– Wayne Byers Show – Morning – Oct 8

CSi Weather…

REST OF TODAY…Partly sunny, Highs in the upper 60s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon.

.TONIGHT…Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph shifting to the southwest 5 to 10 mph after

midnight.

.FRIDAY…Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. Northwest winds 10 to

15 mph.

.FRIDAY NIGHT…Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 30s. North winds

5 to 10 mph shifting to the northeast after midnight.

.SATURDAY…Sunny. Highs in the mid 60s. Southeast winds 5 to

15 mph.

.SATURDAY NIGHT…Increasing clouds. Lows in the mid 50s.

.SUNDAY…Partly sunny. A 20 percent chance of rain showers in

the afternoon. Highs in the lower 70s.

.SUNDAY NIGHT…Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of rain

showers. Lows in the lower 40s.

.COLUMBUS DAY…Mostly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers in

the morning. Highs in the upper 50s.

.MONDAY NIGHT…Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 30s.

.TUESDAY…Sunny. Highs in the upper 50s.

.TUESDAY NIGHT…Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 30s.

.WEDNESDAY…Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 60s.

From the 125th Anniversary Calendar of Jamestown History

This Day In History, October 8, 1908 – Jamestown Public Library opens in new quarters in City Hall building.

More information and photo at CSiNewsNow.com

Update

(CSi) Jamestown Rescue and Jamestown Police responded to a 9-1-1 call shortly after 12-pm Weds, from the Jamestown Civic Center, where a male was injured performing work above the arena, on the roof when he fell through an access door.

Police Major, Assistant Chief, Justin Blinsky reports that a 40 year old man from Minot, employed by a contractor, fell, a significant distance, landing on a catwalk.

Jamestown Rescue was called to the scene. City Fire Department Lt. Sheldon Mohr says, the rescue personnel on the scene assisted the man from the catwalk, and was treated on the scene by Jamestown Area Ambulance first responders, and taken by ambulance to Jamestown Regional Medical Center.

Major Blinsky reports that the man appeared to receive serious injuries, and was later transported by air ambulance from JRMC to a Minneapolis hospital for addition treatment of his injuries.

The man’s name has not yet been released by authorities, as the preliminary investigation is continuing.

Lt. Mohr added that 26 fire fighters were called to the fire hall, and rescue personnel was sent to the scene.

North Dakota has set a grim record, as health officials reported 24 more deaths from COVID-19, which is three times as many as the state recorded on any other day during the pandemic. Among the deaths reported Wednesday were five people from Morton County, which had a recent outbreak in a long-term care facility. There were deaths reported in 11 counties, including six with more than one fatality. Unlike many states, North Dakota does not require people to wear masks in public. It has had a surge in cases in recent months and has had the most new cases, per capita, of any state over the past two weeks, according to The COVID Tracking Project.

NDDoH

COVID-19 Stats

Wed. Oct. 7, 2020

Posted 11-a.m.

Barnes

One death reported Wed. a.m.

First Reported COVID Death

An 80 year old man with underlying health conditions

New Positives 1

Total Positives 260

Active Cases 27

Recovered 232

Stutsman

New Positives 6

Total Positives 563

Active Cases 51

Recovered 508

COVID-19 Test Results
The results listed are from the previous day. Additional data can be found on the NDDoH website.

BY THE NUMBERS

6,561 – Total Tests from Yesterday*

679,564 – Total tests completed since the pandemic began

495 – Positive Individuals from Yesterday*****

24,857 – Total positive individuals since the pandemic began

7.91% – Daily Positivity Rate**

3,706 Total Active Cases

+14 Individuals from yesterday

455 – Individuals Recovered from Yesterday (265 with a recovery date of yesterday****)

20,847 – Total recovered since the pandemic began

116 – Currently Hospitalized

+0 – Individuals from yesterday

24 – New Deaths*** (304 total deaths since the pandemic began)
Please note: Death information is shared as it’s reported to the NDDoH. A typical lag in reporting for deaths is 1-3 days. Due to an additional lag in reporting to the NDDoH, six of the individuals reported out today have a date of death between 4-7 days ago. Of the remaining 18 deaths, 8 occurred on 10/6, 4 occurred on 10/5 and 6 occurred on 10/4.

INDIVIDUALS WHO DIED WITH COVID-19

The health department says six of the deaths included in the Wednesday report happened between four and seven days ago. There were six fatalities on Sunday, four on Monday and eight on Tuesday. The COVID-19 death toll now stands at 304.

