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…RED FLAG WARNING CENTRAL AND MUCH OF WESTERN NORTH DAKOTA INCLUDING THE JAMES RIVER VALLEY TUESDAY AFTERNOON AND EARLY EVENING… FROM NOON TUES DAY TO 8 PM CDT FOR DRY FUELS, STRONG WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR ALL OF
EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA…INCLUDING BARNES COUNTY
Valley City (VCPS) Valley City Public Schools announced Monday that a student at Jefferson Elementary was hit by a vehicle on Central Avenue as he was crossing the road on Monday, October 5. The student was transported to Mercy Hospital for evaluation and precautionary reasons.
Valley City Public Schools Superintendent Josh Johnson said we are very thankful that our student will be ok; however, this does serve as a safety reminder for all of us. Please tell your children to use crosswalks when crossing the street and we encourage parents/guardians to drop off your child in the parking lots when available or use the same side of the road as the school.Johnson encouraged the community to be extra cautious in our school zones, especially before and after school. If you have any questions or concerns regarding student and school safety, please feel free to contact either myself or School Resource Officer Sean Hagen at sean.hagen@k12.nd.us or 701.840.9761.
Josh Johnson
Superintendent
Valley City Public Schools
(701) 845-0483
North Dakota health officials have confirmed 12 new hospitalizations and three deaths due to complications from the coronavirus. The results released Monday lifted the state’s total to 277 deaths and 112 hospitalizations. The fatalities included a woman in her 90s from McHenry County, a woman in her 80s from Stark County and a man in his 80s from Ward County. All had underlying health conditions. There were 312 positive tests in the last day, for a positivity rate of just more than 7%. More than 23,860 people have been diagnosed with COVID-19 since the start of the pandemic. Active cases stand at 3,693, an increase of 86 from Sunday.
COVID-19 Stats
Mon Oct 5, 2020
Posted 11-a.m.
Barnes
New Positives 0
Total Positives 255
Active Cases 31
Recovered 224
Stutsman
New Positives 5
Total Positives 548
Active Cases 45
Recovered 499
COVID-19 Test Results
The results listed are from the previous day. Additional data can be found on the NDDoH website.
BY THE NUMBERS
4,737 – Total Tests from Yesterday*
666,931 – Total tests completed since the pandemic began
312 – Positive Individuals from Yesterday*****
23,862 – Total positive individuals since the pandemic began
7.03% – Daily Positivity Rate**
3,693 Total Active Cases
-86 Individuals from yesterday
395 – Individuals Recovered from Yesterday (292 with a recovery date of yesterday****)
19,892 – Total recovered since the pandemic began
112 – Currently Hospitalized
+12 – Individuals from yesterday
3 – New Deaths*** (277 total deaths since the pandemic began)
INDIVIDUALS WHO DIED WITH COVID-19
- Woman in her 90s from McHenry County with underlying health conditions.
- Woman in her 80s from Stark County with underlying health conditions.
- Man in his 80s from Ward County with underlying health conditions.
COUNTIES WITH NEW POSITIVE CASES REPORTED MONDAY
- Benson County – 5
- Bottineau County – 4
- Burke County – 1
- Burleigh County – 47
- Cass County – 50
- Dickey County – 9
- Dunn County – 2
- Eddy County – 1
- Emmons County – 14
- Golden Valley County – 2
- Grand Forks County – 47
- Grant County – 3
- Hettinger County – 1
- Kidder County – 2
- McHenry County – 2
- McIntosh County – 5
- McKenzie County – 6
- McLean County – 3
- Mercer County – 14
- Morton County – 9
- Mountrail County – 3
- Nelson County – 6
- Ramsey County – 11
- Renville Count – 2
- Richland County – 2
- Rolette County – 3
- Sioux County – 2
- Stark County – 11
- Stutsman County – 5
- Traill County – 2
- Walsh County – 3
- Ward County – 13
- Williams County – 22
* 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.
