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CSi Weather…
.REST OF TODAY…Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s. South winds 10 to 15 mph shifting to the southwest in the afternoon.
.TONIGHT…Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s. Northwest winds around 10 mph shifting to the northeast after midnight.
.WEDNESDAY…Partly sunny. A 20 percent chance of rain showers
and thunderstorms in the morning in the Jamestown area, 30 percent in the Valley City area . Highs in the mid 70s. East
winds 10 to 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT…Increasing clouds. A 20 percent chance of
showers and thunderstorms in the Jamestown area, 30 percent in the Valley City area. Lows in the lower 60s. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
.THURSDAY…Partly sunny. A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon in the Valley City area. Highs in the mid 70s. West winds 5 to 10 mph shifting to the north in the afternoon.
.THURSDAY NIGHT…Partly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of rain
showers and thunderstorms in the evening. Lows in the mid 50s.
.FRIDAY…Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT…Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of rain
showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 50s.
.SATURDAY…Partly sunny. A 20 percent chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 70s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT…Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 50s.
.SUNDAY…Mostly sunny. A 20 percent chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms in the morning. Highs in the lower 70s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT…Mostly cloudy with chance of rain showers and
slight chance of thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 40s. Chance of
precipitation 30 percent.
.MONDAY…Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and slight chance
of thunderstorms in the morning, then chance of rain showers in
the afternoon. Highs in the upper 50s. Chance of precipitation
40 percent.
There will be periods of rain showers and thunderstorms
throughout the seven day forecast period. There is a chance for
thunderstorms capable of producing quarter sized hail and winds up
to 60 mph on Wednesday evening, mainly across the north.
Update…
Valley City (CSi) The Barnes County Sheriff’s Office has released information saying that Michael Dickinson was arrested in Minnesota on September 11th after missing for nearly two days.
The news release by the Barnes County Sheriff’s office says Dickinson was arrested in Hubbard County, Minnesota.
Previously..
Valley City (CSi) The Barnes County Sheriff’s Office reports that it’s seeking an inmate who failed to report back to the Barnes County Correctional Facility, on Sunday September 9, 2018, after being on work release.
The Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating Michael Dickinson.
Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Michael Dickinson is ask to call the Barnes County Sheriff’s office at 701-845-8530.
Jamestown From (Deb Lee) Tuesday 9-11-2018 the Jamestown Freedom Walk starts at 6-p.m., from Zonta Park, ending at the All Vet’s Club.
This is a day to honor first responders and fellow Americans who lost their lives on 9-11-2001 and to remember those who have since perished in the global war on terrorism.
Lynn Tally of Mary’s Place will have a program following the walk. BBQs, chips and bars will be available with a free will donation for Mary’s Place.
RSVP volunteers will be helping pour coffee and water and whatever needs to be done.
September is also Hunger Action Month and Freedom walkers are encouraged to bring a canned food item to Zonta Park. Donation will be given to local food pantries.
BISMARCK, N.D. (Sept. 10, 2018) – Gov. Doug Burgum has directed all government agencies to fly the United States and North Dakota flags at half-staff on Tuesday, and encouraged North Dakota residents to do the same, in memory of those who lost their lives in the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001.
The governor’s directive is in accordance with a joint resolution of Congress authorizing and requesting the President to designate Sept. 11 of each year as Patriot Day and direct flags to be lowered to half-staff for the entire day on Sept. 11. Americans also are encouraged to observe a moment of silence at 7:46 a.m. Central Daylight Time to honor the nearly 3,000 victims of the attacks.
“The tragedy of Sept. 11, 2001, is forever seared into our nation’s collective consciousness. To this day, we remember the shock and sorrow of losing so many to such unspeakable acts, the grief felt by their loved ones left behind and the incredible heroism of the police officers, firefighters and others who rushed toward danger to save lives,” Burgum said. “Today we honor the courage exhibited by those brave souls as well as by all of our military members and first responders who continue to defend our freedom and help those in need.”
