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.TONIGHT…Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 60s. Southeast winds around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation 30 percent.
.FRIDAY…Mostly cloudy with chance of showers and slight chance
of thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s. Southeast winds around
10 mph. Chance of precipitation 30 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT…Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of showers
and thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 60s. Southeast winds 5 to
10 mph.
.SATURDAY… A 20 percent chance of showers in the morning in the Valley City area. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 80s. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT…Partly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of showers in the evening in the Valley City area, and thunderstorms after midnight in the Jamestown area. Lows in the mid 60s.
.SUNDAY…Partly sunny. Highs in the mid 80s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT…Mostly cloudy. Chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the evening, then showers and thunderstorms
likely after midnight. Lows in the lower 60s. Chance of
precipitation 70 percent.
.MONDAY…Partly sunny. Showers likely and chance of
thunderstorms in the morning, then chance of showers and slight
chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 70s.
Chance of precipitation 30 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT…Partly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the lower 50s.
.TUESDAY…Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT…Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 50s.
.WEDNESDAY…Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
There is a chance for thunderstorms Thursday night. Severe weather is
not anticipated.
Thunderstorms are expected Friday, and again Sunday night. Some
thunderstorms may be strong to severe.
Jamestown (CSi) The Stutsman County Relay for Life will be held Friday June 8 from 6-p.m., to midnight at the University of Jamestown LARSON CENTER.
RFL Stutsman County Co-Chair Doreen Brophy says rain and possible storms Friday night prompted the change in location.
Also, the Survival Social will now be at the Larson Center, from 4:30-p.m., to 5:30-p.m., with the speaker, Judy Hager.
2017 Stutsman Relay For Life photos (125) by Matt Sheppard Online at Facebook
CSiNewsNow.com Photos from last year
Judy Hager adds that Luminaria may be purchased at a suggested donation of $10 each, by calling her at 701-320-8548, and can also be purchased at the start of Relay for Life.
She says 1,300 lighted Luminaria bags are planned to set up with 900 names to be read during the Luminaria time, those battling cancer, or have lost their battle.
Co-Chair Doreen Brophy says this year goal is to raise $55,000 in the fight against cancer, with 13 teams on hand.
This year’s theme is: Carnival
Most teams have games and some teams have food, including walking tacos, hot dogs, slushies, and hot fresh baked cookies.
With the Relay Contest, members dress up in carnival or relay theme, and mingle among the crowd collecting donations.
Events and activities include:
The Survival Social, with all cancer survivors invited, on Friday from 4:30-to 5:30-p.m., AT THE LARSON CENTER. The speaker will be Judy Hager.
The tentative schedule for Relay for Life.
6-p.m., Opening Ceremonies
Presentation of Colors by the 4th Degree Knights of Columbus
The National Anthem by the Jamestown Choralaires
Invocation by Jay Nitchke
The Welcome by Doreen Brophy
The Survivors Lap
The Care Givers Lap
Introduction of teams and the Team Lap
Introduction of Committees
7-p.m., Speaker Ken Aune, Survivor/Caregiver
8-p.m., First part of the Silent Auction Ends, winners announced
8:15-p.m., Relay Contest, hosted by Pam Phillips
8:45-p.m., Raffle Winners Announced
9-p.m., Silent Auction Ends/Winners Announced
9:15-p.m., Luminary Ceremony with Judy Hager
10-p.m., Luminary Names Read and the Silent Lap starts.
11-p.m., Snack, hosted by Shirley Krapp
Midnight, Closing and Dollar Totals Announced
More information on their website. Or, call Doreen Brophy in Jamestown at 701-320-7182
Jamestown (CSi) Those Stutsman County voters wishing to cast early voting ballots may do so from May 29 through Friday June 8th at the Stutsman County Courthouse.
Voters must present a valid ID at the time of any method of voting.
For voter ID requirements click here.
Those with questions about early voting or absentee voting, or which legislative district they reside in can call the county auditors office at 701-252-9035, or visit the website.
For information about absentee ballots, click here.
In Barnes County vote by mail information.
Bismarck (CSi) On June 7th, 2018, the North Dakota Aeronautics Commission awarded approximately $3.35 million in infrastructure grants to multiple public airports throughout the state.
These state infrastructure grants are used to help fund numerous high priority airport projects throughout the state of North Dakota. The revenue source for these airport grants is derived primarily from state tax collections on aviation fuel and aircraft sales. A majority of the state grant allocations will also match federal grants that are anticipated to be received for 2018 airport projects. These state grants are critical in maintaining the needed infrastructure to support the aviation industry, which is a major contributor to the state’s economy.
