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..WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ MONDAY EVENING TO NOON CST /11 AM MST/ TUESDAY. JAMESTOWN AREA, WEDNESDAY VALLEY CITY AREA.
* WHAT…Very cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 40 below zero.
* WHERE…Western and Central North Dakota…all of eastern North Dakota, northwestern Minnesota and parts of west central Minnesota.
* IMPACTS…The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite
on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. Frostbite and
hypothermia are possible if precautions are not taken.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
Persons are urged to stay indoors until conditions improve. If you
must go outside, dress in layers. Several layers of clothes will
keep you warmer than a single heavy coat. Cover exposed skin to
reduce your risk of frostbite or hypothermia. Gloves, a scarf, and a
hat will keep you from losing your body heat.
Forecast
REST OF TODAY ..Sunny. Highs zero to 5 above. South winds 10 to
15 mph. Wind chills around 25 below.
.TONIGHT…Partly cloudy. Lows around 15 below. Southeast winds
around 10 mph. Wind chills around 35 below.
.TUESDAY…Partly sunny. Highs zero to 5 above. Southeast winds
10 to 15 mph. Lowest wind chills around 35 below in the morning.
.TUESDAY NIGHT…Mostly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of snow after
midnight. Lows around 5 below. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY…Mostly cloudy. Highs 5 to 10 above. South winds 5 to
10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT…Partly cloudy. Lows around 5 below.
.THURSDAY…Partly sunny. Highs 10 to 15.
.THURSDAY NIGHT…Mostly clear. Lows around 5 below.
.FRIDAY…Mostly sunny. Highs 15 to 20.
.FRIDAY NIGHT…Partly cloudy. Lows zero to 5 above.
.SATURDAY…Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 20s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT…Partly cloudy. Lows around 15.
.SUNDAY…Sunny. Highs in the mid 30s.
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — North Dakota health officials are reporting 47 new positive COVID-19 tests, lifting the total number of confirmed cases to 98,597. State lab officials processed 1,725 tests since Saturday, a positivity rate of 3.5%. The COVID Tracking Project reports that over the past two weeks, the rolling average number of daily new cases in North Dakota has decreased by 37%. No new deaths were included in Sunday’s update. A total of 1,431 people have died from complications due to the virus since the pandemic began.
NDDoH
COVID-19
Sun. Feb. 14, 2021
Barnes:
New Positives +5
Total Positives 1287
Active 5
Recovered 1243
Stutsman
New Positives 0
Total Positives 3272
Active 22
Recovered 3163
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 the week of February 15, 2021.
City-County Health District Administrator Theresa Will says a vaccination clinic on Weds Feb 17 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.
Enrolled COVID-19 vaccine providers in Barnes County have administered 2,290 doses to date and are ready to move on to vaccinating the next priority group: individuals ages 65 and up regardless of any chronic health conditions. The North Dakota Advisory Committee on COVID-19 Vaccination provided recommendations to the State of North Dakota’s Department of Health (NDDoH) and healthcare providers for prioritizing and allocating doses of vaccine as they arrive in the state.
CCHD Administrator, Theresa Will says, “City-County Health District (CCHD) has reached an important milestone, administering 1,417 doses of Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine to Barnes County residents to date. We have utilized the North Dakota Immunization Information System and our electronic health record to reach as many residents ages 65 and over as possible. We have made personal contact and have helped individuals get registered for our vaccine clinics. We are working with Meals on Wheels and Buffalo Bridges Human Service Zone (social services) to identify home bound individuals and others over age 65, who wish to be vaccinated,”
The Health District and the county’s other community vaccinators are prepared to move down to the next priority group in Phase 1B of NDDoH’s vaccine groups: individuals age 65 and over, with or without any chronic health conditions.
Will adds, “Moving to the next priority group doesn’t mean we stop vaccinating individuals ages 75 and over or those with chronic health conditions, it means we’re ready to include newly eligible residents. If you are 65 or over, or have a parent, loved one or friend in that age group who hasn’t been vaccinated yet, please help them get registered. We don’t want to leave anyone behind, but we need your help to keep identifying folks who are willing to be vaccinated.”
To learn more or register for COVID-19 vaccination clinics hosted by CCHD, visit citycountyhealth.org/covid-19-vaccine. If you need clinic registration support, please call 701-845-8518 for assistance. For information and updates related to COVID-19 vaccination in North Dakota, visit the NDDoH website at www.health.nd.gov/covid-19-vaccine-information.
Jamestown – (CSiNewsNow) Central Valley Health is anticipating to receive 400 doses and is planning a large vaccination clinic for those 65 and older on Thursday February 18.
Register here for the vaccination clinic, or visit the CVHD website at www.centralvalleyhealth.org and click “COVID-19”. Only those 65 and older are eligible to register and appointments are required. Appointments will be limited and once the clinic is full, the online registration will be shut down.
Other news: This week, Central Valley Health District (CVHD) with the assistance of Sanford Clinic, the North Dakota National Guard, and various community volunteers administered a total of 834 COVID-19 vaccinations, which included 754 first doses and 80 second doses.
Of those who received their vaccination, 746 were in the 65 and older population, the remainder were Phase1A health care workers, including University of Jamestown nursing students.
Unit Administrator, Robin Iszler says, “Our staff worked very hard this week to complete COVID vaccinations in the community. We want to thank all our partners for their assistance as it kept the clinics run very smoothly this week.”
All who have had completed the online Vaccination Interest Survey and are 65 and older have been contacted through phone or email. If a respondent did not hear from CVHD, they may have entered an incorrect phone number or email address on the survey.
Robin adds, “We will be monitoring the registration list and anyone who does not fit the age category or the current priority group will be refused service and will not be vaccinated.”