Man in his 80s from Barnes County with underlying health conditions.
Man in his 80s from Bottineau County with underlying health conditions.
Woman in her 90s from Bottineau County with underlying health conditions.
Woman in her 90s from Bottineau County with underlying health conditions.
Woman in her 60s from Bottineau County with underlying health conditions.
Woman in her 40s from Burleigh County with underlying health conditions.
Man in his 50s from Burleigh County with underlying health conditions.
Woman in her 90s from Emmons County with underlying health conditions.
Man in his 80s from Emmons County with underlying health conditions.
Man in his 60s from Emmons County with underlying health conditions.
Man in his 70s from Grand Forks County with underlying health conditions.
Woman in her 70s from McHenry County with underlying health conditions.
Woman in her 70s from McHenry County with underlying health conditions.
Man in his 90s from McHenry County with underlying health conditions.
Man in his 70s from Morton County with underlying health conditions.
Man in his 60s from Morton County with underlying health conditions.
Woman in her 90s from Morton County with underlying health conditions.
Man in his 70s from Morton County with underlying health conditions.
Woman in her 90s from Morton County with underlying health conditions.
Man in his 80s from Rolette County with underlying health conditions.
Woman in her 90s from Sheridan County with underlying health conditions.
Woman in her 70s from Ward County with underlying health conditions.
Man in her 70s from Ward County with underlying health conditions.
Man in his 80s from Williams County with underlying health conditions.

COUNTIES WITH NEW POSITIVE CASES REPORTED WEDNESDAY

Barnes County – 1
Billings County – 1
Bottineau County – 4
Bowman County – 2
Burke County – 1
Burleigh County – 80
Cass County – 134
Dickey County – 3
Divide County – 7
Dunn County – 10
Eddy County – 2
Foster County – 2
Grand Forks County – 17
Grant County – 3
Hettinger County – 2
LaMoure County – 17
Logan County – 1
McHenry County – 3
McIntosh County – 9
McKenzie County – 8
McLean County – 4
Mercer County – 3
Morton County – 33
Mountrail County – 9
Nelson County – 3
Oliver County – 1
Pembina County – 10
Ramsey County – 1
Ransom County – 2
Renville Count – 3
Richland County – 3
Rolette County – 3
Sargent County – 5
Sheridan County – 3
Sioux County – 3
Stark County – 16
Steele County – 1
Stutsman County – 6
Towner County – 1
Traill County – 3
Walsh County – 10
Ward County – 32
Wells County – 3
Williams County – 30

North Dakota does not require people to wear masks in public. It has had a surge in cases in recent months and has had the most new cases, per capita, of any state over the past two weeks, according to The COVID Tracking Project.

* 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. There is a lag in the time deaths are reported to the NDDoH.
**** 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 (CSi) Gov. Doug Burgum will hold a press briefing with the North Dakota Department of Health (NDDoH) at 11 a.m. Thursday October 8, to provide an update on the COVID-19 pandemic in North Dakota. Burgum will be joined by North Dakota Senate Majority Leader Rich Wardner, Senate Minority Leader Joan Heckaman, House Majority Leader Chet Pollert and House Minority Leader Josh Boschee.

From Jamestown City Fire Department Facebook Page.

Jamestown, Jamestown City Fire Chief Jim Reuther has posted, photos of the new ladder truck.

The ladder truck is expected at Heiman Fire in the next 2-3 weeks for inspections and testing. If everything goes well it should be ready for delivery in 4-6 weeks. I have include the most recent photos of it.

Jim Reuther,

Fire Chief

Jamestown (CSi) Pride of Dakota Harvest Showcase comes to the Jamestown Civic Center, Friday October 9, 4-p.m., to 9-p.m., and Saturday October 10, from 9-a.m., to 5-p.m.

The event is free of charge.

Presented by The North Dakota Department of Agriculture, and College SAVE, Bank of North Dakota’s 529 Plan

Valley City The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reports that the road through the Mel Rieman Recreation Area on Lake Ashtabula northwest of Valley City is closed indefinitely. The road runs through the campground and connects Barnes County 19 with Barnes County 17. Motorists are advised to seek alternate routes.

Unsafe driving conditions stem from, failing culvert. the closure will remain in affect until an assessment can be completed and conditions are deemed safe.

