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CSi Weather…
REST OF TODAY….Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s. West winds 10 to 20 mph.
.TONIGHT…Clear. Lows in the lower 50s. South winds around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY…Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s. South winds 5 to 15 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT…Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 50s. Southeast
winds 5 to 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY…Partly sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. North winds 5 to
15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT…Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s.
.THURSDAY…Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT…Increasing clouds. Lows in the mid 50s.
.FRIDAY…Partly sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT…Mostly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of rain
showers after midnight. Lows in the lower 50s.
.SATURDAY…Partly sunny with a 20 percent chance of rain
showers. Highs in the upper 60s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT…Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of rain
showers. Lows in the upper 40s.
.SUNDAY…Sunny. Highs in the mid 60s.
A weak cold front pushing in from the north Tuesday night into the Wednesday. The result will be some chances for showers.
An isolated thunderstorm during this same time period
temperatures in the 60s and 70s, and a shift to northerly winds.
Winds become southerly again for Thursday
Warming temperatures with some 80s across the region. Limited precip is expected during the day, however, a cold front could bring some showers and
thunderstorms Thursday night into Friday into the weekend.
This Day In History – September 21, 1932 – Mulzer Flying Service presents an air show. *** from the 125th Anniversary Calendar of Jamestown History. Photo from State Historical Society of North Dakota.*** Photos: Lifethoughs.com & Newspapers.com
Mulzer Flying Service presents air show featuring the new 14 passenger Ford Tri Motor and an Auto Giro airplane.
North Dakota health officials confirmed 352 new positive tests for the coronavirus, for a weekend total of 731 and an overall total of 17,958 cases since the pandemic began. The update included 112 active cases in the last day, bumping the weekend total to 222 and the overall mark to 3,208. A combined 151 cases from Burleigh and Cass counties were listed on Sunday’s report. The state’s hospitalization rate, which officials consider a key barometer for judging threat levels, remains in double figures. The latest figures showed three new people admitted to medical facilities, for a total of 81. No new deaths were reported Sunday, following a day when the death toll rose by eight, to 192.
NDDoH
COVID-19 Stats
Sun. Sept. 20, 2020
Posted 11-a.m.
Barnes
New Positives +1
Total Positives 213
Active Cases 52
Recovered 161
Stutsman
New Positives +4
Total Positives 479
Active Cases 83
Recovered 393
More information when available
COVID-19 Test Results
The results listed are from the previous day. Additional data can be found on the NDDoH website.
BY THE NUMBERS
5,964 – Total Tests from Yesterday*
582,629 – Total tests completed since pandemic began
352 – Positive Individuals from Yesterday*****
17,958 – Total positive individuals since pandemic began
6.13% – Daily Positivity Rate**
3,208 – Total Active Cases
+112 Individuals from yesterday
239 – Individuals Recovered from Yesterday (209 with a recovery date of yesterday****)
14,558 – Total recovered since pandemic began
81 – Currently Hospitalized
+3 – Individuals from yesterday
0 – New Deaths*** (192 total deaths since the pandemic began)
COUNTIES WITH NEW POSITIVE CASES REPORTED SUNDAY
- Barnes County – 1
- Benson County – 3
- Billings County – 1
- Bottineau County – 5
- Burleigh County – 78
- Cass County – 73
- Dickey County – 3
- Emmons County – 8
- Grand Forks County – 13
- Grant County – 1
- Hettinger County – 1
- LaMoure County – 2
- Logan County – 4
- McKenzie County – 5
- McLean County – 3
- Mercer County – 1
- Morton County – 19
- Mountrail County – 15
- Nelson County – 2
- Oliver County – 2
- Pembina County – 2
- Ramsey County – 4
- Renville County – 5
- Richland County – 3
- Rolette County – 3
- Sargent County – 6
- Sioux County – 2
- Stark County – 34
- Stutsman County – 4
- Traill County – 2
- Walsh County – 1
- Ward County – 28
- Wells County – 1
- Williams County – 17
* 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.
**Individuals who tested positive divided by the total number of people tested who have not previously tested positive (susceptible encounters).
*** Number of individuals who tested positive and died from any cause while infected with COVID-19.
**** The actual date individuals are officially out of isolation and no longer contagious.
******Totals may be adjusted as individuals are found to live out of state, in another county, or as other information is found during investigation.
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.
Valley City (Gwen Crawford) News release by City Administrator Gwen Crawford, with Background information, on the water main breaks. leading to boil water order.
“There was a planned shut down for the 5th Ave Construction for replacement of an old pipe and valve for our Main Feeder to the North Water Towers and ground storage tank. (On Tuesday)
One of the High-Pressure Pumps turned on dumping high pressure into our Zone 1 which is about 85% of the town causing over pressure on pipes and exposing weaknesses in the old cast iron pipes. Anything that was PVC pipe held up.
An example is the pipe on 3rd Street in front of the Post Office had a baseball size hole. It’s a cast iron pipe that was put in in 1921 and is scheduled to be replaced in 2023.
The important thing to know is that our Public Works was on top of things and as soon as any break was discovered the break was isolated therefore assuring no contamination.
Required testing was done by the State confirming that there was no chemical or bacterial contamination and that everything was safe.
The Public Works and Water Plant staff need to be commended on their hard work and to see them in action and work as a Team over the different departments is something to see.”
5 main breaks.
4th Ave 4th St NE
3rd Street NE (next to Post Office)
2nd Street NW (West side of Wells Fargo)
700 block of 3rd Street NW
8th Ave near Petro Serve USA
Previously….
Valley City (CSi) On Thursday afternoon, the Boil Water Order, was lifted in Valley City.
The boil water advisory is now cancelled and is no longer necessary
After sampling and testing of the water from multiple areas throughout town, no contamination was found.
