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CSi Weather…
REST OF TODAY…Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s. South winds 10 to 15 mph.
.TONIGHT…Partly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of rain showers and thunderstorms in the evening in the Jamestown area, 30 percent in the Valley City area. Lows in the mid 50s. West winds5 to 10 mph.
.THURSDAY…Mostly sunny. A 20 percent chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 70s. West
winds 5 to 10 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT…Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 50s. Southwest
winds 5 to 10 mph shifting to the northwest after midnight.
.FRIDAY…Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s. Northwest winds 5 to
10 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT…Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 50s.
.SATURDAY…Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of rain
showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 70s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT…Showers likely and chance of thunderstorms.
Lows in the lower 60s. Chance of precipitation 70 percent.
.SUNDAY…Partly sunny with chance of showers and slight chance
of thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 80s. Chance of precipitation
30 percent.
.SUNDAY NIGHT…Increasing clouds. A 30 percent chance of showers
and thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 60s.
.MONDAY…Mostly sunny with a 30 percent chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 80s.
.MONDAY NIGHT…Increasing clouds. A 40 percent chance of rain
showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 50s.
.TUESDAY…Partly sunny with a 40 percent chance of rain showers
and thunderstorms. Highs around 70.
By early afternoon Wednesday, any storms that are on-going could reach severe limits with hail as large as half-dollar size and winds to 60
mph. The most probable place for that would be south of
Interstate 94 and west of the Missouri River.
Storms weaken as they push east this evening, again, mainly across
the south.
Saturday through Sunday, the chances for showers and
storms is very high. Western North Dakota is highlighted in the
Storm Prediction Center. Saturday, and Sunday, the east is highlighted.
NDDoH
Posted Tues. Jun , 2020
11:00 am
Four more people have died from COVID-19 in North Dakota, bringing the total number of deaths to 65. State health officials said Tuesday the victims were in their 60s, 80s and 90s and all four were from Cass County and had underlying health conditions.
Positive COVID-19 Test Results
Results listed are from the previous day.
INDIVIDUALS WHO DIED WITH COVID-19
- Woman in her 60s from Cass County with underlying health conditions.
- Woman in her 90s from Cass County with underlying health conditions.
- Woman in her 80s from Cass County with underlying health conditions.
- Man in his 90s from Cass County with underlying health conditions.
COUNTIES WITH NEW POSITIVE CASES REPORTED TODAY
- Burleigh County – 1
- Cass County – 18
- Dickey County – 1
- Mountrail County – 1
- Ward County – 1
BY THE NUMBERS
98,717 – Total Number of Tests Completed* (+1,611 total tests from yesterday)
73,644 – Total Unique Individuals Tested* (+343 unique individuals from yesterday)
70,998 – Total Negative (+322 unique individuals from yesterday)
2,646 – Total Positive (+22 unique individuals from yesterday)
After investigation it was determined that a previously reported case from Cass County was from out of state.
1.4% – Daily Positivity Rate**
170 – Total Hospitalized (+1 individuals from yesterday)
34 – Currently Hospitalized (-1 individuals from yesterday)
2,127 – Total Recovered (+49 individuals from yesterday)
65 – Total Deaths*** (+4 individual from yesterday)
* Note that this does not include individuals from out of state and has been updated to reflect the most recent information discovered after cases were investigated.
**Because the serial tests completed and added to the total number of tests completed can result in new individuals who test positive, the daily positivity rate will be calculated using the total positives for the day by the daily number of tests completed instead of the daily number of unique individuals tested.
*** Number of individuals who tested positive and died from any cause while infected with COVID-19.
For descriptions of these categories, visit the NDDoH dashboard.
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.
Jamestown (CSi) Jamestown Police warns the public of a news convicted high risk sex offender who is residing in the city of Jamestown.
Andrew Lamar Mayes lives at 1018 4th
Jamestown Motel, Rm # 21Jamestown, ND
Mayes is a 31 year old black male five feet six inches tall weighing 280 pounds with brown eyes and black hair.
He has been assigned a high risk assessment by the North Dakota Risk Level Committee of the Office of the ND Attorney General.
Offense: Gross Sexual Imposition. When Mayes was 27 years old he had sexual intercourse with a seven year old female.
Conviction Date: November, 2016 in Richland County, ND District Court.
Disposition: Five years 285 days credit. Five years supervised probation.
Mayes is currently on GPS Monitoring.
Mayes is not wanted by police at this time and has served the sentence imposed by the court.