In 2015, the North Dakota Aeronautics Commission completed a research project to estimate the annual economic impact that the 89 public-use airports provide to North Dakota. The research concluded that the airports have an estimated annual economic impact of $1.6 billion dollars on the state’s overall economy while providing support for over 12,200 jobs. More information on the study is available from the Aeronautics Commission website at www.aero.nd.gov.
North Dakota Aeronautics Commission Director, Kyle Wanner says, “The directive that the state legislature has provided to the North Dakota Aeronautics Commission is to encourage and assist in the development of airports in the state. One of the primary ways that our organization accomplishes that mission is by working to direct federal and state funds to North Dakota communities for the continued development of their airports. Airports are vital to the state’s economic development and provide much needed services for our communities. We are excited to provide these grants and to help be a part of the infrastructure solutions that our communities require.”
Jamestown Regional Airport received $179,000 five percent of the project cost of $3.59 million for runway and taxway rehab, and removal of a taxiway.
Other projects include:
Barnes County Airport: $41,478, construction of a wildlife fence.
Carrington: $26,280 for hangar construction.
Edgeley: $15,900, jet fuel system, and beacon.
Ellendale: $5,036 crack sealing.
LaMoure: $3,095 crack sealing.
Jamestown (CSi) Interstate Engineering informs motorists that the closure of 20th St. SW – JRMC to Menards 20th St. SW from the Jamestown Regional Medical Center (JRMC) to Menards will be from Tuesday, June 12 until Thursday, June 14 to allow for the final lift of asphalt to be placed and the final pavement markings to be completed.
Please plan to use alternative routes during this final construction phase
FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL STEVE ALDINGER, PE, AT
INTERSTATE ENGINEERING, INC. – (701) 252-0234.
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — A judge has dismissed Montana-Dakota Utilities’ eminent domain lawsuit over a proposed half-mile natural gas pipeline in northern North Dakota. The May 29 decision is being hailed by landowner attorneys as a rare victory in such cases. An MDU spokesman says the utility is still determining whether it will appeal to the state Supreme Court.
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — A judge has dismissed Montana-Dakota Utilities’ eminent domain lawsuit over a proposed half-mile natural gas pipeline in northern North Dakota, a decision hailed by landowner attorneys as a rare victory.
North Central District Judge Gary Lee ruled May 29 that harm to private landowner Lavern Behm outweighed any public benefits from the pipeline. Pipelines have become a contentious issue in North Dakota since the prolonged and sometimes violent protests against the $3.8 billion, four-state Dakota Access oil pipeline in 2016 and 2017.
MDU sought an easement across Behm’s property in Ward County to build a 3,000-foot-long (915-meter-long) pipeline to service a BNSF Railway facility west of Minot. The railroad maintains and operates a switch heated in the winter with propane tanks near the private property to keep it free of snow and ice. MDU proposed replacing the tanks with the underground pipeline, according to court records.
The utility that provides natural gas and electricity to more than 400,000 customers in a four-state area obtained the necessary permits and approvals from state and federal agencies but had to resort to eminent domain to cross the private land.
State law prohibits private property from being taken for ownership or use of any private individual or entity unless the land is necessary for conducting a carrier or utility business.
“While it is certainly not subject to dispute that maintaining railway switches is a necessity to the safe operations of the railroad, the construction of this pipeline is not necessary for this purpose,” Lee wrote, noting that the propane tank option exists. He also said MDU didn’t give enough consideration to other options.
MDU is still determining whether it will appeal to the state Supreme Court, spokesman Mark Hanson said Thursday.
The decision is a “huge case for property rights, and the little guy,” said Behm’s attorney, Lynn Boughey. “We are way too often allowing private entities to use government powers to take from private citizens.”
Bismarck attorney Derrick Braaten has represented landowners in dozens of eminent domain cases. He said most landowner victories amount to increased compensation for the use of their land, and that it’s rare for a judge to entirely bar the taking of private property.
Braaten said the Ward County case, though involving a small pipeline, touches on a larger issue.
“The big ones that are a question right now are these interstate pipelines,” he said. “I think there is kind of a looming question out there, is that a public purpose?”
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — A New Town man is accused in the stabbing death of a man on the Fort Berthold Indian Reservation.
Twenty-six-year-old Donovan Duchaine is charged with second-degree murder and assault with a dangerous weapon for the death of 29-year-old David Rios, also of New Town. Duchaine has not entered a plea. His arraignment has not been scheduled.
Authorities say Rios was stabbed outside a New Town residence on May 25.
In sports…
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Jose Berrios pitched a six-hitter for his second complete game this season, and the Minnesota Twins hit three home runs against James Shields in a 7-2 victory over the Chicago White Sox. Berrios retired his first 14 batters before Omar Narvarez’s double. By that time, the 23-year-old right-hander already had a 7-0 lead.
