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…WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS EVENING…IN THE JAMESTOWN AREA..AND VALLEY CITY AREAS.
* WHERE…Portions of northeast and southeast North Dakota.
* WHAT…Very cold wind chills. Snow and blowing snow
reducing visibility down to a half mile in open country. Total
snow accumulations of up to one inch expected. Winds gusting as
high as 40 mph. Wind chills as low as 35 below zero.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Plan on slippery road conditions.
Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility in
open country. The hazardous conditions could impact the evening
commute. The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite
on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will
cause primarily travel difficulties. Expect snow covered roads
and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving.
The latest road conditions for North Dakota can be found at
dot.nd.gov/travel and for Minnesota at 511mn.org, or by calling
5 1 1 in either state.
FORECAST….
.TONIGHT…Mostly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of snow in the
evening. Patchy blowing and drifting snow in the evening. Windy.
Lows near zero. Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph decreasing to around
15 mph after midnight. Wind chills around 20 below.
.TUESDAY…Partly sunny. Highs around 15. West winds around
15 mph. Lowest wind chills around 20 below in the morning.
.TUESDAY NIGHT…Partly cloudy. Lows near zero. West winds around
10 mph. Lowest wind chills around 20 below after midnight.
.WEDNESDAY…Mostly sunny. Highs around 10. Northwest winds
around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT…Partly cloudy. Lows around 5 below. North
winds 5 to 10 mph shifting to the east after midnight.
.THURSDAY…Partly sunny. Highs around 10.
.THURSDAY NIGHT…Mostly cloudy. Lows near zero.
.FRIDAY…Partly sunny. Highs 15 to 20.
.FRIDAY NIGHT…Mostly cloudy. Lows around 10.
.SATURDAY…Cloudy. Chance of snow in the morning, then snow
likely in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 20s. Chance of snow
70 percent.
.SATURDAY NIGHT…Cloudy. Snow likely in the evening, then chance
of snow after midnight. Lows around 15. Chance of snow
70 percent.
.SUNDAY…Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of snow. Highs
in the lower 20s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT…Mostly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of snow in the
evening. Lows 5 to 10 above.
.MONDAY…Mostly sunny. Highs around 20.
Monday Evening
The North Dakota Department of Transportation (NDDOT) along with the North Dakota Highway Patrol (NDHP) have extended the No Travel Advisory in south central North Dakota to include Bismarck and surrounding areas due to snow and blowing snow which is creating near zero visibility. Motorists should know that blowing snow is creating drifts at bridges and underpasses and roadways may become blocked. A No Travel Advisory remains in effect for Valley City, Ellendale and surrounding areas. A No Travel Advisory means conditions are such that motorists should not travel in these areas.
There is also a Travel Alert in effect for areas including Dickinson, Minot, Devils Lake, Grand Forks, Fargo, Wahpeton and surrounding areas due to blowing snow and reduced visibility. Be cautious when approaching bridges and sheltered areas because the blowing snow may create drifts in the driving lanes. A Travel Alert means conditions are such that motorists can still travel in these areas, but should be advised of rapidly changing conditions. Motorists are encouraged to wear seat belts, reduce speed, and drive according to the conditions.
A Travel Alert means conditions are such that motorists can still travel in these areas, but should be advised of rapidly changing conditions. Motorists are encouraged to wear seat belts, reduce speed, and drive according to the conditions.
Jamestown (CSi) The Jamestown High School Pops Concert will not be held Monday evening March 4, as planned.
The concert is postponed weather and travel issues.
The concert will be rescheduled.
Jamestown (CSI) Jamestown Police investigated a crash Monday morning at 11:42. a.m., at the intersection of 11th Street and 10th Avenue, Southeast, involving an SUV and Semi.
The crash caused the semi to go into a snow bank.
The driver of the SUV was being treated by Jamestown Area Ambulance Service.
More information when the report is filed.
Law enforcement reminds motorists to use caution while traveling.
A number of in town and highway accidents were reported during the Winter Weather Advisory. Reduced visibility and slippery conditions reported with snow blowing across roadways.
On Monday a multi-vehicle accident on I-94 near Medina blocked traffic on highway.
Jamestown (CSi) The Jamestown City Council met in Regular Session Monday evening at City Hall. All members were present.
HEARING FROM THE AUDIENCE:
No One Spoke…
(Individuals may address the City Council about any item not contained on the agenda. A maximum of 15 minutes is allotted for the hearing. If the full 15 minutes are not needed, the City Council will continue with the agenda. The City Council will take no official action on items discussed at the hearing, with the exception of referral to staff or Committee.)
CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS DISCUSSED SEPARATELY:
Item C was asked for discussion by Council Member Brubakken, a Resolution to approve the request from JSDC Economic Development Funds to pay the dues of $37,534 less the $5,000 for 2018 SBDC (minutes from SCDRC 9-19-18 included) and the $15,000 for 2019 SBDC (minutes from SCDRC 7-18-18 included) which brings the total requested at this time to $37,534 less $20,000 = $17,534 with the City Share to be $11,045(63%) and paid from the City Sales Tax Fund.
He pointed out the city’s shared of $11,045 will be paid from the city’s sales tax fund, regardless of any Stutsman County decision in opposition to their payment, forwarded by the JSDC.
He moved as such, and the City Council Members approved.
REGULAR AGENDA
RESOLUTIONS:
A PUBLIC HEARING: Concerning Seal Coat, Patching, Construction and Reconstruction District #19-41 protests and the sufficiency thereof.
No one spoke at the Public Hearing.
The protests have been found to be insufficient to bar proceeding with Seal Coat, Patching, Construction and Reconstruction District #19-41.
Council Members approved authorizing the City Engineer to develop detailed plans, specifications and estimates for Seal Coat, Patching, Construction and Reconstruction District #19-41.
APPOINTMENTS:
Appointed Trent Hillerud to serve as a member of the Board of Adjustment for a three year term to January 2022.
Appointed Mitchell Ostlie to serve as a member of the Planning Commission to fill the unexpired term of Mike Rhinehart to August 2019.
Appointed Jay Marie Nitchke to serve as a city member of the James River Valley Library System Board for a three year term to March 2022.
MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBER’S REPORT:
Council Member Phillips that Central Valley Health District has available a Hazardous Waste Recycling information, to be distributed at the Home & Garden Show.
The National Women’s Wrestling Tournament will be Mar 15 & 16 at the University of Jamestown.
She noted the Alfred Dickey Public Library has the Louis L’Amour Exhibit open, plus the Walking Tour is available.
Council Member Steele congratulated the UJ Men’s and Blue Jay Boy’s Basketball teams in moving on to tournaments, NAIA Nationals, and State High school finals.
Mayor Heinrich pointed out that about1,500 are expected at the Women’s National Wrestling Tournament. He noted that the Runnin ‘OThe Green has postponed to March 23, so as not to conflict with the Wrestling Tournament.
He attended the recent League of Cities gathering plus attended Legislative Hearings in Bismarck.
He noted that residents participating in recycling is low, and encourages more residents to recycle.
He praised the City Street Department’s snow removal efforts.
OTHER BUSINESS:
Approval of the requests for street closings and/or permits to allow alcoholic beverages in fenced areas for the St. Patrick’s Day Run, on March 23, 2019, for the following:
All Vets Club;
Buffalo Lanes, Inc.;
Corner Bar;
Cork and Barrel, Inc.(Elk’s location);
Middles LLC d/b/a Fred’s Den;
Frontier Fort Bar & Grill;
Jonny B’s Brickhouse;
Knights of Columbus;
Office Bar & Lounge;
Shady’s; and
Wonder Bar Sports Bar.
The meeting was shown live on CSi Cable 67 followed by replays.
Jamestown (CSi) Jamestown Mayor Dwaine Heinrich reminds residents that Water Utility Bills come due the 15th of each month, and late fees are now $25, plus one percent interest on the current bill.
On Monday’s Wayne Byers Show on CSi Cable 2 he pointed out the late fees, were implemented to hold down the number of delinquencies in water bill payments.
He pointed out that recently of the 5,000 water bills that were sent out there were 793 pending late payments.
On another topic, Mayor Heinrich said the number of residences recycling is less than ten percent, noting that in December 50.6 tons of recycled materials were collect, or 15 pounds per household, with 697 tons of garbage going into the city landfill, or 193 pounds per household. He added that when placing the recycle bins out for collection to have the lid opening closed and facing the collection point.
He added that in July this year, residences will have a $3 per month Storm Water Utility fee added to their monthly utility bill. Commercial fees will also be implemented after review.
The Mayor added that the city is appointing members to the “Complete Count Committee,” to bring awareness of participating the 2020 census, adding that Stutsman county will also appoint members to the committee.
The city is forming another sub-committee, that will evaluate the effectiveness of city departments and look into hiring consultants, and overall costs.
Valley City (KVLY) Bail is set at $200-thousand—cash—for an Arizona man accused of a shooting in Valley City.
Cornelious Johnson is in jail charged with two counts of attempted murder and armed robbery.
The incident happened just before Thanksgiving of last year.
Johnson was arrested in late January and extradited to North Dakota.
The victim is a 19 year old man from Valley City and at last report he was recovering from a gun-shot wound to the chest.
His identity has not yet been released.
Johnson is next due in court, in April.
