– Wayne Byers Show – Evening – Sept 21

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CSi Weather…

.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.

North Dakota continued to build on record highs for active cases of the coronavirus and number of hospitalizations. State Department of Health figures released Monday show that the number of active cases grew by two in the last day, to a total of 3,210. The number of people currently receiving care in medical facilities rose by six, to 87. Officials reported one new death, a man in his 80s from Rolette County with underlying health conditions. The death toll stands at 193 since the pandemic began. There were 287 new cases reported Monday, for a total of 18,244.

NDDoH

COVID-19 Stats

Mon. Sept. 21, 2020

Posted 11-a.m.

Barnes

New Positives 2

Total Positives 215

Active Cases 43

Recovered 172

Stutsman

New Positives 13

Total Positives 492

Active Cases 83

Recovered 406

BY THE NUMBERS

3,336 – Total Tests from Yesterday*

585,970 – Total tests completed since pandemic began

287 – Positive Individuals from Yesterday*****

18,244 – Total positive individuals since pandemic began

8.84% – Daily Positivity Rate**

3,210 – Total Active Cases

+2 Individuals from yesterday

283 – Individuals Recovered from Yesterday (176 with a recovery date of yesterday****)

14,841 – Total recovered since pandemic began

87 – Currently Hospitalized

+6 – Individuals from yesterday

1 – New Deaths*** (193 total deaths since the pandemic began)

INDIVIDUALS WHO DIED WITH COVID-19

Man in his 80s from Rolette County with underlying health conditions.

COUNTIES WITH NEW POSITIVE CASES REPORTED TODAY

Adams County – 1
Barnes County – 2
Benson County – 2
Billings County – 1
Bottineau County – 1
Bowman County – 1
Burleigh County – 41
Cass County – 46
Cavalier County – 1
Dickey County – 2
Dunn County – 3
Emmons County – 11
Foster County – 2
Grand Forks County – 42
Griggs County – 4
LaMoure County – 1
Logan County – 2
McIntosh County – 1
McKenzie County – 8
McLean County – 5
Mercer County – 7
Morton County – 16
Nelson County – 3
Pembina County – 5
Ramsey County – 1
Ransom County – 1
Richland County – 1
Rolette County – 2
Sargent County – 1
Stark County – 17
Steele County – 1
Stutsman County – 13
Traill County – 2
Ward County – 15
Williams County – 25

* 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.

Bismarck (NDDoH) – Interim State Health Officer Dr. Paul Mariani Monday lifted the 14-day quarantine order for those returning from international travel. The order was last amended on July 28, 2020.

“Lifting this order follows the recommendation from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC),” said Mariani. “It’s important for North Dakotans to remember that individual countries may have their own restrictions that impact travel. Check with your destination’s Ministry of Health for the most up-to-date information.”

The CDC warns that travel and being in crowds increases the chance of contracting the virus, and that infected people can be asymptomatic and spread the disease. Staying home continues to be one of the best ways to protect yourself and others from COVID-19.

If travel is necessary, follow safeguards such as hand washing, social distancing, wearing a mask, avoiding contact with anyone who is sick and monitoring closely for symptoms.

For more information on COVID-19, visit www.health.nd.gov/coronavirus.

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 (City Hall) Beginning Wednesday, September 23, 2020, there will be a one-day road closure in the northeast part of town on 11th St NE, (between 4th Ave & 5th Ave NE).
Following the closure at the end of the day, there will be intermittent lane restrictions in that area with construction traffic.

Beginning Wednesday, September 23, 2020, there will be road closures in the northeast part of town on 12th St NE (between 4th Ave & 5th Ave NE). The east alley between 4th Ave & 5th Ave NE, will also be closed (between 11th St NE and 13th St NE).
Construction signing will be put into place by the contractor.
This construction work will continue through October 17th.
Motorists should use extreme caution in this area.

Beginning Thursday, September 24, 2020, there will be a one-day road closure in the northeast part of town on 13th St NE, (between 4th Ave & 5th Ave NE). Following the closure at the end of the day, there will be intermittent lane restrictions in that area with construction traffic.

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 (Chamber) The 38^th Annual Valley City Lions, Ham & Beef Supper is Tuesday September 22, serving from 5-p.m., to 7-p.m., at the Valley City Eagles Club.

Adults $13 or 2 for $25. Students age 6-12, $7, Pre School 5 and under, free.

Take out or eat in.

Advance tickets available from any Lions Club member. Tickets purchased last spring are still good.

Proceeds for local charities.

Valley City (CCHD) City-County Health District (CCHD) will hold a drive-thru influenza vaccination clinic for ages 19 and older on Wednesday, September 23^rd 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.