The precautionary boil water advisory was issued on Tuesday this week stemming from a drop in water pressure when multiple water main breaks were reported in Valley City.
Daily coronavirus data in North Dakota set four records on Friday, as active cases of COVID-19 neared 3,000, deaths continued to mount in Burleigh County, and the state issued an emergency call for volunteer staffing at long-term care facilities that are seeing a surge in cases. The Bismarck Tribune reported that newly confirmed COVID-19 cases in the general population statewide totaled 508, active cases reached 2,986, hospitalizations totaled 77 and daily tests hit 10,006. All were daily highs.
Valley City (CSi) The Valley City Commission will hold a Special Assessment Public Hearing Monday, September 21, 2020 at 5:15 P.M.
City Hall Commission Chambers.
Members of the public are not permitted in the Commission Chambers due to COVID-19 and as allowed in ND Executive Order 2020-16.
Members of the public may view the meeting online https://zoom.us/j/93993758064 or listen by calling (1 346 248 7799) Webinar ID: 939 9375 8064
Special Assessment Commission Members….
Jim Knutson
Paul Dahlberg
Jeremy Wiebe
5:15 P.M. Paving Improvement District No. 116
Central Avenue Concrete Pavement Repair
5:45 P.M. Storm Sewer Improvement District No. 50
Winter Show Road Area
Jamestown (NDFU) – N
orth Dakota Farmers Union applauded Friday’s announcement by the United States Department of Agriculture that a second round of farm aid will provide $14 billion to producers who have experienced market disruptions caused by COVID-19. Sign up for the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP 2) begins Monday, Sept. 21.
North Dakota Farmers Union President Mark Watne, says, “This is much needed funding to fill in the gaps the first CFAP program missed. It will cover more commodities, provide a minimum payment of $15 per acre for crop farmers, and offer additional support to livestock producers.”
Watne said trade disputes, weather challenges, and the pandemic have created significant challenges for family farmers and ranchers. He praised Sen. John Hoeven for his leadership and action in securing the funding as chairman of the Senate Agriculture Appropriations Committee.
Watne add, “This funding will help farmers keep afloat, there’s no question about it, but our growing reliance on ad hoc support is not a sustainable solution. In the long term, we need to restore competition in the marketplace, address chronic overproduction, and create a strong and stable farm safety net.”
Jamestown (NDFU)– North Dakota Farmers Union (NDFU) broke ground Friday on a new youth camp facility that will be built on 19 acres of land at the Jamestown Reservoir.
NDFU President Mark Watne said the new facility will allow the organization to expand its camping program. “It’s going to be a great opportunity for us, not only in the Jamestown area but in eastern North Dakota. We’ll be able to reach more kids.”
In a typical year, the organization has 1,200 youths attend Farmers Union Camp. Watne said he expects that number to continue to grow to 2,000.
In sharing the features of the camp, Watne emphasized the construction of a state-of-the-art education room that will be built to further STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) curriculum. “We’re going to really expand in that area, so we can teach kids that come to camp about the future of technology,” he said. The facility will have a separate dormitory building, along with an indoor gymnasium and outdoor recreation.
One of the pillars of any Farmers Union Camp is the co-op store, which will have a permanent home inside the facility’s lodge. “We do a lot of training on the cooperative business model and on leadership development,” Watne said. “We’re looking for folks to be board members or future leaders of their community.”
Watne also noted Farmers Union’s investment in communities and throughout North Dakota. “We’ve spent years investing back into the state of North Dakota, and we’re really proud of that.”
The camp’s construction is targeted for completion by midsummer of 2021.
Jamestown (NDHP) On Friday, Sept. 25, 2020, the North Dakota Highway Patrol and Stutsman County Sheriff’s Office will conduct a DUI checkpoint at a predetermined location in Stutsman County. Following the checkpoint on Friday and continuing Saturday, Sept. 26, the North Dakota Highway Patrol will conduct saturation patrols in the county.
Impaired driving and impaired driving related motor vehicle crashes are a major threat to the safety of those traveling on North Dakota’s roadways. Through Sept. 14 of this year, there have been 64 fatal crashes on North Dakota roads resulting in 66 fatalities. Twenty-one of these fatalities, or 31.8%, involved a driver who tested positive for blood alcohol content.
The weekend’s sobriety checkpoint and saturation events are part of the NDHP’s ongoing efforts to maintain roadway safety by targeting specific times and locations to have a greater impact at reducing impaired driving.
Sgt. Evan Savageau stated, “These enforcement efforts influence drivers to not drink and drive or at least plan ahead and arrange for a safe ride home. Making the responsible choice saves not only your life but the lives of others on the road.”
The North Dakota Highway Patrol is committed to the Vision Zero strategy which aims to establish a culture of personal responsibility where motor vehicle fatalities and serious injuries are recognized as preventable. The strategy encourages all motorists to take personal responsibility for their safety and the safety of others on the road by driving sober, wearing seatbelts, and driving distraction-free.
Results from these planned enforcements will be released early next week.
Valley City (VCPS) Valley City Public Schools is hosting a Mental Health & Children/Teens Facebook Live Event.
Vanessa Kocka, School Counselor said, this is an opportunity to ask Valley City Public School counselors and local licensed counselors questions regarding mental health issues.
The event will be held on the Valley City Public Schools Facebook Page, Tuesday, September 22nd at 5:30pm.
In addition, if you have any questions regarding mental health in children & teens you would like to ask now, send an email to vanessa.kocka@k12.nd.us Those questions will be added to the question & answer panel.
Valley City (CCHD) City-County Health District (CCHD) will hold a drive-thru influenza vaccination clinic for ages 19 and older on Wednesday, September 23rd from 3:00-7:00pm at the North Dakota Winter Show South Exhibit Hall.
