Wayne Byers Show – Morning – Oct 30

CSi Weather….

REST OF TODAY… Decreasing clouds. Highs in the upper 30s. South winds 5 to 15 mph. Gusts up to 30 mph in the afternoon.

.TONIGHT…Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog after midnight. Lows in the mid 30s. South winds 10 to 20 mph.

.SATURDAY…Partly sunny. Windy. Highs in the lower 40s. West

winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts to around 40 mph increasing to

northwest 30 to 35 mph with gusts to around 50 mph in the

afternoon.

.SATURDAY NIGHT…Partly cloudy. Windy. Lows in the lower 20s.

Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts to around 45 mph

decreasing to 10 to 20 mph after midnight.

.SUNDAY…Sunny. Highs around 40. West winds 10 to 15 mph.

.SUNDAY NIGHT…Mostly clear. Lows around 30.

.MONDAY…Sunny. Highs in the mid 50s.

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

.TUESDAY…Sunny. Highs in the lower 60s.

.TUESDAY NIGHT…Mostly clear. Lows around 40.

.WEDNESDAY…Sunny. Highs around 60.

.WEDNESDAY NIGHT…Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s.

.THURSDAY…Sunny. Highs in the mid 50s.

Alll of western and central will likely need a wind advisory Saturday, but the area from southwest North Dakota, north and east to the Turtle Mountains and the Devils Lake Basin appears to have the highest potential to reach High Wind Warning criteria.

This may change, and adjusted as needed.  A High Wind Watch for the area mentioned Saturday through  Sunday.

 

The remainder of the extended forecast remains dry through mid week, with a nice warming trend. Highs in the 60s will be common across much of the

forecast area Monday through Wednesday, with a 70 degree reading

or two not out of the question over the southwest.

 

From the 125th Anniversary Calendar of Jamestown History

This Day In History, Oct 30 1929 – Cornerstone laid for new Jamestown Hospital Building. 

Photo and links at CSiNewsNow.com

 

Jamestown (CSi) Stutsman County Emergency Manager, Jerry Bergquist explains, that the siren system for the City of Jamestown experienced a malfunction Thursday afternoon. Siren technicians were working on the siren located at Lifestyle Appliance, 918 17th St SW, when a malfunction occurred causing the siren to activate on its own and remain active. The siren is a rotating siren and could be heard in many areas of the community, minutes before technicians were able to silence it. Including the siren located at the Jamestown Reservoir Marina, there are seven sirens that make up the Jamestown siren system. The siren located at Lifestyle Appliance was the only siren affected by the malfunction.

The Stutsman County Communications Center was aware that technicians were working on the system. Dispatch made every effort to shut down the activated siren via radio controls, but the only way to shut it down was for technicians to be on-site and silence it.

There was no community emergency during the time of the siren malfunction.

Bismarck  (CSi)  Governor Doug Burgum held his weekly COVID-19 News Briefing Thursday afternoon at the State Capital in Bismarck.

North Dakota’s death toll from COVID-19 neared 500 on Thursday, with health officials reporting an additional 11 deaths. The North Dakota Department of Health also reported six hospitalizations in the last day due to the coronavirus, increasing the total number of patients in medical facilities to a record 184. October has been the deadliest month to date from the coronavirus, accounting for 228 of the 499 deaths recorded since the pandemic began. Health officials reported a record 1,222 new infections from the virus on Thursday, and a daily positivity rate of 15.6%.

Burgum said North Dakota is in the mist of a COVID storm, as positive case increases continue to climb.  He added that northern tear states are having residents move indoors, with greater chances of spreading the virus in a confined space, and not masking a perfect environment to spread the virus.  He noted that environment lingering over the upcoming holidays, plus travel to and from North Dakota, plus attending indoor sporting events.

He said local leadership is supporting personal responsibility to being safe and limiting transmissible moments.  He said continuing education in school depends on making responsible choices, along with saving lives of high risk individuals, and longterm care residents and healthcare workers.  Maintaining hospital bed capacity also depends on mitigating the spread of the virus, leading to hospitalizations.