(CCHD) City-County Health District will offer another COVID-19 free testing drive thru event at the VCSU Lokken Stadium parking lot on Wednesday September 23, 2020 from 4pm to 5pm. Pre-register on line at testreg.nd.gov

For updates related to COVID-19 in North Dakota visit the North Dakota Department of Health website. Or follow the City County Health District FaceBook page for Barnes County updates.

Update…

Jamestown (CSi) Before the walk, the Midnight Riders Motorcycle Group, presented a check in the amount of $2000 to First Link .

The First Link suicide support line is 1-877-273-TALK(8255)

Previously…

Jamestown (CSi) Unite to Silence the Stigma will be holding a walk on Sunday September 20 at Nickeus Park in Jamestown. On a recent Wayne Byers Show on CSi Cable 2, Monte Rodacker of Jamestown said the walk begins at 2 pm and goes until about 4. First Link will be providing a speaker. Light refreshments, will be available, and a free will offering will be accepted to support suicide prevention and awareness.

Bismarck – Gov. Doug Burgum and State School Superintendent Kirsten Baesler announced Monday that Kristi Reinke, a social studies teacher at Jim Hill Middle School in Minot, has been named the 2021 North Dakota Teacher of the Year.

Photo: L-R Baesler, Reinke, Burgum

Reinke was chosen from a group of four finalists for the annual honor. The other three were Jana Gudmundson, a technology integration specialist and instructional coach at Park River Area Schools; Dana Kasowski, a Wahpeton Middle School special education teacher; and Cory Volk, a science teacher at Bismarck’s South Central High School.

“Kristi Reinke not only embraces the philosophy that it takes a village to raise a child, she lives it every day in her classroom, creating a sense of community with her students and colleagues and laying the foundation for positive relationships that lead to positive outcomes,” Burgum said. “We’re grateful for Mrs. Reinke and all of these passionate and dedicated finalists who care deeply about their students and empower them with the knowledge and skills they need to reach their fullest potential.”

Baesler has expanded the state’s Teacher of the Year program as part of her efforts to celebrate, honor, and recognize North Dakota teachers. She sought nominations for the honor from across North Dakota, and earlier named Teachers of the Year from 19 counties. Four of those county Teachers of the Year were named as finalists for the state honor.

An eight-member selection committee interviewed the finalists and chose Reinke as the 2021 Teacher of the Year. She succeeds Sara Medalen, a reading and math interventionist at Sunnyside Elementary School in Minot.

Reinke thanked her family, colleagues, and students during the ceremony. “I am thankful to get to explore another path along my teacher journey,” she said.

“I am thankful to my colleagues at Minot Public Schools, and especially to my co-workers at Jim Hill Middle School. And I mean everybody,” she said. “I hear you and I see you. You inspire me every single day and push me to be a better teacher.

“Being a teacher is where I belong,” she continued. “Something else I know, with all the unknown and the uncertainty of the school year, I am certain more than ever that teachers are unbelievable.”

“Every day, Mrs. Reinke’s goal is to do her best to create a sense of community, in her classroom, the hallways, with her colleagues, and within her district,” Baesler said. “She believes it is important to lead by example and to set the foundation for positive relationships with everyone around her.

“Ms. Reinke is a shining example of the best our teaching profession has to offer, in North Dakota or anywhere else in our country,” Baesler said.

Nick Archuleta, president of North Dakota United, which represents teachers and public employees, said North Dakotans have been grateful for educators’ response to the pandemic.

“Your commitment to excellence in education and your dedication to creating loving, safe, creative learning spaces for your students has earned you the admiration and respect of all North Dakotans,” Archuleta said. “I think there is a newfound appreciation for what it is that you do every day in your classroom, how creative you are, how much you inspire your students, and how much you love your students.”

Reinke is now a candidate for the national Teacher of the Year award, which is named by the Council of Chief State School Officers in Washington, D.C. The organization typically names four finalists in January and the national Teacher of the Year honoree in the spring.

The county Teachers of the Year are:

