Wayne Byers Show – Evening – Feb 11

CSi Weather…

WIND CHILL WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST/11 AM MST/ SUNDAY…

* WHAT…Life-threatening wind chills as low as 50 below zero.

* WHERE…Southwest and south central North Dakota, including the cities of Bowman, Dickinson, Hazen, Mandan, Jamestown, Ashley and Oakes. This also includes the Tribal Lands of the MHA Nation and the Standing Rock Sioux Nation.Portions of northwest and west central Minnesota and
southeast North Dakota, including Valley City.

* IMPACTS…The life-threatening wind chills will cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

If you are traveling dress for the outside temperature, not the
inside vehicle temperature. As far as a winter survival kit, do not leave home without it!

 

Forecast

THURSDAY NIGHT…Mostly cloudy with isolated snow showers early in the

evening, then mostly cloudy with scattered flurries in the

evening. Partly cloudy after midnight. Lows around 25 below. West

winds 10 to 15 mph.  Chance of snow 20 percent in the Jamestown area. Wind chills around

40 below.

.FRIDAY…Mostly sunny. Highs around 10 below. West winds 10 to

15 mph. Lowest wind chills around 45 below in the morning.

.FRIDAY NIGHT…Partly cloudy. Lows around 20 below. Northwest

winds 5 to 10 mph.

.SATURDAY…Mostly sunny. Highs around 10 below. Northwest winds

10 to 15 mph.

.SATURDAY NIGHT…Mostly clear. Lows around 25 below.

.SUNDAY…Sunny. Highs around 5 below.

.SUNDAY NIGHT…Mostly clear. Lows around 20 below.

.WASHINGTONS BIRTHDAY…Mostly sunny. Highs zero to 5 above.

.MONDAY NIGHT…Partly cloudy. Lows around 10 below.

.TUESDAY…Mostly sunny. Highs 5 to 10 above.

.TUESDAY NIGHT…Mostly cloudy. Lows around 5 below.

.WEDNESDAY…Partly sunny. Highs 10 to 15.

 

NDDoH

COVID-19 Stats

Thurs. Feb. 11, 2021

Barnes:

New Positives  2

Total Positives 1283

Active 3

Recovered 1243

 

Stutsman

New Positives  6

Total Positives 3269

Active 18

Recovered 3159

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

Please note that from now on the daily news release will be sent Monday – Friday. The NDDoH dashboard will continue to be updated daily.

BY THE NUMBERS

92,266 – Residents who received at least one dose of vaccine

147,486 – Total COVID-19 vaccine doses administered

 

8,575 – Total Tests from yesterday*

1,578,999 – Total tests completed since the pandemic began

139 – Positive Individuals from yesterday*****

84 PCR Tests | 55 Antigen Tests
98,353 Total positive individuals since the pandemic began

2.08% – Daily Positivity Rate**

 

795 – Total Active Cases

+36 Individuals from yesterday

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

96,128 Total recovered since the pandemic began

39 – Currently Hospitalized   

+5 Individuals from yesterday 

 

1 – New Death*** (1,430 total deaths since the pandemic began)

INDIVIDUALS WHO DIED WITH COVID-19

• Woman in her 70s from Cass County. 

 

COUNTIES WITH NEW POSITIVE CASES REPORTED TODAY

• Barnes County – 2
• Bottineau County – 4
• Bowman County – 2
• Burleigh County – 30
• Cass County – 20
• Dickey County – 2
• Eddy County – 1 
• Foster County – 3 
• Grand Forks County – 12
• Grant County – 1
• McHenry County – 3
• McKenzie County – 1
• McLean County – 4
• Mercer County – 1
• Morton County – 6
• Mountrail County – 2
• Nelson County – 1
• Pembina County – 3
• Pierce County – 1
• Ramsey County – 3
• Renville County – 1
• Richland County – 2
• Sargent County – 1
• Stark County – 8
• Stutsman County – 6
• Walsh County – 1
• Ward County – 12
• Williams County – 6

 

* 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.