Those who take advantage of this safe and convenient event will have the chance to skip the in-office visit this year. Individuals 65 and older and those with chronic health conditions are strongly encouraged to utilize the drive-thru clinic this year due to COVID-19 concerns.
Jamestown (Chamber) The chamber Young Professionals of Jamestown and the Chamber Ambassadors recently recognized Nick Bruns Nodak Insurance Agency as the September Business of the Month Award for their outstanding customer service and continued commitment to the community.
The nomination stated, “Nick Bruns not only provides another insurance service options for the community of Jamestown, but he did the community a service by completely remodeling a former business on main street and replacing it with a beautiful, progressive new business. Something very important for communities like Jamestown is the focus to growth and to revitalize old buildings. In the rawest of terms, he made an eye sore on main street become a stand out business that services numerous people. Great work, Nick Bruns! Rather than tearing down, you brought life back to a staple main street building in Jamestown. Innovative!”
The Young Professionals of Jamestown honor businesses that provide superior customer service, exhibit community spirit and provide a positive economic impact to the community. This award provides recognition throughout the month with a plaque and a recognition banner for the month. Monthly award winners will be considered for the Business of the Year to be awarded at the Chamber’s Annual Banquet in January of 2021. Business of the Month award nomination forms are available at the Chamber office and online at www.jamestownchamber.com . Call 701-252-4830 for more information.
Jamestown (Chamber) Members of the Jamestown Area Chamber of Commerce Ambassador Committee and the Young Professionals of Jamestown presented the Customer Service Award for September to Brad Kahler of Lifetime Vision 20/20 for his outstanding customer service. The chamber honors individuals who demonstrate a consistent commitment to delivering products or services that satisfy customers by exceeding their requirements or expectations.
His nominations said, “We have a student, who was born with severe eye issues that impairs his vision. His family struggles financially and lacks transportation. The mother was able to get him to see an eye specialist. She tried to get him glasses online but due to the prescription and strength needed, this was difficult. When the glasses came in, we did not see a change in how this student could see and function in the classroom that we had anticipated would happen. We took this little boy to Lifetime to see Brad and check the prescription. Unfortunately, they were incorrect. The family could not afford another pair. Our student was nervous and shy at first. Brad had him smiling and laughing in no time. Brad and Dr. Motacek were so very gracious and kind to our little boy. Brad let him choose a new pair of glasses. Shortly after we left the store, Brad called me. He and Dr. Motacek decided they wanted to gift him not one, but two pairs of glasses!!!! One we could keep at school and one for home to ensure he would be able to see at his best while at school and home!! This brought tears to my eyes!! Thank you does not seem like enough to say for the gift of sight Brad and Dr. Motacek at Lifetime gave our little boy!! Bless you!”
Congratulations to Brad, who along with all the other monthly winners, will be recognized at the Chamber’s annual banquet in January 2021. Customer Service Award nomination forms are available at the Chamber office and on their website at www.jamestownchamber.com or call 701-252-4830.
(NDHP) The North Dakota Highway Patrol reports that a Volvo Semi pulling a loaded 2007 flatbed trailer struck the -94 Westbound Exit 342 Overpass, two Miles West of West Fargo, Friday evening about 8:40-p.m.
The report says, 23 year old Austin Lehman of Havana, ND was operating the Volvo that was westbound on I-94 from West Fargo to Havana, ND at approximately 60-65 mph. The semi was hauling an excavator on a trailer. The boom of the excavator was too high and struck the overpass of exit 342. The crash resulted in property damage to the excavator and the underside of the bridge. The right lane of I-94 westbound remained closed until the bridge can undergo further inspection.
No injuries reported.
WILLISTON, N.D. (AP) — Williston police are investigating a homicide in the city. Police say officers responded to a call shortly after 3 a.m. Saturday and found a 34-year-old woman dead at the scene. Police say a 29-year-old man was arrested. He has not been formally charged. Police say the death appears to be a “act of domestic violence.”
GRAND FORKS, N.D. (AP) — Police in Grand Forks are searching for the man who led officers on a pursuit after driving recklessly. Officers tried stopping the driver of an SUV for reckless driving Sunday about 8 p.m. But the driver took off and later crashed into some trees near the Budget Inn motel. Despite the crash, the driver ran from the scene. Police and a tracking dog were not able to locate him.
Update…
MANDAN, N.D. (AP) — The remains of Navy sailor who was killed during Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor have been buried at a military cemetery in his hometown of Mandan. Navy Fireman 2nd Class Albert Renner was assigned to the battleship USS West Virginia that was hit by two bombs and at least seven torpedoes from Japanese airplanes on Dec. 7, 1941. The 24-year-old was killed along with 105 other crewmen. Renner’s family held a funeral for him Friday in Mandan. The Navy presented an American flag to brother Ed Renner, 99, one of 15 Renner siblings. He traveled from Milwaukee for the funeral.
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — Organizers have chosen Norway- and New York-based architectural firm Snohetta to design the proposed Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library near Medora. The library’s board of trustees considered three architects who presented design concepts last month. The board’s vote for Snohetta was unanimous. Snohetta founding partner Craig Dykers told the Bismarck Tribune that the firm’s vision is to emphasize the area’s Badlands landscape. Library CEO Ed O’Keefe said the three finalists each was given a $50,000 honorarium for their work. He said Snohetta’s contract is “to be negotiated.” Gov. Doug Burgum has promoted the library as an anchor for North Dakota tourism
In sports…
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — North Dakota wildlife officials say the state’s pheasant population is rebounding from a devastating drought three years ago, though hunters will still need to search for hot spots. Roadside surveys conducted in late July and August indicate pheasant numbers are up from last year, along with sharp-tailed grouse and gray partridge, according to the state Game and Fish Department. The Bismarck Tribune reports that the data is based on 275 survey runs made along 100 brood routes across the state. State upland game biologist RJ Gross says local populations of pheasants are building back up from the 2017 drought, “but they are not at the point yet of spreading out into new territories.”