The North Dakota 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb will take place from 9 a.m. to noon Tuesday at the state Capitol, 600 E. Boulevard Ave., Bismarck, as a way to honor and remember each of the 343 New York Fire Department firefighters who selflessly gave their lives on Sept. 11, 2001. Registration for the stair climb begins at 8 a.m.
Valley City (CSi) The Barnes County Sheriff’s Office reports that it’s seeking an inmate who failed to report back to the Barnes County Correctional Facility, on Sunday September 9, 2018, after being on work release.
The Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating Michael Dickinson.
Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Michael Dickinson is ask to call the Barnes County Sheriff’s office at 701-845-8530.
Jamestown (CSi) The Jamestown Budget Committee met Monday afternoon at City Hall.
All members were present.
With the budget in its final form due to be voted on at the October 1 City Council meeting, the committee made up of City Council members, Monday reviewed the preliminary budget.
City Administrator Sarah Hellekson presented Draft Six with utility rate adjustments and wage increases.
Ms. Hellickson pointed out line items budgets including liability insurance costs and decreases in those expenditures, along with other departments expenditures.
She said that a five percent transfer in utilities to the General Fund, amounts to an additional $726,000.
Mayor Heinrich said two issues at question at Monday’s meeting were employee raises, and hiring an additional firefighter.
Discussed was a two and half percent step increase for wages. Deputy City Auditor Jay Sveum suggested a cost a living increase as well.
He suggested a one percent cost of living increase, and two and half step increase.
Mayor Heinrich proposed at two and a half percent step increase, with a one percent cost of living increase.
Council Member Buchanan moved for a two and an half percent step increase and a two percent cost of living increase, which failed on a voice voted 3-2.
Approved on a 4-1 voice vote was a step increase of two and a half percent and a cost of living increase of one percent.
City Fire Chief Reuther suggested fire fighters receive a cost of living increase, instead of coming back later for a request in raise.
He said an additional firefighter would bring the total to six, the same number as in 2003.
He added that fire inspections have lagged over the past several years.
The council approved unanimously an additional firefighter, at an annual cost of $80,000.
Also recommended for approval were:
Increases in the utility rates for water, sanitary sewer, waste water treatment, residential garbage collection and commercial garbage.
A 24 mill increase in the proposed 2019 budget was approved for recommendation.
Mayor Heinrich has said the budget needs $1.7million in reserves, without having a deficit.
Recommendations from the proposed budget will go to the October 1, City Council meeting for consideration.
It was noted earlier, that cuts in state funding, means Jamestown will have a total of $886,000 less in available funding from the state compared to the past few years. That includes $386,000 no longer coming from the North Dakota’s property tax subsidy, in addition to $500,000 less in state funding for the 2019 city budget, stemming from a sharp downturn in the gas and oil extraction tax.
In 2018 the city has spent down its General Fund reserves. and about $2-million needs to be in the reserve fund, for the 2019 budget.
Monday’s meeting was shown live on CSi Cable 67, followed by replays.
Jamestown (NDFU) – More than 100 North Dakotans will be in Washington, D.C., this week, meeting with legislators on Capitol Hill and Trump administration officials to draw attention to the farm bill, declining net farm income and the impact trade disruptions are having on family farms. The delegation is part of 350 family farmers and ranchers from across the country that will be participating in National Farmers Union’s Legislative Fly-In, Sept. 12-14.
North Dakota Farmers Union President Mark Watne says, passage of a farm bill before current legislation expires on Sept. 30 is a top priority. He says, “We’ll be advocating for a farm bill that has a strong crop insurance component and safety net programs. One way to offset losses farmers are incurring from the trade war is to raise crop reference prices in the farm bill.”
Participants will visit all 535 congressional offices to meet with members of Congress and congressional staff to share their personal story of how federal policies and actions have impacted their farm or ranch. They also will be meeting with U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue and several undersecretaries.