CVHD is asking for the public’s assistance to find anyone 65 and older, especially those 75 and older, that still want to be vaccinated and help them register for an appointment.
Robin adds, “We know that online registration can be difficult for some, but we do not want that to be a barrier for those interested to receive a vaccination. We encourage those who need assistance to ask a trusted friend or family member to assist them with the online registration.”
Future vaccination clinic information will be located on the CVHD website from now on at
https://centralvalleyhealth.org/hot-topics/, as well as on the CVHD Facebook page.
Jamestown (CSi) On Saturday, Great River Energy presented a check to the City of Jamestown representing a $250,000 cash gift to the purchase of the Jamestown City Fire Department’s new Ladder truck, the largest cash donation ever received by the City of Jamestown.
Mayor Dwaine Heinrich proclaimed February 13, 2021 as Great River Energy day in Jamestown, saying the city, appreciates the contributions from the public and businesses in the region and the anticipated funding from the state of North Dakota.
Jamestown City Fire Chief, Jim Reuther said the truck is being used region-wide, when a need is present
GRE Business Director Al Christianson said, “We are proud to be here. Since we came to Jamestown a dozen years ago we’ve been treated as partners. It made sense for GRE to be part of this.”
GRE operates Spiritwood Station, a steam and electrical generating plant at Spiritwood,Energy Park Association’s Industrial park. and operates Dakota Spirit AgEnergy.
The GRE contribution brings the amount raised from public donations so far to about $478,000 from at least 33 donors.
Members of the North Dakota Legislature were also on hand Saturday thanking GRE.
Sanborn (CSi) The City of Sanborn is asking residents to limit water usage Sunday, and until further notice.
Crews are working on repairing a water leak.
Officials are asking Sanborn residents to refrain from showering, washing dishes or doing the laundry until further notice.
Your cooperation and patience are greatly appreciated.
Fargo (VA) Due to a recent large shipment of COVID-19 vaccine, the Fargo Veterans Affairs (VA) Health Care System (HCS) is expanding COVID-19 vaccine eligibility to all Veterans enrolled in VA healthcare, regardless of age, on Feb. 12, 13, and 15.
Veterans enrolled in VA healthcare are encouraged to call the Fargo VA at (701) 239-3700, select option 2, to schedule a COVID-19 vaccine appointment on Feb. 12, 13, or 15. This expanded eligibility is currently only available for those who schedule their vaccine appointment on Feb. 12, 13, or 15. Veterans must be enrolled in VA healthcare to receive the COVID-19 vaccine through the VA. Those interested in enrolling should call the Fargo VA’s Eligibility Office at (701) 239-3700 extension 3428.
Bismarck (CSi) The North Dakota State Hospital in Jamestown has modified its on-site visitation guidelines following Gov. Doug Burgum adjusting the statewide COVID-19 risk level to low/green on Jan. 29.
The modified visitor guidelines allow for up to two visitors per patient during regular business hours in designated spaces on campus. The on-site visits must be scheduled in advanced through a hospital social worker, case manager or member of the patient’s treatment team. Visitors are required to complete a temperature check and health screening upon arrival and must wear a face mask and maintain social distancing while visiting.
The hospital will also resume student clinical training and educational tour opportunities while following health and safety protocols.
The guidelines are subject to change.
The hospital first announced visitor restrictions on March 13, 2020, to limit COVID-19 transmissions and to protect the health and well-being of patients and staff. Patients can also continue to communicate with friends and family by phone, computer and other electronic devices.
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 asking questions of the legislators.
BISMARCK, NDANG — A North Dakota Army National Guard unit has received an alert for possible mobilization. If ordered to mobilize, the Grand Forks-based 1st Battalion, 188th Air Defense Artillery Regiment (1-188th ADA) would leave for duty in the National Capitol Region (NCR) early- to mid-summer 2021.
The unit is headquartered in Grand Forks with subordinate units in Fargo and Bismarck and has about 225 Soldiers assigned. If ordered to mobilize, the unit would collaborate with other Department of Defense agencies as part of the integrated air defense system designed to protect NCR airspace. The length of their mission is expected to be about one year and would be consistent with typical U.S. Army ADA missions and tasks associated with aerial surveillance and protection of facilities and personnel from air attack.
“Once again, our N.D. Army National Guard air defenders may be asked to serve in the protection of the airspace in and around our nation’s capital,” said Maj. Gen. Al Dohrmann, North Dakota adjutant general. “These outstanding Soldiers will be ready if called upon and are supported by a network of strong caring families, communities and employers who understand how important their support is to our ability to fulfill mission obligations at home and abroad.”
If mobilized for this mission, this would be the 1-188th ADA’s 12th deployment since 2004, making it the most-deployed unit in the North Dakota Army National Guard. The unit supported the NCR mission twice before from July 2013 to April 2014 and March 2017 to February 2018. In addition to the NCR missions, this unit deployed to Kosovo as part of a NATO peacekeeping mission, and air defense Soldiers have deployed six times to Afghanistan and twice to Iraq in support of the Global War on Terrorism.
TORONTO (AP) — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says air travelers to Canada will quarantine in a hotel starting on Feb. 22 to await the result of a coronavirus test. It’s part of stricter restrictions on air travelers in response to new, likely more contagious variants. He earlier said hotel stays will be at the travelers’ own expense. Government officials say with limited exceptions, non essential air travelers, will be required to reserve, prior to departure to Canada, a 3-night stay in a government-authorized hotel. The measures will especially affect Canadian “snowbirds” who winter abroad and return home in the spring. Trudeau said Friday it could take up to three days for test results to be available. Travelers would then isolate at home or elsewhere if the test is negative.