Area College Sports Weekend Wrapup
NORTH SIOUX CITY, S.D. (UJ) — The University of Jamestown women’s golf team is tied for fourth place after the first round of the Lila Frommelt Fall Classic at Two Rivers Golf Club.
The Jimmies are tied with College of Saint Mary (Neb.) at 338 (+54). Morningside (Iowa) leads at 318 (+34), followed by Iowa Western CC at 332 (+48), and Briar Cliff (Iowa) at 337 (+53).
Izzy Marchino (JR/Highlands Ranch, Colo.) carded an 9-over 80 and is tied for sixth.
Paige Argent (SR/Minot, N.D.) is tied for 16th at 13-over 84.
Jayme Carlson (SO/Hartford, S.D.) shot a 15-over 86 and is tied for 20th.
Haley Malone (SO/Moorhead, Minn.) is tied for 31st at 17-over 88.
Faith Justesen (FR/Hawley, Minn.) is tied for 46th at 23-over 94.
Playing as individuals, Teagan Fee (SO/Havre, Mont.) is tied for 16th at 13-over 84 and Olivia Wallace (JR/Park Rapids, Minn.) is tied for 46th at 23-over 94.
The tournament concludes Saturday morning at 9:30 with a shotgun start. Live results are available on the Golf Genius app with the ID 2020LILA.
VALLEY CITY (VCSU) – It was good to be home.
Playing in front of their home crowd for the first time this season, the Valley City State University football team pulled out a one-point victory over Waldorf University on Saturday, 17-16.
Jalen Pfeifer hit Caid Combs for a 22-yard touchdown early in the third quarter – giving the Vikings a 17-13 lead. The Viking defense made that lead stand up, allowing only a field goal the rest of the way as VCSU stayed unbeaten on the season.
“For all the things our guys have gone through to get to this moment, to get a chance to play, and all the things that are going on outside the world and the challenges we have and the guys we don’t have, this is a great reward for our kids to come play a game like this and find a way to win,” said VCSU head coach Dennis McCulloch.
Valley City State is now 2-0 overall this season and 2-0 in the North Star Athletic Association. Waldorf University drops to 1-1 overall and 1-1 in conference play.
VCSU’s defense stepped up in a big way Saturday, limiting Waldorf to 16 points and 317 yards just one week after the Warriors put up 50 points and 418 yards in a win at Mayville State. Waldorf threatened to take the lead early in the fourth quarter – driving down to VCSU’s 8-yard line. The Viking defense answered the call with their second red-zone stop of the day, holding the Warriors to a field goal and preserving the lead at 17-16. VCSU also had a red-zone stop at the end of the first half, coming up with a goal-line stand after Waldorf drove to the 2-yard line.
“Our defense played awfully well,” said McCulloch. “It was a field position game and we gave up some yards, but man when it came down to making a play we stepped up. They were in the red zone twice and we made them kick field goals. That was huge for us today and our defense found a way to make a stop.”
Valley City State’s offense managed 267 yards overall but found a way to make them count. Trailing 10-3 in the second quarter, the Vikings put together a five-play, 67-yard touchdown drive to tie the game at 10-10. The drive was helped by 30 penalty yards from Waldorf to move into Warrior territory. Facing a third-and-7 from the 16-yard line Pfeifer hit Jorun Hamre for a touchdown with 2:24 remaining in the half.
Waldorf responded with a 68-yard drive of the own but could not punch it in the end zone before halftime and had to settle for a 13-10 halftime lead after a 19-yard field goal from Slater Gifford.
VCSU received the second-half kickoff and put together the game-winning touchdown drive to take the lead for good. Running back Taylor Simmons had receptions for 10 yards and 13 yards before busting a 25-yard run to put the Vikings at the Waldorf 20-yard line. Three plays later Pfeifer hit Combs in the corner of the end zone for a touchdown and a 17-13 lead.
The Viking defense held the lead the rest of the way – including forcing back-to-back three-and-outs on Waldorf’s final two drives. VCSU’s offense took over with 3:14 remaining on their own 8-yard line but was able to run the clock out thanks to a 15-yard run by Simmons and a 14-yard pass to Combs.
Simmons made a major impact in his second game as a Viking with 112 yards of offense. He picked up 76 rushing yards on 22 carries and also caught three passes for 36 yards.
“He’s still learning as he’s new to the system, but today he answered the call,” McCulloch said of Simmons. “He showed elusiveness and physicalness, and at the end of the game when we needed it he got us some unbelievable yards to go win this game.”
Pfeifer tossed for two touchdowns, completing 14 of 27 passes for 182 yards. Combs caught three passes for 54 yards and a touchdown, and Michael Cornelious had three catches for 52 yards.
Defensively, linebacker Sal Avila totaled 16 tackles and two tackles for loss to lead the Vikings. Jerrod Williamson racked up 12 tackles, and Marshaun Jones had 1.5 sacks and 11 total tackles. Dustin Kasowski finished with nine tackles, and Jahidi West had eight. True freshman Riley Gerhardt – a native of Valley City playing his first collegiate game in his hometown – finished with six tackles and a sack.
Waldorf quarterback Taylen Alexander was 18-for-31 for 159 yards and one touchdown. Running back Jatoviay Hill was the main offensive threat for Waldorf, gaining 77 yards on the ground and 62 through the air. Samuel Huntley caught the touchdown from Alexander for Waldorf’s only touchdown of the day.
