Wayne Byers Show – Evening – Oct 12

CSi Weather…

.TONIGHT…Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of rain showers in the Jamestown area, 30 percent in the Valley City area. Lows in the lower 40s. West winds 10 to 15 mph. Gusts upto 30 mph after midnight.

.TUESDAY…Sunny. Highs in the upper 50s. West winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts to around 35 mph.

.TUESDAY NIGHT…Mostly cloudy. A 60 percent chance of rain after

midnight in the Jamestown area, 70 percent in the Valley City area. Lows around 40. South winds 5 to 10 mph.

.WEDNESDAY…Partly sunny with a 50 percent chance of rain in the Jamestown area,  70 percent in the Valley City area. Highs in the lower 50s. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph shifting to the northwest 15 to 25 mph in the afternoon.

.WEDNESDAY NIGHT…Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 20s.

.THURSDAY…Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 40s.

.THURSDAY NIGHT…Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 20s.

.FRIDAY…Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 40s.

.FRIDAY NIGHT…Mostly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of snow after

midnight. Lows in the upper 20s.

.SATURDAY…Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain and snow in the

morning, then chance of rain in the afternoon. Highs in the lower

40s. Chance of precipitation 30 percent.

.SATURDAY NIGHT…Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain and snow

in the evening, then slight chance of snow after midnight. Lows

in the mid 20s. Chance of precipitation 20 percent.

.SUNDAY…Partly sunny. Highs around 40.

North Dakota health officials say the number of active COVID-19 cases rose for the fifth straight day in the state that leads the nation in the number of new cases per capita in the last two weeks. The update showed 120 new active cases, for a total of 4,546 since the pandemic began. Cass County tops the state with 902 active cases. Burleigh County is next with 713 active cases. Six deaths were confirmed in the last day, including two people in Nelson County, two in Traill County, one from Dunn County and one from Emmons County. The death toll stands at 345. Officials say 158 people are currently hospitalized due to COVID-19, an increase of 14 from Sunday’s report.

NDDoH COVID-19 Stats

Mon Oct 12, 2020

Posted 9:30 am

Barnes

New Positives  0

Total Positives 270

Active Cases 27

Recovered 242

 

Stutsman

New Positives 7

Total Positives 615

Active Cases 85

Recovered 526

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

BY THE NUMBERS

5,599 – Total Tests from Yesterday*

717,732 – Total tests completed since the pandemic began

475 – Positive Individuals from Yesterday*****

27,737 – Total positive individuals since the pandemic began

8.89% – Daily Positivity Rate**

 

4,546 Total Active Cases

+120 Individuals from yesterday

346 – Individuals Recovered from Yesterday (243 with a recovery date of yesterday****)

22,846 – Total recovered since the pandemic began

158 – Curren­tly Hospitalized

+14 – Individuals from yesterday

6 – New Deaths*** (345 total deaths since the pandemic began)

INDIVIDUALS WHO DIED WITH COVID-19

• Woman in her 90s from Emmons County with underlying health conditions.
• Man in his 50s from Dunn County with underlying health conditions.
• Woman in her 80s from Nelson County with underlying health conditions.
• Man in his 80s from Nelson County with underlying health conditions.
• Man in his 90s from Traill County with underlying health conditions.
• Man in his 80s from Traill County with underlying health conditions.

COUNTIES WITH NEW POSITIVE CASES REPORTED MONDAY

• Adams County – 2
• Benson County – 3
• Billings County – 3
• Bottineau County – 3
• Bowman County – 10
• Burleigh County – 48
• Cass County – 90
• Dickey County – 1
• Dunn County – 12
• Eddy County – 1
• Emmons County – 7
• Foster County – 7
• Golden Valley County – 3
• Grand Forks County – 40
• Griggs County – 2
• Hettinger County – 3
• LaMoure County – 11
• Logan County – 3
• McHenry County – 3
• McIntosh County – 2
• McKenzie County – 2
• Mercer County – 14
• Morton County – 12
• Mountrail County – 19
• Nelson County – 4
• Oliver County – 3
• Pembina County – 2
• Pierce County – 1
• Ramsey County – 6
• Ransom County – 2
• Renville County – 4
• Richland County – 2
• Sargent County – 2
• Sioux County – 1
• Stark County – 59
• Stutsman County – 7
• Towner County – 14
• Traill County – 3
• Walsh County – 11
• Ward County – 35
• Williams County – 18

 

* 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.

