Subscribe by RSS
CSi Weather…
TONIGHT…Clear. Lows 15 to 20. West winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY…Mostly sunny. Highs around 40. Southwest winds 5 to 15 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT…Cloudy with a 50 percent chance of snow in the Jamestown area, 40 percent in the Valley City area. Lows in the upper 20s. Northwest winds 5 to 15 mph.
.FRIDAY…Mostly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of light snow in the
morning in the Valley City area. Highs in the mid 30s. Northwest winds
10 to 20 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT…Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 20s.
.SATURDAY…Partly sunny. Highs around 40.
.SATURDAY NIGHT…Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 20s.
.SUNDAY…Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of snow in the morning,
then chance of rain possibly mixed with snow in the afternoon.
Highs in the upper 30s. Chance of precipitation 30 percent.
.SUNDAY NIGHT…Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of snow.
Lows in the upper 20s.
.MONDAY…Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of snow. Highs
in the lower 30s.
.MONDAY NIGHT…Mostly cloudy. Lows 15 to 20.
.TUESDAY…Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 20s.
Flood updates and water level updates for the …
Sheyenne River Level Through Valley City
James River level through Jamestown.
Water amounts in the snow pack
The Latest Flood Warnings from The National Weather Service
https://ndresponse.gov/flood-region
Fire Danger Map for North Dakota
1:45 -p.m. Wednesday…
Sheyenne River in Valley City
13.73 feet and dropping.
Lake Ashtabula
1267.55 feet and falling
James River in Jamestown
13.29 feet slightly falling
Jamestown Reservoir
1440.69 and slightly rising
Last update…
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
1038 AM CDT Wed Oct 30 2019
…The flood warning continues for the following rivers in North
Dakota…
James River at LaMoure affecting La Moure County
For the James River Basin including Lamoure…Minor flooding is
occurring and is expected to continue.
.The James River at LaMoure is forecast to fall below flood stage
by Thursday evening.
A follow-up product will be issued.
The Flood Warning continues for
The James River at Lamoure.
* until Friday morning.
* At 10:15 AM Wednesday the stage was 14.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast…The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by
Thursday evening.
* Impact…At 15.0 feet…Water starts to threaten the northwest side
of town near the John Deere dealer.
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon
James River Basin
Lamoure 14 14.6 Wed 10 AM 14.3 13.7 13.2 12.8 12.6
Safety message…Do not drive into areas where water tops the
roadway. Turn around…Don`t drown. Avoid driving on flooded roads.
Update…
Jamestown (CSi) The Jamestown City Council met in Special Session Wednesday, at City Hall. All members were present.
A Public Input Session was held regarding Frontier Village.
Mayor Heinrich’s opening statement said, the actions of the Frontier Village Board is an embarasment to themselves and the Jamestown Community.
He added that with leadership comes responsibiltiy, and that the board has a “sacred trust,” to preserve the communities heritage. He said the recent actions by the board does not meet those standards, and asked the FVA to “Please stop now,” in “acting out.”
Heimrich said he has been in contact with the Perham, Minnesota City Manager, and expressed his sincere apol0gies to the city and its historic village and said no artifacts from Frontier Village have been moved to the Perham location.
At the Public Input Session several comments were made.
David Smette said 11 years ago he was chairman of the Tourism Committee, saying at that time he saw a lack of management of Frontier Village and that there was mismanagement of the Village. He said since that time there has been no improvements, no upgrades and no vision.
Others speaking hoped that an arrangement can be worked out.
John Liechty of Jamestown indicated that his late wife, Fern donated dolls to the Village.
Nancy Kuykendall added that she and her husband came to Jamestown from out of state, and said that losing Frontier Village is “Giving away the Riches,” of the Community.
A young person said she goes to the Frontier Village every year, and wants the Village to stay.
Others indicated a community drive to raise dollars.
Clarice Liechty asked about the background of the turn of events that led to the divisions between the board and the city.
Beth Dewald said she served on the Tourism Board, which tried to assist the Village with grants, to provide sustainability, and tried to work with the Village to enable improvements, but “ran up against roadblocks.”
Karen George, who operates the stagecoach said she is not happy with the FVA board operations, and actions toward the employees there.
A Volunteer at Frontier Village said the current situation is a good opportunity to “clean house,” and to give individuals in the community the opportunity to “move on.”
Mayor Heinrich said he wants to hear from the board that it will turn over artifacts to the donors.
He added that any talk about Frontier Village “going away,” did not come from city official actions.
Other speakers said the Frontier Village Board’s actions come from ‘spite.’
National Buffalo Museum Director, Ilana Xinos pointed out that those who donated or loaned items to Frontier Village should check to see if they have paperwork, concerning the donation or loan between themselves and Frontier Village.
From the City Council, Steve Brubakken said the City Council favors keeping Frontier Village.
Gale Martin asked why no one was in attendance from the Frontier Village Board at Wednesday’s City Council meeting. She wants to know if the city can issue a cease and desist order against the FVA in moving out items, until “calmer heads prevail.”
Mayor Heinrich is hopeful the FVA Board is listening to speakers at Wednesday’s City Council meeting that the community wants Frontier Village to stay in Jamestown.
He said several legal questions need to answered. He added that the City Council will act on a recommendation from the Legal and Finance Committee to accept requests for proposals from those interested in operating Frontier Village.
Barb Lang referred the city to the North Dakota Secretary of State’s Office, regarding dissolving a non-profit corporation, along with the proper procedures for changing by-laws, which the FVA Board has indicated it did.
Tourism Board, President, Matthew Woods said the city is taking action, that something needs to be changed, and the process “needs to play out.” Adding that Frontier Village will continue to exist, but likely not in its present form.
