Wayne Byers Show – Evening – Mar 23

CSi Weather…

TONIGHT…Cloudy. Lows in the mid 20s. North winds 15 to 20 mph.

.WEDNESDAY…Mostly cloudy in the morning then clearing. Highs in the mid 40s. North winds 10 to 20 mph.

.WEDNESDAY NIGHT…Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 20s. Northeast

winds 5 to 10 mph shifting to the southeast after midnight.

.THURSDAY…Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 50s. Southeast winds

10 to 20 mph.

.THURSDAY NIGHT…Mostly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of rain and

snow after midnight. Lows in the lower 30s.

.FRIDAY…Partly sunny. A 20 percent chance of rain and snow in

the morning. Highs around 50.

.FRIDAY NIGHT…Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 20s.

.SATURDAY…Partly sunny. A 20 percent chance of rain in the

afternoon. Highs in the upper 40s.

.SATURDAY NIGHT…Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 20s.

.SUNDAY…Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 50s.

.SUNDAY NIGHT…Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 30s.

.MONDAY…Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 50s.

 

NDDoH

COVID-19 Stats

Tues. Mar 23, 2021

11-a.m.

Barnes:

New Positives  1

Total Positives 1317

Active 8

Recovered 1275

 

Stutsman:

New Positives  1

Total Positives 3321

Active 9

Recovered 3226

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
205,941	Residents who received at least one dose of vaccine
342,404	Total COVID-19 vaccine doses administered
4,727	Total Tests from yesterday*
1,755,224	Total tests completed since the pandemic began
165	Positive Individuals from yesterday*****
48	PCR Tests
117	Antigen Tests
101,865	Total positive individuals since the pandemic began
4.66%	Daily Positivity Rate**
745	Total Active Cases
+43	Change in active cases from yesterday
111	Individuals with a recovery date of yesterday****
99,657	Total recovered since the pandemic began
19	Currently hospitalized
0	Change in hospitalizations from yesterday
+2	New death(s)
1,463	Total deaths since the pandemic began
INDIVIDUALS WHO DIED WITH COVID-19
Woman in her 50s from Morton County
Man in his 70s from Williams County
NEW POSITIVE CASES REPORTED TUESDAY BY COUNTY
Adams		0	Grant	0	Ransom	0
Barnes		1	Griggs	0	Renville	1
Benson		2	Hettinger	0	Richland	2
Billings		0	Kidder	0	Rolette	0
Bottineau		2	LaMoure	1	Sargent	0
Bowman		0	Logan	0	Sheridan	0
Burke		0	McHenry	2	Sioux	0
Burleigh		8	McIntosh	0	Slope	0
Cass		85	McKenzie	1	Stark	7
Cavalier		1	McLean	2	Steele	0
Dickey		6	Mercer	3	Stutsman	1
Divide		0	Morton	0	Towner	0
Dunn		0	Mountrail	0	Traill	1
Eddy		0	Nelson	1	Walsh	1
Emmons		0	Oliver	0	Ward	7
Foster		0	Pembina	3	Wells	2
Golden Valley		1	Pierce	0	Williams	3
Grand Forks		19	Ramsey	2

 

* 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 this week will have COVID-19 Testing  Wednesday March 24 and Friday March 26 at the Jamestown Civic Center from 11-a.m. to 12 noon, using the Rapid Testing, BinaxNow.

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  (CSi)  The 40^th Annual El Zagel Mystic Fish Fry is scheduled for Friday March 26 from 4:30-p.m., to 7:30-p.m., at The Gladstone Inn, at Shady’s Banquet Room.

On Tuesday’s Wayne Byers Show on CSi Cable 2, Craig Mehlhoff said, drive up and take out also available.

Tickets are Adults $15, those 6-12 years old $5 under 6 free.

Because last year’s Fish Fry was not held due to safety issues with the pandemic, unused tickets can be used at this year’s Fish Fry.

Tickets available at Shady’s, Sabirs Buffalo Grill, Jonny B’s, Witthauer Financial Group, West End hide and fur, and other locations and from any El Zagal Mystic member, or at the door.