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Section Supervisor, Rich Schuenenam says, “We understand that this is an inconvenience and we are working hard to make the road safe as soon as possible. The safety of our visitors and the motorists in the area is our top priority.”

Anyone with questions, call the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers office at 701-845-2970.

Jamestown (CSi) The North Dakota Veterans Home is in need of more face masks.

On Wednesday’s Wayne Byers Show on CSi Cable 2, Stutsman County Veterans Service Office, David

Bratton said, anyone wishing to help out can call: 701-683-6540.

On another topic he said the VA’s Comprehensive Assistance program for Family Care Givers has been expanded, to support veterans with serious injuries.

He also pointed out that the Jamestown VA Clinic is offering flu vaccinations for those enrolled in the with the VA. The next Jamestown flu shot clinic is on October 9, and then again on October 22 from 9-a.m., to 3-p.m. He added that those entering all VA facilities are asked to wear a face covering and observe social distancing.

He said the deadline to apply for the 2020 deer hunt in November at Camp Grafton is on October 16, with his office with more information. The hunt is for those veterans with a disability of 50 percent or greater.

V- Indicator for Driver’s Licenses in North Dakota can be obtained to prove the individual is a veteran, without showing paper work.

David added that the Burleigh County Van Still not operating due to COVID-19.

The Stutsman County Veterans Service Office is located at the Jamestown LEC. The office is locked down during the pandemic, however he can meet in person if required in the LEC lobby.

Call 701-252-9043, with the office open during business hours Monday through Friday.

Jamestown (CSi) Jamestown First Assembly of God Church in Jamestown will partner with Convoy of Hope Friday, October 9 starting at 10am to distribute non-perishable food to 500 families.

The Church states: “We will distribute food until it runs out.”

Anyone who is in need can stop the church parking lot, at 1720 8th Ave. SW, in Jamestown.

More information call 701-252-4092 or email at assembly@daktel.com.

(AP) The director of the North Dakota Transmission Authority says there are at least two companies interested in acquiring the McLean County power plant and the line that runs to Minnesota. The current owner, Great River Energy, intends to close the plant in 2022 unless a buyer can be found, a sale that state officials are helping facilitate. The authority’s director, John Weeda, told state lawmakers Tuesday plans for the Coal Creek Station include building a system to capture carbon emissions from the plant, as well as constructing energy storage infrastructure and wind farms in the area, a potential $2 billion investment.

In sports…

Jamestown (jimmiepride.com) – The UJ Athletics has announced restrictions on attendance at home hockey games at Wilson Arena.

Because the maximum capacity is 250, which includes all players and personnel from both teams and officials, UJ will not be selling tickets to the general public at this time.

Only pass lists submitted by each team and UJ students, faculty, staff, and Jimmie Booster Club members with ID will be admitted to the game until capacity is reached.

Once capacity is reached no further admittance to the game will be permitted.

Doors to the game will not open until one hour before puck drop.

Fans that do attend games at Wilson Arena must wear masks at all times.

If conditions change UJ will announce adjusted protocols when they become available.

MANDAN, N.D.— (UJ) The University of Jamestown hockey team saw a 4-2 lead slip away and settled for a 4-4 tie in overtime in the season opener against the University of Mary Marauders Wednesday night at Starion Sports Complex.

Jamestown is on the road Friday and Saturday for games at Iowa State University.

The Marauders took a 1-0 lead at the 3:45 mark of the first period on a goal by Seth Cushing, assisted by Alex Flicek.

UJ responded just 27 seconds later on Morgan Venne (FR/Saskatoon, Saskatchewan)’s goal with the assist by Reid Wilson (FR/Castlegar, British Columbia).

Mary went ahead 2-1 at the 8:29 mark of the first with Marshall Tschida’s goal. Tanner Eskro and Braeden Zaste got the assists.

Once again, the Jimmies answered in short order, needing only 39 seconds to score on the power play. Andrew Clark (FR/Spokane, Wash.) made it 2-2 with assists from Jake Huculak (FR/Jasper, Alberta) and Aidan Potas (SO/Fargo, N.D.).

Wilson gave Jamestown its first lead of the game at the 10:59 mark of the second, with Potas and Gage Thompson (SO/Valley City, N.D.) setting up the goal.

The lead grew to 4-2 at 17:10 of the second on Carter Johnson (JR/Meeteetse, Wyo.)’s goal, assisted by Jordon Kromm (FR/Calgary, Alberta) and Bo Cornell (FR/Legal, Alberta).