Both kickers had strong days. Waldorf’s Slater Gifford was 3-for-3 on field goals, including a 47-yarder. VCSU kicker Nico Magana made both his extra point attempts and nailed a 36-yard field goal.
Up next: Valley City State travels to Dickinson State for a big early-season matchup with the five-time defending conference champs. Game time is set for 3 p.m. Central Time on Saturday, Sept. 26. The Blue Hawks and Vikings were picked to finish 1-2 in the NSAA Preseason Poll.
UJ Women’s Golf
Saturday
NORTH SIOUX CITY, S.D. (uj.edu)— The University of Jamestown women’s golf team had the second best score on Saturday, finishing third at the Lila Frommelt Fall Classic.
UJ shot a second-round score of 334 to finish at 672 (338-334). Morningside (Iowa) was first at 628 (318-310) and Iowa Western CC second at 669 (332-337).
Izzy Marchino (JR/Highlands Ranch, Colo.) was the top finisher for the Jimmies, placing 10th at 22-over 164 (80-84).
Paige Argent (SR/Minot, N.D.) tied for 14th at 26-over 168 (84-84) while Haley Malone (SO/Moorhead, Minn.) tied for 19th at 29-over 171 (88-83).
Jayme Carlson (SO/Hartford, S.D.) was 25th at 31-over 173 (86-87) and Faith Justesen (FR/Hawley, Minn.) tied for 29th at 35-over 177 (94-83).
Playing as individuals, Teagan Fee (SO/Havre, Mont.) tied for 11th at 23-over 165 and Olivia Wallace (JR/Park Rapids, Minn.) tied for 45th at 43-over 185 (94-91).
Concordia (Neb.)’s Kendra Placke took medalist honors with a 7-over 149 (72-77).
Next up for the Jimmies is the Dickinson State (N.D.) Invite at Bully Pulpit Golf Course in Medora, N.D., Sunday and Monday.
(VCSU) Valley City State University student-athlete Joshua McKnight has been selected as the national winner of the NAIA’s A.O. Duer Scholarship Award.
The NAIA national office made the announcement Tuesday, honoring McKnight with a $1,000 scholarship and an invitation to be recognized at the NAIA National Convention in New Orleans next spring. This prestigious award is presented each year to one male and one female junior NAIA student-athlete, recognizing those who have excelled in scholarship, character and citizenship while attending an NAIA institution. McKnight is the first VCSU student-athlete to ever receive one of the three individual national awards presented annually by the NAIA.
“I’ve known Josh since he was a senior in high school and have enjoyed working closely with him during his first three years at VCSU,” said Dave Bass, VCSU’s faculty athletic representative who facilitated McKnight’s nomination. “Josh models the character values, the academic record and the athletic abilities to represent the A.O. Duer Award.”
McKnight is the first North Star Athletic Association student-athlete to ever receive the A.O. Duer Award, which has been presented annually since 1967. He is also just the second student-athlete from a North Dakota institution to receive the honor. The award is named in recognition of the NAIA’s former executive secretary. Nominees must have attained a junior level academically, and must have at least a 3.75 GPA. The final selection is based on scholarship, character, citizenship and playing ability.
A native of New Rockford, N.D., McKnight joined the VCSU football program as a walk-on running back in 2017 and has since played his way into a key role on the team. He carried the ball 86 times for 269 yards last season, and has now scored seven career touchdowns after finding the end zone in the 2020 season opener on Saturday.
“Starting from his days as a walk-on freshman to our program, Josh has never missed an opportunity to do anything he can to help our program,” said VCSU head coach Dennis McCulloch. “Whether it is volunteering for scout team duties – even when he was receiving ample playing time on Saturdays – or offering to do any dirty work on special teams, there is no job that Josh sees as beneath him.
“Consistently during his time at VCSU, Josh has not only had a knack for making big, momentum changing plays, but he has done so when we needed it most,” said McCulloch, citing key touchdown runs by McKnight last season against rivals University of Jamestown and Mayville State.
Academically, McKnight is pursuing a degree in business process integration management. He has tallied a perfect 4.0 GPA through his first three years and was named to the President’s Honor Roll each of his six semesters. McKnight has also been named an NSAA and NAIA Scholar-Athlete.
“In addition to his stellar academics, he is a leader in the classroom,” said Brenda Tyre, Associate Professor of Business. “He actively engages in class, participates in discussions and assists fellow classmates.”
“Since his first semester at VCSU, Josh has brought intelligence and authentic enthusiasm, sincerity and commitment to VCSU’s academic and athletic communities,” said Jodi Shorma, an assistant professor of English at VCSU.
On campus, McKnight has been involved in the National Society of Leadership and Success, the VCSU Chi Alpha organization and the Fellowship of Christian Athletes group. He also volunteers for blood drives and has assisted with Special Olympics activities and youth football camps.
“Josh has shown great character wherever he goes, whether that is pushing his teammates while in the weight room, running on the field or walking across campus talking with other students, faculty or staff,” said Ethan Bakken, VCSU’s strength and conditioning coach. “He shows a great deal of respect to everyone he comes in contact with.”
DETROIT (AP) — Detroit Tigers manager Ron Gardenhire announced his immediate retirement prior to their game against the Cleveland Indians. The announcement came in an abruptly called video conference around 5 p.m. Bench coach Lloyd McClendon is taking over as manager for the rest of the season. This was Gardenhire’s third season as Detroit’s manager after he previously had a successful run with the Minnesota Twins. Detroit is 22-29 after beating Cleveland on Saturday night. Gardenhire turns 63 next month. He says he hasn’t been feeling well and needs to take care of himself.