Tickets are not deductible for charitable purposes.

Craig said most of the proceeds go locally to food pantries, the Jamestown Salvation Army, Community Action, The Anne Carlsen Center, the Elks Camp Grassick, and individuals in need.

Proceeds also support the Shriners Children Care Center and Hospital, with 28 of those available including six Burn Centers.

The Jamestown contact for more information is Jim Boatman.

Craig added that because of the pandemic in 2020 cancelling events, that others have picked up the fundraising cause, with such events as the Lazy Fish, Fishin for a Cause that will be held this year on Saturday August 14 at Pelican Point, that will feature a fundraiser raffle, to support the Elks, Camp Grassick.

The Mystics  will hold a fundraising Gun Raffle, with 25 guns to be raffled on June 25.  El Zagel Mystic members have raffle tickets.

Last year’s fundraisers total $130,000 toward supporting the charities.

He added that there will NOT be a Jamestown/Valley City Shriners Circus, stemming from several locations still not opening facilities to host the circus,  observing social distancing with COVID-19 protocols.

Anther uniformed Shrine parade units in Jamestown is the  El ZagalClowns, plus the  James Valley Shriner Club, and the Easy Wheels group.

 

Jamestown  (CSi)  The Jamestown City Council’s Finance & Legal, Building Planning & Zoning, Civic Center and Promotion Committee, met in joint session Tuesday evening at City Hall. Council Member Buchanan joined by phone. All others were present in person.

FINANCE & LEGAL COMMITTEE:

Recommended for approval was the request from Jamestown Gymnastics Club for a site authorization to conduct gaming at the Gladstone Inn & Suites, in the Conference Room on June 14, 2021.

 

Recommended for approval was  the request from the JSDC for reimbursement for 2020 JSDC Real Estate & Special Assessment costs from Economic Development Funds, in the amount $1,362.73, with the City Share to be $1,118.41 and paid from the City Sales Tax Fund.

JSDC CEO Connie Ova said, the request is for reimbursement of property taxes.

 

Recommended for approval was  the request from the JSDC to approve the JSDC 2022 Budget. Connie Ova said the draft budget approved by the JSDC Board was for $365,000 from the city sales tax fund, the city’s share, and $90,000 will be requested by the county.

 

Recommended for approval was  the request from the JSDC for Economic Development Funds for an Internship Program, in the amount of $105,000, with the City Share to be $84,000.00 and paid from the City Sales Tax Fund. Business Development Director, Corry Shevlen said, the request is for reimbursement of the costs with the city’s share of $105,000.

 

Recommended for approval was  the request from the JSDC for reimbursement of Center for Economic Development (CED) building loss for 2020 from Economic Development Funds, in the amount of $9,078.64, with the City Share to be $8,170.78 (90%) and paid from the City Sales Tax Fund.  Connie Ova said the JSDC owns 50-percent of the building.

 

Recommended for approval was the requests for street closings and/or permits to allow alcoholic beverages in fenced areas for the St. Patrick’s Day event, Running of the Green, on April 17, 2021, for the following: All Vets Club; Buffalo Lanes, Inc.; Corner Bar; Jamestown Country Club d/b/a Elks Lodge; Middles LLC d.b.a. Fred’s Den; Frontier Fort Bar & Grill; Jonny B’s Brickhouse; Knights of Columbus; Office Bar & Lounge; and Blazer, Inc. d/b/a. Shady’s.

 

The committee recommends, the City Council extend the Airborne Vector Control agreement for two years through November 1, 2023 and can be extended for an additional two years.  To be on call for service, with a $12,000 retainer fee.

 

The committee recommends the City Council approve the 2021 to December 31, 2022 Frontier Village two-year lease with the ability to renew and requiring City Council approval of any rate change and authorize the Mayor and the City Administrator to sign. Mayor Heinrich said the lease is a set rate based on the tourism season. After visiting with local real estate businesses, on square footage rates, Tourism Director Searle Swedlund recommends a rate of $8 per square foot.

