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CSi Weather…
.REST OF TODAY…Cloudy. Colder. Highs around 20. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.TONIGHT…Mostly cloudy. Areas of fog through the night. Lows around 20. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.THANKSGIVING DAY…Mostly cloudy. Areas of fog in the morning.
Highs in the mid 30s. South winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT…Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 20s. Southwest
winds 5 to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY…Mostly cloudy. Highs in the upper 30s. West winds 5 to
10 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT…Increasing clouds. Lows in the lower 20s.
.SATURDAY…Mostly cloudy. Highs in the upper 20s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT…Mostly cloudy. Lows 10 to 15.
.SUNDAY…Mostly cloudy. Highs 15 to 20.
.SUNDAY NIGHT…Mostly cloudy. Lows 5 to 10 above.
.MONDAY…Partly sunny. Highs around 15.
.MONDAY NIGHT…Mostly clear. Lows zero to 5 above.
.TUESDAY…Sunny. Highs 15 to 20.
Areas of fog and patchy light freezing drizzle are possible
across portions of northwest and south central
North Dakota, including the James River Valley. Fog may become
dense at times, with visibility dropping below one half mile.
Motorists are advised to be prepared for rapidly deteriorating
visibility and slick spots on roadways. Use extra caution if
traveling, especially at uncontrolled intersections and railroad
crossings.
A dusting of light snow will move across the northern Red River
Valley early this morning. Some patchy freezing drizzle will also
be possible in the Devils Lake and Sheyenne basins. Amounts will
be minimal, but there could be some minor travel impacts this
morning.
There is the potential for freezing fog and/or light freezing
drizzle Wednesday night into Thursday morning. A wintery mix of
precipitation will move into the region Friday and Saturday, but
amounts and impacts are still uncertain at this point.
Valley City (NDHP) The North Dakota Highway Patrol reports that a 19 year old Valley City man was injured when his pickup and a train crashed Tuesday evening about 6:40-p.m., two miles west of Valley City, at 114th Ave SE(Cooks Plaza).
The pickup driven by Jonathan Langer of Valley City, was traveling northbound from 34th st SE on 114th Ave SE. A BNSF train was traveling eastbound crossing 114th Ave SE at the railroad crossing near Cooks Plaza. The crossing is marked with RR crossing signs without lighted crossing arms. Langer was unable to stop and struck the train in the crossing. He was transported to Mercy Hospital in Valley City, to be treated for injuries, and then taken to Sanford Hospital in Fargo for further treatment.
The crash remains under investigation by the North Dakota Highway Patrol.
Assisting at the scene were, the Barnes County Sheriff’s Office, Valley City PD, and Valley City Fire and Rescue.
Bismarck (CSi) Gov. Doug Burgum has directed all government agencies to fly the United States and North Dakota flags at half-staff on Wednesday, November 21, 2018.
Authorities have identifi
ed the three people who died when an air ambulance plane crashed in western North Dakota.Morton County identified the victims as 48-year-old pilot Todd Lasky and 63-year-old nurse Bonnie Cook, both of Bismarck, and 47-year-old paramedic Chris Iverson, of Mandan.
Lasky and Iverson worked for Bismarck Air Medical and Cook for CHI St. Alexius Health.
They were onboard a twin-engine plane that crashed in a farm field shortly after takeoff from Bismarck late Sunday. It was flying to Williston to pick up a patient. There were no survivors.
Jamestown (CSi) The Jamestown City Council committees met jointly on Tuesday afternoon at City Hall. Council Member Phillips was not present.
FINANCE & LEGAL COMMITTEE:
Considered was the transfer of the municipal court checking account and two savings accounts from one financial institution to another institution. The committee recommends moving to Dakota Bank.
BUILDING, PLANNING & ZONING COMMITTEE:
The committee recommends, the approval of the plat of Berndt Addition, Lot 1, Block 1, a tract of land located within the SE ¼ of Section 26, T140N, R64W of the Fifth Principal meridian, being with the City of Jamestown, Stutsman County, North Dakota.
CIVIC CENTER AND PROMOTION COMMITTEE
No agenda items at this time.
POLICE & FIRE COMMITTEE
No agenda items at this time.
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE:
The committee discussed the garbage and recycling collection updates.
The committee then considered modifying the garbage and recycling collection program in specific areas as identified by the City Administrator Sarah Helleckson.
She said at the Open House on the issue, residents on the list to have alley collection moved to curbside, were informed that some of the locations will be able to keep alley collection. A new modified map was issued and may be remodified after further review, and two additional blocks were added to move from alley to curbside collection.
She added a four day, rather than a five day collection is being purposed to save money, and wear and tear on the equipment and alleys.
