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CSi Weather…
REST OF TODAY…Mostly sunny. Highs 35 to 40. South winds 5 to 15 mph.
.TONIGHT…Mostly cloudy. Lows around 30. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY…Mostly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of light rain in
the morning. Areas of fog through the day Highs in the upper 40s. South winds
around 10 mph shifting to the southwest in the afternoon.
.TUESDAY NIGHT…Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 20s. Northwest
winds 10 to 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY…Mostly cloudy. Colder. Highs in the lower 30s. North
winds 10 to 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT…Decreasing clouds. Lows 15 to 20.
.THURSDAY…Partly sunny. Highs in the upper 30s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT…Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 20s.
.FRIDAY…Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain and snow in the
morning, then slight chance of rain in the afternoon. Highs in
the mid 40s. Chance of precipitation 20 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT…Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 20s.
.SATURDAY…Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 40s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT…Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 20s.
.SUNDAY…Partly sunny. Highs in the mid 40s.
Another chance for mixed precipitation is forecast for Tuesday and
Wednesday. At this time, minor impacts are expected.
River flooding will continue this week with additional rises to near
minor flood stage possible. The greatest flooding risks are expected
along the southern mainstem of the Red River, and along the
Wild Rice River at Abercrombie. Refer to the latest flood
warnings and statements for detailed information on specific
locations.
Bismarck (CSi) Governor Doug Burgum, Sunday afternoon held his daily News Briefing in Bismarck with new information on state issues, concerning the Coronavirus.
North Dakota National Guard Chaplain Colonel Wymer opened the briefing with a prayer.
A.M. POSITIVE TEST RESULTS | March 21 at 3 p.m. – March 22 at 9 a.m.
- There were no additional positives reported during this timeframe.
P.M. POSITIVE TEST RESULTS | March 22 from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
- Woman in her 30s from Burleigh County, travel related
- Man in his 40s from Pierce County, close contact
Categories: Travel, Possible Travel, Community Spread, Close Contact, Under Investigation
BY THE NUMBERS
1355 – Total Tested (+173 individuals from yesterday)
1325 – Negative (+171 individuals from yesterday)
30 – Positive (+2 individual from yesterday)
4 – Hospitalized (+1 individual from yesterday)
For the most updated and timely information and updates related to COVID-19, visit the NDDoH website at www.health.nd.gov/coronavirus, follow on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram and visit the CDC website at www.cdc.gov/coronavirus.
Burgum noted results are pending for roughly 300 test samples taken in Cass County and sent to a national lab. He also pointed to cases in neighboring states such as South Dakota, which reported a spike in cases Sunday with six additional cases in Beadle County and one in Brown County.
“This could happen at any time in any community in North Dakota. There’s no community that’s immune … and that’s why social distancing is so important,” Burgum said. “This is not the time to be complacent. We’ve got to be vigilant.”
The governor announced he has requested a significant increase in contact tracing efforts to better determine who newly identified COVID-19 cases have been in contact with in recent days.
He signed an Executive Order, requiring public school district to submit their plans to continue education on line, and a deadline of April 1st to begin instruction. Those school districts not implementing instruction on that date, will need to make up missed instruction dates at the end of the regular school year, based on the number of days taken to implement instruction.
He clarified that pharmacies can perform tests, only if directed by the State Health Department. Otherwise continue to get testing at healthcare facilities.
Judicial changes have been made concerning court appearance, including online hearings and expanding the district court judges jurisdictions.
County Clerks offices at courthouses have more information.
All ND Supreme Court hearings will be live streamed.
Childcare providers will be notified on any state policy changes.
All 11 State University campuses will now conduct classes on line. Those coming back from spring break out of state should be tested, and self quarantine if they exhibit virus symptoms.
Those receiving WIC and food stamp benefits need to be aware of some changes in those programs and will be notified. Be watching for announcements.
The ND National Guard is continuing to plan for any possible activation.
The next planned News Briefing is planned for Monday March 23, at 4-p.m.
Jamestown (uj.edu) On Saturday, March 21, University of Jamestown President, Dr. Polly Peterson, announced that the University will move to online learning through the end of the school year to support prevention efforts aimed at slowing the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19).
In her message, Dr. Peterson explained, “Unfortunately, with the rapidly changing circumstances that inform and influence our decisions, we have concluded that it is in the best interest of all that we move to an online learning environment for the remainder of the spring semester.
Previously, the University planned to have students return to in-person classes on Tuesday, April 13.