City Fire Chief Jim Reuther said the city fire truck, registered to the city was retrieved from the Frontier Village ‘Fire Dept,’ building, Wednesday along with artifacts that belong to the City Fire Department, indicating its history.
Tourism Director Searle Swedlund said the speakers Wednesday have a passion for the past, adding the City Council has and is taken action to keep Frontier Village open.
Following the Public Input Session, a Resolution of Support for the continuation of Frontier Village was unanimously passed, and asked the Frontier Village Board to pledge to do no harm and return assets at the Village to the City of Jamestown.
The meeting was shown live on CSi Cable 67 followed by replays.
Over the noon hour, Wednesday, members of the Jamestown Fire Department removed the JFD owned Fire Truck and all items from the Village. See related story.
Tuesday Jamestown Tourism director Searle Swedlund released information that the FVA was removing some of the items in Frontier Village.
Valley City (CSi) Valley City residents are being reminded by the city that, for existing users, the city will be testing Load Control Heating Systems, starting November 4.
Those that would like to be on dual heat credit or electric water heater credit and already have an alternative heat source,may sign up calling (701) 845-4255.
Valley City (CSi) Global Warming: Climate Change, Agriculture, is the topic of the “What in the World in Going On?” presentation on Thursday Nov 7 at 7-p.m., at the VCSU Science Center, Auditorium.
The Presentation and Discussion will be led by Dr. Phyllis Johnson, scientist and climate activist, retired, from the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
For more information all 701-845-7310.
Valley City (CSi) The Sheyenne Valley Community Foundation will be holding its 2019 Annual Fundraising Event on Friday, November 1 starting at 5:30-p.m., at North Valley Aircraft.
The event helps support the Community Grant Round and other community initiatives.
The evening features upscale hors d’oeuvres by executive chef Sheri Shockman.
There will be complimentary bar service by City Lights.
Entertainment by the VCSU Jazz Band, Micaiah’sDance Company, and a local art auction and more.
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — The Keystone pipeline has leaked an unknown quantity of oil in northeastern North Dakota.
State Environmental Quality Chief Dave Glatt tells The Associated Press that regulators were notified late Tuesday night of the leak near Edinburg, in Walsh County.
Glatt says pipeline owner TC Energy shut down the pipeline after the leak was detected. He says the cause and the size of the spill are under investigation.
The Calgary, Alberta-based company did not immediately respond to telephone messages.
Glatt says state regulators were expected to be on scene Wednesday afternoon. He says some wetlands appear to be affected, but not any sources of drinking water.
The Keystone pipeline is part of a 2,687-mile system that also is to include the proposed Keystone XL pipeline.
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — The North Dakota auditor is retracting an audit critical of the city of Williston after officials provided more information to the state.
Auditor Josh Gallion issued the audit report Monday but retracted it late Tuesday.
Gallion says the audit “highlighted several areas of concern,” including a violation of the state’s open meetings law and $92 million in airport contracts that were not disclosed in financial statements.
Gallion says the city auditor signed off on the report last week. But Gallion says the city has now provided more information for review.
Gallion says auditors are reviewing the new information and will issue a revised audit later.
In world and national news…
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Army officer who reported his concerns over President Donald Trump’s phone call with Ukraine’s president is willing to testify publicly in the impeachment inquiry.
A person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press on condition of anonymity that Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman would testify in a public setting. Vindman spoke to investigators behind closed doors on Tuesday.
House Democrats are preparing for open public hearings possibly in a matter of weeks as the impeachment investigation moves forward.
They are probing Trump’s call seeking to have Ukraine to investigate Democrats and the family of Joe Biden as the White House was withholding military aid to the country.
Trump says he did nothing wrong. Democrats call it a potentially impeachable offense.
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate’s top Republican isn’t impressed by a Democratic resolution in the House that sets out procedures for a potential impeachment of President Donald Trump.
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell says the resolution would deny the “most basic rights of due process” to Trump.
McConnell has used a floor speech to go after House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and House Intelligence Committee Chairman Adam Schiff, saying that “instead of setting a high bar, House Democrats seem determined to set a new low.”
The resolution calls for open hearings and requires the Intelligence Committee to submit a report outlining its findings and recommendations. A vote is set for Thursday.
McConnell says the resolution denies Trump “basic due process rights” such as having his lawyer participate in closed-door depositions by the committee.
SIMI VALLEY, Calif. (AP) — Pacific Gas & Electric says 365,000 customers — or approximately 900,000 people — are still without lights as the utility begins restoring power across Northern California.
PG&E said in a statement Wednesday that it had issued a weather “all clear” for nearly all the areas affected by its latest power outage that started Tuesday, after strong winds that forecast overnight did not materialize.
The blackout was aimed at preventing electrical equipment from being damaged by wind-whipped branches or toppling and sparking wildfires.
PG&E said the outage starting Tuesday cut power to 516,000 customers — or 1.2 million people — in parts of 22 counties.
A few days earlier, a blackout that started Saturday left about 973,000 customers or about 2.5 million people in 38 counties without power.
It was not clear how many people were affected by overlapping outages.
WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell says the bank will likely complete in the middle of next year its review of its policy framework for achieving 2% inflation.
Price gains have consistently run beneath the Fed’s 2% target, despite the U.S. central bank keeping its benchmark rates at relative lows in order to boost prices. The Fed is reviewing how to improve the structuring of its policies so that the 2% target is expected to be achieved by consumers and businesses.
“We’re in the middle of thinking about ways of making that 2% inflation objective more credible,” Powell told reporters at the Tuesday news conference.
Comments are closed
Sorry, but you cannot leave a comment for this post.