Watne said the North Dakota delegation is one of the largest ever to participate in a Farmers Union Fly-In. He adds, “This just shows the level of hurt in the countryside, especially when farmers are shutting off their combine during harvest to make this trip and have their voice heard.”
Jamestown (CSi) Due to the University of Jamestown Hosting the Women’s National Wrestling Invitational to be held at Harold Newman Arena on March 15-16, 2019, Runnin O’ the Green founder/organizer, Larry Knoblich says the annual fund raising event will be moved later, to March 23, 2019 instead of March 16, the day closest to St. Patrick’s Day, March 17..
The Women’s National Wrestling Invitational at Harold Newman Arena on March 15-16 is anticipated to draw, to Jamestown, 300 wrestlers, plus coaches, officials and families..
Bismarck (Gov. Burgum’s Office)– Gov. Doug Burgum welcomed Monday’s announcement that the U.S. Department of the Interior’s Bureau of Reclamation (BOR) has issued a key environmental approval for the Central North Dakota Water Supply Project.
The BOR announced that it has completed the environmental assessment for the project and released a Finding of No Significant Impact, which will allow a special use permit and water service contract to be issued to the Garrison Diversion Conservancy District.
The project will use 20 cubic feet of water per second from the McClusky Canal to provide a reliable source of industrial water for the cities of Jamestown, Carrington and Tuttle and the Stutsman Rural Water District, Central Plains Water District and South Central Regional Water District, benefiting seven counties in all: Burleigh, Sheridan, Wells, Foster, Kidder, McLean and Stutsman.
Jamestown (CSi) The public is invited to support the Jamestown High School Cheer Team with a car wash Saturday September 15, at R.M. Stoudt, from 10-a.m., to 2-p.m.
Cheer Team Coach Heather Lawrence says proceeds will go toward new and additional uniforms and supplies, as cheer has expanded in members.
She says the suggested cost is a minimum of $15 per car, however no one will be turned away donating less dollars.
During the car wash hot dogs and refreshments will be served for those getting their car washed.
Jamestown Regional Medical Center (JRMC) recently made the Prairie Business “50 Best Places to Work” list. The list highlights organizations in the northern plains that provide their employees with great benefits, workplace culture and employee morale, among other factors.
“This achievement is gratifying and validates JRMC’s commitment to being the best rural hospital for patients to receive care, employees to work and providers to practice,” said JRMC Interim President & CEO, Trisha Jungels.
This is the third time JRMC was recognized as a Best Place to Work. Modern Healthcare named JRMC a Best Place to Work in 2017 and 2018. Becker’s Healthcare Review named JRMC a 150 Top Place to Work in 2018.
For an organization to be eligible on the Prairie Business list, it must receive nominations from employees around the region. JRMC was the only organization to make the list from Jamestown.
Prairie Business Editor, Tom Dennis shared, “As the organizations range in size from small businesses to national companies, they all have one thing in common: a workplace culture that inspires loyalty and enthusiasm among employees.”
JRMC’s employees consistently list “coworkers” as one of their top reasons why they continue their employment at JRMC. In addition, each year employees donate more than $35,000 towards future care endowments, community care and surgical equipment. Employees also have opportunities to participate in various community events including Relay for Life, annual blood drives, parades and block parties.
In addition to being named onto the Prairie Businesses 50 Best Places to Work in 2018 list, JRMC has been named a Top 100 Critical Access Hospital each year since 2014 by iVantage Health Analytics and the Chartis Center for Rural Health, as well as one of the Best Modern Healthcare Places to Work in 2017.
JRMC Vice President of Operations and Chief Operating Officer Ricki Ramlo said JRMC works to exceed industry standards, and one example of that is employee engagement and competitive benefits.
“JRMC goes above and beyond for its staff from our Legend Awards each quarter to employee engagement,” Ramlo said. “We are grateful for our employees’ commitment to caring for our patients and our community.”