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — A violent clash four years ago between Dakota Access Pipeline protesters and law enforcement is still being investigated, and one protester has been jailed for refusing to provide grand jury testimony. No one has been criminally charged in the November 2016 clash, which severely injured 21-year-old New York City resident Sophia Wilansky. She has sued law officers and Morton County, alleging police intentionally targeted her with a concussion grenade. Fellow protester Steve Martinez was taken into federal custody Feb. 3 for contempt of court. His attorneys say his detainment is tied to Wilansky’s lawsuit and government attempts to blame protesters.
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — North Dakota regulators say oil production in December was down slightly from a month earlier. The Department of Mineral Resources says the state produced an average of 1.19 million barrels of oil daily in December. That’s down from 1.22 million barrels daily from November. North Dakota also produced about 89.6 billion cubic feet of natural gas in December, up from 86.7 billion cubic feet in November. There were 15,798 wells producing in December, up from 15,620 in November. The December tallies are the latest figures available. There were 15 drill rigs operating Friday, one more than the December average.
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — Budget writers in the North Dakota House have slashed by almost half a landmark $1.1 billion proposed bonding package aimed largely at financing infrastructure projects across the state. The Republican-led House Appropriations Committee has endorsed the now-$680 million package that relies on earnings from the state’s voter-approved oil tax savings account to pay for the borrowed money. The proposal was being finalized Friday and will be sent the full House next week for consideration. About 75% of the money in the bonding proposal would fund flood-control projects in Fargo and Minot.
In sports…
Saturday
BOYS PREP BASKETBALL=
Oakes 67, Maple Valley 30
Beulah 77, Bowman County 76, OT
Hazen 73, Beach 55
Hillsboro/Central Valley 63, Shiloh Christian 54
Moorhead, Minn. 87, Fargo South 41
New England 82, Grant County 45
GIRLS PREP BASKETBALL=
Bismarck High 72, Williston 33
Glen Ullin-Hebron 49, Bowman County 44
Class B District 5 =
Consolation=
Ellendale 43, Barnes County North 30
Semifinal=
Carrington 37, Edgeley-Kulm-Montpelier 25
Class B District 8 =
Semifinal=
Langdon-Edmore-Munich 52, Rolla 18
Class B District 9 =
Semifinal=
Grant County 59, Flasher 43
Class B District 9=
Semifinal=
Shiloh Christian 65, Standing Rock 23
Class B District 10 =
Region Qualifier=
Central McLean 71, Max 25
Garrison 64, Washburn 46
Class B District 11=
Championship=
Rugby 53, Velva 44
Region Qualifier=
Bottineau 60, Nedrose 33
Westhope-Newburg 72, Towner-Granville-Upham 55
Class B District 12 =
Championship=
Glenburn 56, Mohall-Lansford-Sherwood 39
Region Qualifier=
Des Lacs-Burlington 41, Surrey 39, OT
Class B District 15 =
Championship=
Trenton 58, Parshall 44
Region Qualifier=
Alexander/Trinity Christian 47, White Shield 45
New Town 61, Lewis and Clark North Shore 36
Class B District 16 =
Region Qualifier=
Stanley 54, Ray 39
Tioga 36, Powers Lake 29
Jimmies Saturday Sports Recap
Saturday
Women’s Wrestling
FREMONT, Neb.– (UJ) Arianna Marrufo (JR/Dos Palos, Calif.) and Rayana Sahagun (FR/Rockford, Mich.) each took first place, and nine Jimmies finished in the top four Saturday at the Warrior Open, hosted by Midland University.
Marrufo, ranked No. 1 in the KCAC and No. 7 in the NAIA at 123 pounds, won all three of her matches by tech fall. She did not allow a single point to any of her opponents and defeated No. 9 Mami Selmani of William Penn (Iowa) by 10-0 tech fall in the finals.
Sahagun, No. 2 in the NAIA at 109 pounds, beat a pair of wrestlers from Indian Hills in capturing first place. She won by 11-0 tech fall over Mya Gordon-Turnmire and by 12-3 decision over Heaven-Leigh Jackson.
Allie Baudhuin (SO/Coppell, Texas), the KCAC’s top-ranked 130-pounder and fifth nationally, went 2-1 and placed second. Her two victories came by 10-0 and 12-2 tech fall.
At 191, Kelly La Cost (FR/Rancho Santa Margarita, Calif.) (#3 KCAC, #12 NAIA) also placed second. She won by decision over Indian Hills’ Annalease Barraza and pinned Ottawa’s Jythssel Mascorro in 1:08 before falling to unattached Agatha Andrews (JR/Akiak, Alaska) by 10-0 tech fall in the final.
Josie Bartishofski (SO/Weston, Wis.) (#2 KCAC, #5 NAIA) was third at 116. She defeated Savannah Kiddoo (#20 NAIA) of Central Methodist by 12-2 tech fall in the third place match and was 3-1 on the day.
Samantha Weeks (SO/Tacoma, Wash.) took third at 123 pounds. Weeks won by 5-2 decision against Arianna Wolkerstorfer of Greensboro College in the third place match to finish 3-1.
Sierra Talmadge (JR/Bismarck, N.D.) (#1 KCAC, #5 NAIA) placed third at 170. Talmadge suffered a loss in her first match but came back to win three straight, including a pair of tech falls.
AnnMarie Hidalgo (SR/El Monte, Calif.) (#15 NAIA) was fourth at 109. Her first victory was over No. 16 Salem Scobee of Midland by 10-0 tech fall. Hidalgo won a 14-6 decision over Mya Gordon-Turnmire of Indian Hills in the consolation semifinals.
Luisita Jara (FR/Menifee, Calif.) came in fourth at 136. All of Jara’s wins came via pin, including a 2:45 takedown of No. 8 Kami Fiordalis (York College) in the consolation semifinals.