 

Valley City  (CSi)  The City of Valley City has issued a news release, from City Attorney Carl Martineck.

It states:

“On Friday, October 9, 2020, the North Dakota Insurance Reserve, on behalf of the City of Valley City, reached a mutually agreeable resolution with the family of Warren Lindvold which, if approved, will result in the City and its police officers being dismissed from the lawsuit filed in United States District Court in May 2019, following Mr. Lindvold’s tragic death.

City Attorney Carl Martineck said the City was informed that the settlement amount is $325,000 which also includes dismissal of Barnes County from the lawsuit.  The County is also represented by NDIRF, although through a different law firm. NDIRF was authorized by the City to negotiate and settle on behalf of the City if the terms were appropriate. The officers and city officials were involved in the litigation process from the beginning, and approve of the outcome.  The settlement amount is paid by NDIRF, not the City or the taxpayers of the City.  Civil litigation decisions are often made for economic reasons prior to any determination of the merits of the case.

Martineck said in the 17 months since the lawsuit was filed, the City has strongly defended the professionalism of Sgt. Wade Hannig and Officer Christopher Olson. The Valley City Police Department continues to have the full support of the City. Sgt. Hannig remains employed by the department along with 13 other officers who proudly protect and serve the citizens of Valley City for little reward and often under great pressure. Mr. Olson completed field training with the North Dakota Highway Patrol in August and is stationed in the Northwest Region.”

The city of Valley City and two police officers were named in the lawsuit that was filed in U.S. District Court by the Aaland Law Firm on behalf of the Lindvold family back in May of 2019. The lawsuit centered on the arrest of Lindvold who passed away a few days later in a Fargo hospital after he was arrested and jailed in Barnes County for suspicion of a DUI back in July of 2018.”

Jamestown  (NDHP)   The North Dakota Highway Patrol reports a one vehicle rollover about 11:15 a.m., Monday, on Highway 11 and Richland County Road One, Junction at Hankinson.

The report says, a 2012 Kenworth towing a hopper, grain trailer loaded with corn was operated by  Jeremiah Medenwald, of  Hankinson.

Medenwald had turned northbound on Richland Co. Rd. 1 from ND State Hwy. 11. While making the right turn, the Kenworth rolled onto its drivers’ side. The Kenworth came to rest on Co. Rd. 1 facing north on its drivers’ side. The load of corn spilled on the roadway.

Medenwald was not belted during the crash but remained in the cab of the Kenworth during the rollover. He extricated himself from the truck.

Co. Rd. 1 was blocked for several hours while the truck and corn were removed from the roadway.

Medenwald was transported by private party to Sanford Hospital in Fargo for possible injuries.

The crash remains under investigation by the ND Highway Patrol.

Assisting at the scene were:   The Richland County Sheriff’s Office and , Hankinson Fire Department.

(CSi)   – Governor Doug Burgum announced Monday that, competitive grants are now available to K-12 school districts for developing and improving the availability of distance or remote learning techniques and technologies.

The Governor’s Emergency Education Relief (GEER) Fund, created by the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act), allows the governor to provide support to local educational agencies and institutions of higher education.

In collaboration with the state Department of Public Instruction, the Governor’s Office has released a competitive grant program to support the unique challenges and inspire innovative practices associated with providing educational opportunities and meeting local needs. North Dakota received approximately $5.93 million in GEER funding from the U.S. Department of Education, $2.48 million of which is available through the K-12 competitive process.