Prairie Business has published a version of this list since 2013. The year 2018 is the first JRMC has received this award.
To learn more about JRMC, visit www.jrmcnd.com.
About Jamestown Regional Medical Center
Jamestown Regional Medical Center is located at 2422 20th St. SW, Jamestown, N.D. and serves approximately 55,000 people in nine counties. In 2018, it was named a “Top 100 Critical Access Hospital” as well as a “Best Places to Work in Healthcare.” For more information, visit www.jrmcnd.com or call 701-952-1050.
Fargo (KFGO) – A Cooperstown, ND man arrested for murder in the stabbing death of a man at the AmericInn in Fargo early Saturday has been released from jail without charges.
Investigators say 21-year-old Alan Bear was acting in self -defense when he stabbed 23-year-old Jakob Dirks in the abdomen. The West Fargo man was found by police in a hallway of the hotel and died later at a hospital. Deputy Police Chief Joe Anderson says further investigation has shown that Dirks and 22-year-old Robert Peightal of Fargo went to the hotel to rob Bear and his brother, Shawn.
Dirks and Peightal pushed their way into the brother’s hotel room where there was a fight. The investigation determined another occupant of the room, Jordan Plouffe, of Fargo conspired with Dirks and Peightal to arrange the robbery. Both men have been arrested for conspiracy to commit robbery and conspiracy to commit terrorizing.
Lt. Shannon Rusizka says the investigation continues as cell phone data, surveillance video, and additional follow-up interviews are conducted. He says there were small amounts of drugs and money in the room but it has not been determined if the fight was drug-related
GRAND FORKS, N.D. (AP) — Bail has been set at $100,000 for a Grand Forks teenager accused of killing his girlfriend’s baby.
Eighteen-year-old Mason Kamrowski is charged with murder in the death of 5-month-old Brynley Rymer. WDAY-TV reports the baby died of a traumatic brain injury. Kamrowski’s attorney, Tyler Morrow, told the judge in Grand Forks County court Monday that prosecutors haven’t even said how Kamrowski might have caused the child’s death.
Kamrowski was babysitting on May 21 and brought the child to Altru Hospital when she suffered a medical emergency. The baby was later flown to Sanford Hospital in Fargo where she died the next day.
In sports…
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — Severe drought in North Dakota in 2017 continues to impact pheasant numbers, with this year’s summer population survey providing little good news for hunters.
Pheasant production last year was at its lowest level in two decades, dramatically reducing the number of adult birds nesting earlier this year. The Game and Fish Department estimates the pheasant population is down 2 percent from last year.
The population is up in the southeast and northwest. But in the southwest — the states’ prime pheasant-hunting territory — pheasant numbers are down 32 percent.
State Wildlife Chief Jeb Williams expects the overall hunter harvest to be similar to last year, when it totaled only 309,000 birds and was the smallest in 16 years. The agency’s benchmark for a good hunting season is 500,000 birds killed.
NDAPSSA Football Polls
(First-place votes in parenthesis)
Class AA
Team Rec. Pts. LW
1. St. Mary’s (14) 3-0 80 1
2. Fargo Shanley (5) 3-0 70 2
3. Central Cass 3-0 58 3
4. Devils Lake 2-1 29 5
5. Jamestown 1-2 25 4
Others receiving votes: Turtle Mountain (2-1).
Class AAA
Team Rec. Pts. LW
1. Bismarck (18) 3-0 94 1
2. Bismarck Century (1) 3-0 77 2
3. West Fargo Sheyenne 2-1 55 3
4. Fargo Davies 2-1 32 5
5. Mandan 2-1 22 4
Others receiving votes: Fargo South (2-1).
