– Wayne Byers Show – Evening – Jan 8

CSi Weather…

Areas of fog will re-develop Friday evening over western and central

Dakota, possibly becoming dense over some locations. In addition, some light freezing drizzle may also develop, which may lead to some slick roads and walking surfaces. If you plan on

traveling Friday night, be sure to check the latest road conditions and

use extra caution.

Areas of dense fog are expected again Saturday morning. Mist or light freezing drizzle are also possible.

Forecast…

FRIDAY NIGHT…Cloudy with a 20 percent chance of light freezing drizzle. Areas of fog. Lows in the mid 20s. Southeast winds around 5 mph.

.SATURDAY… Slight chance of light freezing drizzle in the morning. Highs 30 to 35. Southwest winds around 5 mph shifting to the northwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation 20 percent.

.SATURDAY NIGHT…Decreasing clouds. Lows 15 to 20. West winds

5 to 10 mph.

.SUNDAY…Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 30s. Southwest winds

5 to 15 mph.

.SUNDAY NIGHT…Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 20s.

.MONDAY…Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 30s.

.MONDAY NIGHT…Partly cloudy. Lows 15 to 20.

.TUESDAY…Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 30s.

.TUESDAY NIGHT…Increasing clouds. Lows in the upper 20s.

.WEDNESDAY…Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 40s.

.WEDNESDAY NIGHT…Increasing clouds. Lows in the upper 20s.

.THURSDAY…Partly sunny. Highs in the upper 30s.

Update:

Jamestown (JPD) Jamestown Police Chief Scott Edinger has issued a news release concerning the unattended death investigation on Friday along at a parking lot along Business Loop East.

“On January 8th, 2021 at approximately 11:15am, officers were dispatched to Two Rivers Inn-East 1009 12th Ave SE in Jamestown on a report of a dead body. Officers discovered a yet to be identified female deceased in the parking lot. The woman is believed to be in her late 40’s, approximately 5’5” tall, 150-160lbs with reddish-blonde hair. No further information can be released at this time. A cause of death is not yet known, but there is no reason to believe there is any threat to the public. There is no updates planned for this case at this time. Anyone with any information about this incident are asked to call the Jamestown Police Department at 701-252-2414.”

Previously

Jamestown (CSi) Jamestown Police report an unattended death on Friday morning. Police was notified shortly after 11-a.m.

Assistant Police Chief Maj. Justin Blinsky tells CSiNewsNow.com that the unidentified woman in her 40’s was found in the parking lot, of Two Rivers Inn on Business Loop East. She is described as being around five feet five inches tall, weighing around 150 to 160 lbs with reddish-blonde hair.

Police on Friday afternoon said that no additional details were being released as the investigation continues.

Police Chief Scott Edinger reports that a cause of death is not deterimmed as of Friday afternoon, adding that there is no reason to believe there is any threat to the public.

More information as it becomes available when the report is filed.

NDDoH

COVID 19 Stats

Fri, Jan 8, 2021

11-a.m.

Barnes County

NEW DEATH 1

Woman in her 80s

TOTAL DEATHS 30

New Positives: 3

Total Positives: 1269

Active: 30

Recovered: 1209

Stutsman County

Antigen tests (BinaxNOW, etc.) were added to the website beginning Dec. 9.

NEW DEATH 1

Woman in her 80s

TOTAL DEATHS 71

New Positives: 8

Total Positives: 3189

Active: 67

Recovered: 3051

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

BY THE NUMBERS

8,124 – Total Tests from yesterday*

1,400,269 – Total tests completed since the pandemic began

303 – Positive Individuals from Yesterday*****

257 – PCR Tests | 46 – antigen tests
94,438 – Total positive individuals since the pandemic began

4.21% – Daily Positivity Rate**

2,122 - Total Active Cases

+34 Individuals from yesterday.

238 – with a recovery date of yesterday****

90,964 – Total recovered since the pandemic began

85 – Currently Hospitalized

+2 – Individuals from yesterday.

11 – New Deaths*** (1,352 total deaths since the pandemic began)

INDIVIDUALS WHO DIED WITH COVID-19

Woman in her 80s from Barnes County.
Woman in her 90s from Cass County.
Woman in her 80s from Cass County.
Woman in her 50s from Cass County.
Man in his 70s from Grand Forks County.
Woman in her 90s from McLean County.
Man in his 80s from McLean County.
Woman in her 80s from Morton County.
Man in his 70s from Rolette County.
Woman in her 80s from Stutsman County.
Woman in her 70s from Ward County.