Burleigh County: Cory Volk, a science teacher at Bismarck’s South Central High School;
Bottineau County: Jessica Marsh, a 3^rd-6^th grade English teacher at Newburg United School;
Burke County: Elizabeth Loeks, a 2^ndgrade teacher at Powers Lake Elementary School;
Cass County: Kimmy Milligan, a student performance strategist at Eagles Elementary School in Fargo;
Dickey County: Kalyn Haafke, a 7^th-9^th grade English teacher at Oakes Public Schools;
Emmons County: Joleen Silbernagel, a 7^th-12^th grade mathematics teacher at Strasburg High School;
Foster County: Claudia Park, a librarian and teacher at Carrington Public Schools;
Grand Forks County (2): Eileen Zygarlicke, an English teacher at Grand Forks Community High School, and Jacqueline Zikmund, a high school mathematics teacher at Midway Public Schools in Inkster;
McKenzie County: Alexandria Brummond, a prekindergarten-12^th grade science, technology, engineering, arts, mathematics, and robotics teacher at Alexander Public Schools;
McLean County: Brooklyn Schaan, a Title 1 reading and mathematics teacher at Washburn Public Schools;
Mountrail County: Nancy Reimer, a business and computer teacher at New Town Public Schools;
Nelson County: Chad Berger, a high school social studies teacher at Dakota Prairie School in Petersburg;
Ramsey County: Diane Mertens, a special education teacher at Devils Lake High School;
Renville County: Kimberly Brown, a Title 1 elementary teacher and instructional strategist at Mohall-Lansford-Sherwood Public Schools;
Richland County: Dana Kasowski, a Wahpeton Middle School special education teacher;
Sargent County: Rebeka Helm, a 7^th-12^th grade English teacher at North Sargent Public Schools in Gwinner;
Stark County: Amanda Fisher, a counselor at Jefferson Elementary School in Dickinson;
Walsh County: Jana Gudmundson, a technology integration specialist and instructional coach at Park River Area Schools; and
Ward County: Kristi Reinke, a social studies teacher at Jim Hill Middle School in Minot.

The eight members of the Teacher of the Year selection committee are:

Alexis Baxley, director of the North Dakota School Boards Association.
Sarah Keiser Johnson, special projects coordinator, North Dakota United.
Russ Ziegler, assistant director, North Dakota Council of Educational Leaders.
Tracy Friesen, academic advancement coordinator, Light of Christ Catholic Schools.
Mark Wagner, assistant state director, Department of Career and Technical Education.
Sara Medalen, 2020 North Dakota Teacher of the Year.
Kayla Dornfeld, 2019 North Dakota Teacher of the Year.
Tara Fuhrer, director of early learning, North Dakota Department of Public Instruction.

WILLISTON, N.D. (AP) — A Williston man accused of killing a 34-year-old woman in what police described as an act of domestic violence is charged with Class AA felony murder. The complaint against 29-year-old Tevin Freeman was filed Monday in Williams County Court. The charge carries a maximum penalty of life in prison. Police were called to a Williston apartment shortly after 3 a.m. Saturday on a report that Herrera was not breathing. Authorities say there were “obvious signs of trauma” to Herrera’s head and face and bruises to various parts of her body. The complaint says Freeman gave police conflicting accounts of what had happened.

Sports…

MEDORA, N.D.-– The University of Jamestown men’s golf team shot a second-round 297 to win the Dickinson State University Fall Invite by 10 shots over South Dakota Mines Monday at Bully Pulpit Golf Course.

UJ and Mines were tied at 327 after round one, but all of Jamestown’s scoring golfers finished in the 70s on Monday to create the 10-shot gap.

Tate Olson (JR/Cook, Minn.) had an even-par 71 to finish second at 8-over 150 (79-71), five shots behind SD Mines’ Joseph Vincent.

Hudson Roling (JR/Thermopolis, Wyo.) tied for fifth with a 13-over 155 (81-74). Jackson Worner (SO/West Fargo, N.D.) was seventh at 15-over 157 (82-75).

Benjamin Schaefer (FR/New Rockford, N.D.) tied for 11th at 21-over 163 (85-78), and Treyton Forsman (JR/Lewiston, Idaho) tied for 16th at 25-over 167 (90-77).

Playing as an individual, Carter Janssen (SO/Rapid City, S.D.) took 24th at 30-over 172 (84-88).

Jamestown is back in action on September 27 at the Minnesota State-Fergus Falls Invite at Pebble Lake GC in Fergus Falls, Minn.

MEDORA, N.D.— Izzy Marchino (JR/Highlands Ranch, Colo.) captured medalist honors for the University of Jamestown women’s golf team at the Dickinson State University Fall Invite, which concluded Monday at Bully Pulpit Golf Course.

Marchino (91-81) led a strong Jimmie performance as all five UJ golfers finished in the top 14. Her second round of 10-over 81 tied for the best round of the tournament. She finished at 30-over 172, three shots ahead of SD Mines’ Jessalyn Shipp. It was the second individual win for Marchino this fall.

Jayme Carlson (SO/Hartford, S.D.) tied for fifth on the strength of a second-round 85. She finished at 39-over 181 (96-85).

Paige Argent (SR/Minot, N.D.) was eighth at 41-over 183 (98-85), followed by Haley Malone (SO/Moorhead, Minn.), who was ninth at 42-over 184 (91-93).

Teagan Fee (SO/Havre, Mont.) was 14th at 50-over 192 (99-93).

The Jimmie women finished second overall, nine shots behind SD Mines (371-340) at 720 (376-344).

Jamestown is back in action on September 27 at the Minnesota State-Fergus Falls Invite at Pebble Lake GC in Fergus Falls, Minn.