Zach Garrett cut the lead to 4-3 with a goal at 18:36 of the second, set up by Johnny Witzke and Andrew Heckaman.

The scored stayed 4-3 until the Marauders tied it up at 6:08 of the third on a goal by Andrew Huber. Witzke and Garrett assisted on the score.

Neither team found the winning goal in overtime and the game ended in a tie.

Tyson Brouwer (SR/Lethbridge, Alberta) had a busy night in goal, making 59 saves on 63 shots. The Marauders’ Conan Hayton had 33 saves on 37 shots.

Jamestown was whistled for nine minor penalties and Mary six. The Jimmies were 1-2 on the power play while the Marauders were 2-5.

Mayville (VCSU) The Valley City State volleyball team dropped three straight sets to conference-leader Mayville State Wednesday night, 25-20, 25-14, 25-16.

Bailey Nelson and Caitlyn Fischbach each tallied eight kills and Nissa Johnson added seven Wednesday, but it wasn’t enough to take down the Comets who hit .299 on the night.

Mayville State started out strong in front of their home crowd, taking an early 11-5 advantage in the first set. A Katie Juarez kill sent the Vikings on a 7-2 run to trail by just a point. A service ace from Kylie Erickson gave the Vikings their first lead at 15-14 but the Comets answered with a kill from Kaitlin Leier. The Comets continued to gain on the Vikings and took the first set 25-20.

The Vikings took the first four points of the second set, capped by a block from Juarez and Bailey Nelson. Mayville State then rallied back with nine of the next 10 points. A Juarez kill would bring the Vikings within two at 12-10. The Comets then found a start to a big rally with a kill from Victoria Johnson and finished the set 25-14.

The Vikings continued to battle, keeping it close early in the third set as they trailed by only three at 12-9. From there, Valley City State couldn’t find a rally as the Comets pulled away and took the final set 25-16.

Mayville State improves to 10-2 overall and 3-0 in the conference. Valley City State falls to 3-8 overall and 2-2 in the North Star.

Kallene Klever tallied 19 set assists while Clarissa Hilary added 11. Katie Juarez led the Viking defense with a team-high 12 digs and added six kills.

Mayville State was led by Elora Passa who tallied 11 kills and 10 assists Wednesday while Rachel Hill added 22 assists. The Comets also combined for seven service aces.

UP NEXT: Valley City State continues their road stretch with a matchup at Presentation College on Saturday, Oct. 10, at 12 p.m. The Vikings then play at Bellevue University on Sunday, Oct. 11, at 2:30 p.m.

MLB-PLAYOFFS

Braves blank Marlins, Rays take control, A’s avoid sweep

UNDATED (AP) — The Atlanta Braves and Los Angeles Dodgers have moved within one victory of a showdown for the National League pennant.

Rookie Ian Anderson combined with four relievers on a three-hitter as the Braves blanked the Marlins, 2-0. Anderson struck out eight over 5 2/3 innings before the Atlanta bullpen tossed no-hit ball the rest of the way.

Atlanta is the third team in major league history and first since the 1966 Orioles to open a postseason with three shutouts in its first four games.

Dansby Swanson and Travis d’Arnaud (dahr-NOH’) both homered for the second straight day to help the Braves take a 2-0 lead in the NL Division Series.

Marlins starter Pablo Lopez struck out eight and gave up three hits over five innings, including the two home runs.

The Braves can wrap up the series on Thursday.

The Dodgers also can finish up a three-game sweep on Thursday following a 6-5 win over the Padres.

Corey Seager delivered three hits for Los Angeles, including a two-run double in the third inning to put the Dodgers ahead to stay. Cody Bellinger padded the lead with a solo shot in the fourth and also robbed Fernando Tatis (tah-TEES’) Jr. of a potential go-ahead, two-run home run in the seventh.

Clayton Kershaw was sailing until Manny Machado and Eric Hosmer hit back-to-back homers in the sixth. Kershaw got the win after allowing three runs and six hits over six innings.

Kenley Jansen gave up a pair of ninth-inning runs and Joe Kelly walked a pair before retiring Eric Hosmer with the bases loaded to end it.

Losing pitcher Zach Davies was reached for four runs and nine hits over five frames.

The Rays are up 2-1 in their AL Division Series after blasting three more home runs in an 8-4 trouncing of the Yankees.