NDDoH

COVID-19 Stats

Thurs. Oct. 29, 2020

11- am

Barnes

New Positives   24

Total Positives 386

Active Cases 72

Recovered 306

 

Stutsman

One New Death, Stutsman, Man in his 50’s

Total Deaths to date 7

 

New Positives  48

Total Positives 946

Active Cases  151

Recovered  738

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

BY THE NUMBERS

8,402 – Total Tests from Yesterday*

845,567 – Total tests completed since the pandemic began

1,222 – Positive Individuals from Yesterday*****

41,130 – Total positive individuals since the pandemic began

15.62% – Daily Positivity Rate**

 

6,771 Total Active Cases

+524 Individuals from yesterday

688 – Individuals Recovered from Yesterday (550 with a recovery date of yesterday****)

33,860 – Total recovered since the pandemic began

184 – Curren­tly Hospitalized

+6 – Individuals from yesterday

11 – New Deaths*** (499 total deaths since the pandemic began)

INDIVIDUALS WHO DIED WITH COVID-19

• Man in his 80s from Cass County.
• Man in his 80s from Dickey County.
• Man in his 90s from Emmons County.
• Man in his 80s from Logan County.
• Man in his 50s from Stutsman County.
• Man in his 60s from McLean County.
• Man in his 70s from Oliver County.
• Man in his 60s from Ramson County.
• Woman in her 80s from Ward County.
• Man in his 90s from Ward County.
• Woman in her 80s from Ward County.

COUNTIES WITH NEW POSITIVE CASES REPORTED THURSDAY

 

• Adams County – 5
• Barnes County – 24
• Benson County – 6
• Bottineau County – 6
• Bowman County – 3
• Burke County – 8
• Burleigh County – 169
• Cass County – 278
• Cavalier County – 1
• Dickey County – 9
• Dunn County – 5
• Eddy County – 1
• Emmons County – 4
• Foster County – 9
• Golden Valley County – 1
• Grand Forks County – 97
• Grant County – 5
• Griggs County – 4
• Hettinger County – 2
• Kidder County – 2
• LaMoure County – 3
• McHenry County – 9
• McIntosh County – 1
• McKenzie County – 10
• McLean County – 24
• Mercer County – 20
• Morton County – 60
• Mountrail County – 6
• Nelson County – 2
• Oliver County – 3
• Pembina County – 9
• Pierce County – 2
• Ramsey County – 20
• Ransom County – 20
• Renville County – 4
• Richland County – 23
• Rolette County – 23
• Sargent County – 5
• Sheridan County – 3
• Sioux County – 8
• Stark County – 9
• Steele County – 9
• Stutsman County – 48
• Towner County – 7
• Traill County – 11
• Walsh County – 44
• Ward County – 165
• Wells County – 17
• 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.

Burgum advises those who are active cases, and close contacts to active positive cases  to be responsible and isolate for the prescribed time frame.

 

Other Topics Covered:

With County Risk Levels, Burgum outlined 21 new risk level changes.

Stutsman County was moved from green low risk to yellow moderate risk level joining Foster County.

Barnes County remains in yellow, moderate risk level.

LaMoure County moves from yellow moderate to orange high risk.

Kidder County from green low risk, to yellow moderate.

Logan County remains in the green low risk.

Ransom County moves from blue new normal, to green low risk.

Griggs County goes from blue new normal to green low risk.

That brings to 24 the number of North Dakota’s 53 counties now deemed high risk.  The guidelines are only recommendations and not enforced.

Burgum moved eight counties from moderate to high risk Thursday under the state’s five-level plan to set coronavirus management protocols for everything from businesses to family gatherings.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

He pointed to Dr. Birx meeting with North Dakota officials this week as she emphases identifying those asymptomatic positive cases, and taking them out of the public, not spreading the virus.

Burgum pointed cities including Jamestown and Valley City with mask measures in place.

Pace Recovery  II

The Legislative Budget Committee approved the application deadline for the COVID-19 PACE Recovery II  (CPR II) program to November 30, 2020. They also added $20 million to assist businesses with interest payments accrued between April 1, 2020 and September 30, 2020. The program is funded by CARES Act dollars assigned to Bank of North Dakota.

North Dakota business owners may work with their local lender to apply for funding of up to $50,000 that covers the accrued interest payments. The funds do not need to be repaid.