The committee recommends delaying a decision until the maps on changes are finalized and residents informed and moved to next month’s Public Works committee meeting.
The committee discussed the STIP State Transportation Improvement Plan, list and identify priorities to forward to the NDDOT. Travis Dillman from Interstate Engineering explained the previous priority list.
He then outlined possible improvement areas brought to his attention..
One area is Highway 20 along Hospital Hill, with a new overpass at fifth Avenue over the railroad tracks.
Another is an overpass at 7th Avenue over the tracks.
Another is an overpass at 12th Avenue Southeast and 3rd Street.
Dillman said once the city has made a decision, the information will be discussed with the NDDOT.
No action was taken by the committee on reprioritization.
The committee considered foregoing bids and enter into an agreement for the purchase of hydrocarbons for 2019 for the City of Jamestown Operational Programs and the Jamestown Park Districts Operational Programs, or vote to reject all quotes and advertise for bids.
The committee recommends sending the item to the December City Council meeting for approval, that would have to be approved by 75 percent of the Council Members.
Considered was a vote to forgo bids and enter into an agreement to establish the specific market prices for chemicals for the water, sewer and wastewater departments during the 2019 calendar year, or vote to reject all quotes and advertise for bids.
The committee recommends accepting the agreement and send the recommendation to the December City Council Meeting, that would also require a 75 percent approval by Council Members.
Considered was a request from On The Level to suspend the Landfill Closure Project until spring at which time the cover material will be finished, and the final cleanup completed. Then the soil cap will be scarified and re-compacted at the contractor’s expense prior to turf restoration and seeding, which was planned for spring 2019.
The committee recommends approving the request as recommended by Interstate Engineering, not affecting the completion date, June of 2019.
INFORMATIONAL: Project updates.
Highlights included…completed was… the Frontier Village project on the roadway and retaining wall replacement.
Northwest water main project.
Finishing items with the road from Menards to JRMC.
The 2018 Paving Project.
The 5th Street Northeast street project near TRAC.
INFORMATIONAL: New Phase Energy conducts feasibility studies to determine ability to recover the methane gas from wastewater treatment plants as an energy revenue source and ensure the project is economical. The cost of the 60-day feasibility study is $65,000.
Currently the gas is being flared and would be captured and piped, and sold.
The process is estimated to cost about $5-million.
The committee recommends moving the issue to the next committee after further review.
The meeting was shown live on CSi Cable 67, followed by replays.
Valley City (CSi) The Valley City Commission met in Regular Session, Tuesday evening at City Hall. All members were present.
APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS INCLUDED:
A Special Alcohol Event Permit for Valley City Eagles 2192 at North Dakota Winter Show Event Center for North Star Classic on November 28 through December 1, 2018
PUBLIC COMMENTS …No one spoke.
PUBLIC HEARING
An Open public hearing was held for a Class E Restaurant/Lounge Alcoholic Beverage License to sell on-sale beer for Sky Lanes at 2379 Elm Street. The business owner explained the plans that would include the on-sale, that would be implemented in the future if the license is approved.
Following the Public Hearing, commissioners, took no action.
ORDINANCE
The City Commission approved an Ordinance Recodifying the Revised Ordinances of the City of Valley City and Repealing & Re-enacting Title 1, General Provisions. City Attorney Schoenack explained the revisions.
Approved was an Ordinance Amending Various Sections of Valley City Municipal Code (V.C.M.C.)
City Attorney Schoenack said some of the sections were combined, while explaining the amendments.
RESOLUTION
The City Commission approved a Resolution Authorizing the Issuance of Improvement Warrants and Exchanging them for $1,975,000 Refunding Improvement Bonds of 2018.
Representative Mike Manstrom said Valley City has an A-1 Rating from Moody’s.
Northland Securities bid was approve at a 3.53 rate. A Special Assessment will be issued in January, to pay the Improvement Bonds and make the Special Assessments at four and a half percent, the same rate as 2017.
Approved was a Resolution Authorizing the City of Valley City to Purchase Directly from Vendors Awarded GSA Schedule Contracts.
City Administrator, Schelkoph said the GSA process breaks down the bidding process, and the vendors on the GSA list are vetted, and approved, as along as the project cost is under $100,000.
NEW BUSINESS
Commissioners accepted Valley City Fire Chief Gary Retterath’s retirement as of December 31, 2018.
The City Commission previously approved the appointment of Scott Magnuson as the City Fire Chief.
Administrator Schelkoph said Retterath’s resignation letter was accepted, after 43 years of service to the city.
Approved was Holiday Schedule for Monday, December 24, 2018.
The City government will be closed that day, and have commercial garbage collected on the 24th, and residential garbage collected on the 26th. No charge will be made for additional cans that week.