Jamestown will next compete at the KCAC Conference Championship at Harold Newman Arena on February 27.
Softball
Minot State 2 Jamestown 1
Jamestown 10 Briar Cliff 6
ABERDEEN, S.D. (UJ) — The University of Jamestown softball team split a pair of games Saturday to conclude the first weekend of the Fairfield Inn & Suites PC Dome Classic, hosted by Presentation College.
The Jimmies lost a close 2-1 game to NCAA Division 2 Minot State University in the opener, then rallied for a 10-6 win over Briar Cliff (Iowa) University in Saturday’s second game.
Jamestown, now 4-2 this season, will return to the PC Dome next Friday and Saturday for four more games.
Minot State 2, Jamestown 1
Kat Miska (JR/Pequot Lakes, Minn.) had a second strong outing in the circle for UJ, striking out 10 and allowing just one earned run over six innings. However, the Jimmie offense just managed one run in a loss to the Beavers.
Kassi Ward (JR/Olympia, Wash.) homered leading off the top of the second to account for Jamestown’s only run. Ward had two of the Jimmies’ five hits off of Minot State’s Trinity Valentine.
MSU tied the game in the bottom of the fourth, then plated the go-ahead and eventual winning run an inning later.
It was the first meeting between the two teams since May 7, 2011.
Jamestown 10, Briar Cliff 6
A seven-run fourth inning proved to be the difference for the Jimmies in a 10-6 win over GPAC rival Briar Cliff.
UJ sent 10 batters to the plate against four Charger pitchers. Katie Reisdorfer (JR/Fresno, Calif.) doubled twice in the inning, and Morgan Geiszler (JR/Horace, N.D.) also doubled, driving in a pair of runs. Santina ZIto also had a two-run single, Gracie Fisher (FR/Bemidji, Minn.) drew a bases-loaded walk, and a Briar Cliff error allowed another run to score.
Down 8-1, the Chargers got two runs back in the top of the fifth, then added three more in the top of the sixth to make it 8-6 Jimmies.
Sydney Prussia (JR/Detroit Lakes, Minn.)’s triple in the bottom of the sixth drove in Zito, who singled earlier, then a Morgan Neiles single allowed Prussia to cross the plate, giving UJ a 10-6 lead.
Ann-Marie Crandlemire (SO/Sicamous, BC) retired the side in order in the top of the seventh to close out the win. Lucy Sinkkonen (FR/Cloquet, Minn.) (1-0) got the win in her first collegiate start, pitching around four walks and six hits in five innings.
Prussia, Zito, Reisdorfer, and Morgan Geiszler had two hits each. Fisher, Mariah Wick (JR/Jamestown, N.D.), Julia Byrne (SO/Andover, Minn.), and Kaydence Alvey (FR/Caldwell, Idaho) also had hits for UJ, which matched a season high with 13 hits. Geiszler stole three bases and Wick swiped a pair.
The win snapped a four-game losing streak to the Chargers dating back to 2012.
Jamestown 7 Midland 3
(UJ) Four goals in a span of nine minutes and 21 seconds lifted the University of Jamestown hockey team to a 7-3 win over Midland (Neb.) University Saturday night at John L. Wilson Arena.
The win salvaged a split of the weekend series and improved the Jimmies’ record to 12-8-4.
Midland opened the scoring at 7:36 of the first on a goal by Ondrej Blaha. The Warrior lead lasted just over nine minutes until Vladislav Zamzhytski (SR/Minsk, Belarus) took a Hunter Maximnuk (FR/Heritage Point, Alberta) pass and drew the Jimmies level on a blistering stick-side slap shot from just inside the blue line.
Blaha tallied his second of the game 2:03 into the second period, then Aidan Potas (SO/Fargo, N.D.) tied the game at 2-2 with a power play goal at 13:21 from Jason Richter (SR/Kimberley, British Columbia) and Tyler Chavez-Leech (SR/Red Deer, Alberta). Richter later found Greg Susinski (FR/Calgary, Alberta) as UJ converted another power play opportunity, making it 3-2 at the 17:16 mark.
Just seven seconds into the third, Midland’s Ryan Donovan tied the game at three. Jordon Kromm (FR/Calgary, Alberta) began the Jamestown goal bonanza at 1:29 of the third, assisted by Carter Johnson (JR/Meeteetse, Wyo.) and Susinski.
Jake Huculak (FR/Jasper, Alberta) notched back-to-back goals, first a shorthanded marker at 6:01, then a 5-on-3 power play goal at 10:35 which was set up by Reid Wilson (FR/Castlegar, British Columbia) and Andrew Clark (FR/Spokane, Wash.). Fifteen seconds later, with the Jimmies enjoying a 5-on-4 advantage, Wilson lit the lamp courtesy of Richter and Chavez-Leech.
Both teams combined for 34 penalties totaling 142 minutes, resulting in 12 power play chances for UJ and 11 for Midland.
Tyson Brouwer (SR/Lethbridge, Alberta) stopped 38 of the 41 shots he faced while the Warriors’ Jaden Gardner had 35 saves on 42 shots.
The Jimmies will host Minot State on Friday at 7 p.m.
Saturday
VCSU Sports Recap
ABERDEEN, S.D. (VCSU) – Valley City State pitchers gave up just three hits and only one run Saturday as the Viking softball team swept a pair of games at the Presentation College Dome Classic.
Joelle Lamontagne and Emily Smith combined on a one-hit shutout, and Joelle Aiello hit her first career home run in game one – a 2-0 win against Briar Cliff University. Amber Stewart and Smith combined on a two-hitter in game two, leading the Vikings to a 5-1 victory over Dakota Wesleyan.