Business owners will be asked to submit comparable revenue between April 1-Sept. 30, 2019, and the same time period in 2020. Upon closure of the application period, BND will apply a formula to award the funds that ensures businesses with the largest percentage decrease in revenue will benefit. The awards will be given based on that percentage until they have been expended.

Hospitality ERG

The North Dakota Department of Commerce announced the second round of the Economic Resiliency Grant (ERG) also known as the Hospitality ERG.

Due to the continuing need of assistance, the second round of the ERG will focus on reimbursing hospitality businesses that were directly impacted by Executive Order 2020-06. This includes all restaurants, bars, breweries, cafes and similar on-site dining establishments.

Additionally, the Hospitality ERG will also focus on businesses affected by the closures such as theaters, music and entertainment venues, and professional production companies that support major venue meetings and events.

School Aid

State School Superintendent Kirsten Baesler announced $33.8 million in new aid for North Dakota’s schools, which may be spent on mental health support, technology, building ventilation improvements, and other needs arising from the COVID-19 pandemic.

The “resiliency grants” are the latest installment of a school pandemic aid package that has totaled almost $94 million to date. The sum includes $30.1 million that was distributed to schools in April; another $30 million endorsed by North Dakota lawmakers in September; and Wednesday’s approval of another $33.8 million in school assistance.

“The $94 million provided to schools by the state provides much-needed money for our teachers, and into the classrooms, where it can do the most good,” Baesler said.

Schools also may use the last two aid packages on a much broader range of needs, Baesler said. Originally, the $30 million September aid infusion could be spent only on school staffing expenses, such as salaries for increased custodial and public health needs.

Jamestown (CVHD) Due to the change of the weather, Central Valley Health District will be offering it’s free COVID-19 testing this week indoors at the Jamestown Civic Center:

• Friday Oct 30,  10am to noon
• Indoors – use North ground-level door
• Face coverings are required.
• PRE-REGISTER if not done in past

Those seeking to be tested should enter the building through the north entrance.   Testing will occur every Friday until further notice.

Those who wish to receive a test are required to complete the online screening questionnaire in advance, which can be found here: https://testreg.nd.gov/.   If you have completely pre-registration in the past, you do not have to do it again.

Follow Central Valley Health District on Facebook for current and up-to-date information on local response information.

The 300 block of 3rd St NE will be closed for Covid-19 Testing.   Testing will take place inside the Civic Center.  Parking available in the east Business Center lot.

Questions regarding testing; please contact Central Valley Health at 252-8130.

 

 

Jamestown  (JSDC)  On Thursday, the Jamestown Stutsman County Development Corporation (JSDC) reported on the results of the formal market study for the Buffalo City Park project.

Next, The Market and Financial Assessment Final Report will  be sent to the North Dakota Department of Commerce and its Tourism Division for review. The market study finalizes the “Concept and Master Plan” completed this year, by Apogee Attractions LLC and provided to the state at that time.

JSDC CEO  Connie Ova, says, the study projects annual gross revenues averaging over $14 million with annual net earnings of $3 million.

Highlights of the detailed, 70-page study was conducted by Apogee Attractions LLC, Chief Economist  Peter Kaanaput, Jr.

Study Highlights Include:

Site location — The state-owned land at Exit 258 is a “highly desirable” location for a new tourism attraction due to its easy access and excellent I-94 visibility. The fact that there would be no land acquisition cost to the state is a significant plus. The site also enables the state to generate revenue from currently non-revenue producing land.

Competition — There is virtually no competition for a regional themed destination in this part of North Dakota. Buffalo City Park would be the “premier attraction” that would also be able to compliment and promote other tourist attractions in the western part of the state. It would serve as a “tourism gateway.”

Market Size — There is a sizeable market of over 1.6 million people that includes current residents and annual visitors to the region. Additional growth in the market could be expected if hotel facilities and additional infrastructure were developed near the facility.

Attendance Projections — The study uses conservative, seasonally adjusted attendance projections due to the climate/weather conditions of the area. Annual paid attendance during the first five years of operation ranges from 227,000 to 256,000 people.

Financial Analysis — The study concludes that Buffalo City Park would be a successful investment for the state of North Dakota. Approximately $70-76 million of taxable revenue
would flow through the park during the five-year period analyzed. The project would also provide net earnings to the state of $14-15 million during the same period. An investment of $60 million to build the attraction would be warranted according to the study. The facility would open in early 2024.