Burgum says, “This grant opportunity allows school districts to seek reimbursement for investments made to improve education delivery and support services to students and families across North Dakota.”

All local education agencies are eligible to apply for the GEER grants. Districts may receive up to $200,000 each based on their application. The application is available online here. Applications are due on or before Oct. 23.

In addition to the grants to K-12 education, the remaining GEER funding is being utilized for a Higher Education COVID Modified Learning and Workforce Grant. Applications were accepted and once selected will be utilized to support modified education across public and private institutions and support entry and re-entry into high-demand workforce needs.

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A federal judge has upheld a Minnesota state court agreement that allows the counting of absentee ballots received up to seven days after Election Day as long as they are postmarked on or before Nov. 3. U.S. District Judge Nancy Brasel ruled Sunday night that the Republican plaintiffs in the case don’t have standing and denied their motion for a preliminary injunction. Attorneys for the plaintiffs plan to appeal. Citizens’ rights group the Alliance for Retired Americans calls the ruling a victory for common sense. A conservative group backing the lawsuit says it will cast doubt on the election’s legitimacy.

In world and national news…

MILWAUKEE (AP) — The police chief of a Milwaukee suburb that has seen protests and unrest since an officer was cleared of criminal wrongdoing in the fatal shooting of a Black teenager says he sees no reason why the officer should be fired. Wauwatosa police Chief Barry Weber said during an online news conference Monday that he disagrees with an independent investigator’s report that Officer Joseph Mensah should be fired because he has shot and killed three people during his five years on the force and is too great a risk to shoot someone else. Prosecutors last week cleared Mensah in February’s fatal shooting of 17-year-old Alvin Cole. The decision set off five nights of protests.

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate Judiciary Committee has wrapped up the first of four days of planned Supreme Court confirmation hearings for Amy Coney Barrett. Senate Judiciary Committee Chair Lindsey Graham told lawmakers at the conclusion of an approximately five-hour hearing Monday to get some rest because there are long days ahead. On Monday, Democratic and Republican members of the committee gave opening statements, as did Barrett. She will begin answering questions from lawmakers Tuesday. Graham acknowledged the obvious at one point: “This is going to be a long, contentious week.”

 

WASHINGTON (AP) — At her confirmation hearing, Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett has declared that Americans deserve an independent Supreme Court that interprets the Constitution and laws “as they are written.” That statement encapsulates her conservative approach that has Republicans excited about the prospect of her taking the place of the late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg before Election Day. Barrett spoke Monday about her judicial philosophy, her experience and her large family at the end of the first day of her fast-tracked confirmation hearings. Senate Democrats are trying to use the hearings to brand her a threat to Americans’ health care during the coronavirus pandemic. Barring a dramatic development, Republicans appear to have the votes to confirm her.

 

WASHINGTON (AP) — Joe Biden is blasting President Donald Trump and Republicans for fast-tracking a Supreme Court nomination while negotiations plod along on a new coronavirus economic relief package. The Democratic presidential nominee said at a drive-in rally in Toledo, Ohio, on Monday that Trump “turned his back on you” during the pandemic and its economic fallout. Biden campaigned in Ohio as the Senate Judiciary Committee held confirmation hearings for Trump’s Supreme Court nominee, Amy Coney Barrett. Biden questioned why Republicans have time for Supreme Court hearings but not time to come to an agreement with House Democrats on another economic relief package to help individuals, businesses and city and state governments.

 

ATLANTA (AP) — The chance to cast ballots on the first day of in-person early voting in Georgia has thousands of people waiting for hours outside polling places. Eager voters have waited six hours or more in the former Republican stronghold of Cobb County, and lines have wrapped around buildings in solidly Democratic DeKalb County. They also turned out in big numbers in north Georgia’s Floyd County, where President Donald Trump is highly popular. Record turnout is expected for this year’s presidential election and amid fears of coronavirus exposure, election officials and advocacy groups have encouraging people to vote early.