Valley City State is now 3-1 overall, capping the season-opening weekend in Aberdeen with Saturday’s sweep. The Vikings will return to Aberdeen on Feb. 19-20 for four more games at the Presentation College Dome.
VCSU 2, Briar Cliff University 0
Joelle Lamontagne and Emily Smith combined for a one-hit shutout and Joelle Aiello hit her first career home run Saturday as the Vikings picked up a 2-0 win over Briar Cliff.
Aiello went deep to centerfield in the third inning for her first career home run, giving the Vikings a 1-0 lead. The Vikings added their second run in the fourth inning after Anne-Elise Gest singled, stole second and then scored on Jessica Husband‘s RBI single.
That’s all the run support the Viking defense and pitchers would need in a dominating performance. Starting pitcher Joelle Lamontagne went 3 1/3 scoreless innings, allowing just one hit and striking out four. Emily Smith pitched the final 3 2/3 innings for the win. Smith did not allow a hit, walked only one and struck out nine. VCSU did not commit an error.
The Vikings finished with six hits, including two each by Gest and Husband. Marissa Hawkins and Aiello collected the other two hits.
VCSU 5, Dakota Wesleyan 1
Amber Stewart pitched six strong innings in game two, leading the Vikings to a 5-1 victory.
Dakota Wesleyan struck first with a single run in the bottom of the first inning, but it was all VCSU from there. The Vikings took the lead with two runs in the fourth inning and then scored three in the fifth en route to the win.
Joelle Aiello and Sierra Crocker opened the fourth inning with back-to-back doubles, tying the game at 1-1. Singles by Anne-Elise Gest and Marissa Hawkins brought Crocker home, giving the Vikings a 2-1 lead.
In the fifth, Makenzee Stone started the inning with a single and Aiello brought her in with a one-out RBI triple. Riley Perryman singled home Aiello for a 4-1 lead, and the Vikings tacked on their fifth run after a Dakota Wesleyan error.
Stewart started in the circle for VCSU and was dominant for her first win of the season. The senior allowed just two hits and one run over six innings of work. Stewart struck out six and did not walk a batter. Emily Smith pitched the final inning, striking out two of the three batters she faced.
Valley City State racked up a season-high 11 hits. Makenzee Stone, a true freshman, went 3-for-3 with a run and a double. Aiello was 2-for-4 with a double and a triple, scored twice and drove in one. Anne-Elise Gest went 2-for-3, and Marissa Hawkins collected a hit and two RBIs.
Basketball
Women…
VALLEY CITY (VCSU) – An Emma Nielsen three-pointer had the Vikings within a point of Dakota State with under two minutes to play, but Valley City State couldn’t take down the No. 17 Trojans in a hard-fought game Saturday.
Dakota State finished with four free throws to seal the 87-80 victory over the Vikings and remain undefeated in conference play. The Trojans improve to 21-3 overall. Valley City State drops to 7-12 overall and 5-8 in the NSAA.
Maara Nelson and Adriana Torres posted career-highs Saturday with 24 points each. Senior Macey Kvilvang added a double-double with 11 points and 10 rebounds. Torres and Allie Critchley each dished out five assists for the Vikings.
Trailing 13-6 early, Valley City State took a 14-6 run capped by a Torres bucket at the buzzer to hold a 20-19 lead at the end of the first quarter. Dakota State led by as much as nine points in the second quarter, but a 10-3 Viking run capped by a layup from Taryn Dieterle closed the gap to just two points. Valley City State shot 63 percent in the first half to trail 44-40 at halftime.
The Vikings continued to inch closer and took over the lead on a layup from Allie Critchley with 2:06 to go in the third quarter. Valley City State opened the fourth quarter with a three-pointer from Torres to take a two-possession lead at 70-66. Dakota State then scored 11 straight points to lead 77-70.
The Vikings continued to fight down the stretch as they took a 10-4 run capped by Emma Nielsen‘s three-pointer to get within a point but Dakota State finished with the seven-point victory Saturday.
Valley City State shot 53 percent from the field (32-61), 58 percent on three-pointers (7-12), and 69 percent on free throws (9-13). Dakota State shot 45 percent on field goals (33-74), 32 percent on 3’s (7-22), and 74 percent from the free throw line (14-19).
Saturday’s battle featured nine lead changes and two ties between the NSAA teams. Valley City State held a narrow 30-29 rebounding advantage Saturday. Valley City State also finished with 17 assists and five blocks as a team. Dakota State recorded 18 steals and tallied 34 points off of 23 Viking turnovers.
Dakota State had five players post double figures Saturday, led by Jessi Giles with 17 points. Courtney Menning and Lexi Robson each added 14 points for the Trojans.
UP NEXT: Valley City State travels to Dickinson State on Friday, Feb. 19, to conclude the regular season. The women will tip at 6:30 p.m. and men will follow at 8:30 p.m. CT.
Dakota State concludes the regular season at Bellevue on Thursday, Feb. 18.
Men…
VALLEY CITY – VCSU’s Jalen Addison hit back-to-back 3’s to lead by as much as 14 points late in the second half en route to the men’s basketball 74-63 victory over Dakota State Saturday.
Valley City State improves to 17-6 overall and 8-5 in the NSAA. Dakota State drops to 9-13 overall and 7-6 in the conference. 
Head coach Ryan Montgomery was proud of the way the Viking men bounced back after a tough loss to Bellevue Friday night.
“Our guys responded. Life isn’t about sitting and dwelling when things that happen to you, it’s how you respond.” he said. “We challenged them to see what our response would be. I was proud they continued on and didn’t quit.”
Four Vikings posted double figures Saturday, including Kevin Schramm (13), Jalen Addison (13), Matthew Schlottman (12), and Connor Entzi (11). Addison added nine rebounds while Joshua Kelly dished out a team-high four assists.