COUNTIES WITH NEW POSITIVE CASES REPORTED FRIDAY

Adams County – 3
Barnes County – 3
Benson County – 1
Bottineau County – 1
Bowman County – 3
Burleigh County – 36
Cass County – 52
Dickey County – 6
Divide County – 2
Eddy County – 2
Emmons County – 4
Foster County – 2
Golden Valley County – 6
Grand Forks County – 30
Grant County – 3
Griggs County – 1
Hettinger County – 1
LaMoureCounty – 3
Logan County – 1
McKenzie County – 4
McLean County – 4
Mercer County – 4
Morton County – 16
Mountrail County – 1
Nelson County – 2
Pembina County – 1
Ramsey County – 3
Ransom County – 2
Richland County – 9
Rolette County – 10
Sheridan County – 1
Sioux County – 2
Stark County – 20
Steele County – 1
Stutsman County – 8
Towner County – 1
TraillCounty – 9
Walsh County – 9
WardCounty – 24
Williams County – 12

* Note that this includes PCR and antigen; it does not include individuals from out of state.

**Individuals (PCR or antigen) 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 with a PCR or antigen test and died from any cause while infected with COVID-19. Please remember that deaths are reported as they’re reported to us by the facility or through the official death record (up to 10-day delay).

**** The actual date individuals are officially out of isolation and no longer contagious.

*****Daily positive numbers include people who tested with a PCR or antigen test. 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 (CVHD) Central Valley Health District reports they will hold COVID 19 testing from 10 am to 12 noon at the Jamestown Civic Center, using the Rapid Testing, BinaxNow , January 11 and 12, 10 – a.m. t0 12 noon.

By screening with rapid antigen tests, event attendees will be able to receive their test results within 15 minutes via text notification. The test also is less invasive than a PCR (Polymerase chain reaction) test in that it uses a nasal swab to collect a sample from the lower part of the nostril.

If a person tests positive, they should isolate at home immediately and a case investigator will be in touch with them within 24 hours. If the screening yields a negative result, individuals should continue to monitor for symptoms.

Interested individuals should fill out an online survey at testreg.nd.gov for faster registration.

For more information about rapid antigen tests and North Dakota’s screening strategies, visit https://www.health.nd.gov/rapid-antigen-screening

Jamestown (JPD) Jamestown Police warns the public of a convicted high risk sex offender living in Jamestown.

Craig Steven Thurn lives at 2605 Circle Drive , North Dakota State Hospital. CTC House) in Jamestown, ND.

He presently has no vehicle.

Thurn is a 59 year old, white male, five feet six inches tall, weighing 235 pounds with blue eyes, and brown hair.

Offense: Gross Sexual Imposition, engaging in sexual acts with two boys ages 7 and 9, and sexual contact with one boy, age 9.

Conviction Date: February, 1991 in Burleigh County, ND District Court.

Disposition: 13 years, 3 years suspended.

Offense: Gross Sexual Imposition, involving a 9 year old boy, after taking the boy to a park near his trailer park.

Conviction Date: March 1991 in Burleigh County, ND District Court.

Disposition: Five years, one year suspended.

Offense: Felonious Restraint, involving a 10 year old boy in a department store parking lot.

Conviction Date: November, 1982 Burleigh County, ND, District Court.

Disposition: Probation.

Thurn is currently on GPS Monitoring.

Thurn is not wanted by police at this time and has served the sentence imposed by the court.

This notification is meant for public safety and not to increase fear in the community, nor should this information be used to threaten, assault, or intimidate the offender.

Any attempts to harass, intimidate or threaten these offenders, their families, landlords, or employers will be turned over for prosecution.

Printed handouts of the demographics of Craig Thurn are available at the Jamestown Police Department.

More information on registered sex offenders is available at the North Dakota Attorney General’s web site: www.sexoffender.nd.gov

Jamestown (CSi) Jamestown Public Works informs motorists that beginning Monday, January 11, 2021; there will be a road closure on the Buffalo Scenic Road from the Frontier Village to 12th Ave SE.
Motorists will need to use alternate routes.
This construction will continue until approximately January 16, 2021.
Motorists should use extreme caution in this area.

Jamestown (CSi) The James River Humane Society is currently raising funds with a Kuchen sale.

On Friday’s Wayne Byers Show on CSi Cable 2, Board Member, Jay Nitschke said, orders for various flavors are being taken at www.jamesriverhumanesociety.org, to be placed by March 1, 2021.

She said, the donation to purchase is $10 each.

Jay highlighted dogs and cats available at the shelter.

Dogs Include:

Maverick, Sheppard-Husky Mix.

Lolly, Lab-Pit Bull Mix

Not ready for adoption yet is Aspen, Australian-Sheppard Mix, who is being socially adapted to interact with humans.