Approved was the FEMA 50-50 Rule. City Administrator Schelkoph said, the rule benefits downtown development, as structures in the flood plan will be eligible for an option to determine the cash value of property in the flood plain.
The City Commission approved a Cost Participation and Maintenance Agreement for Main Street, Central Avenue, City Park (Streetscape II Project)
Approved was a Change Order for Permanent Flood Protection Phase II to include additional cost for concrete paving and to Demolish Power House, in the amount of $144,093.71
CITY ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT:
Last week David Schelkoph attended a League of Cities meeting, including state money available for infrastructure projects, the Bill will come before the state legislature in January. Valley City is in line for about $3.4 million. If approved it would be on going dollars available.
CITY UPDATES & COMMISSION REPORTS:
Fire Chief Gary Retterath pointed out that ice on bodies of water is not safe, and to observe fire safety, including heating equipment especially during the holiday season.
The new fire chief is ‘shadowing’ Retterath the next few weeks.
The meeting was shown live on CSi Cable 68, followed by replays.
Jamestown (CSi) The Jamestown Rotary Club on Tuesday, placed a Christmas Tree at the Jamestown Arts Park, in Downtown Jamestown.
Rotary Club member, Emily Bivens says, the tree will be decorated with lights.
She says the Rotary Club for several years decorated the trees along Mill Hill in Jamestown, however the trees became too large to manage putting the lights on, and the Arts Park Christmas tree will serve to succeed the Mill Hill tree lights.
Jamestown (CSi) A plan is being formulated.” in a fun Christmas spirit, to gather at the Arts Park this Friday, the 23rd to sing Christmas carols, before the Jamestown Dazzle Parade.
Those interested in singing will meet at 6:15-p.m., and sing until 7-p.m., when the parade starts.
It will be a celebration of the Christmas season, the Arts Park, the Rotary Christmas tree and the Jamestown Downtown Association Holiday parade.
The music and words will be projected on the wall and Mark Reeves will be leading the singinf on his keyboard.
It’s hope that this will be a new tradition in Jamestown.
Jamestown (CSi) – The 28th Annual, Community Thanksgiving Dinner will be at Concordia Lutheran Church at 502 First Avenue North in Jamestown, on Thursday November 22.
On Tuesday’s Wayne Byers Show on CSi Cable 2, Pastor, Tom Eckstein said the Thanksgiving Service is at 10-a.m. Dinner will be served from 11-a.m., to 1-p.m., Thanksgiving Day, in the church basement, handicapped accessible. Use the west door.
He added that drivers will deliver meals, or give a ride to the church, for services and the meal.
Those wishing to have a ride or meals delivered may call the church at 252-2819.
The meal is free to anyone, and consists of turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, gravy, corn, and dessert.
He said that nearly 30 turkeys will be served, and baked at through the support of the University of Jamestown kitchen, and brought to the church for serving.
The meal consists of turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes and gravy, corn and dessert, and a beverage.
He said last year 650 meals were served at the church, and around 300 meals were home delivered.
He pointed out that volunteers throughout the community make the meal possible, adding that the food is donated, by local businesses, or purchased through charitable donations.
The Thanksgiving meal was first offered by Fritz Buegle, who owned and operated the Pantry Café at that time, when 40 individuals were served. Over the years the event grew and for space accommodations it’s been served the past several years at Concordia Lutheran Church in Jamestown.
Pastor Eckstein added that the regular church services are Sundays at 8-a.m. and 10:30-a.m., and the service is repeated Wednesday evenings at 7-p.m.
Jamestown (CSi) The Jamestown Holiday Dazzle on Main Parade is set for Friday November 23, in Downtown Jamestown. The parade Grand Marshals are, Barb Lang and Art Todd, being honored for volunteerism with the Jamestown Foundation, the 1883 Courthouse Committee and the North Dakota State Historical Society.
The Jamestown Downtown Association is taking float entries at: www.jamestowndowntown.org or message at Facebook.
Jamestown Area Chamber of Commerce Executive, Emily Bivens says, the parade entries have been assigned their numbers and will form in McElroy Park at 6:30-p.m. (Use the east entrance.)
Float judging will then take place.
The parade leaves McElroy Park at 7-p.m., and heads north on Second Avenue East to 8th Street and then over to First Avenue to First street where it turns east back to Second Avenue East and South back to McElroy Park.
The After Parade Party is at the Gladstone Inn & Suites where the trophies will be presented, and Christmas goodies will be available, along with entertainment by the Jamestown Choralaires.
First United Methodist Church, just east of the Alfred Dickey Library @ 115 3rd ST SE Jamestown, is once again inviting all 2018 Holiday Dazzle on Main parade goers to come and enjoy free popcorn, hot chocolate and other refreshments in the church’s basement.