Valley City State celebrated Senior Night on Saturday with a short recogntion of Connor Entzi before Saturday’s game.
“I’m very proud of Connor.” said Montgomery. “This was his last regular season home game. He demonstrated that a senior; He didn’t get too high or too low but showed consistency for our guys.”
Valley City State trailed 12-8 early when the Vikings took an 11-point rally, capped by a 3 from Schlottman to take a seven-point lead. Dakota State inched closer but a three-pointer from Schramm gave the Vikings a 33-29 advantage at the half.
Dakota State held a 46-45 lead with 13:53 to go when the Vikings hit back-to-back three pointers from Schlottman and Eddie Oyet to lead the rest of the way.
Valley City State shot 53 percent from the field (29-55), 38 percent on three-pointers (10-26), and 50 percent on free throws (6-12). Dakota State shot 42 percent on field goals (25-59), 19 percent on 3’s (4-21), and 60 percent from the free throw line (9-15).
Valley City State recorded 19 assists and 12 turnovers Saturday while Dakota State posted just four assists and 15 turnovers.
Gare Ewefada led all scorers with 17 points for Dakota State. Ronnie Latting added a double-double with 13 points and 10 rebounds for the Trojans.
UP NEXT: Valley City State travels to Dickinson State on Friday, Feb. 19, to conclude the regular season. The women will tip at 6:30 p.m. and men will follow at 8:30 p.m. CT.
Dakota State travels to Bellevue on Thursday, Feb. 18.
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NASCAR-DAYTONA 500
Late wreck leads to McDowell’s first career Cup win at Daytona 500
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Michael McDowell couldn’t have picked a better time, place or venue in which to get his first victory in 358 career Cup Series starts.
McDowell pulled ahead and won the Daytona 500 after Penske Racing teammates Joey Logano and Brad Keselowski wrecked on the final lap.
McDowell was running third when Keselowski got a huge run on Logano. Keselowski tried to pass Logano on the low side, but Logano tried to block him and ended up crashing both of them. That gave McDowell the lead for the only time in the season-opening NASCAR race.
Chase Elliott was second, followed by Austin Dillon, Kevin Harvick and Denny Hamlin.
Hamlin was trying to become the first in NASCAR history to win three consecutive Daytona 500s.
A major pileup and a thunderstorm put the race on hold for nearly six hours and led some drivers to head across the street for some food while the event remained red-flagged with just 15 laps completed.
The big wreck occurred 14 laps into NASCAR’s marquee event, triggered when Aric Almirola turned into pole-winner Alex Bowman and started a 16-car pileup. Christopher Bell started the melee when he pushed Almirola too hard near the front of the field and forced the Stewart-Haas Racing driver to bobble as he tried to avoid a slide.
NBA…
— The Timberwolves ended a four-game losing streak as Karl-Anthony Towns scored seven of his 20 points late in the fourth quarter of a 116-112 win over the Raptors. Malik Beasley also scored 20 points and Anthony Edwards added 18 for Minnesota, which shot 69% in the second half.
— Damian Lillard’s 34 points and 11 assists sent the Trail Blazers to their fourth win in a row, 121-118 against the Mavericks. Dallas guard Luka Doncic (DAHN’-chihch) finished with 44 points, nine assists and seven rebounds, one game after scoring a career-high 46 points.
— Anthony Davis will undergo an MRI today after re-aggravating his sore right Achilles in the first half of the Lakers’ 122-105 loss to the Nuggets. Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (nih-KOH’-lah YOH’-kihch) contributed 23 points, 16 rebounds and 10 assists in his sixth triple-double of the season. LeBron James furnished 22 points, 10 rebounds and nine assists as the Lakers’ seven-game win streak was halted.
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Boston Celtics were expected to challenge for a berth in the NBA Finals. However, they look nothing like a contender when they play the lowly Washington Wizards.
The Celtics are a .500 squad at 13-13 after falling to the Wizards for the second time in as many meetings this season, 104-91. NBA scoring leader Bradley Beal lit up Boston for 35 points after sitting out Friday’s loss to New York. He appeared rejuvenated as he hit 10 of 18 from the field, converted four 3-pointers and made all 11 of his free throws.
Russell Westbrook came close to a triple-double, providing 13 points, 11 assists and nine rebounds as Washington won for only the seventh time in 24 games.
Kemba Walker and Jalen Brown each scored 25 points for Boston, which trailed by 24 in the third quarter and lost for the 10th time in their last 16 games.
— Lou Williams scored a season-high 30 points and had 10 assists in his first start of the season to carry the Clippers’ 128-11 win over the Cavaliers. Marcus Morris added a season-best 23 points off the bench as Los Angeles won comfortably despite playing without stars Kawhi (kah-WY’) Leonard and Paul George.
— Devin Booker scored 27 points and the Suns picked up their sixth straight victory by whipping the Magic, 109-90. Mikal (mih-KAYL’) Bridges finished with 21 points and Phoenix never trailed after jumping out to a 14-2 lead.
— Justin Jackson furnished a season-high 22 points and hit a critical 3-pointer in the final minute to help the Thunder top the Bucks, 114-109. Milwaukee forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (YAH’-nihs an-teh-toh-KOON’-poh) had 24 points, 17 rebounds and 10 assists for his fourth triple-double of the season.
— The Spurs outlasted the short-handed Charlotte Hornets, 122-110 behind Dejounte (deh-ZHAHN’-tay) Murray’s 26 points and 12 rebounds. Derrick White scored 12 of his season-high 25 points in the fourth quarter, helping San Antonio to its fifth win in six games.