This notification is meant for public safety and not to increase fear in the community, nor should this information be used to threaten, assault, or intimidate the offender.
Any attempts to harass, intimidate or threaten these offenders, their families, landlords, or employers will be turned over for prosecution.
Printed handouts of the demographics of Andrew Lamar Mayes are available at the Jamestown Police Department.
More information on registered sex offenders is available at the North Dakota Attorney General’s web site: www.sexoffender.nd.gov
Jamestown (CSi) Jamestown Tourism Director Searle Swedlund says, the majority of tourism sites are open for the summer.
On Tuesday’s Wayne Byers Show on CSi Cable 2, Searle said, the tourism web site discoverjamestownnd.com, has information
Frontier Village, opened on June 1, 2020, with hours from 10-a.m. to 6-p.m., with the same hours at the National Buffalo Museum. Call ahead to the museum to schedule group tours. Ft. Seward opened June 1, and will be open through the season from 10-a.m., to 6-p.m. Call to reserve the “Glamping,” experience, call 701-252-1875.
At Frontier Village the greeters are located in the saloon building.
The nearby Jamestown Tourism Office is now open to the public, from 8-a.m., to 5-p.m., call 701-251-9145.
The 1883 Stutsman County Courthouse features the new Civics Exhibit, the first of its kind in the nation, opening Wednesday June 3, and then open Wednesday through Sunday.
Searle pointed out that in researching travel trends, that trips to tourism sites are typically within 250 miles of home, as a “comfort zone.” He noted that in this past two weeks there have been a good number of vehicles seen in Jamestown with out of state license plates.
He said, stemming from the coronavirus pandemic, and the limited accessibility to restaurants, the restaurant and lodging tax collections in Jamestown were down about 50 percent in the past two months.
Searle remains positive on an uptick in tourism, as Governor Burgum moved the state into the “Low Risk,” category, with more access to businesses and restaurants and social gatherings.
He also said the Tourism website discoverjamestownnd.com will be updated over the next few weeks.
Searle pointed out tourism and local experiences in the area.
Two new trails include Island Trails at the Jamestown Reservoir.
The Arctic trail is north of Parkrhurst Campground at Pipestem.
He noted that Sapphire Gallery in Downtown Jamestown features local artists work.
Lazy Fish is at Pelican Point Campground.
The Jim, formerly Lakeside Marina, located for meals at Jamestown Reservoir.
Davoni’s Italian/Seafood Restaurant in Downtown Jamestown is now open.
He pointed out that Whitestone Hill at Kulm highlights battle history.
In Valley City he pointed out Medicine Wheel Park.
In Cooperstown, the Ronald Reagan Minuteman Missile Site, which will open in mid June.
More information is in the Jamestown Resource Guide, and at discoverjamestownnd.com
Jamestown (CSi) Crews on Tuesday continued with the demolition of a building on Business Loop West in Jamestown.
The building recently housed the Jamestown Salvation Army Thrift store, Electronic Doctors, and the center section was vacant.
The building had issues with the roof collapsing due to heavy snow loads.
Computer store was abandoned due to unsafe conditions, and the Salvation Army Store recently went out of business, and at last report was looking for new location.
Previously…
On March 3, 2020 The Jamestown City Council held a Public Hearing held: Concerning the failure to comply with the notice of dangerous building condition at 202 Business Loop West. City Building Inspector Tom Blackmore explained that last winter heavy snow collapsed the canopy, at which time Blackmore deemed the structure unsafe. In January this the roof collapsed on the same building from the weight of more snow. That portion of the building was determined as not inhabitable. This year, the owner was advised to provide the city with a plan of corrections, which Blackmore said he did not do. He advised the owner of Monday’s City Council Hearing to address the issue.
Base on the rooflines, Blackmore said there may be more than one building involved. The two adjacent structures are of similar construction. Blackmore said a structural analysis needs to be performed, concerning the Salvation Thrift Store, structure, and whether it should remain standing.
He said a report indicated that to repair the building it would cost more than demolition, and determined there are two separate structures, and the building east of the Salvation is not safe to inhabit. The west building analysis has not been conducted.
The building owner Russ Melland, spoke and said the building was constructed in 1957.
He said an engineer reported that the destroyed east section is cost prohibitive to repair.
He added that the Melland family has determined it is not prudent to repair the structure, and that the west side, the Salvation Army building may not be safe for continued occupancy, pending additional evaluation, and bringing it up to the current building code.
Contractor Jim Schmacher said that upon his inspection roof, the east building is not constructed to withstand a heavy snow load, and the same for the west building.