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Philadelphia 76ers say Bryan Colangelo has resigned as president of basketball operations after an independent firm investigated allegations that he used a variety of Twitter accounts to anonymously trash some of his own players and fellow executives and defend himself against criticism from fans and the sports media.
The team says Thursday that Colangelo offered his resignation “recognizing the detrimental impact this matter on the organization.”
The 76ers added in the announcement that coach Brett Brown would oversee basketball operations on an interim basis and the search for a new general manager would begin immediately.
The move came shortly after the sports website The Ringer reported about five Twitter accounts that took aim at Philadelphia players Joel Embiid and Markelle Fultz, former Sixers general manager Sam Hinkie, Toronto Raptors executive Masai Ujiri and former Sixers players Jahlil Okafor and Nerlens Noel.
Colangelo acknowledged using one of the accounts to monitor the NBA industry and other current events but said he wasn’t familiar with the four others.
TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — The New Jersey Assembly has unanimously approved a bill that would legalize sports betting.
The bill approved Thursday now goes to the state Senate, which also is expected to approve it, and then to the desk of Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy. It’s unclear whether he will sign it into law.
The Assembly amended the bill to allow casinos that own more than 10 percent of a sports team to still offer sports betting, but only on sports other than those in which they own a team. That would let the Golden Nugget back in the game.
Texas billionaire Tilman Fertitta owns the Golden Nugget and the NBA’s Houston Rockets.
Under the change, the Golden Nugget could still take bets on sports including football, baseball and hockey, but not basketball.
In world and national news…
WASHINGTON (AP) — Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe (shin-zoh AH’-bay) says President Donald Trump must address the fate of Japanese citizens held hostage in North Korea during his upcoming summit with leader Kim Jong Un.
Abe said Thursday at a joint White House news conference that Trump “fully understands” the need to bring home at least a dozen Japanese citizens detained in North Korea.
He added that Trump “is one of the leaders who understands the issue the most, the greatest.” Trump is slated to meet with Kim next week in Singapore.
Trump and Abe have discussed the issue many times, including during the president’s visit to Tokyo last fall.
Abe also said that any deal Trump may make with Kim must address all weapons of mass destruction and midrange ballistic missiles.
LOS ANGELES (AP) — President Donald Trump’s attorney, Rudy Giuliani, says Stormy Daniels’ claim she had sex with Trump isn’t credible because she’s a porn actress.
He said Daniels’ work as an adult film actress “entitles you to no degree of giving your credibility any weight.”
Daniels has said she had sex with the married Trump in 2006. Trump has denied it.
Giuliani said the $130,000 that Daniels was paid as part of a nondisclosure agreement to quash her accusations before the 2016 presidential election was “like a nuisance thing.” He said if her claims could be proven, she would’ve been paid millions of dollars.
Giuliani’s comments Wednesday at the “Globes” Capital Market conference in Tel Aviv drew a heated response from Daniels’ attorney, who on Thursday said Trump should fire Giuliani.
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — New Mars discoveries are advancing the case for possible life on the red planet, past or even present.
NASA scientists reported Thursday the Mars rover Curiosity has found potential building blocks of life in an ancient lakebed. The organic molecules preserved in 3 billion-year-old bedrock suggest conditions at Mars may have once been conducive to life. That leaves open the possibility that microorganisms once populated the red planet — and still might.
Curiosity also has confirmed seasonal increases of methane in the Martian atmosphere. Researchers say they can’t rule out a biological source.
Curiosity has been drilling since 2013. It previously found hints of methane and organic compounds, but these findings are the best evidence yet. More powerful spacecraft are needed to prove whether life ever existed on Mars.
TIJUANA, Mexico (AP) — Lines of asylum seekers at border crossings on the U.S. border with Mexico are getting so long that some have to wait days, even weeks, to present themselves to U.S. border inspectors.
A volunteer trying to keep order in Tijuana told about 100 asylum seekers gathered Monday that the wait is about three weeks to claim asylum.
At the crossing in Hidalgo, Texas, volunteers say parents and children sleep on cardboard on the Mexican side of a bridge to the United States, waiting for U.S. authorities to signal their time has come.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection says any delays are due to capacity constraints and the wait in Mexico is only temporary.
WASHINGTON (AP) — A leader of House moderates says his group has tentatively agreed to an offer from conservatives to help young “Dreamer” immigrants stay in the U.S. legally.
California Rep. Jeff Denham says details remain unclear. He says there will be no final accord until moderates see it in writing and they agree with all the specifics.
Denham says that under the proposal from the conservative House Freedom Caucus, young immigrants could get a new visa to stay in the U.S. for eight years.
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