Prior to the start of the Friday night parade, Nov 23, doors will be open at 6:00 pm to come in and enjoy food and fellowship in a warm and friendly atmosphere with the First United Methodist Church’s family. We will then all go our to enjoy the Holiday Dazzle.
Jamestown (CSi) The elder sister of Louis L’Amour, Edna LaMoore Waldo is being recognized with the East Room of the Alfred Dickey Public Library in Downtown Jamestown being named in her honor. (Louis L’Amour, changed the spelling of his last name later in life.)
The James River Valley Public Library System Board voted unanimously, to approve at this month’s meeting.
Library Director, Joe Rector pointed out that Ms. Waldo was born in Jamestown, and she was a graduate of Jamestown College (as it was known then). She passed away in 1999.
She was a journalist, author and teacher , having at one time serving as a librarian at Jamestown Public Library, Jamestown College Library and Bismarck Public Library. She also published writings about Dakota Territory, prior to statehood.
Rector added that there plans to be a plaque and photo of Waldo prior to the library’s centennial celebration in February, of 2019.
In other business the James River Valley Library board approved three percent raises for the entire library staff in 2019, along with an additional one percent raise to four individuals who were promoted to supervisory positions.
Rector said the raises stay within the approved $398,000 budget.
The next Friends of the Library meeting will be at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 11, at the Arts Center.
BISMARCK, ND – Wilson Family Farm, owned by Jeremy and Sarah Wilson of Jamestown, has been selected as the recipients of the 2018 North Dakota Leopold Conservation Award®.
Sand County Foundation, the nation’s leading voice for private conservation, created the Leopold Conservation Award to inspire American landowners by recognizing exceptional farmers, ranchers and foresters. The prestigious award, named in honor of renowned conservationist Aldo Leopold, is given in 14 states.
In North Dakota the $10,000 award is presented annually by Sand County Foundation, North Dakota Grazing Lands Coalition, North Dakota Association of Soil Conservation Districts and the North Dakota Stockmen’s Association.
The Wilsons were revealed as the third recipients of the award at the North Dakota Association of Soil Conservation Districts’ convention in Bismarck on November 19. They were presented with a $10,000 award and a crystal depicting Aldo Leopold.
Described by some as “pioneers” when it comes to demonstrating the importance of soil health, Jeremy and Sarah Wilson are showing that agricultural conservation can profit while improving the productivity of their land.
STANLEY, N.D. (AP) — A Fargo man faces a manslaughter charge in the death of his girlfriend’s 6-month-old son in Stanley. Authorities allege 24-year-old Cody Faltersack was alone with the child early Friday when emergency crews responded to a report of an unresponsive child. The boy later died at a Minot hospital of brain trauma. The felony charge against Faltersack carries a maximum punishment of 10 years in prison. He could enter a plea at a Feb. 2 hearing.
ARNEGARD, N.D. (AP) — An Arnegard man is charged with negligent homicide and child neglect in the death of his 7-month-old child in August. James Miller Jr. was arrested Friday. His bond was set at $50,000 cash or surety on Monday. The charges against him together carry a maximum punishment of 15 years in prison. The baby’s grandparents, James Miller Sr. and Vicki Miller, also face felony child neglect counts.
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — A Bismarck man who vandalized multiple vehicles with eggs has been sentenced to 1 ½ years of probation, 60 hours of community service and $4,610 in restitution.
The Bismarck Tribune reports that Benedict Ponzer pleaded guilty earlier this month to misdemeanor criminal mischief.
Police say they received 20 reports of vehicles being egged on June 18. Pioneer Elementary School also was targeted.
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — North Dakota regulators have decided not to change targets for capturing natural gas produced from oil drilling. The goal is set to increase in November from 85 percent to 88 percent. The Industrial Commission was to consider postponing that by two years but voted to give the oil industry more flexibility to meet gas flaring regulations. Natural gas not captured at oil wells is burned off, which can degrade air quality. North Dakota has struggled to build enough infrastructure to capture gas.
BISMARCK, N.D., Nov. 20, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — MDU Resources Group, Inc. (NYSE: MDU) Tuesday announced its capital investment plan for 2019 through 2023. For the five-year period, the company expects to make capital investments totaling $2.6 billion.
“We have identified and expect to continue to execute on significant growth projects,” said David L. Goodin, president and CEO of MDU Resources. “This five-year plan includes line-of-sight opportunities at all of our businesses, including substantial growth at our regulated operations and higher capital expenditures at our construction businesses.”
Acquisitions would be incremental to the company’s 2019-2023 capital investment plan. MDU Resources will provide updates as opportunities outside the capital investment plan are identified.