Valley CCHD  Free COVID-19 testing events for the VCSU and Valley City communities will be held this week:   Friday, Feb 12, from 1-2 p.m. at the W.E. Osmon Fieldhouse, “The Bubble”.  Rapid testing events will be held.  Each day request if you would like either the BiNax Rapid testing or the PCR test.

These are WALK-IN testing events. Colder temperatures have moved operations indoors. If you wish to be tested, please park your vehicle and enter through the west entrance. Handicap parking spaces and access are available at the east entrance. Preregistration at testreg.nd.gov is encouraged; one only needs to register once.

Administrator, Theresa Will says, the Week of February 7, about 200 more doses of the COVID-19 vaccine is expected to arrive in Valley City, and the next week an undetermined amount of vaccine is expected to arrive.

Valley City  (CCHD)  City-County Health District  in Valley city will be administering the COVID-19 vaccine to individuals who are 65 and older with or without chronic health conditions starting next week.

City-County Health District Administrator Theresa Will says a vaccination clinic on Wednesday, February 17, 2021 at the Hi Liner Activity Center in Valley City from 7a.m. to noon. The Senior Center will provide free bus rides for those signed up to receive a COVID-19 vaccine.

She encourages those without a computer to call the city county health district office to get registered or go online to CityCountyHealth.org. She said get registered before going to the vaccine clinic.

She said for those receiving a vaccine on February 17, a second vaccine dose will be administered on March 17 from 7-a.m., to noon, inside the Hi Liner Activity Center.

Several healthcare providers and pharmacies also have COVID-19 vaccines. Call your pharmacy or healthcare provider for more details or to get registered for a vaccine.

 

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — The number of coronavirus vaccine doses being delivered to North Dakota is increasing. Gov. Doug Burgum says the state will receive a 5% increase in the number of vaccine doses. North Dakota will receive 7,500 doses next week, up from 6,900 doses this week. Also, Thrifty White pharmacies in North Dakota will be getting the vaccine starting this week as part of the Federal Retail Pharmacy Program. The state’s immunization program manager, Molly Howell, says 16 of the 30 Thrifty White locations in North Dakota have registered to receive the vaccine. According to the company’s vaccination registration website, its pharmacies are inoculating people 65 and older.

 

Jamestown  (Chamber)  The chamber Young Professionals of Jamestown and the Chamber Ambassadors recently recognized Hugo’s Family Market Place as the February Business of the Month Award recipient for their outstanding customer service and continued commitment to the community.

Our second lady of North Dakota was a special guest at the Business of the Month presentation on Giving Hearts Day, February 11th.  As an Associate Development Director for the Anne Carlsen Center in Bismarck ND representing the western region of the state; Sandra Sanford recognizes Hugo’s Family Market Place as a strong supporter of the communities they serve.

Their nomination stated, “Hugo’s has been a leader & early adopter of public health practices. I really appreciate what they’ve done from the start: masked up employees, plexiglass barriers, directional signs in aisles, hand sanitizer available, & special hours for the high-risk customers. When they decided to ask customers to mask up, before the rest of ND decided to get safe & get smart, Hugo’s staffed employees in their entry to politely help customers mask up & routinely sanitize carts. I really appreciate Hugo’s efforts & won’t shop anyplace else.”

The Young Professionals of Jamestown honor businesses that provide superior customer service, exhibit community spirit and provide a positive economic impact to the community.  This award provides recognition throughout the month with a plaque and a recognition banner for the month. Monthly award winners will be considered for the Business of the Year to be awarded in January of 2021.  Business of the Month award nomination forms are available at the Chamber office and online at www.jamestownchamber.com. Call 701-252-4830 for more information.

 

 

Jamestown  (Chamber)  The Jamestown Area Chamber of Commerce is inviting area legislators to participate in a Virtual Meet & Greet, set of Monday March 1, 2021 at 7-p.m.

The presentation will be shown during the legislature’s cross-over, as legislators are invited to recap the first half of session, and speak about legislation, that may be coming up.