— Jonas Valanciunas (YOH’-nahs val-an-CHOO’-nahs) scored a season-high 25 points and had 12 rebounds as the Grizzlies won for just the second time in their last seven games, 124-110 versus the Kings. Dillon Brooks delivered 22 points for Memphis and Ja (jah) Morant added 16 with 10 assists despite a rough shooting night.
— Mason Plumlee recorded his first career triple-double by providing 17 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists in the Pistons’ 123-112 victory against the Pelicans. Josh Jackson had a team-high 21 points went 17 of 35 from beyond the arc in spoiling Stan Van Gundy’s return to Motown.
MEN’S COLLEGE BASKETBALL…
COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — Aaron Wiggins scored 17 points, helping Maryland beat Minnesota 72-59 for a sweep of the season series. Four players scored in double figures for the Terrapins, who last month handed the Golden Gophers their only loss at home. Maryland has won six straight against Minnesota over the last four years. Jamal Mashburn Jr. led the Golden Gophers with 14 points. Minnesota went 19 for 59 from the floor, missed 20 of 28 attempts from beyond the arc and was outrebounded 37-33.
GRAND FORKS, N.D. (AP) — Bentiu Panoam had 22 points as North Dakota narrowly beat South Dakota 85-81. A.J. Plitzuweit led the Coyotes with 34 points.
UNIVERSITY PARK, Penn. (AP) — Teddy Allen raced for a fastbreak layup off a steal with 12 seconds left, lifting Nebraska into a 62-61 win over Penn State, ending the Cornhuskers string of 25 Big Ten losses that stretched back for more than a year. After a quick timeout to set up a final play, Penn State turned it over again, this time with Trey McGowens making the steal for Nebraska as time expired. The Huskers had not won in conference since edging Iowa 76-70 on Jan. 7, 2020. Allen led Nebraska with 14 points. McGowens added 10 with four assists a block and three steals. Myreon Jones led Penn State with 18 points, Myles Dread added 14, tying his season best.
T25 MEN’S BASKETBALL-SCHEDULE
Wolverines top Badgers
UNDATED (AP) — Michigan had to shift into comeback mode on Sunday as it resumed its men’s basketball schedule following a COVID-induced, 3 1/2-week layoff.
The third-ranked Wolverines trailed by 14 in the first half before Wisconsin’s shooters went ice cold in Michigan’s 67-59 win over the 21st-rated Badgers.
The 14-1 Wolverines scored the game’s final eight points and pulled ahead for good with 1:46 left on a tiebreaking putback from Hunter Dickinson, who had 11 points and 15 rebounds. Isaiah Livers scored 20 points for Michigan, which was playing for the first time since Jan. 22.
The Badgers shot 7 of 28 in the second half and missed their last 11 3-point attempts.
In Sunday’s other top-25 game, Tremell (treh-MEHL’) Murphy scored 17 points, including the go-ahead basket in overtime as Drake rallied past No. 22 Loyola Chicago, 51-50. The Bulldogs overcame 33% shooting and a 42-32 deficit to improve to 20-2 overall.
NHL..
UNDATED (AP) — The Pittsburgh Penguins remain perfect at home at 5-0 after beating the Washington Capitals for the third time this season.
Bryan Rust scored twice and had an assist in the Pens’ 6-3 downing of the Caps. Rust and Brandon Tanev (TAN’-ehv) tallied 32 seconds apart later in the first period to give Pittsburgh the lead. Rust later ended the Penguins’ 0-for-20 power-play drought by beating Vitek Vanecek (VEE’-tehk VAN’-eh-chehk) 6:44 into the second, putting Pittsburgh ahead for good.
The Capitals suffered their fourth consecutive regulation loss despite Nicklas Backstrom’s 250th career goal.
In Sunday’s other NHL game, Max Pacioretty (pash-uh-REH’-teez) second-period goal stood up as Marc-Andre Fleury made 30 saves in the Golden Knights’ 1-0 victory over the Avalanche.
Vegas improved to 5-1-0 since returning from a pause due to COVID-19 protocols and leapfrogged the Blues to reclaim first place in the West Division.
Colorado played for the first time in nearly two weeks after its schedule was paused due to coronavirus protocols.
MLB-NEWS
Mets, A’s bolster pens
UNDATED (AP) — The New York Mets hope they’ve bolstered their bullpen by signing left-hander Mike Montgomery and righty Tommy Hunter to minor league contracts that include invitations to big league camp.
The 34-year-old Hunter went 0-1 with one save and a 4.01 ERA in 24 games for Philadelphia last season. He also has played for Texas, Baltimore, the Chicago Cubs, Cleveland and Tampa Bay.
The 31-year-old Montgomery pitched three games for Kansas City last year, giving up three earned runs in 5 1/3 innings. Used in a variety of roles, he is 23-34 with three saves and a 3.84 ERA in 183 games over six seasons with Seattle, the Cubs and Kansas City.
Also around the majors:
— The agent for Yusmeiro Petit (yoos-MEHR’-oh peh-TEE’) says the veteran reliever has agreed to a $2.55 million, one-year contract to stay with the Athletics, pending a physical. The 36-year-old Petit will return for a fourth season in Oakland, having gone 2-1 with a 1.66 ERA over 26 outings and 21 2/3 innings last year. In another Oakland bullpen move, a person with direct knowledge of the negotiations says Sergio Romo is close to accepting a one-year package.
TENNIS-AUSTRALIAN OPEN
Pegula reaches first major quarterfinal
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Play is underway on Day 8 of the Australian Open.
Jessica Pegula (peh-GOO’-luh) has reached her first Grand Slam quarterfinal by earning her first victory over an opponent ranked in the Top 10. The 61st-ranked American beat No. 5 seed Elina Svitolina (svih-toh-LEE’-nah) of Ukraine, 6-4, 3-6, 6-3 in Rod Laver Arena.