From Apogee Attractions, LLC

We are pleased to present to you our Market and Financial Assessment on Buffalo City Park (BCP)
for Jamestown, North Dakota. The Apogee team is quite excited about BCP and believes it is the
right project at the right time for Jamestown and, indeed, for North Dakota.
BCP’s central location in the state, easily approached just off the I-94 artery, will greatly enhance
the idea of Jamestown as a significant tourist destination. Visitors will have the opportunity to not
only to view magnificent Bison up close, they will also learn about ancient herds, native peoples,
the innovations and use of Unmanned Aircraft Systems, and more.
We fully expect BCP to be successful in its early years and to expand and grow its attendance in
the future. The attached study, along with the Concept and Master Plan, will provide a solid
foundation for the creation of Buffalo City Park into a major state tourism attraction
We would like to take this opportunity to thank the Jamestown Tourism Authority, the
Jamestown/Stutsman Development Corporation, the National Buffalo Museum, and Lunde &
Associates for their confidence in Apogee Attractions. We appreciate all the invaluable support
and guidance we have received from Brian Lunde, Connie Ova, Searle Swedlund, Ilana Xinos, and
their staffs.
There is much more work to do prior to opening Buffalo City Park, but we already see its future
success, and we look forward to working with you on its completion.

Jamestown (CSi)  The Jamestown City Fire Department responded to a call of a natural gas leak at a residence at 2404  4^th Street, Northeast at about 9:16-a.m., Thursday.

Lt. Sheldon Mohr says the gas line was struck during the installation of a fence.

MDU also responded to the scene, to address the gas leak.

No damages were reported to any structures due to the leak.

Two city fire units and six fire fighters were on the scene about 10-minutes.

In total 22 city fire fighters were called to the fire hall, on standby, before the six fire fighters were dispatched to the scene.

IRVING, TX (Atos) – Atos, a global leader in digital transformation announced it has reached an agreement to acquire Eagle Creek Software Services, a U.S. based technology and management consulting company specialized in Salesforce enterprise implementations for its customers across North America. The purchase will embed Eagle Creek’s strengths in enterprise customer relationship management, end-to-end application development, and business intelligence with Atos’ growing foundation in Salesforce and its deep understanding in a seamless multi-channel customer experience.

Bryan Ireton, Chief Executive Officer, Atosin North America, says, “The acquisition of Eagle Creek and their specific expertise in Salesforce will bolster our digital portfolio in North America and worldwide. It will provide us the opportunity to develop a world-class Atos Salesforce franchise and provides us an ability to help clients manage and maximize their customer interactions, and providing them the means to add more value while also improving customer satisfaction.  The transaction also serves to reinforce Atos’ service excellence as Eagle Creek’s culture and values take our customer dedication to new heights.”

Headquartered in Minnesota, Eagle Creek has more than 250 employees. Collectively, their consultants have more than 700 Salesforce and CRM certifications and “Super Badges”. The Company has been delivering global CRM services for Fortune 1,500 customers in the healthcare, financial services and insurance and communication sectors for 20 years.“Insight into customer and consumer data is key for our clients. We are confident that joining Atos will significantly aid our pursuit to help businesses better organize and access customer data, as well as support our employees and consultants continue their careers with new challenges and growth,” said Ken Behrendt, President, Eagle Creek. The closing of the transaction is expected to take place before the end of the year.

There was no immediate information how the acquisition will affect the Valley City location.

DICKINSON, N.D. (AP) — Dickinson police have arrested a man accused of threatening to blow up a voting site in Stark County. Authorities say an anonymous email was sent Wednesday afternoon to The Dickinson Press newspaper which said a polling site would be bombed. Investigators were able to track the IP address of the email to the suspect and arrested a 33-year old Dickinson man on a possible charge of felony terrorizing. He’s being held in the Southwest Multi-County Correctional Center in Dickinson awaiting a bond hearing.

In sports…

College Volleyball…

(UJ) The University of Jamestown women’s volleyball team won their 13th straight match Thursday night, sweeping Mayville State (N.D.) University in non-conference action at Harold Newman Arena. Set scores were 25-18, 25-12, and 25-17.