Jamestown (CSi) – the Jamestown Public School Board received an update on positive COVID-19 positive cases reported this school year in the public school district .
Central Valley Health Unit Administrator Robin Iszler said the public health district continues to work with the schools following up of positive cases and also identifying close contacts.
She pointed outthat at the start of this academic school year, there was a spike of cases in the community over a 14-day period.
Since that time, there has been a drop in positive, active cases in Jamestown.
Superintendent Dr. Robert Lech said that contact tracing in the district and with Central Valley Health is important.
Also Monday South Central Human Service Center Regional Director, Dan Cramer told the about mental health issues with children.
The Community Input Session with the instructional model will be held Monday October 19, from 6:15-p.m., to 8:15-p.m., with virtual options available.
Video of the meeting in this story at CSiNewsNow.com
Jamestown (CSi) Jamestown Mayor Dwaine Heinrich reminds travelers that this week First Avenue pavement markings are changing.
On Monday’s Wayne Byers Show on CSi Cable 2, he said, just First Avenue marking are being changed in conjunction with the project.
The purpose is to outline the lane changes from four lanes to two lanes and right turn lane indicators.
He added that pedestrian crossing signs will be installed, with the pedestrian crossing beacons to be put up next spring.
With the 2021 City Budget he said, with $900,000 coming to the city from the federal CARES Act, over five months earlier this year, the city budget will allow for a $1,000 increase in city employee budgets, over 2021,and will allow for adding to the General Fund Budget, to help offset shortfalls in anticipated revenues.
He pointed out that with a minimum of a $2-million cushion in the General Fund Reserve Fund, efforts continued to be made in adding dollars to the reserve.
Mayor Heinrich added that with the North Dakota Legacy Fund, having $7-Billion on hand for investments in North Dakota projects to benefit the state’s economy it could mean dollars coming to the Jamestown Buffalo City Park funding.
On our show the mayor said, the Frontier Village had a good tourism season this year, despite the slow in pandemic related travel. He said Jamestown Parks & Recreation has assisted in Frontier Village projects, with refurbishing buildings.
He said Jamestown residents for the most part are observing the NDSmart guidelines of staying safe, and wearing face masks and social distancing to slow the spread of the COVID-19 virus.
He noted the recent surge in Stutsman County positive cases, adding Stutsman County has a relative low positivity, rate, the number of positive cases, per 100,000 population.
Jamestown (CSi) The Jamestown City Council met in Regular Session Monday evening at City Hall.
Council Member Kamlitz was not present. Council Member Buchanan joined by phone.
HEARING FROM THE AUDIENCE:
Ernie Williams appeared to address a “washboarding,” issue concerning a township road that abuts a city street.
He said, the township road is heavily traveled, and the roadway is deteriorating and requested a schedule for blading.
Mayor Heinrich said he would bring the issue to the city street department.
NO CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS WERE CONSIDERED SEPARATELY:
RESOLUTIONS:
Considered was a Resolution extending the Temporary Moratorium pertaining to possession of alcohol on public right-of-way through January 5, 2021, and extended to include offsale liquor that goes with food serving, as amended by Council member Steele.
The Council voted to approve, including the amendment.
ORDINANCES:
A PUBLIC HEARING was held, concerning the proposed budget for City General and Special Funds for the fiscal period January 1, 2021, through December 31, 2021.
The SECOND READING: of an Ordinance, pertaining to the appropriation of the General and Special Funds for the fiscal year January 1, 2021, through December 31, 2021, was approved.
The SECOND READING: of an Ordinance, pertaining to the appropriation of the Revenue and Special Funds for the fiscal year January 1, 2021, through December 31, 2021 was approved.
MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBER’S REPORT:
Mayor Heinrich reported that a four lane to three lane conversion including right turning lanes, of First Avenue is taking place with restriping the pavement. He said it will be a little “painful,” for motorists to adjust to the changes. This is the first phase of reconfiguring the roadway under the Road Diet Plan.