In sports…
Valley City (VCSUVikings.com) – Valley City State University sophomore Logan Nelson has been chosen as the North Star Athletic Association Men’s Basketball Player of the Week, the conference office announced Monday.
North Star Athletic Association Men’s Basketball Player-of-the-Week
Logan Nelson – Valley City State (N.D.) – 6’3″ – Sophomore – guard – Hunter, N.D. – Nelson averaged 21.5 points per game for the week and had a double-double to lead Valley City State (N.D.) to a 1-1 record. He scored 20 points on his 8-of-16 field goal shooting, including 4-of-8 from the 3-point line despite an 83-75 home defeat to Jamestown (N.D.). He followed up with a double-double of 23 points and 10 rebounds in 95-67 victory over Oak Hills Christian (Minn.). For the week, Nelson poured in 43 points and grabbed 12 rebounds (6.0 rebounds per game). He also averaged 2.5 assists per game. He was 16-of-35 from the field (45.7 percent) and 8-of-20 from the 3-point arc (40 percent).
VALLEY CITY (Mark Potts) – The bracket for the 74th annual Barnes County Girls Basketball Tournament has been set.
Eight teams will converge on Valley City State University for the annual tournament in early December. The quarterfinals of the tournament will be played on Tuesday, Dec. 4. The semifinals are on Thursday, Dec. 6, and the tournament concludes with the championship and placing games on Saturday, Dec. 8.
All 12 games will be played at Valley City State University’s W.E. Osmon Fieldhouse. Tournament history, records and past results can be found at www.vcsuvikings.com/bct
Enderlin High School has been named the top seed for this year’s tournament and will open with the 3 p.m. game against Griggs County Central on Dec. 4. Milnor-North Sargent is the No. 4 seed and plays No. 5 Barnes County North at 4:30 p.m.
Three-time defending champion LaMoure/Litchville-Marion is the No. 2 seed and takes on No. 7 Maple Valley at 6 p.m. in the first round. No. 3 seed Finley-Sharon/Hope-Page will play No. 6 seed Sargent Central at 7:30 p.m. on Dec. 4.
Games on Dec. 6 begin at 3 p.m., and Saturday’s games will start at noon.
LaMoure/Litchville-Marion has defeated Finley-Sharon/Hope-Page is each of the last three championship games.
Major tournament sponsors include the Valley City Convention and Visitors Bureau, the Valley City Chamber of Commerce, Valley City State University and VCSU Athletics.
Tuesday, Dec. 4
(1) Enderlin vs. (8) Griggs County Central, 3 p.m.
(4) Milnor/North Sargent vs. (5) Barnes County North, 4:30 p.m.
(2) LaMoure/Litchville-Marion vs. (7) Maple Valley, 6 p.m.
(3) Finley-Sharon/Hope-Page vs. (6) Sargent Central, 7:30 p.m.
Thursday, Dec. 6
3:00/4:30 p.m.: Consolation semifinals
6:00/7:30 p.m.: Championship semifinals
Saturday, Dec. 8
12 p.m. – 7th Place
1:30 p.m. – 5th Place
3 p.m. – 3rd Place
4:30 p.m. – Championship
High School Hockey…
BOYS
Tuesday…
Grafton-Park River 2 Jamestown 0
Devils Lake-Cando 5, Bottineau/Rugby (HKB) 0
| GIRLS HOCKEY |
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Crookston Pirates, Minn. 2, Jamestown 2, tie
Dickinson 8, Williston 0
Fargo Davies 6, Grand Forks Knightriders 0
Fargo North/South (HKG) 6, Moorhead, Minn. 0
Minot 5, Mandan 2
West Fargo-Sheyenne United (HKG) 6, Devils Lake 0
Valley City (VCSU) Dierra Diegel poured in 18 points Tuesday night to lead a balanced Viking attack in a 67-61 win over NCAA Division II school Bemidji State University.
Diegel scored 14 points in the second half, including nine in the fourth quarter. Her 3-pointer from the left wing with 1:57 remaining put VCSU up 58-53, and the Vikings iced the game by going 9-for-10 at the free throw line over the final two minutes.
Tuesday’s night’s contest was an exhibition game for the Vikings and does not count towards their overall record. It is VCSU’s second exhibition win over an NCAA Division II school this season. The Vikings also defeated Minot State earlier this year. Bemidji State drops to 2-1 with Tuesday’s loss.
Valley City State started fast, opening the game with a 15-4 run and building a 19-9 lead after the first quarter. Bemidji State closed the gap to 26-23 at halftime, and then took its only lead of the game midway through the third quarter. Maria Appicelli’s 3-pointer put the Beavers up 34-33 with 5:43 remaining in the third. Diegel responded with a 3-pointer of her own on the next possession, regaining the lead for Valley City State.