Salvation Army Major Judy Lowder said the Salvation Army thrift store is seeking another location, which has not yet been found.
The City Council then approved to take such action as deemed necessary on the property at 202 Business Loop West and declared the east portion of the building to be unsafe.
The City Council then approved an order to demolish the building, by May 1st
On April 23, 2020 the City Council’s Building, Planning & Zoning Committee recommended and extension to the demolition date.
Valley City (CSi) The Valley City Commission met in Regular Session Tuesday evening at City Hall.
All members were present.
Mayor Carlsrud said he attended the funeral Tuesday for Grand Forks Police officer Cody Holte, and urged the community to think about and remember law enforcement, and what they do.
He then called for a moment of silence.
OATH OF OFFICE WAS GIVEN FOR NEW CITY ADMINISTRATOR GWEN CRAWFORD
APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA
Approved the Monthly Reports from the Fire Chief, Building Inspector, Auditor, Municipal Judge and Public Works Accountant.
Approved the Monthly Bills for the City and Public Works in the Amount of, One million nine thousand fifty six dollars and 56 cents.
Approved an Electrician, Plumber and/or Mechanical Contractor license for:
Maple River Electric
On Demand Plumbing
Approved a Tree Trimming & Removal License for GS Services
PUBLIC COMMENTS: No One Spoke
During the COVID-19 emergency, members of the public may request to make a public comment regarding city business by contacting City Hall (701) 845-1700 by 12 NOON on the day of the meeting to make arrangements.
PUBLIC HEARING
A Public Hearing was held for the Annexation of Auditor’s Lot Number 1 of the NE1/4 of the SW ¼ of Section 27, Township 140, Range 58, Barnes County, ND. City Attorney Martineck said the property was transferred to Donnie Eberle who then requested the annexation.
Following the Public Hearing, City Commissioners approved the first reading of an Ordinance Relating to the Annexation of Territory described as Auditor’s Lot Number 1 of the NE1/4 of the SW ¼ of Section 27, Township 140, Range 58, Barnes County, ND.
ORDINANCE
Approved a second and final reading of an Ordinance Repealing Section 2-04-03 of V.C.M.C., relating to residency requirements of appointive officers and employees of city. City Attorney Martineck said there is no change from the first reading repealin, the 15 minute requirement.
RESOLUTION
City Commissioners, approved a Resolution Approving Final Plans and Specifications for Permanent Flood Protection Erosion Mitigation Phase 1 (Woodland Park and Riverview Drive) and Authorizing Engineer to Advertise for Bids. KLJ said all permits are in place, except from the Corps of Engineers which is pending. Bids will later be let with construction to start this year.
NEW BUSINESS
Approved was a request for $15,000 (from city sales tax dedicated to economic development) to assist with VC Smart Restart Campaign. Jennifer Feist, Valley City-Barnes County Development Corporation Director said the Development Corporation is working with the Chamber of Commerce, with a variety of promotions to do business locally.
Approved the purchase of (2) 300KVA 480/277 Padmount Transformers from Resco in the amount of $13,592.47 Public Works Accountant Jacobson
Approved a gaming site authorization for Valley Twisters.
Authorized was a public works request to credit commercial garbage charges of between $2,000 and $3,000 during the time of the pandemic.
CITY ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT CITY UPDATES &COMMISSION REPORTS:
Gwen Crawford said she’s been at city meetings, and meeting with city employees.
Auditor Richter welcomed Ms. Crawford and pleased to have her “on board,” as did others.
Commissioner Bishop said the tragedy in Grand Forks with Officer Holte losing his life in the line of duty is a reminder of the hazards law enforcement officers face each time they go on a call, and to thank an officer for their service.
KLJ said concrete is being poured for the flood wall, near the master lift station, adding that all planned construction projects are underway and progressing on schedule.
Mayor Carlsrud thanked all city employees for their service.
He reminded residence to continue to be safe with the COVID-19 virus, and encourages the community to read the story of Officer Holte.
The meeting was shown on CSi Cable 68 followed by replays.
Valley City (CSi) The Next Valley City Barnes County COVID-19 News Briefing is scheduled for this evening at 5:30-p.m. at City Hall.
The meeting airs live with replays on CSi TV 10 -The Replay Channel & CSi 68. To view the briefing online, view it here at CSiNewsNOW.com or go to the CSi LiveStream at Facebook.