Cats Include:

Zander, a one year old gray tabby, who has an injured leg, but able to walk on it.

Tommy Lee, a male orange tabby.

Two sisters, Winnie & Gigi littermate sisters, an orange tabby and a calico. They would like them adopted together, but not necessary.

Jay added that the James River Humane Society continues to work on repairs, and the new birthing room.

The shelter is available to visit by making an appointment by calling 701-252-0747.

Located off the I-94 Bloom Exit.

Contributions may also be sent to P.O. Box 636, Jamestown, ND 58402.

Jamestown (Chamber) Members of the Jamestown Area Chamber of Commerce Ambassador Committee and the Young Professionals of Jamestown presented the Customer Service Award for January to Ronald Headland of Walmart for his outstanding customer service. The chamber honors individuals who demonstrate a consistent commitment to delivering products or services that satisfy customers by exceeding their requirements or expectations.

His nomination said, “Ron in the Bike Department at Walmart fixed my old Kent Del Rio bike for me. I could not find the right bolts in Hardware to fix it. Another employee sent me over to Ron in bikes. Ron went outside with me to look at my bike to see what it needed. He took it to find the right bolts and screws to fix it and fixed it for me. He does not know how much it meant to me that he went out of his way to fix this bike. It was my stepuncle’s bike. My step-uncle passed away and my cousin entrusted it to me and my daughter a couple summers ago. It meant a lot that Ron helped to fix the bike. This bike gets us around town. Thank you so much.”

Congratulations to Ronald. Customer Service Award nomination forms are available at the Chamber office and on their website at www.jamestownchamber.com or call 701-252-4830.

Jamestown (JSDC) The Jamestown/Stutsman Development Corporation reports, JSDC keeps on track, for a bright future, from past accomplishments.

The JSDC website reports that, Kelly Rachel has served on the Jamestown/Stutsman County Development Corporation (JSDC) since 2013, the last two years as Chairman.

With the close of 2020, Rachel stepped down at the end of his term after overseeing a tenure of impressive economic growth and development in Jamestown and Stutsman County.

Rachel is the President/CEO of Jamestown’s Unison Bank and has been involved in the area in various manners for 40 years since attending the University of Jamestown. During his JSDC tenure, Kelly served on the New Business Attraction, Existing Business Outreach, Organizational Excellence and Finance committees. Kelly will continue with JSDC as the Past Chairman in 2021. Rachel was gracious enough to offer his insight into his past tenure, as well as a look forward to what lies ahead for Jamestown and Stutsman County.

What accomplishments are you most proud of during your JSDC tenure?

The completion of Dakota Spirit Ag Energy was a major milestone, becoming fully operational in 2015 as the anchor tenant at the Spiritwood Energy Park, an industrial park with over 500 acres located approximately 10 miles east of Jamestown. The 65 million-gallon-per-year biorefinery produces ethanol, distillers grains and fuel-grade corn oil, while utilizing steam from Spiritwood Station for its operations.

The continued expansion of the Flex PACE Interest Buydown Loan Program provided significant investment and jobs into our community. Flex PACE, or Partners Assisting in Community Expansion, allows communities the ability to provide assistance to businesses that do not meet the primary sector definition of PACE. A program of the Bank of North Dakota, Flex PACE is designed to help communities expand their economic base.

The completion of the I-94 Business Park was quite satisfying. With JSDC developing the 30-acre park, it is now 100% occupied with manufacturing, warehouse distribution, logistics, and other industry businesses.

What has been most personally satisfying about your JSDC tenure?

Definitely building relationships with staff and board members to work towards building a better community. With my background in banking, I had a general knowledge of JSDC programs, but digging deeper into the details and working with others to refine the process was enjoyable.There were challenging moments, such as being intimately involved with the litigation surrounding the Spiritwood Energy Park Association (SEPA), but fortunately it was resolved and we can move forward. (A lawsuit filed in 2019 against the Spiritwood Energy Park Association by North Dakota Soybean Processors was settled in 2020.)

What are your overall impressions about the JSDC Board and Staff and Jamestown in general?

The community doesn’t always see the entire picture until a project comes to fruition, but the Staff and Board are working diligently to do what’s in the best interest of our City and County every day. It’s been a wonderful place to work and raise our family. It’s a place where you can get involved and make a positive impact if you desire.

What do you see for the future of Jamestown and Stutsman County, and you personally?