The Vikings led 46-44 after the third quarter, setting up an exciting final period. Two free throws by Appicelli cut the Viking lead to 54-53 with 3:08 to go, but VCSU scored the next six points – including Diegel’s late 3-pointer – to go up 60-53. Bemidji State’s pressure defense fueled a quick run as Bemidji State pulled to within 61-58 before the Vikings iced the game at the free throw line.
The Vikings won despite shooting just 38 percent from the field (21-55). Valley City State finished at 26 percent from 3-point range (5-19) and was 83 percent at the line (20-24). Bemidji State shot 38 percent overall (21-56), 14 percent on 3’s (3-21) and 67 percent at the line (16-24).
Diegel’s 18 points led four Vikings in double figures. She added six rebounds and two assists. The Vikings recorded assists on 16 of their 21 baskets. Alli Vandal posted 13 points, eight rebounds and three assists. Kate Williams had a team-high five assists and nine points. Mackenzie Huber and Hannah Schlecht each added 10 points.
Valley City State held a 33-29 rebounding advantage. Both teams committed 13 turnovers. VCSU recorded four steals, all by Emily Schafer.
Appicelli scored a game-high 23 points to lead Bemidji State.
Up next: Valley City State travels to Montana State University-Billings for games on Friday and Saturday. The Vikings play MSU-Billings on Friday, and then face Carroll College on Saturday.
VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — Gabe Kalscheur scored 18 of his 25 points in the first half, Jordan Murphy added 15 points and 17 rebounds, and Minnesota remained unbeaten with an 80-66 win over Santa Clara. The Golden Gophers struggled to shake the Broncos on the second day of the Vancouver Showcase, but finally pulled away in the final 4 ½ minutes.
GRAND FORKS, N.D. (AP) — Connor Avants scored 22 points on 9-of-12 shooting, Filip Rebraca scored 12 points and grabbed 12 rebounds for his first career double-double and North Dakota beat NAIA-member Concordia University (Neb.) 89-56 on Tuesday night.
Cortez Seales scored 15 points and Billy Brown had 14 for the Fighting Hawks (4-1), who shot 57 percent and outscored the Bulldogs 42-12 in the paint.
UNDATED (AP) — The top four teams in the College Football Playoff rankings remain the same for the third straight week, the first time that has happened in the five-year history of the postseason system.
Alabama stays at No. 1, followed by Clemson, Notre Dame and Michigan. The Crimson Tide, Tigers and Fighting Irish are unbeaten, and the Wolverines haven’t lost since their season-opening setback to Notre Dame.
Georgia and Oklahoma are fifth and sixth, just ahead of LSU, Washington State, undefeated UCF and Ohio State. The Knights moved up a notch with their blowout win.
NFL-DOLPHINS-TANNEHILL
Tannehill to rejoin Dolphins’ lineup Sunday
UNDATED (AP) — Ryan Tannehill will be back under center when the Miami Dolphins take on the Colts at Indianapolis on Sunday.
The Dolphins’ No. 1 quarterback threw at practice Tuesday for the first time since mid-October. Coach Adam Gase said Tannehill has progressed enough in his recovery from a throwing shoulder injury to rejoin the lineup.
The 5-5 Dolphins have dropped five of their last seven and were 2-4 while Tannehill recovered from the injury. The offense has gone nine quarters without a touchdown and has scored more than 23 points just once since a 3-0 start.
Elsewhere in the NFL:
— Chase Daniel could be the starting quarterback when the Chicago Bears face the Lions in Detroit on Thanksgiving Day. Mitchell Trubisky hasn’t practiced since suffering a right shoulder injury during the fourth quarter of Sunday night’s 25-20 win over the Vikings. Coach Matt Nagy is holding out hope Trubisky can play even without practice, but he adds he’s very comfortable using Daniel if necessary.
— The Broncos have waived cornerback Adam “Pacman” Jones, three months after signing the 14-year veteran. Jones appeared in seven games for Denver, recording nine tackles, one interception and three pass breakups.
MLB-RANGERS
Beltre announces retirement as Rangers finalize deal with Mathis
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — The Texas Rangers are saying goodbye to third baseman Adrian Beltre (BEHL’-tray) and hello to catcher Jeff Mathis.
The Rangers announced Tuesday that Beltre is retiring at age 39 after producing 3,166 hits over 21 major league seasons. The four-time All-Star and five-time Gold Glove recipient made his big league debut at 19 with the 1998 Dodgers and spent time with the Mariners and Red Sox before joining the Rangers as a free agent in 2011. He made his only World Series appearance during his first season with Texas.