Kevin Kiermaier provided the big blow with a three-run homer off losing pitcher Masahiro Tanaka to break a 1-1 tie. Randy Arozarena (ah-roh-zah-RAY’-nah) added a solo shot to chase Tanaka an inning later, and Michael Perez smacked a two-run shot against Chad Green in the sixth.

Charlie Morton gave Tampa Bay five strong innings, striking out six and allowing one earned run and four hits.

Giancarlo Stanton slammed a two-run blast in the eighth for the Yankees. He’s the first player in major league history to homer in each of his first five games of a postseason.

The Rays can finish off the Bombers on Thursday.

The Oakland Athletics forced a Game 4 in their AL Division Series by downing the Houston Astros, 9-7. Chad Pinder supplied the Athletics’ fifth and final home run of the day, a three-run blast in the seventh. The A’s went ahead to stay in the eighth when Sean Murphy and Pinder lifted sacrifice flies.

Tommy La Stella, Mark Canha (KAN’-ah), Matt Olson and Marcus Semien also homered for the Athletics.

The Astros suffered their first loss of this postseason despite longballs from Jose Altuve (al-TOO’-vay) and Aledmys (ah-LEHD’-mees) Diaz.

MLB-PADRES

Clevinger taken off Padres’ roster

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Mike Clevinger has been replaced by fellow pitcher Dan Altavilla on San Diego’s playoff roster because of his elbow injury.

The move will keep Clevinger from pitching again this postseason unless the Padres make it to the World Series. That would also depend on if his ailing right elbow is healthy enough to get back on the mound. He went only two pitches into the second inning of the NL Division Series opener against the Dodgers on Tuesday night.

MLB NEWS

MLB to eliminate minor’s ruling body

UNDATED (AP) — Major League Baseball will eliminate the separate ruling body of minor league baseball. It is moving governance of the farm teams to the commissioner’s office in New York as it moves forward with plans to shrink affiliations from 160 to 120.

The Professional Baseball Agreement between MLB and the National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues expired Sept. 30 without a successor deal following a year of acrimonious negotiations.

The National Association was founded in 1901.

In other baseball news:

— Indians manager Terry Francona has revealed he underwent several surgeries in a four-day span and spent time in intensive care while dealing with major health issues that sidelined him for most of this season. Francona missed 48 of Cleveland’s 62 games during the pandemic-shortened season. The 61-year-old Francona hopes to manage next season.

— Reds president Dick Williams has resigned to pursue interests outside of baseball. The 50-year-old worked in Reds baseball operations for 15 years and has been president since 2016.

VIRUS OUTBREAK NFL

NFL investigates Titan’s outbreak

UNDATED (AP) — The NFL’s investigation into how Tennessee turned into the league’s first COVID-19 outbreak found “several specific incidents” of the Titans possibly breaking protocols dealing with the coronavirus pandemic. That’s according to a person with knowledge of the probe.

Also, the headmaster of a private school in Nashville confirmed to the AP that several Titans, including quarterback Ryan Tannehill, practiced there a day before the NFL first postponed Tennessee’s game with Pittsburgh before rescheduling the game to Oct. 25.

The Titans’ outbreak is now up to 22 people, with 20 positive tests returned since Sept. 29. Tennessee is set to host Buffalo next and already has had a game with Pittsburgh rescheduled.

Commissioner Roger Goodell warned all 32 teams that protocol violations forcing changes in the schedule could lead to forfeiting games.

The NFL is trying to play a full schedule amid the pandemic without isolating teams in bubbles as other sports have done.

In other virus-related developments in the NFL:

— The Chiefs are in a precarious spot after learning that a player from the Patriots tested positive for COVID-19, two days after Kansas City beat New England. Perhaps the biggest concern lies with Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (mah-HOHMZ’) , who spent about 30 seconds face-to-face after the game speaking with New England defensive back Stephon Gilmore, the player that reportedly tested positive Wednesday. The Raiders are the Chiefs’ scheduled opponent this Sunday, but Las Vegas also had to place a player on the COVID-19 list.

— Aaron Rodgers and his Packers teammates won’t get a chance to celebrate their fast start by leaving town during their week off. Players and coaches aren’t allowed to leave the city where the team is located during the off week because they must provide daily specimens for COVID-19 testing. The rule also affects the Detroit Lions, who are in their bye week.