Jamestown (Chamber) Members of the Jamestown Area Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors held a ribbon cutting ceremony for Jamestown Travel to celebrate their new location. This business is located at 1014 3rd Ave. SE in Jamestown. Businesses qualify for a ribbon-cutting ceremony if they open, move, remodel, are under new ownership or change their name. For more information, contact Emily Bivens by emailing: director@jamestownchamber.com or call the chamber at 701-252-4830.
GRAND FORKS, N.D. (AP) — Law enforcement officers, state officials and residents have turned out to remember a fallen Grand Forks police officer. Over 1,000 mourners said goodbye Tuesday to Officer Cody Holte at Ralph Engelstad Arena on the University of North Dakota campus. Holte was 29 when he was killed in a shootout last week as he helped sheriff’s deputies who were serving eviction papers. Gov. Doug Burgum was among those remembering Holte. Burgum talked about Holte’s service in the National Guard and how proud Holte and his wife, Amanda, were when they attended a UND hockey game with their son, Gunner, now 10 months old. KVRR-TV reports Grand Forks Police Chief Mark Nelson described Holte as someone who had it right, from family and friends to dedication and service.
From our area, attending were Jamestown Mayor, Dwaine Heinrich, Police Chief Scott Edinger and police officers. From Valley City were Mayor Dave Carlsrud, Police Chief Phil Hatcher, and police officers.
About 600 law enforcement representatives were in attendance from North Dakota and the upper Midwest, and other areas around the US.
Update…
GRAND FORKS, N.D. (AP) — The military says no suspects are being sought in a shooting that left two airmen dead at the Grand Forks Air Force Base in North Dakota. Base spokeswoman Lea Greene says the two airmen found dead Monday morning “were the only ones involved in the incident.” She would not comment whether investigators believe the shooting was an apparent murder-suicide. The names of the deceased airmen may be released Wednesday. The airmen were members of the 319th Reconnaissance Wing. Greene says the shooting occurred at a dormitory on base for single enlisted airmen early in their military careers.
MANDAN, N.D. (Bismarck Tribune) — Court documents allege a Mandan man was killed in a dispute over the return of his girlfriend’s car. Police say 53-year-old Keven Stockert was found dead early Monday morning on the sidewalk near his mobile home. He had been stabbed or cut multiple times. An acquaintance, 47-year-old Arthur Funk, is charged in his death. Investigators say Stockert was trying to get back his girlfriend’s car from Funk, who had taken her car and not returned it. The Bismarck Tribune reports a police affidavit says Funk told investigators he stabbed Stockert more than five times to defend himself after Stockert hit him while he was returning the vehicle.
In sports…
WASHINGTON (AP) — By current NBA standards, Hall of Famer Wes Unseld was not a “big.” But the 6-7 Unseld is being remembered for his dominance as a center for the Washington Bullets and for his contributions to the community.
Unseld led his squad to NBA championship in 1978 and earned MVP honors. Unseld is one of two players in NBA history to win Rookie of the Year and MVP awards in the same season. He was a five-time All-Star who played all 13 of his NBA seasons with the franchise that drafted him in 1968 out of the University of Louisville.
He and his wife Connie opened a school in Baltimore, where the Bullets, now the Wizards, originated. His family says he died Tuesday after “lengthy health battles, most recently with pneumonia.” Wes Unseld was 74.
(AP) The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame is considering new dates for the induction of its star-studded Class of 2020. Hall president John Doleva says dates to replace the postponed August ceremony include mid-October and next spring. With Kobe Bryant due to be enshrined posthumously, it’s certain to be a big event. Kevin Garnett and Tim Duncan also are members of the induction class. So is college coach Eddie Sutton, who died last month. The Hall in Springfield, Massachusetts, is also getting ready to unveil its completely renovated museum.
FLOYD PROTESTS IN SPORTS…
Former tennis star says he’s saddened by police tactics
UNDATED (AP) — In the wake of George Floyd’s death in Minneapolis, former tennis star James Blake says it’s sad to see the type of policing that is still going on in America.
Blake, who is black, was mistakenly identified as a suspect in a credit card fraud scheme in 2015, when an undercover New York City officer threw him to the sidewalk and handcuffed him. The experience intensified Blake’s reaction to video of Floyd’s death shortly after being detained by Minneapolis police last week.
Blake said the scars from his own experience probably can’t be erased.
AMERICA PROTESTS-BRONCOS
Broncos stop football to talk about race relations, Floyd
UNDATED (AP) — Instead of X’s and O’s, the Denver Broncos spent Tuesday talking about racial injustice, police brutality and healing a nation rocked by demonstrations over George Floyd’s death in Minneapolis on top of the coronavirus outbreak and its economic devastation.