Beltre hit .286 with 477 homers and 1,707 RBIs in 2,933 games.
Meanwhile, the Rangers finalized their two-year, $6.25 million package with Mathis. The 35-year-old backstop is a lifetime .198 hitter over 13 big league seasons, but he’s among the game’s best defensive catchers. His 17 defensive runs saved last season were five more than any other catcher.
MLB-METS-MEJIA
Mets drop Mejia
UNDATED (AP) — The Miami Marlins have discarded another veteran by designating utilityman Derek Dietrich for assignment.
Dietrich hit .265 with 16 home runs in 149 games while spending most of last season in left field.
Dietrich’s departure means All-Star catcher J.T. Realmuto has now been with Miami longer than any other player.
Also in the majors:
— The Mets have released reliever Jenrry Mejia (HEHN’-ree meh-HEE’-uh), who has been suspended three times for steroid use. The 29-year-old right-hander was told in July by baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred that he could return to the big leagues in 2019, three years after receiving a lifetime ban for his third positive test. Mejia became the Mets’ closer in 2014, recording 28 saves and a 3.65 ERA.
COLLEGE BASKETBALL-SCHEDULE
Blue Devils, Zags to square off in Maui
UNDATED (AP) — It will be top-ranked Duke against No. 3 Gonzaga in the Maui Invitational championship game.
The Blue Devils fought off a tough challenge by eighth-ranked Auburn as they saw a 17-point lead shrink to 61-56 before earning a 78-72 triumph over the Tigers.
R.J. Barrett and Cam Reddish scored 18 points each for the 5-0 Blue Devils, while Marques Bolden delivered 11 points, nine rebounds and seven blocks.
Jared Harper had a team-high 22 points and Bryce Brown had 16 for Auburn, which slipped to 4-1.
The Bulldogs had an easier time with Arizona as Rui Hachimura scored 24 points and Zach Norvell Jr. added 20 in a 91-74 win against the Wildcats. The Zags trailed until a 15-2 run put them up 56-53.
Justin Coleman had 28 points for Arizona, which had three assists on 21 made field goals.
In other top-25 finals:
— Marcquise Reed poured in 24 points and grabbed nine rebounds as 16th-ranked Clemson stifled Georgia, 64-49 to advance to the Cayman Islands Classic title game. Elijah Thomas chipped in 12 points and 11 rebounds for his second straight double-double, and Shelton Mitchell followed his season-high 22-point performance on Monday by scoring 13 against the Bulldogs.
— Garrison Mathews had 23 points and Kenny Cooper scored 17 with a couple of breakaway layups off steals to send Lipscomb to a 73-64 upset win at No. 18 TCU. Lipscomb had been 0-13 against ranked teams since 2006, which each loss by at least 10 points. The Bisons were down 22-8 midway through the first half before tying it with a 16-2 run.
— Bol Bol had 21 points and nine rebounds to help No. 21 Oregon hold off Green Bay 83-72. Payton Pritchard had 18 points for the 4-1 Ducks, who went 33 of 42 from the line to just 9 of 18 for the Phoenix.
— Kaleb Wesson dropped in 17 points and No. 23 Ohio State went on a 21-3 run in the second half to pull away in a 68-50 decision over Samford. Keyshawn Woods had 14 points in the Buckeyes’ fifth straight win.
COLLEGE BASKETBALL-MEMPHIS-WISEMAN
Top recruit chooses Memphis
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — James Wiseman has chosen Memphis and his former high school coach, Penny Hardaway, over Kentucky, Vanderbilt, Kansas and Florida State.
The 7-foot center is the No. 1 recruit in the nation for the 2019 class according to a composite ranking of recruiting sites compiled by 247Sports. Wiseman averaged 17 points and nine rebounds last season helping East High and Hardaway win Tennessee’s Class AAA championship. Hardaway was hired by Memphis to take over at his alma mater soon after that title game.
NHL-OILERS
Oilers get victory under new coach
UNDATED (AP) — The Edmonton Oilers completed a tumultuous day by earning an overtime win on the road.
Leon Draisaitl (DRY’-sy-tul) scored 51 seconds into overtime to give the Oilers just their second victory in eight games, 4-3 at San Jose. Connor McDavid notched his 100th career goal and set up the tying and winning goals in Edmonton’s first game under new coach Ken Hitchcock.
Hitchcock was promoted earlier in the day once general manager Peter Chiarelli decided to dismiss Todd McLellan after 3-plus seasons. The 66-year-old Hitchcock is 823-506-88 in a 21-season coaching career, winning a Stanley Cup with the 1999 Stars and making stops at Philadelphia, Columbus and St. Louis before returning to Dallas last season.