NBA PLAYOFFS…
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Anthony Davis had the last word in Game 2 of the NBA’s Western Conference finals.
Davis made a 3-pointer as time expired to give the Los Angeles Lakers a 105-103 victory over the Denver Nuggets and a series 2-0 lead. He scored 22 of his 31 points in the second half, including the Lakers’ last 10 of the game.
The Nuggets had trailed by as much as 16, but Nikola Jokic (nih-KOH’-lah YOH’-kihch) scored 11 straight Denver points down the stretch, including a basket that made it 103-102 with 20 seconds to play.
LeBron James had 26 points and 11 rebounds for the Lakers, while Jokic finished with 30 points and nine assists. Jamal Murray scored 25 points for the Nuggets, who are back in action on Tuesday.
PGA-US OPEN
DeChambeau, Wolff match eagles on 9th at US Open
MAMARONECK, N.Y. (AP) — Bryson DeChambeau has won the U.S. Open — the first major championship for golf’s long-hitting mad scientist.
He shot 67 on Sunday to finish at 6 under. Third-round leader Matthew Wolff shot 75 to finish second, six strokes back.
DeChambeau is the third person in history to win an NCAA title, a U.S. Amateur and the U.S. Open. The others are Jack Nicklaus and Tiger Woods.
DeChambeau was the only player under par in the final round, laughing off Winged Foot’s narrow fairways and thick rough with his booming drives that averaged 325 yards.
PGA TOUR CHAMPIONS
Furyk joins elite company
PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. (AP) — Jim Furyk joined Arnold Palmer and Bruce Fleisher as the only players to win their first two PGA Tour Champions starts. Furyk beat Jerry Kelly with a birdie on the first hole of a playoff in the Pure Insurance Championship.
Furyk closed with a 5-under 67 to match Kelly at minus-12.
LPGA-PORTLAND CLASSIC
Hall wins
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Georgia Hall has captured the Cambia Portland Classic for her first LPGA Tour victory in the United States. She beat Ashleigh Buhai with a par on the second hole of a playoff after carding a 4-under 68 on Sunday.
NFL…
— Jonathan Taylor ran for 101 yards and scored a touchdown in his first NFL start, leading the Colts past the Vikings, 28-11. Kirk Cousins was just 11 of 26 with 113 yards and three interceptions for Minnesota, which fell to 0-2 for the first time since 2013.
— Jared Goff threw three touchdown passes to Tyler Higbee in leading the Rams to a 37-19 win at Philadelphia. Goff completed his first 13 passes, including a pair of TDs to Higbee that helped Los Angeles build a 21-3 minutes into the second quarter.
— Aaron Jones rushed for a career-high 168 yards and scored three touchdowns, including a 75-yard breakaway, as the Packers rallied from an early 11-point deficit to beat the Detroit Lions 42-21. Jones also had a team-high 68 yards receiving on four catches as the Packers won their home opener for an eighth consecutive year.
— Ben Roethlisberger (RAWTH’-lis-bur-gur) threw for 311 yards with two touchdowns and an interception in the Steelers’ 26-21 verdict over the Broncos. Denver backup QB Jeff Driskel completed 18 of 34 for 256 yards with two touchdowns and a pick while absorbing a serious pounding at the hands of Pittsburgh’s defense.
— Mitchell Trubisky threw two touchdown passes and the Bears hung on to beat the Giants 17-13. The Giants lost star running back Saquon Barkley to a possible season-ending right knee injury on the opening play of the second quarter.
The San Francisco 49ers picked up their first win of the season, but it came at a very heavy price.
Raheem Mostert (MOHS’-turt) ran for an 80-yard touchdown on San Francisco’s first play from scrimmage in a 31-13 victory over the Jets. But Mostert couldn’t finish the game, nor could quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (gah-RAH’-pah-loh) and defensive linemen Nick Bosa (BOH’-sah) and Solomon Thomas.
Garoppolo went out with a high ankle sprain and Mostert to an injured knee. Garoppolo threw two TD passes before he and Mostert sat out the second half.
The fear is it could be a season-ending ACL injury for Bosa, who’ll have tests Monday. So will Thomas, although 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan said there’s a better chance for him it’s not as serious an ACL injury.
Elsewhere in the NFL:
— Cam Newton was stopped at the 1-yard line by L.J. Collier on the final play to secure the Seahawks’ 35-50 triumph over the Patriots. Seattle quarterback Russell Wilson threw for five touchdowns while completing 21 of 28 passes for 288 yards.
— Harrison Butker hit a field goal on the last play of regulation before nailing a 58-yard field goal in overtime to lift the Chiefs to a 23-20 win over the Chargers. Patrick Mahomes (mah-HOHMZ’) Jr. shook off a slow start to finish 27 of 47 for 302 yards and two touchdowns.
— Greg Zuerlein (ZUR’-lyn) kicked a 46-yard field goal as time expired, and the Cowboys overcame four fumbles and a 20-point deficit in the first quarter to beat the Falcons, 40-39 in coach Mike McCarthy’s home debut. Dak Prescott became the first quarterback in NFL history to pass for more than 400 yards and rush for three touchdowns in the same game.
— The Ravens picked up their 14th consecutive regular-season win as Lamar Jackson threw a touchdown pass and Mark Ingram ran for a TD in a 33-16 decision over the Texans. Jackson threw for 204 yards and had 54 yards rushing on a day when Baltimore outrushed Houston, 230-51.
— Tom Brady got his first win with the Buccaneers, throwing for 217 yards, one touchdown and an interception in a 31-17 victory over the Panthers. Leonard Fournette rushed for 103 yards and two TDs, including a game-clinching, 54-yard scoring burst in the fourth quarter.