Even in this COVID world, 2021 has the potential to be a very exciting year for the Jamestown area. There are exciting future growth opportunities for the Dakota Spirit Ag Energy biorefinery with cellulosic, isobutanol and other biofuel technologies. JSDC has several major projects planned including the continued expansion of the Spiritwood Energy Processing Park with a Soybean Processing Plant and a 30-acre Greenhouse in the planning stages. Plentiful opportunities exist in the newly developed Airport Business Park. A new facility for the Anne Carlsen Center, a non-profit organization providing individuals with developmental disabilities or delays with services and support, is eagerly anticipated as well.

For myself, I will serve the next 2 years as Past President with JSDC, but plan to remain involved in many other civic and charitable organizations.

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — North Dakota is considering whether to allow the state’s 16,000 employees to buy products made by inmates in the state prison system. The coronavirus pandemic has greatly slowed orders from government agencies, tribes and nonprofits for products, especially from the prison labor industry’s furniture operation, as an increasing number of employees work from home. The North Dakota Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation is pushing the legislation. Officials say it’s important to continue getting inmates the work and skills they acquire by making the items. A Senate committee has given the bill a “Do Pass” recommendation.

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — Supporters of a bill that would allow extra-long semis on North Dakota roadways say it addresses a growing need to move cargo, given the increase in e-commerce and a shortage of truck drivers. But, opponents of the so-called “road train” legislation fear it would increase traffic fatalities and damage roads and bridges. Such road trains generally consist of a semitractor pulling multiple trailers and exceeding state and federal length and weight limits. The House Transportation Committee endorsed a measure which launches a pilot program that would allow larger trucks on North Dakota’s major roadways. It urges Congress to amend restrictions on truck length and weight for Interstates 94 and 29 in North Dakota.

FARGO, N.D. (AP) — Federal prosecutors say they are cutting into an opioid pipeline that for the past five years has been moving oxycodone pills from Detroit to three American Indian reservations in North Dakota. U.S. Attorney Drew Wrigley of North Dakota said Thursday that 26 people have been charged in the case dubbed Operation Blue Prairie. Wrigley says tens of thousands of pills with a street value of at least $2.5 million have been sold primarily on the Turtle Mountain, Spirit Lake and Fort Berthold reservations. He says nine defendants have connections to Detroit and the other 17 are North Dakotans who helped with distribution.

In world and national news…

WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Joe Biden says it’s up to Congress whether to pursue a second impeachment of President Donald Trump, but he expected lawmakers to be ready to move on his agenda as soon as he is inaugurated. Biden’s comments to reporters came after House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said in a Friday letter to lawmakers that House Democrats would move to impeach Trump again if he did not resign immediately. Pelosi and other lawmakers have pressured Trump to step down after Wednesday’s attack on the U.S. Capitol by a pro-Trump mob that lawmakers in both parties said was incited by Trump.

WASHINGTON (AP) — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says she has spoken to the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff about preventing President Donald Trump from ordering a nuclear strike in his final days in office. She said she spoke to the top general Mark Milley about “precautions for preventing an unstable president from initiating military hostilities or accessing the launch codes and ordering a nuclear strike.” Pelosi said he assured her longstanding safeguards are in place. Democrats are discussing whether to act quickly to impeach Trump as soon as next week. This comes after Trump encouraged loyalists who ransacked the Capitol in a siege that has left five people dead. One Republican, Kevin McCarthy the minority leader, said impeachment would be divisive.

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley has called President Donald Trump “badly wrong” in his comments that stoked his supporters to mount a violent assault on the Capitol this week. Haley said Thursday at the Republican National Committee meeting that Trump’s recent actions will also “be judged harshly by history.” Haley served nearly two years as Trump’s ambassador to the United Nations. She also called on Republicans to “stop turning the American people against each other.”

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — The U.S. Justice Department says it has charged a West Virginia state lawmaker with entering a restricted area of the U.S. Capitol after he livestreamed himself with rioters. Ken Kohl is a top deputy federal prosecutor in Washington. He announced the charge against Republican Del. Derrick Evans during a call Friday in which he presented dozens of new charges against members of a mob that stormed the Capitol on Wednesday. Lawmakers from at least seven other states traveled to Washington, D.C., for demonstrations that turned violent. But it’s unknown if any other elected official joined the mob of Donald Trump supporters that attacked the U.S. Capitol.

WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Joe Biden will be taking a new direction to speed release of coronavirus vaccines when he assumes office Jan. 20. His office said Friday Biden would curtail the current practice of holding back vaccine doses to guarantee that people who get their first shot can also get a required second inoculation three weeks later. Under the Trump administration’s approach, the government has been holding back a supply of vaccines to guarantee that people can get a second shot, which provides maximum protection against COVID-19. After an initial glow of hope when vaccines were approved last month, the nation’s vaccination campaign has gotten off to a slow start.