Thursday’s win was the 29th straight for UJ over the Comets, and the 12th sweep in the last 13 meetings. Mayville State last defeated the Jimmies back on September 29, 2007.

Jamestown returns to conference action on Saturday at 5 p.m. when they host Mount Marty (S.D.) University.

In set one, Mayville State took an 8-6 lead but three straight Jimmie points put the home team ahead. After the Ctomets closed the gap to 14-12, UJ rallied for seven of the next eight points to go in front 21-13. Mayville State went on a 4-0 run to close the gap, but the Jimmies won three of the last four points to take the set.

The second set was all Jamestown, which took a 9-4 lead and eventually went up 20-10. The Comets won back-to-back points just once in the set, and UJ closed on a 10-3 run to take a 2-0 match lead.

Mayville State tied the third set at 9-9 before Jamestown pulled ahead 17-12. UJ would lead by as many as eight at 23-15, and after the Comets made it 23-17, back-to-back kills secured the win for UJ.

Anna Holen (JR/LaMoure, N.D.) had 14 kills and 20 digs to pace the Jimmies. Jayla Ritter (JR/Forest Lake, Minn.), Corina Huff (SR/Breezy Point, Minn.), and Kalli Hegerle (JR/West Fargo, N.D.) all had nine kills while Nicole Schmitz (FR/Oakes, N.D.) added eight. Huff hit a team-best .500 and Ritter finished at .474 for the match.

Jackie Meiklejohn (JR/Dickey, N.D.) passed out 28 assists while Megan Gaffaney (JR/Jamestown, N.D.) had a double-double of 21 assists and 13 digs.

Sydney Ellingson (SR/Langdon, N.D.) chipped in with 17 digs. Huff had three blocks and the trio of Schmitz, Ritter, and Taylor Sabinash (JR/Kensal, N.D.) had two.

Jamestown outhit Mayville State .344-.026, with 56 kills to just 21 for the Comets.

 

UNDATED (AP) — Clemson’s bid for another undefeated regular season just took a major hit.

Quarterback and Heisman Trophy candidate Trevor Lawrence will miss Saturday’s game against Boston College after testing positive for COVID-19. Clemson coach Dabo Swinney said in a statement released by the school Thursday night that Lawrence is in isolation with mild symptoms.

Since players are required to isolate for a minimum of 10 days, Lawrence may have to sit out the Tigers’ Nov. 7 matchup against fourth-ranked Notre Dame.

Lawrence led the Tigers to a national championship as a freshman and back to the College Football playoff title game last season. Clemson’s loss to LSU in the title game is his lone setback in 32 starts.

NFL-FALCONS/PANTHERS

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons are 2-1 under interim coach Raheem Morris since opening 0-5 for Dan Quinn.

Matt Ryan threw for 281 yards and ran for a touchdown in the Falcons’ 25-17 victory over the Panthers at Carolina. Ryan’s favorite target was Julio Jones, who racked up 137 yards receiving.

Younghoe Koo hit four field goals and Todd Gurley scored his eighth rushing touchdown to help Atlanta drop the Panthers to 3-5.

Carolina had a chance to tie it until Blidi Wreh-Wilson intercepted Teddy Bridgewater near the Falcons’ 10-yard line with 1:04 remaining. Bridgewater was limited to 176 yards passing and was knocked out of the game for two possessions with a neck injury following a late hit.

NFL-NEWS

Giants, Chargers each have a positive test

UNDATED (AP) — An unidentified New York Giants player has tested positive for COVID-19 and gone into isolation.

On Tuesday, Giants coach Joe Judge said he had spoken with quarterback Daniel Jones and several other players about a video taken last weekend in which they were shown without masks in public. Judge said the team would handle the matter internally. Jones, injured running back Saquon (SAY’-kwahn) Barkley, receiver Sterling Shepard and other players had dinner at a New York City restaurant in private. Afterward, some went to a closed bar at the invitation of the owner. They were filmed there without masks.

Meanwhile, the Chargers have placed guard Ryan Groy on the league’s COVID-19 reserve list. The team also identified the player’s close contacts, and they remained away from the complex. All team meetings were held virtually in preparation for Sunday’s game at the Denver Broncos before coach Anthony Lynn canceled practice, which was supposed to be just a walkthrough.