NFL NEWS

Washington benches Haskins for Allen

UNDATED (AP) — Dwayne Haskins is being benched by the Washington Football Team and replaced at quarterback by Kyle Allen for this week’s game against the Los Angeles Rams.

Washington’s team Twitter feed announced the QB switch, which comes after just four games under new head coach Ron Rivera. Washington is off to a 1-3 start and currently on a three-game losing streak.

Haskins was a first-round pick in the 2019 NFL draft out of Ohio State. He has thrown for 939 yards and has completed 61% of his passes this season, with four touchdowns and three interceptions.

In other NFL news:

— Broncos quarterback Drew Lock returned to practice Wednesday for the first time since injuring his throwing shoulder in a Week 2 loss at Pittsburgh. Brett Rypien (RIH’-pehn) who took the snaps with the starters while Lock eases his way back in after a 17-day layoff.

— Quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (gah-RAH’-pah-loh) has returned to practice on a limited basis for the 49ers after missing two games with a sprained ankle. Head coach Kyle Shanahan isn’t ready to reveal which backup will start in his place if Garoppolo isn’t ready to play Sunday against the Dolphins.

— Jets quarterback Sam Darnold will sit out against the Cardinals on Sunday with his sprained right shoulder. Darnold was injured last Thursday night against Denver and is week to week. Coach Adam Gase says veteran Joe Flacco will get the start at home in Darnold’s place.

— The NFL and the Saints are working on contingency plans for Monday night’s scheduled game against the Los Angeles Chargers in New Orleans. The planning comes as forecasts indicate Hurricane Delta will come ashore on Louisiana on Friday. But some predictions take the storm as far west as the Texas border.

— The Jaguars have placed cornerback D.J. Hayden on injured reserve because of a hamstring injury.

— The Bills have put starting cornerback Levi Wallace on injured reserve and signed cornerback Cam Lewis off their practice squad.

NHL-MOVES

Trades start heating up at NHL draft as Penguins deal Murray

UNDATED (AP) — Trade action is heating up on the second day of the NHL draft.

The Pittsburgh Penguins got the action started by trading goaltender Matt Murray to the Ottawa Senators for forward prospect Jonathan Gruden and a second-round pick in the 2020 draft.

Murray became expendable when Pittsburgh rewarded All-Star Tristan Jarry with a three-year contract over the weekend.

Murray went 117-53-19 with a 2.67 goals against average and a .914 save percentage in five seasons with the Penguins, winning Stanley Cups in 2016 and ’17.

In other NHL news:

— The Predators have traded center Nick Bonino to the Wild for forward Luke Kunin (KOO’-nihn). The swap also sends two picks to the Wild and one back to the Predators. Bonino tied for second on the Predators with 18 goals in 67 games this past season, while Kunin had 15 goals in 63 games for the Wild.

— Promising young forward Dominik Kahun (kah-HOON’) is eligible to become an unrestricted free agent after the Sabres chose not to issue a qualifying offer to retain his rights. Kahun’s agent told The Associated Press his client hasn’t ruled out rejoining the team.

— Hockey Hall of Famer Guy Lafleur is facing a recurrence of lung cancer. The former Montreal Canadiens star underwent an operation in November 2019 to remove the upper lobe of a lung and lymph nodes. He’s been closely monitored since by his medical team.

TENNIS-FRENCH OPEN

Kvitova serves up storm to reach 1st semifinal since 2012

PARIS (AP) — Fourth seed Sofia Kenin and No. 7 Petra Kvitova (kuh-VIH’-toh-vah) have advanced to the French Open semifinals.

Kenin was pushed to a third set for the fourth time in five matches at Roland Garros before coming away with a 6-4, 4-6, 6-0 win over fellow American Danielle Collins.

Kvitova rained down aces to earn a 6-3, 6-3 victory over Laura Siegemund and her first semifinal spot at Roland Garros since 2012.

On the men’s side, Novak Djokovic (JOH’-koh-vihch) overcame a bothersome left arm and an early deficit to reach the semifinals at Roland Garros for the 10th time. The tournament’s top-seeded man came back to beat Pablo Carreño Busta (seh-RAHN’-yoh BOOS’-tah), 4-6, 6-2, 6-3, 6-4

Stefanos Tsitsipas is into his first French Open semifinal. The fifth-seeded Greek player beat 13th-seeded Andrey Rublev 7-5, 6-2, 6-3 to avenge a loss in the Hamburg final less than two weeks ago.