Travis Dillman said the four pedestrian crossings will be temporarily installed, with the permanent crossing installed next summer.
He commented on improvements to Frontier Village, as he talked about on Monday’s Wayne Byers Show on CSi Cable 2, with the story at CSiNewsNow.com
He noted the recent surge in Stutsman County positive cases, adding Stutsman County has a relative low positivity, rate, the number of positive cases, per 100,000 population.
He also commented on the COVID-19 situation in Jamestown and Stutsman County, with a recent surge.
He said Jamestown residents for the most part are observing the NDSmart guidelines of staying safe, and wearing face masks and social distancing to slow the spread of the COVID-19 virus.
He noted the recent surge in Stutsman County positive cases, adding Stutsman County has a relative low positivity, rate, the number of positive cases, per 100,000 population.
OTHER BUSINESS:
Passed was a Resolution directing the City Administrator to notify the County that the City of Jamestown should be exempt from the County Library Levy as the City maintains its own library levy.
Also passed was a Resolution directing the City Administrator to certify the tax levies to the County for the fiscal period January 1, 2020, through December 31, 2020.
Bids for city trucks:
City Attorney Leo Ryan said a defect was noted in the bids from Wesley Motors. He said the defect is waivable. The City Council moved to open the bid, and all bids. Upon opening the bids, the name on the Wesley bid and the bond were different.
Ryan said those should not be allowed.
A Resolution awarding the bid for a One (1) New Single Axle Truck (Cab, Chassis & Packer Body) for the Sanitation Department to Fargo Freightliner in the amount of $142,632, which was the low bid. The City Council voted unanimously to accept.
A Resolution awarding the bid for One (1) New Roll Off Truck (Cab, Chassis & Hoist) for the Solid Waste Department to Fargo Freightliner in the amount of $142,445 was passed.
The meeting was shown live on CSi Cable 67, followed by replays.
Update
Valley City (VCSU) Valley City area voters will have the opportunity, to attend a candidate forum.
A District 24 candidate forum and a discussion of the two measures that will be on the ballot will be held Tuesday, Oct. 6, at 7 p.m. in Vangstad Auditorium.
Ellen Chaffee, Ph.D., former president of VCSU, will speak briefly about the measures, sharing her position on Nos. 1 and 2 and her thoughts on why No. 3 is no longer on the ballot. Chaffee is a board member of the group that initiated Measure 3.
Following Chaffee’s presentation, the six legislative candidates for District 24 will then be invited to respond to her presentation and also briefly state why each is running. Audience members will then be able to submit written questions on any topic for candidate response.
The District 24 Democrat-NPL candidates are Senator Larry Robinson, Senate candidate, and Naomi Muscha and Bradley Edin, running for seats in the House of Representatives. The Republican candidates are Senate candidate Mike Wobbema and Representative Dwight Kiefert and Cole Christensen, running for House seats.
The event, sponsored by “What in the World Is Going On?,” will be moderated by Anthony Dutton, Ph.D., professor and chair of the Social Science Department.
VCSU health and safety protocols will be observed, including physical distancing and mandatory face coverings.

Dave Carlsrud
Valley City (Chamber) Valley City Mayor, Dave Carlsrud with a message for resident.
Greetings Folks
*Please “Think”. A number of Campaign signs have been stolen! Whether or not a candidate is your candidate of choice, be thankful for people who are willing to step up, run and serve. Oh, did I mention, stealing is wrong and thieves will be prosecuted?
*The weather is mellowing, try getting out and enjoying it.
*September 24th VCSU hosted a Social Issues Forum on the lawn at McFarland Hall. It was a beautiful setting and evening. There were introductory statements followed by an “open mic” segment. A number of people shared experiences of which all were heartfelt and informative. A mutual respect for the other person’s position in life was exhibited. Thank you all for the event and thank you Daijah for inviting me. “To move along, we need to get along”.