Dr. Peterson added, “We have engaged in continuous communication with the ND Department of Health, the Centers for Disease Control, members of the ND State University System, and the Governor’s office as we reached this decision. Together, we are united in our nation’s efforts to slow the spread of the novel Coronavirus. Thus, we feel it is in the best interest of our UJ community that we make this decision now so that our students, faculty and staff have the time necessary to plan accordingly.”
Campus housing will continue to remain open with available dining options. To read Dr. Peterson’s full announcement, which includes information on commencement ceremonies, as well as past announcements pertaining to COVID-19, please visit uj.edu/coronavirus.
Established in 1883, the University of Jamestown is a private, liberal arts university granting Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science and Science in Nursing degrees, as well as Master’s Degrees in Education, Leadership, Clinical Counseling, and a Fargo-based Doctor of Physical Therapy degree. With the Jamestown Journey to Success, emphasis is placed not only on preparing students academically in their chosen areas of study, but also on preparing them through a student-centered experience. For more information, visit uj.edu.
Jamestown (CSi) A news briefing was held on Friday March 20, 2020 at City Hall in Jamestown, regarding COVID-19 local response in Stutsman County. On hand at the meeting were representatives from:
Central Valley Health District, City of Jamestown, Stutsman County Sheriff’s Department, Jamestown Police Department, Jamestown Public Schools, Jamestown Regional Medical Center. Video as aired Live on CSi TV 10.
Mayor Dwaine Heinrich said he is addressing not only the health aspects, but also the financial ramifications of the pandemic limiting access to businesses.
He urges citizens to follow health guidelines to prevent the spread of the virus. He said the protection of citizens is the city’s first priority. He added that all city services are continuing, and Jamestown water is safe to drink. He said citizens need to continue with sacrifices during this time, as social, religious norms and our way of life have changed, and stresses the need for social distancing, and washing of hands with soap and water, and covering mouths and noses when coughing or sneezing, to limit the spread of the virus germs.
Central Valley Health District Administrator Robin Iszler said, as of Friday, March 20, 2020 there have been NO POSTIVE CORNONA VIRUS TEST RESULTS RECEIVED, either from Stutsman or Logan Counties. CVHD is working continuously with the State Health Department with briefings and updated information, adding that CVHD has been distributing healthcare information, including how individuals can help prevent the spread of the virus, including social distancing.
She said plans are in place in the event a positive Coronavirus test is received, and that a Stutsman County Unified Command Center is being established, with information to be disseminated.
Central Valley Health District has banned walk-ins, however the office can be contacted with questions or concerns. (701-252-8130.)
Stutsman County Sheriff Chad Kaiser said the Sheriff Office is operating normally, and that deputies are practicing Social Distancing when in contact with the public, and may be wearing protective gear.
He pointed out that calls may be responded to over the phone if appropriate, rather than in person.
He said Stutsman County offices are closed to walk-ins, however phones have been established inside the main door to contract employees who continue to work in the courthouse.
Jamestown Police Chief Scott Edinger said the Police Department is operational with officers on patrol in the city, and that laws will continue to be enforced, and that officers may respond to calls over the phone instead of in person, depending on the situation. Officers will observe social distancing and may be wearing protective gear.
Jamestown School Superintendent, Robert Lech said the school district continues to work with Central Valley Health, for guidelines along with State Health Department officials. He said school building cleanings were done for sanitizing, and the school district has been planning for providing on line classroom instruction which will begin on Monday March 23, 2020, through March 31, 2020. He said the school district is making sure homes have computers and internet connections to access their students live classroom instruction. He said on Thursday this week 230 free on site meals were given out and 360 on Friday, adding that the free meals will continue to be available, while school is not in session at the distribution sites. He said to call ahead to order the meals, at each school location. Some deliveries are available.
Jamestown Regional Medical Center, CEO and President, Mike Delfs said visitor restrictions continue, with visitors admitted for only specific reasons, outlined in the hospital policy. Call JRMC with questions. He said the hospital’s sanitizing robot is being used, along with standard sanitizing practices. Staff travel is limited. JRMC is working with the State Hospital in Jamestown, along with clinics and all healthcare providers, and is following guidelines set by the CDC concerning virus screenings and testing. He said the hospital staff meets daily, including medical supplies inventory, and potential bed space available needed in the event of a regional epidemic.
As of Friday, March 20, 2020 the hospital has administered 12 Coronavirus tests with NO POSITIVE RESULTS. He said JRMC continues to work with officials with the State Health Department with updated information and guidelines.
Friday’s meeting was shown live on CSi Cable 67, followed by replays.
A message To Valley City residence from Mayor Dave Carlsrud.
“I am a proud citizen of Valley City and North Dakota.