Team president Joe Ellis addressed the offense and defense in separate Zoom calls that replaced the team’s regular video conference sessions, which are a substitute for in-person training during the pandemic.
Coach Vic Fangio and general manager John Elway also participated in the calls in which Ellis emphasized society’s need to eradicate racism and told the players that the organization shares in the outrage over Floyd’s death at the hands of police.
After the Zoom calls, the Broncos tweeted, “We will stand by our players. We will lift up their voices. We can do more. We will do more.”
ENGLAND-FLOYD PROTESTS
Premier League players can show support for protesters
UNDATED (AP) — English Premier League players are able to show solidarity with the George Floyd justice campaign during games without facing sanctions.
The Football Association has endorsed FIFA’s new stance that common sense would be applied when assessing the context of on-field messages on players’ equipment.
The laws of the game prohibit “any political, religious or personal slogans, statements or images.” But the English FA has given the green light for players using games to protest against social and racial inequality.
The Premier League is due to resume on June 17.
CLEMSON-RACIAL SLUR
Clemson assistant Pearman apologizes for using racial slur
CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — Clemson assistant coach Danny Pearman said he made a “grave mistake” when he repeated a racial slur to ex-Tigers tight end D.J. Greenlee at practice three years ago.
The incident came to light Tuesday when former player Kanyon Tuttle posted about it on social media. Tuttle was responding to the school’s post of Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney’s comments Monday about the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis last week.
Tuttle’s post said, “You allowed a coach to call a player the N-word during practice with no repercussions. Not even a team apology.” Pearman is white, and Greenlee is black.
Pearman said while he did not direct the slur at Greenlee, it was wrong for him to repeat it.
Greenlee told The State of Columbia, South Carolina, that he and a teammate were having an argument and used the slur during the exchange. He said Pearman heard him used it back in an attempt to correct him.
Pearman said Greenlee “appropriately” brought the matter to Swinney. Swinney and Pearman had a meeting, and the head coach told the assistant his language was “unacceptable.”
VIRUS AFFECTING SPORTS…
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — The college football season opener between Notre Dame and Navy has been moved out of Ireland because of the coronavirus pandemic.
The Fighting Irish and Midshipmen were scheduled to meet in Dublin on Aug. 29, but instead will seek to play at the Naval Academy during the Labor Day weekend.
The decision to move the venue came after discussions between the Irish government, medical authorities and the leadership teams at Navy and Notre Dame.
Navy athletic director Chet Gladchuk says decision to forego the overseas trip is to ensure the health and safety of the players, coaches and fans.
UNDATED (AP) — All 32 NFL teams have been told by Commissioner Roger Goodell to hold training camps at their home facilities this summer because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Most NFL teams stay at their training complexes year-round, but Dallas, Pittsburgh, Kansas City and Buffalo are among those that stage training camp elsewhere.
The Cowboys and Steelers are scheduled for the Hall of Fame game in Canton, Ohio, on Aug. 6 and will be the first two teams to report in late July. Dallas usually trains in Oxnard, California, and Pittsburgh in nearby Latrobe, Pennsylvania.
Soon, the NFL is hopeful of having club complexes fully open, but under strict medical guidelines including social distancing protocols.
In other virus-related sports developments:
— Japan’s most famous baseball team has called off a preseason game amid reports that at least one Yomiuri Giants player may have tested positive for the new coronavirus. Japan hopes to open its delayed baseball season on June 19. But this news puts the 12-team league in jeopardy of being able to start.
— Two people familiar with the situation say the WNBA has decided to hold its games at just one location if there is a season this year and that the MGM Resorts in Las Vegas and the IMG Academy in Florida are the top candidates. There is still no date when the WNBA’s 2020 season will tip off. The people spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the possible locations haven’t been publicly announced. WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert told the AP last month that the league was considering a handful of scenarios, including playing at one or two sites.
— Formula One CEO Chase Carey says races won’t be canceled if a driver tests positive for the coronavirus or if a team withdraws. F1 wants to avoid a repeat of the season opener in Australia in March. That event was canceled when McLaren withdrew after a staff member tested positive for the virus. The season is now set to start with two races in Austria on July 5 and 12. F1 teams have a tough time returning to competition because of the regular international travel involved.
— South Carolina men’s basketball coach Frank Martin says he has recovered from a case of COVID-19. Martin said he tested positive last month. He detailed his experience with the virus for the first time Tuesday.