NHL-CAPITALS-ORPIK
Capitals’ Orpik out 4-6 weeks
ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) — Veteran Washington Capitals defenseman Brooks Orpik has undergone arthroscopic right knee surgery and is expected to miss four to six weeks.
Orpik appeared in the Caps’ first 10 games this season before missing the last nine. He was placed on long-term injured reserve on Nov. 9.
DOCTOR-SEXUAL ASSAULT
Former MSU president charged
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Former Michigan State University President Lou Anna Simon has been charged with lying to police during an investigation of the handling of serial sexual abuser Larry Nassar.
Simon is the third current or former campus official other than Nassar to face criminal charges in the scandal. Hundreds of girls and women have said Nassar molested them when he was a physician, including while he worked at Michigan State and Indianapolis-based USA Gymnastics.
SKIING-VONN CRASH
Vonn hurts knee
UNDATED (AP) — Lindsey Vonn says she injured her knee in a training crash and will miss the upcoming World Cup speed races in Lake Louise, Alberta.
The three-time Olympic medalist didn’t specify which knee she hurt in a super-G wipeout on Monday, but she said on her social media accounts she won’t need surgery.
The 34-year-old Vonn plans to retire after the season. She has 82 World Cup victories, leaving her five away from breaking the record held by Ingemar Stenmark of Sweden.
PGA TOUR-SINGH
Singh settles anti-doping lawsuit with PGA Tour
UNDATED (AP) — Vijay Singh has settled his lawsuit against the PGA Tour over the way it investigated his use of deer antler spray. The settlement ends five years of litigation, less than a week before the case was to go to trial in New York.
Terms of the settlement announced Tuesday were not disclosed.
Singh said in a Sports Illustrated article in early 2013 that he used deer antler spray. The tour sent a sample of it from Singh to be tested and it returned small amounts of IGF-1, which was on the banned substance list. Two months after the tour told Singh he was being suspended for three months, it announced it was dropping the case because of new information on deer antler spray.
In world and national news…
CAIRO (AP) — Turkey’s foreign minister says the killing of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi should not be covered up for the sake of maintaining trade ties with Saudi Arabia.
Mevlut Cavusoglu also told Turkish journalists during a visit to Washington that Saudi Arabia’s cooperation over the investigation into the killing is not “at the desired level.” He added that Turkey would take formal steps to seek an international investigation if it reaches an “impasse” with Riyadh.
His comments came Tuesday after U.S. President Donald Trump made clear that the benefits of good relations with Saudi Arabia outweigh the possibility that Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman ordered the killing.
Cavusoglu said: “This is a humanitarian issue. It concerns a murder. It is not possible to say ‘our trade will increase, let’s cover this up, let’s ignore it.'”
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Germany is congratulating the newly elected president of Interpol and warning against politicizing the global police cooperation agency.
Foreign ministry spokeswoman Maria Adebahr said Berlin is “convinced that Kim Jong Yang is a good choice” and pointed to a “clear election result” in his favor. Kim defeated Alexander Prokopchuk, a veteran of Russia’s security services, in Wednesday’s vote.
Interior Minister Horst Seehofer said the priority for the new president should be ensuring “stability and continuity” in Interpol’s work after his Chinese predecessor’s abrupt departure.
Seehofer said in a statement that “all tendencies to politicize the organization and its work should be counteracted.”
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump has turned over written answers to special counsel Robert Mueller’s questions about his knowledge of Russian interference in the 2016 election.
The step comes after months of negotiations over whether and when the president might sit for an interview and is the first time Trump has directly cooperated with the long investigation.
The compromise outcome offers some benefit to both sides. Trump, at least temporarily, averts the threat of an in-person interview, while Mueller secures on-the-record statements whose accuracy the president will be expected to stand by for the duration of the probe.
The responses may also help stave off a potential subpoena fight. They represent the first time the president is known to have described to investigators his knowledge of key moments under scrutiny by prosecutors.
CHICAGO (AP) — Police say the man who killed three people at a Chicago hospital fired his handgun at least 30 times before he fatally shot himself after being shot by police.
Chicago police spokesman Anthony Guglielmi says the gunman, Juan Lopez, spotted police and ran inside Mercy Hospital after he fatally shot his ex-fiancée, Dr. Tamara O’Neal, in the parking lot.
Once inside the hospital, Lopez shot pharmacy resident Dayna Less as she exited an elevator. Lopez then exchanged gunfire with police and killed Officer Samuel Jimenez.
Guglielmi says Lopez was shot in the chest, but then shot himself with the Glock semi-automatic handgun he was carrying.
Guglielmi says Lopez was carrying one gun that he’d reloaded to continue firing. Guglielmi says Lopez fired his gun at least 30 times.
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