In world and national news…

Washington (CDC) The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has removed an update on its website that stated coronavirus commonly spreads through the air, saying the post was shared by mistake.

“A draft version of proposed changes to these recommendations was posted in error to the agency’s official website,” the organization wrote Monday. “CDC is currently updating its recommendations regarding airborne transmission of SARS-CoV-2 (the virus that causes COVID-19). Once this process has been completed, the update language will be posted.”

The CDC has contended in the past that COVID-19 is primarily transmitted through close contact between people.

In the erroneously shared update, which was released last Friday, the CDC’s coronavirus guidelines page listed “respiratory droplets or small particles, such as those in aerosols” as one of the ways that COVID-19 “most commonly spreads.”

“It is possible that COVID-19 may spread through the droplets and airborne particles that are formed when a person who has COVID-19 coughs, sneezes, sings, talks, or breathes,” the since-deleted post read.

Following Monday’s update, the CDC’s webpage says the “virus is thought to spread mainly from person-to-person.”

In July, the World Health Organization said there was “emerging evidence” of an airborne spread of coronavirus after 250 scientists across the world signed an open letter urging the group to acknowledge as much.

There have been more than 31 million confirmed cases of coronavirus worldwide, and more than 960,000 deaths. The United States has experienced more than 6 million confirmed cases and was approaching 200,000 deaths Monday afternoon.

— By Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News

JUNIPER HILLS, Calif. (AP) — An enormous wildfire that churned through mountains northeast of Los Angeles and into the Mojave Desert is continuing to threaten homes, but officials say calmer winds could help crews corral the flames. At 165 square miles, the Bobcat Fire is one of the largest ever in Los Angeles County and it has burned for more than two weeks. It’s just 15% contained. Evacuation orders and warnings are in place for thousands of residents in foothill and desert communities. No injuries have been reported. The cause of the blaze is under investigation. Officials said it could be days before teams determine the scope of the destruction.

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said he expects to quickly announce his pick for the Supreme Court on Friday or Saturday. That would be before Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg is buried next week at Arlington National Cemetery but ahead of the first presidential debate. Ginsburg’s casket will be on public view Wednesday and Thursday outside the court and Friday inside the Capitol. Trump told “Fox & Friends” on Monday that he has a list of five finalists, “probably four” and he wants his choice confirmed before Election Day, Nov. 3. Democrats led by Joe Biden are pointing to the hypocrisy of Republicans rushing through a pick so close to the election after refusing to do so for President Barack Obama in 2016.

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Kamala Harris is poised to become a leading figure in the Democratic opposition to President Donald Trump’s Supreme Court pick. The California senator is in a unique role following the death of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg on Friday. She’s Joe Biden’s running mate and a member of the powerful Senate Judiciary Committee, which would hold a hearing on Trump’s nominee. A highly anticipated confirmation hearing would give Harris a massive platform to demonstrate her political skills and articulate the campaign’s message that Ginsburg’s successor shouldn’t be chosen until after the election.

LONDON (AP) — European countries are imposing new coronavirus restrictions as the crisis deteriorates, while the U.S. closes in on 200,000 virus deaths. British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is expected to announce short-term restrictions to slow the spread of the virus. Police in the Spanish capital of Madrid and surrounding towns are stopping people coming in and out of working-class neighborhoods that are partially locked down to combat Europe’s fastest coronavirus spread. And the Czech Republic replaced its health minister with an epidemiologist because of an infection surge blamed on loosening restrictions too soon. Meanwhile, the possibility of tougher restrictions in Europe contributed to a sharp drop on Wall Street.

JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli Defense Minister Benny Gantz is headed to Washington for talks with his U.S. counterpart on maintaining Israel’s qualitative military edge in the Middle East following its historic normalization agreement with the United Arab Emirates. Since the agreement was announced last month, the UAE has made no secret about its desire to acquire F-35 warplanes and other advanced U.S.-made weaponry. Israel is the only U.S. ally in the Middle East to possess the F-35 stealth fighter jet. Gantz’s office says he will be meeting Defense Secretary Mark Esper, and that protecting Israel’s military advantage and shared concerns about Iran will be on the agenda.

NEW YORK (AP) — A New York federal judge has ordered the U.S. Postal Service to live up to its responsibilities to timely process election mail. The Monday written decision by Judge Victor Marrero came after several individuals including candidates for public office sued. They said President Donald Trump, the postal service and its new postmaster general were endangering election mail. Marrero gave both sides until noon Friday to settle the case in a manner consistent with his findings. If they fail, Marrero said he’ll impose an order that ensures postal workers can make late and extra trips and work overtime in late October and early November. A judge in Washington state last week also ruled against the postal service to ensure speedy delivery of election mail.