*Fun! Have you seen the new lights in City Park? It was accomplished with a Parks & Recreation and Valley City partnership. Thanks to Valley City Public works for installing, they look great.
*Thank you all for efforts you have made battling the virus. The daily numbers of positive tests have been in the lower single digits recently; keep up your good work. ** Hygiene, Social Distance and “MaskUpND” when you can’t social distance. “Work towards “Green”
*Good News: Saturday I had the pleasure of observing two of our police officers help an elderly person who was up town and lost. They were compassionate and efficient in accomplishing their mission. Thank you to the officers and Todd Christiansen.
*Please, exercise your right to vote.
“Let me win, but if I cannot win, let me be brave in the attempt.” (Special Olympics Oath)
Blessings, Pray and Be Safe,
Dave
Dave Carlsrud
Jamestown (CSi) COVID-19 Testing this week, is Wednesday October 7, at the Jamestown Civic Center.
On Wednesday, from 9:00AM-1:00PM; 2nd St NE (road over viaduct) to 3rd Ave NE; 2nd Ave NE (in front of Civic Center) from 2ND St NE to 3rd St NE; also 2nd Ave N from 1st St W to 3rd St NE will be closed for Covid-19 testing.
There will be signs put in place for entrance to the Depot as well as where to enter for testing.
Testing at the Civic Center will resume to Fridays on October 16 through December 18, 2020.
Motorists should use extreme caution in this area.
Questions regarding testing; please contact Central Valley Health at 252-8130.
WILLISTON, N.D. (AP) — Williston State College President John MIller says he’s retiring at the end of the school year. Miller started at the school as vice president for academic affairs in 2015. He served as acting president for a year before he was named fulltime president in June 2017, In a letter sent to campus late last week, Miller said he would be retiring effective on June 30, 2021. Miller was unanimously appointed by the state Board of Higher Education in 2017.
Bismarck (CSi) – Gov. Doug Burgum will host the 2020 Main Street ND Summit on Tuesday and Wednesday, livestreamed from the Bismarck Event Center. The interactive, virtual summit will serve as a forum for information on the community planning principles behind the three pillars of the governor’s Main Street Initiative: a 21st century workforce; smart, efficient infrastructure; and healthy, vibrant communities.
Burgum will deliver the summit’s welcoming remarks at 9 a.m. Tuesday, highlighting the progress of communities engaged in the Main Street Initiative and discussing this year’s summit theme, “Building Resilient Communities.” The governor will hold a media availability at 10 a.m. Tuesday after his opening remarks.
Final details for the breakout sessions and speakers can be found at https://belegendary.link/2020-Main-Street-ND-Agenda.
In sports…
NDAPSSA H.S. Football Polls
(First-place votes in parenthesis)
Class AAA
Sixth Poll
Team Rec. Pts. LW
(First-place votes in parenthesis)
1. Bismarck Century (12) 4-0 86 1
3. Bismarck High (3) 4-0 63 3
4. Fargo Davies 5-0 39 4
5. Fargo Shanley 4-1 16 5
Others receiving votes: Jamestown (4-0).
Sixth Poll
Team Rec. Pts. LW
1. Bismarck St. Mary’s (19) 5-0 95 1
2. Hillsboro-Central Valley 5-1 73 2
3. Kindred 3-0 54 3
4. Beulah 3-2 42 4
5. Central Cass 3-2 21 5
No other teams receiving votes.
– The North Star Athletic Association (NSAA) announced its fifth installment of volleyball players-of-the week honors Monday. Baylie Dashner of Dickinson State was selected as the Attacker-of-the-Week, while her teammate Karlie Cleveland was named as the Setter-of-the-Week. Kallene Klever of Valley City State (N.D.) was chosen as the Defender-of-the-Week.