— Kyler Murray threw for 286 yards, passed for a TD and ran for two others as the Cardinals doubled up Washington, 30-15. DeAndre Hopkins caught eight passes for 68 yards and a touchdown for the 2-0 Cardinals.
— Josh Allen threw for career highs of 417 yards and four touchdowns in the Bills’ 31-28 decision over the Dolphins. Buffalo racked up 524 total yards, with Allen becoming the team’s first quarterback to have back-to-back 300-yard games since Drew Bledsoe in 2002.
— Stephen Gostkowski hit a game-winning field goal for the second straight week, this one a 49-yard kick goal with 1:36 left in the Titans’ 33-30 win over the Jaguars. Jeffery Simmons batted a pass by Gardner Minshew, and Harold Landry III grabbed the ball out of the air with 47 seconds left to seal the victory.
NFL-NEWS
Driskel forced into action
UNDATED (AP) — Broncos backup quarterback Jeff Driskel replaced Drew Lock after the starter injured his right shoulder on a hit from Pittsburgh linebacker Bud Dupree. Lock was scrambling when he was tripped up by Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt.
Elsewhere in the NFL:
— One week after the Colts lost running back Marlon Mack with a season-ending ruptured Achilles tendon, second-year receiver Parris Campbell was carted off the field after appearing to injure his left knee. Campbell was injured on the Colts second play.
— The Bears have agreed to a three-year contract extension with running back and return specialist Tarik Cohen. His agent says the deal guarantees about $9.5 million and could be worth $18.25 million.
MLB-SCHEDULE
Red Sox end to streaks
UNDATED (AP) — The New York Yankees’ 10-game winning streak is over. So is their 12-game winning run against the Boston Red Sox.
Tanner Houck took a no-hitter into the sixth inning of his second major league start to help the Bosox rip the Yankees, 10-2. Michael Chavis homered twice over the Green Monster and drove in five runs to back Houck. Jackie Bradley Jr. went 4 for 5, and J.D. Martinez and Bobby Dalbec each had a solo homer to help Boston avoid a 10-game sweep of the season series.
Elsewhere in the majors:
— John Means struck out a career-high 12 in a pitching duel with Ryan Yarbrough to lead the Orioles past the AL East-leading Rays, 2-1. Means allowed three hits and a run in 5 2/3 innings as Baltimore prevented Tampa Bay from padding its 3 1/2-game lead over the second-place Yankees.
— Antonio Senzatela allowed one run over 6 1/3 innings to help the Rockies contain the NL West-leading Dodgers, 6-3. Josh Fuentes powered the Colorado offense with three RBIs, including a two-run single that opened the scoring in the fourth inning.
— Wil Myers smacked a three-run homer and the Padres put together a three-run 11th to outlast the Mariners, 7-4. Manny Machado doubled home the tiebreaking run to help San Diego clinch its first playoff berth in 14 years.
— Jose Berríos (beh-REE’-ohs) and three relievers combined to limit the Cubs to four hits in the Twins’ 4-0 shutout win. Max Kepler chased losing pitcher Yu Darvish with a two-run home run in the seventh.
— Yadier (YAH’-dee-ehr) Molina clubbed a two-run homer and Jack Flaherty struck out 11 as Cardinals nipped the Pirates, 2-1 to inch closer to a playoff berth. Flaherty allowed only one run and two hits in six innings after being tagged for nine runs against Milwaukee on Tuesday.
— The Reds were 7-3 winners over the White Sox as Mike Moustakas (moos-TAH’-kahs) supplied a two-run single while Cincinnati scored five times in the fourth inning on just one hit. Aristides (ar-ihs-TEE’-dehs) Aquino hit a two-run homer as the surging Reds stayed in contention for a playoff spot, beating the AL Central leaders for their seventh win in eight games.
— Brandon Crawford launched a grand slam and the Giants also got two-run homers from Chadwick Tromp and Darin Ruf in a 14-2 dismantling of the Athletics. Tyler Anderson worked into the sixth inning to help San Francisco prevent Oakland from wrapping up their first AL West crown in seven years.
— George Springer homered twice, including an inside-the-park shot in the Astros’ 3-2 win against the Diamondbacks. Carlos Correa drove in the go-ahead run with a sacrifice fly in the eighth inning to push Houston back over .500.
— Kyle Wright allowed only one hit in the best start of his big league career, pitching into the seventh inning to lead the Braves past the Mets 7-0. Ronald Acuña (ah-KOON’-yah) Jr. had four RBIs, including a home run that broke a scoreless tie in the sixth inning.
— Brandon Kintzler escaped a bases-loaded jam to end it and the Marlins kept up their playoff push by defeating the Nationals, 2-1 to open a doubleheader. A two-out error by first baseman Eric Thames in the sixth inning gave Miami the go-ahead run.
— The Nats took the second game as Trea Turner, Michael A. Taylor, Asdrubal (as-DROO’-buhl) Cabrera and Victor Robles homered in a 15-0 laugher at Miami. Juan Soto had three hits and scored four times. The split leaves the Marlins one game ahead of Philadelphia for second place in the NL East.
— The Blue Jays ended a six-game skid as Teoscar (tay-AHS’-kur) Hernandez smacked a two-run homer and Taijuan (TY’-wahn) Walker tossed six sharp innings in a 6-3 win over Philadelphia. Phillies slugger Bryce Harper exited with lower back stiffness after he struck out with the bases loaded in the seventh inning.
— Daniel Vogelbach belted a pair of homers and drove in all five Milwaukee runs as the Brewers completed a three-game sweep of the Royals, 5-3. The playoff-charging Brewers improved to 26-26 with their fourth consecutive win.