VALLEY CITY, N.D. (VCSU) – Valley City State University Health Services will host its annual Wellness Fair on Wednesday, March 6, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the VCSU Student Center. The event is sponsored by Essentia Health, Family HealthCare and Sanford Health.
Betty Tykwinski, M.S.N., R.N., director of VCSU Health Services, sayd, “The Wellness Fair provides an outstanding opportunity for individuals to learn more their own health and wellness while gathering information about the variety of resources available to them.”
Open to members of the VCSU and greater Valley City communities free of charge, the event will feature health screenings, fitness testing, body-composition analysis, demonstrations, activities, samples and information about campus, local and state health services and resources.
Participants may also register to win a variety of prizes, including smart watches and gift cards.
Service providers, vendors and exhibitors at the Wellness Fair will include:
- Abused Persons Outreach Center
- B-Fit 24/7
- Bismarck Cancer Center
- Central Avenue Pharmacy
- Central Avenue Chiropractic
- Central Valley Health District
- CHI Mercy Health/Cardiac Ready Community
- City County Health District
- Dakota Nursing Program
- Essentia Health
- Family Healthcare
- Fuel Up Play 60
- Gaukler Family Wellness Center
- Mobility Plus Rehab
- NDSU Extension Agency
- On The Move
- Profile
- Sanford Health
- VCSU Athletic Training Program
- VCSU Counseling Services
- VCSU Fitness Assessment & Exercise Prescription Class
- VCSU Psychology Club
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — American Indian students in North Dakota would be allowed to wear eagle feathers or plumes at school graduations under a measure considered by the Legislature.
Fargo Democratic Rep. Ruth Buffalo, the bill sponsor and member of the Three Affiliated Tribes, told the Senate Education Committee on Monday that some schools in the state forbid the practice of wearing eagle feather and plumes, which are Native American symbols of strength, honor and pride.
They are presented by families or elders to recognize major accomplishments, Buffalo said.
“Students should not have to worry about whether they will be allowed to celebrate their heritage,” said Buffalo, the first female Native American Democrat elected to the state Legislature.
“Embracing our indigenous culture and identity are essential to our survival,” she said.
The House passed the bipartisan tribal regalia bill 90-2 last month. The Senate committee did not take immediate action on Monday.
State Superintendent Kirsten Baesler and the North Dakota School Boards Association and State Superintendent support the legislation.
MINOT, N.D. (AP) — North Dakota Sen. Kevin Cramer, who serves as a member of the Armed Services Committee, says the state has never been in a better position to contribute to the nation’s security.
The Minot Daily News reports that the state has a new unmanned aerial vehicles mission at Grand Forks; a space station at Cavalier; the intelligence and surveillance missions of the North Dakota Air National Guard in Fargo; the engineers and bridge builders in Bismarck; and the Minot Air Force Base’s nuclear missions.
Nearly 4,000 National Guard soldiers and airmen are located in North Dakota.
The additions follow President Trump’s recent signing of “Space Policy Directive 4 ,” which requires the creation of a Space Force and provisionally places the new service under the Department of the Air Force.
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — Authorities were investigating possible weather-related deaths in North Dakota. The Cavalier County Sheriff’s Office said a 23-year-old Grand Forks man reported missing was found dead in Langdon this past weekend.
Conner Sander was in town to referee the North Dakota Junior Gold Hockey Tournament and didn’t show up for his game at the Dakota Spirit Arena. Authorities believe Sander was walking from the Langdon Motor Inn to the Cobblestone Inn, got confused and cold overnight Friday when it was minus 10 degrees (24 below Celsius).
Meanwhile….
In Wisconsin, the Milwaukee County Medical Examiner’s Office planned an autopsy Monday on the body of a man, apparently homeless, found frozen in an abandoned vehicle Sunday on Milwaukee’s north side.
In sports…
Jamestown (CSi) The start Region 3 boys basketball tournament at the Jamestown Civic Center, has been postponed from Monday.
The tournament quarterfinal games start Tuesday, March 5, at 3- p.m. Semifinal on Thursday Championship night now scheduled for Friday.
At the Jamestown Civic Center
March 5
G1: Napoleon-GS (13-9) vs. Edgeley-KM (15-7), 3 p.m.
G2: Carrington (14-8) vs. Kidder Co. (13-8), 4:30 p.m.
G3: LaMoure-LM (17-3) vs. Linton-HMB (11-10), 6 p.m.
G4: Strasburg-Zee. (14-8) vs. Ellendale (12-10), 7:30 p.m.
March 7
G5: Winner G1 vs. Winner G2, 6 p.m.
G6: Winner G3 vs. Winner G4, 7:30 p.m.
March 8
Third place: Loser G5 vs. Loser G6, 6 p.m.
Championship: Winner G5 vs. Winner G6, 7:30 p.m.
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