In other NFL injury news:
— Three-time Pro Bowl tight end Delanie Walker has been placed on injured reserve following the Titans’ season-opening loss to Miami. Walker was hurt when Dolphins safety T.J. McDonald tackled him at the end of a 15-yard reception with 3 ½ minutes remaining. Quarterback Marcus Mariota (mar-ee-OH’-tah) is being evaluated after hurting his throwing arm, and two-time Pro Bowl left tackle Taylor Lewan is in the concussion protocol.
— Panthers coach Ron Rivera offered no immediate updates on the injuries to three-time Pro Bowl tight end Greg Olsen and second-team All-Pro right tackle Daryl Williams. Both were hurt while the Panthers were beating the Cowboys, 16-8 on Sunday.
— The Seahawks are still waiting to learn the severity of the injury to wide receiver Doug Baldwin’s right knee. Baldwin sprained the MCL early in Sunday’s loss to Denver.
— Browns starting defensive end Emmanuel Ogbah could miss a few games with a sprained left ankle. Ogbah got hurt on the final play of the first quarter in Sunday’s 21-21 tie against the Pittsburgh Steelers.
MLB…
UNDATED (AP) — — Cleveland’s magic number dropped with the Twins’ 7-2 loss to the Yankees. Gary Sanchez crushed a 460-foot home run and J.A. Happ threw six scoreless innings as New York moved three games ahead of Oakland for the first AL wild card. The Yanks have won 20 of their last 24 meetings with the Twins.
The Chicago Cubs’ lead in the National League Central is down to a single game over the second-place Milwaukee Brewers.
Mike Moustakas (moos-TAH’-kahs) scored the tiebreaking run on a wild pitch by Carl Edwards in the sixth inning of the Brewers’ 3-2 verdict over the Cubs at Wrigley Field. Lorenzo Cain was 4-for-5 with one run scored, and Moustakas scored twice while going 2-for-3.
Wade Miley combined with three relievers on a five-hitter, with Josh Hader striking out the side in each of his two innings of work.
The Cubs have dropped five of seven since opening a three-game series in Milwaukee on Labor Day. Chicago owned a five-game division lead before the skid.
Checking out the rest of Monday’s major league schedule:
— Matt Adams crushed a go-ahead, three-run homer in the bottom of the eighth to send the Cardinals to an 8-7 win over the Pirates. Paul DeJong (deh-YUHNG’) lined a two-run double and Harrison Bader lifted a pair of sacrifice flies as St. Louis moved two games ahead of the Dodgers for the second NL wild card.
— Los Angeles also fell 1 ½ games off the NL West lead when the Rockies blew out the Diamondbacks, 13-2. Trevor Story belted a three-run homer while Colorado scored six in the fifth inning. David Dahl added a grand slam and German (hur-MAHN’) Marquez struck out 11 over seven innings against Arizona, which now trails the division by 3 ½ games.
— Scooter Gennett was 4-for-5 with three RBIs and two runs scored as the Reds thumped the Dodgers, 10-6. Joey Votto (VAH’-toh) ignited Cincinnati’s four-run first with a two-run double. Eugenio (ay-oo-HAY’-nee-oh) Suarez slammed his 32nd home run and Tucker Bernhardt added a two-run single that put the Reds ahead 10-4 in the sixth.
— Atlanta’s 4-1 win at San Francisco gives the NL East-leading Braves a five-game edge over Philadelphia. Sean Newcomb struck out eight and limited the Giants to one run and three hits over six innings. Ozzie Albies tripled home a run and Kurt Suzuki was 3-for-3 with an RBI to support Newcomb’s 12th victory.
— Justin Verlander received a pair of ovations in his return to Detroit before allowing two runs over seven innings of Houston’s 3-2 victory against the Tigers. Francisco Liriano’s wild pitch and an error by shortstop Ronny Rodriguez allowed the Astros to score three unearned runs in the third. The win gives the AL West-leading Astros a three-game lead over Oakland.