Do you remember the battles with the horrific floods, with portable outhouses everywhere, and we all pulled together and defeated the floodwaters? Gosh, help came from the VCPS, VCSU, and even a great number of our more “veteran population”. You filled well over 350,000 sandbags, served food, and helped in any way you could. As Governor Burgum might say, it was a great example of “North Dakota Tough”.
Today we are battling an opponent completely different from water. While water can be deadly, we can go to the water, touch it, walk to higher ground, and again be safe. COVID-19 plays very differently. Once we have been close to it, we are likely infected and- unlike the floodwater escaping to higher ground- will not save us. It is deadly, extremely contagious and “business as usual” has to change. Please be aware we are no longer an isolated area as we have surpassed South Dakota in numbers of cases. Social Distancing must become the new normal because the young, the strong, and the elderly are all susceptible. Nearly 40% of cases are in the 20, 30 and 40-year old range.
Many of our businesses are open, but are not open for social gatherings at this time. Purchase your merchandise and go directly to the safety of your home. Unessential travel- NO- “hanging with friends”- NO, as you will place yourself and your friends at risk. When you have a choice, respect the warnings of Social Distancing.”
To battle this, choose “North Dakota Smart” over “North Dakota Tough”.
Blessings and be safe,
Dave Carlsrud
Jamestown (JPD) The Police Dept has temporarily suspended certain services effective immediately.
On Friday, the Jamestown Police statement said that they would be suspending all fingerprinting as well as the selling of animal and bicycle licenses. The LEC lobby is also closed.
“Sex offender registration will still occur, but the offender should call and ask to speak to an office so that a meeting time can be scheduled. If you need to report anything please call our dispatch center and they will assign a police officer who will determine if we need to respond in person, or handle over the phone. We appreciate your understanding in these difficult and uncertain times.”
For more information or to receive services, you can call the Police Department at 701-252-1000.
Jamestown (JSDC) The JSDC office in Jamestown will be closed indefinitely beginning Friday, March 20, 2020. Please know that we will be working remotely during regular office hours and can be reached by calling 701.252-6861.
The Jamestown Area Chamber of Commerce and DMV offices closed to walk-ins. Call the chamber office at 701-252-4830.
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Please stay safe!
The JSDC Finance Committee meeting scheduled for Tuesday, March 31st will be held via conference call and Tracey will be contacting those of you on that committee with details.
The next JSDC Board of Directors meeting is scheduled for Monday, April 13th and, if we need to have a meeting, will be held via conference call.
The JSDC Annual Meeting, originally scheduled for Wednesday, April 29th is CANCELLED.
Valley City (CSi) The Rosebud Visitor Center has closed doors to the public effective Friday, March 20, 2020. The DMV is closed to the public, with on line services available. The Chamber is available by phone, email or by appointment. The Development Corporation, Workforce Center, and Sheyenne Valley Community Foundation will be working normal hours, 8:00-5:00, but ask that you please call for assistance before coming to the door.
Valley City (Chamber) Valley City Area Chamber of commerce Executive, Kay Vinje, has notified Chamber members that it “wants to support you in the best way we can. Please contact us with comments or questions and we will try our best to help you .”
She has supplied members with a general link to the ND Department of Commerce and specifically the Business and Employer Resource Page:
The North Dakota Department of Commerce website https://commerce.nd.gov/ has complied a Covid-19 Business and Employer Resources Page. This site is update twice daily to provide most current information for you.
The direct link to the resources page is https://ndresponse.gov/covid-19-resources/covid-19-business-and-employer-resources The Financial tab has resources for businesses that have been affected by Covid-19.
Additional tabs include: Labor, Insurance, Tax and Safety
Valley City (CSi) South Central Adult Services Director Pat Hanson says they are running on the normal schedule after the ND Dept of Transportation told them that they are an essential service.
That being said, people still need to get to medical appointments and purchase groceries and supplies. She says they are sanitizing the vehicles on a regular basis and are asking people who are coughing or have signs of illness to put a mask on when they board the transit bus.
She adds, they are also separating the medical riders for Jamestown and Fargo from other passengers by doing separate trips for non-medical purposes. If people have questions they can call South Central Adult Services at 845-4300.
Valley City Beginning Monday, March 23, 2020 , NuCara Pharmacy will be transitioning to drive thru, curbside or delivery only. The showroom floor will be closed to the public, so please call ahead for prescriptions and OTCs.
Jamestown (CSi) Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Thrifty White Drug informs customers that effective Tuesday, March 24, 2020, the pharmacy at 310 First Avenue South located in Hugo’s Family Marketplace in Jamestown will have reduced hours
The new hours are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday. The phone number is 702-251-1432.