– Dashner led Dickinson State to a pair of North Star Athletic Association conference home victories, including a 3-2 thriller over Viterbo (Wis.) and a 3-0 sweep over Waldorf (Iowa). She smashed 15 kills and hit .237 against the V-Hawks, as well as three blocks (1 solo,
2 assist). She followed up with 12 kills and nine digs versus WU. For the week, Dashner averaged 3.4 kills per set and registered a hitting efficiency of .328. She also had 13 digs (1.6 digs per set) and three blocks.
– Cleveland averaged 7.8 set assists in helping Dickinson State (N.D.) to a pair of home North Star Athletic Association conference wins, including victories over Viterbo (Wis.) 3-2 and Waldorf (Iowa) 3-0. She tallied 32 assists and collected nine digs versus the V-Hawks, followed by 30 assists and three service aces against the Warriors. For the week, Cleveland contributed 62 set assists, 11 digs and five service aces. She also had six blocks (2 solo, 4 assist).
– Klever tallied double figure digs in al three matches as Valley City State (N.D.) went 1-2 record for the week. She achieved a perfect receiving percentage in 46 receptions for the week. Klever tallied 43 digs, averaging 4.3 digs per set for the Vikings. She also had three service aces and five set assists.
Dickinson State (N.D.) and Viterbo (Wis.) returned to North Star Athletic Association conference action on Oct. 2. The Blue Hawks recorded their first-ever NSAA conference win over the V-Hawks, winning in a five-set thriller in Dickinson, N.D. DiSU also swept Waldorf (Iowa) in three straight sets on Oct. 3, lifting the Blue Hawks’ overall/NSAA conference record to 2-1.
Viterbo bounced back in the winning column after sweeping Valley City State (N.D.) on the road on Oct. 3. The V-Hawks are 2-3 overall record and 2-1 NSAA conference record.
VCSU defeated Waldorf in four sets on Oct. 2 in Valley City, N.D. The Vikings, who lost to Jamestown (N.D.) in three straight sets on Sept. 30, is 3-7 overall record and 2-1 NSAA conference record. The Warriors remained winless in seven matches (0-7 overall record) and five NSAA conference matches (0-5 record).
Monday
2020 Girl’s State golf tournament
Round One
Souris Valley Golf Course in Minot.
Jamestown 11th place of 12 teams tied with Grand Forks Red River at 369.
Fargo Shanley in first after with 325
In Second, Mandan, with a 328.
In Third, Bismarck Century with a 334.
1. Fargo Shanley 325
2. Mandan 328
3. Bismarck Century 334
4. Fargo Davies 344
5. Fargo South 355
6. Bismarck Legacy 361
7. Bismarck 365
8. Fargo North 367
9. Wahpeton 367
10. Grand Forks Red River 369
11. Jamestown 369
12. Williston 377
DAKOTA DUNES, S.D.— (UJ) The University of Jamestown women’s golf team is in third place after the first round of the Great Plains Athletic Conference Fall Championships, being held at Dakota Dunes Country Club.
UJ’s score of 363 is two shots back of second-place Dakota Wesleyan (S.D.) and 47 shots behind leader Morningside (Iowa). The Jimmies are five shots ahead of Concordia (Neb.) and six shots ahead of Briar Cliff (Iowa).
Paige Argent (SR/Minot, N.D.) had the top round one score for Jamestown and is tied for seventh at 12-over 85.
Izzy Marchino (JR/Highlands Ranch, Colo.) is just outside the top 10, tied for 11th at 17-over 90.
Haley Malone (SO/Moorhead, Minn.) is tied for 21st at 20-over 93, Faith Justesen (FR/Hawley, Minn.) tied for 26th at 22-over 95, and Jayme Carlson (SO/Hartford, S.D.) tied for 36th at 26-over 99.
Sam Knight of Morningside is the leader at 3-over 76.
The second round begins Tuesday at noon. The final 36 holes of the tournament will be played in the spring at Bent Tree Golf Course in Council Bluffs, Iowa.
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