Rafael Nadal faces Diego Schwartzman in the other men’s semifinal.

In world and national news…

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Vice President Mike Pence and Democratic challenger Kamala Harris traded barbs through plexiglass shields Wednesday night in a debate dominated by the coronavirus pandemic. Harris said President Donald Trump’s handling of the pandemic, which has killed more than 210,000 Americans is “the greatest failure of any presidential administration.” Pence said Trump has constantly put the American people first. The president himself was back at the White House recovering from his own battle with the virus. The debate was far more civil that last week’s when Trump constantly interrupted and was almost yelling at times in his faceoff with Joe Biden.

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump says he won’t participate in next week’s debate with Democratic nominee Joe Biden if it’s virtual. Debate organizers announced Thursday that the debate would be virtual because of Trump’s diagnosis of COVID-19. The Commission on Presidential Debates made the announcement a week before Trump and Biden were scheduled to face off in Miami. It said the candidates will “participate from separate remote locations,” while the participants and moderator remain in Miami. But Trump told Fox News that he’s “not going to do a virtual debate.” He was diagnosed with the coronavirus a week ago and said he looked forward to debating Biden on stage in Miami.

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is crediting an experimental drug treatment with helping his recovery from COVID-19 and suggesting his diagnosis could be a “blessing in disguise” for the nation’s battle against the pandemic. But there is no way for the president or his doctors to know whether the drug had any effect. In a new White House video posted Wednesday evening, Trump says his improving condition sheds light on an experimental antibody cocktail. He promises to swiftly get the drug approved for broader use — and distribute it for free — even though he does not have the power to order that himself.

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A hurricane warning has been issued for a stretch of the northern U.S. Gulf Coast as Hurricane Delta has begun its trek on a path forecast to take it toward Louisiana. The National Hurricane Center in Miami said Delta is expected to become a major hurricane again, like it was days earlier before crossing part of Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula. But some weakening is forecast once Delta approaches the northern Gulf Coast on Friday. As of 10 p.m. CDT Wednesday, Delta was about 525 miles south-southeast of Cameron, Louisiana. The storm has maximum sustained winds of 90 mph, slightly stronger after crossing part of southern Mexico into the lower Gulf.

MORGAN CITY, La. (AP) — Louisiana is bracing for a possible hurricane for the sixth time of the unprecedented 2020 season. Forecasters say Hurricane Delta should make landfall in the state sometime Friday and could bring winds of well over 100 miles per hour. People prepared Wednesday to once again flee the state’s barrier islands and moved boats to safe harbor while emergency officials considered ordering evacuations. Category 4 Hurricane Laura devastated Lake Charles in late August, and Louisiana saw heavy flooding from Tropical Storm Cristobal in June. Fishermen say constantly moving off the water costs them money. Hotel and restaurant owners say the storms have been a crippling double blow to tourism combined with the COVID-19 pandemic.

STOCKHOLM (AP) — The 2020 Nobel Prize in Literature has been awarded to the American poet Louise Glück “for her unmistakable poetic voice that with austere beauty makes individual existence universal.” Thursday’s announcement follows several years of controversy and scandal for the world’s pre-eminent literary accolade. In 2018 the award was postponed after sex abuse allegations rocked the Swedish Academy, the secretive body that chooses the winners. Two laureates were named last year, but one of those caused a storm of protest because he has been called an apologist for Serbian war crimes.

TOKYO (AP) — Global shares are mostly higher on optimism that U.S. stimulus may be coming after all. European indexes gained in early Thursday trading following advances in Asia. Investors were encouraged by signs that President Donald Trump may have at least partially reversed his earlier decision to halt talks on another rescue effort for the American economy. Investors remain worried about whether the pandemic will lead to more restrictions on businesses. Analysts say uncertainty remains as investor mood swings in response to Trump’s remarks. That is expected to remain through the presidential election campaign, and perhaps even after the vote.

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Department of Homeland Security has rolled out a series of immigration measures in recent days. The agency is helping to revive an issue that was at the heart of Trump’s successful 2016 campaign, but largely on the back burner in the current one. It has fueled charges that DHS and other agencies have become overtly politicized under President Donald Trump. Acting DHS Secretary Chad Wolf denied Wednesday that the most recent operation to capture migrants in Los Angeles was motivated by politics.