— North Carolina State athletic director Boo Corrigan says the school has begun a schedule allowing student-athletes to return in phases to campus, with the first wave of football players permitted to return to student housing by June 20.
— Pac-12 schools have agreed to perform COVID-19 and coronavirus antibody tests on all athletes upon their return to campuses for voluntary workouts. Commissioner Larry Scott says athletes will continue to be tested regularly for COVID-19 as long as they are under the supervision of the schools. The Pac-12 schools are scheduled to begin allowing athletes back into their facilities for voluntary workouts starting June 15.
NFL-SEAHAWKS -PARKINSON
Seahawks sign fourth-round pick TE Colby Parkinson
RENTON, Wash. (AP) — The Seattle Seahawks have signed tight end Colby Parkinson, the first of the team’s 2020 draft picks to sign.
Parkinson’s signing was listed on the official NFL transactions on Tuesday. Seattle made eight picks in the April draft. Parkinson was taken with the first of Seattle’s two fourth-round selections.
At 6-foot-7, Parkinson is another tall target for quarterback Russell Wilson, especially in red-zone situations. Parkinson had 48 receptions and just one drop in his final season at Stanford. He had just one touchdown last season but had seven TD catches in 2018.
In world and national news…
ST. LOUIS (AP) — The widow of a retired police captain who died during a night of violent protests in St. Louis says he was trying to protect a friend’s pawn shop. David Dorn’s last moments were caught on video and apparently posted on Facebook Live, though the video has since been taken down. He was killed by people who had broken into Lee’s Pawn & Jewelry, and his body found on the sidewalk at about 2:30 a.m. Tuesday. No arrests have been made. A former colleague who knew Dorn for 30 years praised him for his dedication to mentoring youths and for holding his officers to the strict ethical standards.
WASHINGTON (AP) — Protests were largely peaceful and the nation’s streets were calmer than they have been in days since the killing of George Floyd set off demonstrations that at times brought violence and destruction along with pleas to stop police brutality and injustice against African Americans. There were scattered reports of looting in New York City overnight, and as of Wednesday morning there had been over 9,000 arrests nationwide since the unrest began following Floyd’s death May 25 in Minneapolis. But there was a marked quiet compared with the unrest of the past few nights, which included fires and shootings.
(AP) Joe Biden has taken a big step toward winning enough delegates to be the Democratic presidential nominee. The former vice president swept the seven states that conducted presidential primaries on Tuesday plus the District of Columbia. Those victories have put hundreds more delegates in Biden’s corner ahead of the summer nominating convention. Biden could lock down the nomination during next week’s primaries in West Virginia and Georgia. Biden’s advance came as voters across the U.S. were forced to navigate curfews, health concerns and National Guard troops. In some cases, they waited in line hours after polls closed.
FERGUSON, Mo. (AP) — Ferguson voters have elected Ella Jones as the city’s first black mayor as protests over police treatment of black communities roil the nation. Jones is a city council member and also will be first woman to lead the St. Louis suburb. The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports that she beat a fellow council member in a non-partisan election for a three-year term that starts later this month. Incumbent James Knowles III could not run again due to term limits. Protests following the 2014 fatal police shooting of 18-year-old Michael Brown thrust Ferguson into the national spotlight over issues of race and policing that remain the focus of protests following the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis last week.
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Longtime Rep. Steve King has been ousted in Iowa’s Republican primary after being ostracized by party leaders for comments about white nationalism. State Sen. Randy Feenstra won the five-way race Tuesday after he argued the nine-term conservative Republican had cost the district a voice in Congress by losing his committee assignments over comments in a 2018 New York Times story that seemed to defend white nationalism. King has a long record of incendiary comments about immigrants and white supremacy. Feenstra becomes the heavy favorite to win in the district, where registered Republicans outnumber Democrats by roughly 60,000. He faces Democrat J.D. Schoulten, who lost by 2 percentage points to King in 2018.
TOKYO (AP) — Global shares are rising after Wall Street extended its gains for a third straight day, driven by optimism over economies reopening from shutdowns to stem the coronavirus pandemic. Shares in France, Germany and Britain were edging higher in early Wednesday trading after strong gains across Asia. Wall Street futures also were moderately higher, auguring further advances. But concerns remain about the Chinese and U.S. economies and over whether the protests in the U.S. will set off another rise in COVID-19 cases. Investors are hoping the gradual lifting of lockdown provisions will help economies rebound from the coronavirus crisis.
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