Chamber Executive, Emily Bivens says chamber member businesses will be notified how to access the virtual presentation, and ask questions to the legislators.

 

Jamestown   (JRMC)  — Jamestown Regional Medical Center welcomes a new physician to its team.  As JRMC’s gynecologist, Dr. Gregg McAdoo offers appointments and surgeries for women of all ages.

“JRMC is proud to care on for this region. Women deserve the best,” said Trisha Jungels, JRMC Chief Nursing Officer. “That includes advanced gynecological care. JRMC is grateful to welcome Dr. McAdoo to our team.”

Dr. McAdoo is a Williston native who graduated from University of North Dakota with a bachelor’s degree in chemistry. He studied medicine and completed his residency at Creighton University in Omaha, Neb. He is a fellow with the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. Dr. McAdoo brings decades of experience with him to the role of JRMC gynecologist. When he’s not working, he enjoys hunting and fishing.

“My goal is to work in partnership with family practice to care for women in this community,” he said.

As a gynecologist, services Dr. McAdoo offers include:

• prolapse repairs and incontinence
• cystoscopy
• L-scope tubals and ovary removal
• advanced hysterectomy options:

• vaginal
• laparoscopically assisted (LAVH)
• abdominal

• hysteroscopy with myosure device to remove polyps/fibroids, etc.
• hysteroscopy with ablation
• D&C with suction for miscarriage
• C-section

Additional care he can offer women of the region include:

• infertility treatment
• permanent and temporary contraception
• cervical cancer screenings/breast exams
• relief from heavy or long-lasting periods

Schedule direct at (701) 952-4878 or online.

To learn how we are keeping patients safe, visit www.jrmcnd.com/covid.

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — A Republican-led North Dakota Senate panel has refused to endorse a bill prohibiting any new abortion clinics from opening within 30 miles of a school. The bill also aimed to bar the state’s sole abortion clinic in downtown Fargo from expanding. The Senate Political Subdivisions Committee on Thursday gave the bill a “do-not-pass” recommendation, after some of the panel members worried it would not survive an expensive court challenge. The bill now goes to the full Senate for consideration. The American Civil Liberties Union and Planned Parenthood called the measure unjustified, unreasonable and likely unconstitutional.

Bismarck  (CSi)  – Gov. Doug Burgum this week sent a letter urging the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to allow the Dakota Access Pipeline to continue operating as the Corps conducts a court-ordered Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) review on the pipeline.

The letter was sent Tuesday to R.D. James, Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works, and Col. Mark R. Himes, commander of the Corps’ Omaha District. A federal judge on Tuesday granted the Corps’ request to postpone until April 9 a court hearing on whether the pipeline should be allowed to continue to operate during the EIS review.

“Shutting down the pipeline during the EIS review would have devastating consequences for the State of North Dakota and a chilling effect on infrastructure investment across our nation,” Burgum stated in the letter.

Shuttering the safely operating pipeline would weaken U.S. energy security, create more competition for rail access for farmers, add unnecessary risk for motorists by putting more truck traffic on roads, and increase the price discount on Bakken crude, Burgum noted. A higher discount on North Dakota oil would reduce revenue for operators and private mineral owners, stymie job creation to support families and economic growth, and reduce tax revenues that fund essential services provided by the state, counties, school districts and communities.

 

In sports…

KANSAS CITY, Mo.  (UJ) — Rayana Sahagun (FR/Rockford, Mich.) of the University of Jamestown has been named the NAIA Women’s Wrestler of the Week, the national office announced Wednesday. Wrestlers of the week are evaluated on their performance during the week prior to the announcement. Each wrestler is selected out of a pool of conference and Association of Independent Institution’s award winners.

Rayana Sahagun – #9 University of Jamestown

109 lbs. |FR  | Rockford, Mich.