The 25-year-old Pegula has won four matches at Melbourne Park over the past week after entering the tournament with a total of three Grand Slam match wins for her career.
Pegula’s next opponent is Jennifer Brady, who was a 6-1, 7-5 winner against Donna Vekic. Brady had nine aces and continues to play dominant tennis after going through two weeks of hard quarantine following her arrival to Melbourne. She was not allowed to leave her hotel room at all during that time because someone on her flight tested positive for COVID-19 upon arrival.
Meanwhile, Rafael Nadal remains on course for a men’s-record 21st Grand Slam singles title. The world No. 2 reached the Australian quarters for the 13th time by dropping just nine games in a straight-sets win over 16th seed Fabio Fognini.
Nadal’s next opponent is fifth-seeded Stefano Tsitsipas, who advanced when No. 9 Matteo Berrettini pulled out of their fourth-round match with an abdominal injury. Tsitsipas lost to Nadal in the Australian Open semifinals two years ago.
In other action on Day 8 of the tournament:
— Daniil (dah-NIHL’) Medvedev has added the Australian Open to his list of major quarterfinal appearances and stopped the run of 192nd-ranked American Mackenzie McDonald, 6-4, 6-2, 6-3.
— Andrey Rublev was given the right to play Daniil Medvedev in the quarters when Casper Ruud (rood) had to retire with an apparent stomach muscle injury. Rublev was leading the match, 6-2, 7-6.
PGA-PEBBLE BEACH PRO-AM
Berger rallies to win Pebble Beach Pro-Am
PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. (AP) — Jordan Spieth (speeth) was unable to complete a quest for his first tour victory since the 2017 British Open.
Daniel Berger closed with a 7-under 65 that gave him a two-shot win at the PGA’s Pebble Beach Pro-Am. Berger got into the mix quickly with an eagle and finished it off with one even better, holing a 30-foot putt on the par-5 18th for an 18-under total.
Spieth went from a two-shot lead to a three-stroke deficit through six holes before completing a 70. He needed to birdie the last two holes to tie for third with Patrick Cantlay, who shot a 68.
Maverick McNealy finished second with his fourth straight round under 70, firing a 6-under 66.
In world and national news…
DALLAS (AP) — The Texas council that manages the majority of the state’s electricity has initiated rotating power outages Monday morning as the state experiences a winter storm dropping snow, ice and temperatures. The Electric Reliability Council of Texas urged residents to reduce electricity. Over a million customers went without power for short periods as officials worked to conserve energy. Snow is also falling across Arkansas and Oklahoma, with the governors of those states and Texas activating the National Guard to assist state agencies. Dozens of crashes were reported Sunday and hundreds of flights were canceled across the southern Plains as the states dealt with the impacts of the winter storm.
WASHINGTON (AP) — After former President Donald Trump’s acquittal at his second Senate impeachment trial, bipartisan support appears to be growing for an independent Sept. 11-style commission into the deadly insurrection that took place at the U.S. Capitol. Investigations into the riot were already planned, with Senate hearings scheduled later this month in the Senate Rules Committee. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has asked retired Army Lt. Gen. Russel Honoré to lead an immediate review of the Capitol’s security process. Lawmakers from both parties signaled on Sunday’s news shows that even more inquiries are likely. The Senate verdict Saturday was 57-43, falling 10 votes short of what was needed to convict Trump.
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — The North Carolina Republican Party is expected to vote Monday on whether to censure Sen. Richard Burr over his vote to convict former President Donald Trump during Trump’s second impeachment trial. Party spokesman Tim Wigginton told multiple news outlets Sunday that the group’s central committee would meet for the vote Monday night. Burr is one of seven Republicans who voted to convict Trump of “incitement of insurrection” on Saturday. Trump was acquitted because the vote fell short of the two-thirds majority needed for conviction. Burr said in a statement after the trial that Trump “bears responsibility” for the riot at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6.
WASHINGTON (AP) — Joe Biden has spent his first weekend as president at Camp David, the historic retreat for U.S. leaders. It’s been used by every president since Franklin Delano Roosevelt first went there in 1943 as a personal hideaway. It’s also been the site of major diplomatic negotiations and policy discussions throughout history. The camp’s relaxed atmosphere is said to lend itself to the relationship-building that’s so central to diplomacy. Over the years, presidents have made additions to suit their tastes, including adding a heated swimming pool, putting green and basketball court. During his visit this weekend, Biden played Mario Kart with one of his granddaughters.
(AP) German authorities say police have turned back 5,000 people at the country’s borders with the Czech Republic and Austria’s Tyrol region since tight controls were introduced on Sunday. Germany imposed checks to slow the spread of the British coronavirus variant from the Czech Republic and of the South African variant from Tyrol. It is restricting entry to German citizens and residents, truck drivers, transport and health service workers and a few others including cross-border commuters working in “systemically relevant sectors.” All have to show a negative coronavirus test. An Interior Ministry spokesman said by Monday morning federal police had checked about 10,000 people and turned back some 5,000. The checks have prompted strong criticism from Austria.
BRUSSELS (AP) — An Associated Press investigation, conducted in collaboration with the Atlantic Council’s Digital Forensic Research Lab, found that powerful political figures and allied media in China, the U.S., Russia and Iran flooded the globe with disinformation about the origins of the COVID pandemic. As rhetoric from leading U.S. Republicans intensified, China went on the offensive, launching what may be its first truly global digital disinformation campaign. China used its growing presence on Twitter and Facebook to seed and spread disinformation that coursed through tens of thousands of accounts with hundreds of millions of followers in dozens of languages.
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