— Jose Ramirez homered twice and Carlos Carrasco allowed one hit in seven scoreless innings to lead the Indians’ 7-4 win at Detroit. Cleveland took three of four in this series after entering on an eight-game losing streak, allowing the Indians to creep closer to a postseason berth.
— Kyle Cody earned his first major league win and the Rangers belted a season-high five home runs in a 7-2 trouncing of the Angels. Joey Gallo, Anderson Tejada, Sam Huff, Rougned Odor and Derek Dietrich provided the Texas longballs.
WNBA
BRADENTON, Fla. (AP) — The opener of the WNBA playoff series between the Seattle Storm and the Minnesota Lynx was postponed nearly 90 minutes before its scheduled tipoff Sunday because of inconclusive COVID-19 test results for Storm players. The players with inconclusive results have undergone additional testing and are in isolation, according to the WNBA. The league announced Sunday night that Game 1 of the best-of-five semifinal series would be played on Tuesday. That was supposed to be Game 2.The WNBA made it through the regular season with a few false positive tests for the coronavirus, but no players developed COVID-19 once the season started. The season is being played inside a bubble environment at IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida.
BRADENTON, Fla. (AP) — Jasmine Thomas had a career-high 31 points, Alyssa Thomas scored 18, and the Connecticut Sun pulled away early and cruised to a 87-62 win over the Las Vegas Aces in Game of 1 of the best-of-five WNBA semifinals. Alyssa Thomas had six rebounds, five assists, five steals and two blocks. Natisha Hiedeman made 4 of 4 from 3-point range and finished with 14 points for Connecticut. A’ja Wilson led top-seeded Las Vegas with 19 points and Jackie Young scored 16. Game 2 is Tuesday night.
T25-COLLEGE FOOTBALL POLL
Marshall jumps into rankings
UNDATED (AP) — A week before Big Ten teams become eligible again for The Associated Press college football poll, No. 25 Marshall is ranked for the first time since 2014 and Miami jumped to No. 12 after a conference road victory.
Clemson remained a nearly unanimous No. 1 in the AP Top 25 after another light week in college football.
The rest of the top 10 was basically unchanged. No. 2 Alabama received one first-place vote. Oklahoma was No. 3, followed by Georgia, Florida and LSU at No. 6. The defending champion Tigers also received a first-place vote.
CYCLING-TOUR DE FRANCE
Slovenian rookie wins Tour de France
PARIS (AP) — A Tour de France rookie has become the youngest winner of cycling’s showpiece race since World War II, and the first from Slovenia. Tadej Pogacar made a victory ride into Paris Sunday on the eve of his 22nd birthday, a day after snatching the lead from a fellow Slovenian in a high-drama time trial.
In world and national news…
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate returns to Washington as all eyes are on Republican Sens. Mitt Romney of Utah and Chuck Grassley of Iowa for clues to whether they will support any effort to approve a Supreme Court justice before November’s election. President Donald Trump and Majority Leader Mitch McConnell are moving quickly to set up a nominee, confirmation hearings and a vote to replace the late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Democrats oppose a Trump appointment so close to an election. Trump’s Democratic rival, Joe Biden, is urging other Republican senators to join Lisa Murkowski of Alaska and Susan Collins of Maine in opposing a confirmation vote before the race is decided.
HOUSTON (AP) — Tropical storm conditions were beginning Monday in parts of Texas and Louisiana as Tropical Storm Beta slowly works its way into a part of the country that’s already been drenched and battered during a busy hurricane season. The U.S. National Hurricane Center says Beta could bring up to 15 inches of rain and up to 5 feet of storm surge in some coastal communities. The heaviest rain from Beta is not expected to occur until late Monday into Tuesday. If Beta makes landfall, it will be the ninth named storm to hit the continental U.S. in 2020, tying a record set in 1916.
WASHINGTON (AP) — A woman suspected of sending an envelope containing the poison ricin, which was addressed to White House, has been arrested at the New York-Canada border. That’s according to three law enforcement officials who spoke Sunday to The Associated Press. The officials say the woman was taken into custody by U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers and is expected to face federal charges. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police have said the letter appeared to have originated in Canada. Officials say it was intercepted at a government facility that screens mail addressed to the White House and President Donald Trump.
BERLIN (AP) — The head of Iran’s nuclear agency says the landmark 2015 deal between Tehran and world powers on his country’s atomic program is struggling since the unilateral American withdrawal, but is still worth preserving. Ali Akbar Salehi told delegates at a conference of the International Atomic Energy Agency in Vienna on Monday that the so-called Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action has been “caught in a quasi-stalemate situation” since U.S. President Donald Trump pulled the U.S. out in 2018. Salehi says: “There is still a broad agreement among the international community that the JCPOA should be preserved”
TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga held his first talks with U.S. President Donald Trump since he took office, a diplomatic phone call that was one of his first as the country’s leader and one that highlights the close tie between the two allies. Suga was elected as Japan’s new prime minister last Wednesday, replacing Shinzo Abe, who forged close personal ties and regularly held meetings and phone calls with Trump. Abe stepped down due to ill health after nearly eight years in office. Suga said he told Trump “the Japan-U.S. alliance is the foundation of regional peace and stability, and we agreed to continue to coordinate closely.”
BEIJING (AP) — Asian stock markets are mostly lower after Wall Street declined for a third week and Britain reported a rise in coronavirus infections. Benchmarks in Shanghai, Hong Kong and Sydney retreated. Japanese markets were closed for a holiday. On Friday, Wall Street’s benchmark S&P 500 index lost 1.1%, led by a sell-off of tech companies that investors worried might have become too expensive. Market momentum shifted after the Federal Reserve said last week the U.S. economic outlook is uncertain. Growth in some industries has slowed after additional unemployment benefits that supported consumer spending slowed.
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