Elsewhere in the NFL:

— The Lions have released linebacker Elijah Lee in a move that could make room for cornerback Justin Coleman to return from injured reserve. Coleman has been out of the lineup with a hamstring injury since he was hurt in the season-opening loss to Chicago.

— The Lions for the first time this season will allow a limited number of fans for a game at Ford Field. The team says capacity for guests of coaches and players will be capped at 500 for the game Sunday against the Colts.

— The Cardinals will be allowed to have 4,200 fans in the stands for their next two home games. That’s an increase from the 1,200 that were allowed to attend the Cardinals’ 37-34 win over the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday. The seats will be available for season ticket-holders and be sold in groups of two.

MLB-NEWS

White Sox reunite with La Russa

UNDATED (AP) — Tony La Russa is back where he started as a major league manager.

The 76-year-old Hall of Fame skipper has been re-hired by the Chicago White Sox. La Russa began his major league managing career with the White Sox in 1979 and guided them to an AL West title four years later. He was fired in 1986, a move team owner Jerry Reinsdorf has long regretted.

After Chicago, La Russa won the 1989 World Series with the Athletics and guide the Cardinals to a pair of Fall Classic wins.

La Russa was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2014 after winning 2,728 games and six pennants over 33 seasons with Chicago, Oakland and St. Louis.

The hiring makes La Russa the oldest current manager in the majors by five years over Houston’s Dusty Baker.

In other baseball news:

— The Brewers have declined to exercise a $15 million mutual 2021 option on veteran outfielder Ryan Braun as the franchise’s career home run leader ponders whether to continue playing. The 37-year-old has spent his entire career in Milwaukee and has a franchise-record 352 career home runs. Braun batted a career-low .233 with seven homers and 27 RBIs in 39 games this season while working through a back issue.

— The Yankees plan to plan to exercise two option years on reliever Zack Britton worth $27 million and to decline options on outfielder Brett Gardner and pitcher J.A. Happ. Britton was 1-2 with a 1.89 ERA in 20 appearances, getting eight saves and filling the closer role when Aroldis Chapman was sidelined by COVID-19 at the start of the season.

— Darren O’Day’s $3.5 million club option for 2021 has been declined by the Braves, making him eligible for free agency. O’Day was 4-0 with a 1.10 ERA in 19 relief appearances this season, striking out 22 and walking five in 16 1/3 innings.

— The Mariners have re-signed right-handed pitcher Kendall Graveman to a one-year contract after initially declining his $3.5 million option for the 2021 season. Graveman made nine appearances out of the bullpen in September and was 1-1 with a 3.60 ERA in 10 innings pitched.

— New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio deflected questions Thursday about whether he wants to block the sale of the Mets to hedge fund manager Steve Cohen. Asked about the proposed sale at a news briefing, de Blasio said the city law department is legally obligated to review the sale because Citi Field, where the Mets play, is on city land. A provision in the city’s lease agreement says any new owner of the team cannot have a felony conviction. Cohen’s former company pleaded guilty in an insider trading case in 2014 and paid $1.8 billion in fines. Cohen himself was not charged in that case.

NBA-TIMBERWOLVES-BEASLEY

Beasley arrested for armed threat

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota Timberwolves guard Malik Beasley has been charged with using a rifle to threaten a family who was house hunting in his neighborhood in suburban Minneapolis.

Beasley was charged Thursday in Hennepin County District Court with threats of violence and drug possession. His wife, Montana Yao, was charged with a felony drug count.

According to a criminal complaint, a couple on a Parade of Homes tour last month with their 13-year-old child pulled up to the Plymouth home rented by Beasley and Yao, but saw it was roped off. Prosecutors say Beasley tapped on the window of the family’s SUV, pointed a rifle at them and told them to get off his property.

The criminal complaint states that Beasley continued to train the rifle at the SUV as it drove off.

NHL-NEWS

NHL clears ex-Panthers GM of wrongdoing

UNDATED (AP) — The NHL says an independent investigation has cleared former Florida Panthers general manager Dale Tallon of any wrongdoing. The league had received an anonymous report that he made inappropriate racial, religious and ethnic comments while with the Panthers. The NHL says those claims were not substantiated.