— The Rays earned their team-record 12th consecutive home win by stunning Cleveland, 6-5 on Ji-Man Choi’s two-out, two-run homer in the bottom of the ninth. Brad Hand was in line to get the save until Tommy Pham singled and scored on the game-winning blast. Jose Ramirez and Brandon Guyer hit RBI doubles for the Indians, whose magic number is four to win the AL Central.
— The Rangers were 5-2 winners over the Angels as Joey Gallo drove in four runs and Ronald Guzman (GOOZ’-mahn) smacked a solo homer. Shohei Ohtani (SHOH’-hay oh-TAH’-nee) had two hits and an RBI for Los Angeles.
— Alcides (al-SEE’-dehs) Escobar laid down a bunt that scored Brian Goodwin with the winning run in the bottom of the 10th to give the Royals a 4-3 win over the White Sox. Escobar had two RBIs for the Royals, who also received home runs from Whit Merrifield and Ryan O’Hearn.
— The Phillies and Nationals were rained out in Philadelphia, as were the Mets and Marlins in New York. Both games have been rescheduled as single-admission doubleheaders Tuesday.
NASCAR-BRICKYARD 400
Late cautions send Keselowski to victory
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Brad Keselowski allowed Team Penske to reach the winner’s circle at Indianapolis Motor Speedway for the second time since Memorial Day weekend.
Keselowski overtook Denny Hamlin on the next-to-last lap and won the Brickyard 400, NASCAR’s last regular-season race before the Monster Energy Cup playoffs. Keselowski wasn’t a factor until two late cautions gave the 2012 series champion a chance to use fresher tires to chase down Hamlin.
Keselowski’s victory comes 3 ½ months after Penske driver Will Power won the Indianapolis 500. Penske joins Chip Ganassi as the only owners to win the Indy double in the same season.
Erik Jones was second, followed by Hamlin, Kevin Harvick and Clint Bowyer.
Seven-time Cup champion Jimmie Johnson and Alex Bowman captured the final two open playoff spots in the 10-race sprint to the championship. Kurt Busch clinched the regular-season title with an eighth-place finish in the No. 18 Toyota for Joe Gibbs Racing.
The right hand procedure will likely cause him to miss the start of the regular season.
Last year’s NBA 3-point champion signed a maximum five-year, $158 million contract this summer.
Also in the NBA
— Restricted free agent forward Rodney Hood has signed his one-year, $3.4 million qualifying offer with the Cavaliers. Hood averaged 10.8 points and 2.6 rebounds in 21 regular-season games after being acquired by the Cavs from Utah at the trade deadline.
NHL-GOLDEN KNIGHTS
Pacioretty deal extended
LAS VEGAS (AP) — The Las Vegas Golden Knights have signed Max Pacioretty (pash-uh-REH’-tee) to a four-year, $28 million contract extension, one day after acquiring him from the Canadiens for Tomas Tatar (tah-TAHR’), prospect Nick Suzuki and a 2019 second-round pick.
Pacioretty scored 226 goals and 448 points in 626 career games with Montreal. He scored 17 goals and 37 points in 64 games last season after scoring at least 30 goals the previous four years. Pacioretty also was a minus-16 last season after leading the league with a plus-38 in 2014-15.
The 29-year-old Pacioretty was entering the final season of a six-year deal.
DOCTOR-SEXUAL ASSAULT
Monday deadline looms for claims in $75M Nassar settlement
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — A lawyer predicts 150 or more new claims against Michigan State University as a deadline looms for lawsuits by people who say they were sexually assaulted by sports doctor Larry Nassar.
The deadline to file is Monday for people who weren’t part of a $425 million May settlement between Michigan State and 332 victims. Michigan State has agreed to set aside an additional $75 million for additional claims.
Nassar is serving decades in prison for possessing child pornography and assaulting females, mostly gymnasts.
Attorney Gary Bender says he’s representing 10 women or girls. He says his clients were embarrassed or weren’t prepared to step forward earlier.
Bender predicts attorneys will file at least 150 new lawsuits, based on the filings so far and his talks with other lawyers.
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