The pharmacy hours at the Thrifty White Pharmacy at 310 10th Street, Southeast will remain the same, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday and closed Saturday and Sunday. The pharmacy telephone number is 701-252-5980.
Thrifty White Pharmacy offers free mail delivery of maintenance medications when they enroll them in the RX Med Sync Prescription Refill Service. Call the pharmacy to enroll.
In state updates…
Bismarck (CSi) Gov. Doug Burgum Saturday signed an executive order that expands the list of those authorized to administer COVID-19 tests to
include licensed pharmacists if directed by the North Dakota Department of Health (NDDoH). It also eliminates the proof-of-delivery requirement for pharmacies and allows pharmacists to provide emergency refills for medications for up to a 30-day supply, excluding opioids.
During the Saturday News Briefing, Burgum said, “These measures will give North Dakotans more places to get tested, ensure they can obtain the medications they need and reduce person-to-person contact to help slow
the spread of coronavirus. This is yet another example of how we’re
continuing to seek out partnerships that enhance our COVID-19 response efforts through a whole-of-government and whole-of-community approach.”
Licensed pharmacist are now able perform COVID-19 tests.
BISMARCK, N.D. – In response to the COVID-19 outbreak and Gov. Doug Burgum’s emergency declaration, the North Dakota Department of Transportation (NDDOT) is adjusting services to provide online or mail-in services only and working remotely to continue business operations.
Public access will be restricted at all Driver License and Motor Vehicle facilities, effective Monday, March 23 until further notice. Employees will be working off site, connected virtually to NDDOT operations as business will proceed in a variety of ways through online services and processing mailed-in paperwork in order to continue providing customer service on a daily basis.
The Governor’s Emergency Declaration has waived expiration dates for driver’s licenses and motor vehicle registrations from March 1, 2020 until declared disaster has ended. NDDOT is working with law enforcement agencies in recognizing the waiver period. The Federal Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has reported that they will allow travelers to board a plane with an expired driver’s license.
Driver License Services
Many driver license services will be provided online, but appointments and other in-person services will not be available for Class D driver’s license renewals, REAL ID and tests for driver permits or licenses. Driver license suspension services will remain available through telephone or online.
Commercial Driver License (CDL) renewals, permits, knowledge tests, road tests and new licenses will be available and scheduled by appointment only starting March 30 as NDDOT develops a process for scheduling. CDL drivers are essential to the state’s economy as they work to provide COVID-19 supplies and move business and agricultural commodities throughout the nation.
Bismarck (CSi) At Saturday’s News Briefing in Bismarck, concerning the Coronavirus pandemic, Governor Doug Burgum announced that North Dakota State Tax Department has extended the state income tax filing deadline to July 15, 2020, in line with the IRS Federal Tax filing deadline that has also moved to July 15, 2020, waiving interest and penalties if filed on or before that date.
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — The state Board of Higher Education is expected to pick the new president of Bismarck State College this week. The Bismarck Tribune reports that the board will meet Thursday to select the new president from among three finalists. The board had planned to conduct in-person interviews but has decided to conduct the entire meeting virtually, including live-streaming the interviews, in light of the coronavirus crisis. The finalists are Clark Harris, Doug Jensen and Phil Klein.
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — The North Dakota Democratic Party endorsed Shelley Lenz for governor and four other candidates for statewide office Saturday after holding its convention online because of the coronavirus. Lenz is a veterinarian who owns practices in Killdeer and Dickinson. Convention participants also voted to back Mark Haugen of Bismarck for treasurer; Patrick Hart of Bismarck for auditor; Casey Buchmann of Washburn for public service commissioner; and Travisia Martin for insurance commissioner. In addition to the statewide officers, the group endorsed Zach Raknerud of Minot to run for U.S. House of Representatives.
In sports…
(VCSU) Valley City State senior Mackenzie Huber has been named a NAIA Women’s Basketball Honorable Mention All-American, the national office announced Thursday.
A native of Clark, S.D., Huber led the Vikings this season with 15.1 points and 7.2 rebounds per game. The senior center shot a school-record 61.4 percent from the field, which led the conference and was third-best in the nation this season. She also ranked in the Top 5 in the conference in both scoring and rebounding.
Huber was named North Star Athletic Association 1st Team All-Conference in February.
Huber finished her Viking career with 1320 points and 700 rebounds, ranking eighth all-time in school history in scoring and fifth in rebounding. She was a two-time First Team All-Conference selection and a two-time Honorable Mention All-American. She holds two school records for field goal percentage, shooting 61 percent this season to set the single-season record and 57 percent in her career for the career record.
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