A law firm was hired to investigate after the NHL was told of Tallon using racially derogatory language in August in the Toronto playoff bubble. The firm interviewed more than a dozen Panthers employees and established the allegations were “neither corroborated nor substantiated” and were inconsistent with Tallon’s longtime conduct.

In other NHL news:

— The Stars have officially removed the interim tag from Rick Bowness (BOH’-nihs), the coach who led them to the Stanley Cup Final. The 65-year-old Bowness is the Stars’ 24th head coach, their ninth since moving to Dallas in 1993. He was in his second season as a Stars assistant when Jim Montgomery was fired.

— The Lightning have re-signed two depth players from their Stanley Cup-winning team. Forward Patrick Maroon signed a two-year deal worth $1.8 million and defensemen Luke Schenn gets $900,000 for next season.

— The Sabres avoided an arbitration hearing with Victor Olofsson by signing the forward to a two-year, $6.1 million contract. The 25-year-old finished third on the team with 20 goals and 42 points in 54 games as a rookie last season. Olofsson most notably set an NHL record in being the first player to score his first seven goals on the power play.

— The Coyotes have renounced their rights to their top 2020 draft pick after learning more about his bullying of a Black classmate four years ago. The team parted ways with Mitchell Miller after taking heat for selecting him in the fourth round earlier this month despite knowing of his 2016 assault conviction.

BOXING-TYSON-JONES FIGHT

Tyson, Jones promise a fight in “exhibition” return

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Mike Tyson and Roy Jones Jr. received permission from California’s athletic commission to return to the boxing ring next month because their fight would be strictly an exhibition of their once-unparalleled skills.

Promoters of the pay-per-view spectacle announced that Los Angeles’ Staples Center will be the site of the 54-year-old Tyson’s return to boxing on Nov. 28 for an eight-round main event against the 51-year-old Jones.

These 50-something former champions say they’re taking this showdown far more seriously than any exhibition.

NASCAR PIT CREW BENCHED

NASCAR pit crew benched for positive COVID tests

UNDATED (AP) — The pit crew for NASCAR driver William Byron has been benched because of multiple positive tests for COVID-19. The regular Hendrick Motorsports crew for Byron’s No. 24 did not participate in Wednesday night’s race at Texas Motor Speedway and will also miss Sunday’s race at Martinsville Speedway.

The crew for Ricky Stenhouse Jr. was used on Byron’s car at Texas and will again service the car at Martinsville. Stenhouse’s No. 47 is staffed by Hendrick Motorsports employees.

PGA-BERMUDA CHAMPIONSHIP

Malnati has Bermuda lead

SOUTHAMPTON, Bermuda (AP) — Peter Malnati birdied nine holes in an 8-under 63 that gives him a one-shot lead in the Bermuda Championship.

It was the third time in as many events that he’s posted a 63 or lower. Malnati was runner-up at the Sanderson Farms Championship in Mississippi and followed that with a tie for fifth in Las Vegas.

Doug Ghim birdied his final two holes to grab a share of second place with Ryan Armour.

The tournament is the first to allow limited fans since the opening round of The Players Championship on March 12. No more than 500 fans will be allowed at Port Royal for each round.

OBIT-TRAVIS ROY

Travis Roy, BU player paralyzed in first game, dies

BOSTON (AP) — Former Boston University Travis Roy has died at age 45, according to the school’s athletic department and the Travis Roy Foundation.

Roy became a motivational speaker and advocate for the disabled after being paralyzed just 11 seconds into his first college shift. Roy was a 20-year-old freshman making his debut for the reigning NCAA champions in the 1995-96 season opener when he crashed headfirst into the boards after checking a North Dakota opponent, leaving him a quadriplegic.

OLYMPICS-TICKETS

Tokyo Olympics to give refunds to ticket buyers in Japan

TOKYO (AP) — Fans living in Japan who bought tickets for the postponed Tokyo Olympics have been guaranteed refunds by the local organizing committee.

Applications begin next month. This means that fans who already know they cannot use their tickets next year can get their money back. It also means that refunds will be made if only limited seating is available at venues because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Tokyo 2020 spokesman Masa Takaya says there’s a possibility that organizers may not be able to provide spectating opportunities to some of the ticket holders and “in that case we will provide a refund.” The Olympics are set to open on July 23, 2021.

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