Date	Tournament or Duals	Opponents	Opponent’s Individual National Rating	Score	Team Results
02/06/2021	Grand View Open	Lilliana Campbell (Missouri Valley College)		TF, 10-0	–
02/06/2021	Grand View Open	Asia Ray (Wayland Baptist University)	2	Fall, 2:55	–
02/06/2021	Grand View Open	Jessica Corredor (Missouri Baptist University)	10	Fall, 5:55	–
02/06/2021	Grand View Open	Chloe Krebsbach (Grand View University)	7	D, 5-3	–

Sahagun went a perfect 4-0 to win the 109-pound division of the Grand View (Iowa) Open on Saturday. She defeated three top-10 nationally ranked opponents along the way. Sahagun pinned #2 and 2019 WCWA national champion Asia Ray in 2:55 in her second match, then pinned 10th-ranked Jessica Corredor in 5:55 before defeating No. 7 Chloe Krebsbach by 5-3 decision in the championship bout.

In world and national news…

WASHINGTON (AP) — Democratic prosecutors in Donald Trump’s impeachment trial say rioters believed they were are acting on the “president’s orders” to storm the Capitol to undo Joe Biden’s election victory. The House is ready to wrap up opening arguments. Biden says he believes “some minds may be changed” after the previous day’s gripping video of the deadly siege The Democrats are laying out the physical and mental harm caused by the Capitol attack and discussing Trump’s lack of action as it unfolded. Thursday’s session follows the previous day’s raw and visceral video of last month’s deadly insurrection. The Trump legal team gets its chance to make its case Friday and Saturday.

WASHINGTON (AP) — One of Donald Trump’s lawyers is calling the presentation by House impeachment managers “offensive.” David Schoen told reporters on Thursday that Democrats were “making a movie” and had yet to tie the Jan. 6 siege at the U.S. Capitol to the former president. He contended that the use of chilling video of the riot shown repeatedly by House Democrats during Wednesday’s arguments was impeding efforts to bring unity. Democratic House impeachment prosecutors have used their time to air searing video footage of the attack on the Capitol building and to build their case that Trump was responsible for the rioters’ conduct that day. Trump’s legal team is expected to present opening arguments on Friday.

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden says he’s watched coverage of Donald Trump’s impeachment trial and thinks “some minds may have been changed” after prosecutors showed gripping and graphic video of the Jan. 6 siege of the U.S. Capitol. Biden tells reporters while he didn’t view any of the Senate trial live, he’d seen the morning news. He says the Senate “has a very important job to complete.” His press secretary said later that “the footage was just a reminder of how shocked and saddened” Biden was on the day rioters stormed the Capitol. It’s a notable shift in tone after the new president spent much of the week doing his best to avoid the issue.

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden has officially ended the “national emergency” that President Donald Trump declared in order to take money from the Pentagon to build a wall along the U.S.-Mexico border. The White House released a letter Thursday from Biden to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi notifying Congress that he had rescinded his predecessor’s proclamation. It was a formality. Biden ordered a halt to border wall construction shortly after he took office. The U.S. has been building border walls for decades under both Democratic and Republican administrations. Trump made the effort a centerpiece of his administration. Congress refused to provide the funds he sought, prompting Trump to take money from the Pentagon after declaring a national emergency.

 

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden is hoping that launching an effort to build roads and bridges can help to unite Democrats and Republicans in a time of sharp partisan divisions. Biden met with lawmakers from both parties at the White House on Thursday to discuss infrastructure. During his presidential campaign, he proposed a $2 trillion investment in infrastructure and clean energy. The meeting comes as the Senate is holding impeachment proceedings against former President Donald Trump where partisan divisions are on full display.

 

BALTIMORE (AP) — The Congressional Budget Office says the federal government is on track for a $2.3 trillion deficit this year, down roughly $900 billion from last year when the coronavirus caused Congress to provide historic amounts of financial aid. Stronger economic growth has helped to reduce the anticipated shortfall for this year. Still, the deficit could soon be revised upward if President Joe Biden’s $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief package becomes law. That aid — coming after roughly $4 trillion was approved last year — would add more red ink once enacted, but it isn’t included in Thursday’s CBO projections.