’-loh) as president of hockey operations after making the playoffs just four times in 12 seasons under general manager Garth Snow.
Lamoriello won three Stanley Cup titles as head of the New Jersey Devils and just spent the last three years helping the Toronto Maple Leafs become contenders again.
The Islanders said the 75-year-old Hockey Hall of Famer will have full authority over all hockey matters with the organization, which clouds Snow’s future with the team. One of his first orders of business will be determining whether to re-sign All-Star John Tavares, trade him or allow him to become a free agent.
Lamoriello wasn’t the only Maple Leafs executive to leave the franchise Tuesday. Toronto also announced that assistant GM and the Leafs have agreed to part.
Also in the NHL:
— A person familiar with the negotiations tells The Associated Press that Evander Kane could sign a seven-year contract with the Sharks as early as Wednesday. Kane could have been eligible for free agency this summer after scoring 29 goals in 78 games for the Sharks and Sabres this season.
— Goaltender Antti Niemi (AN’-tee nee-EH’-mee) is staying with the Montreal Canadiens after accepting a one-year, $950,000 contract. The 34-year-old could have become eligible for free agency July 1 after Niemi went 7-5-4 with a 2.46 GAA and a .929 save percentage with the Canadiens. He signed with Pittsburgh last summer and saw action with the Penguins and Florida Panthers before being claimed off waivers by the Habs.
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