The committee recommends approval of the two year lease, and decided to determine the lease rate separately after further discussion for city council approval without recommendation at this time.

 

The committee recommends approving the request from Newman Signs, Inc., to amend the original location lease of October 20th, 2011, with the City of Jamestown, pending review by the City Attorney. Mayor Heinrich said the amendment is for the billboard at the former Eagle Club location.

A location change of the billboard will be forthcoming. The property will become the new Eagle Flats location.

The agreement is pending approval of Newman signs.

 

INFORMATIONAL: Municipal budgeting prior to the 2022 budget process. Mayor Heinrich said a committee meeting will be held prior to the budget meeting, scheduled for  early April.

 

BUILDING, PLANNING & ZONING COMMITTEE

Considered the Minor Subdivision, Preliminary Plat of McCandy’s Land Subdivision, Replat of Lots 2, 3 and the west 35’ of Lot 4 of Buchholtz Subdivision within the Northeast Quarter of Section 10, T139N, R64W, Extraterritorial Jurisdiction of the City of Jamestown, Homer Township, Stutsman County, North Dakota. The property is located at 8780 37th St SE.

The committee recommends, approval.

 

Considered the Minor Subdivision, Preliminary Plat of Super 8 Addition, Replat of all of Lot 3 and the Northerly 25 feet of Lot 4, Block 1, Lowry’s Subdivision of part of the SE1/4, Section 2, T139, R64W of the 5th Principal Meridian, Stutsman County, North Dakota described as follows: Beginning at the Northeasterly corner of Lot 3, Block 5, Lowry’s Subdivision, thence S. 18°02’ E., a distance of 125 feet; thence N. 89°10’ E., a distance of 303.71 feet; thence N. 0°50’W., a distance of 119.14 feet; thence S. 89°10W., a distance of 341.54 feet to the point of beginning; according to the plat of Lowry’s Subdivision recorded in the Register of Deeds Office in Book B of Plats at pages 117-118. And the South 75 feet of Lot 4, and all of Lot 5, Block 5, Lowry’s Subdivision in part of the SE1/4, Section 2, T139N, R64W of the 5th Principal Meridian, Stutsman County, North Dakota more particularly described as follows: Beginning at a point that N. 0°50’E., along the East line of the SE1/4 of Section 2, a distance of 921.45 feet and S. 89°10’W., a distance of 33 feet from the Southeast corner of SE1/4; thence from this point of beginning N. 0°50’E., 166.8 feet; thence S. 89°10’W., a distance of 370.71 feet to the Easterly line of said Block 5; thence S. 18°02’E., a distance of 175 feet to the Southeasterly corner of Lot 5, Block 5; thence N. 89°10’E., a distance of 317.75 feet to the point of beginning. The property is located at 2613 & 2623 HWY 281 S.   The motion approved was to place the item on the April City Council agenda without recommendation at this time.

INFORMATIONAL: The public hearing and second reading of Ordinance No. 1543, introduced by Council Member Kamlitz, to amend and re-enact Ordinance No. 329 by amending the District Map to change the zoning of a portion of Government Lot 1 within the NE ¼ of Section 26, Township 140N, Range 64W, laying and being North of a line extended from the intersection of the South boundary line of 9th Street with the East boundary of said lot, consisting of 8.4 acres in Stutsman County, North Dakota from R-1A (One-Family Residential District and Duplex or Two-Family District) to P-U-D (Plan Unit Development), the property is located at 901 4th Ave NW (Proposed Hidden River Acres), has been scheduled on the April 5, 2021, City Council meeting agenda.

CIVIC CENTER AND PROMOTION COMMITTEE INFORMATIONAL:

Frontier Village 2021 projects, maintenance and operational update by Jamestown Tourism Director, Searle Swedlund, said plans are to open for the 2021 summer season.    A Parkette is planned  included is a  homesteading. He added maintenance including painting of buildings is planned, and is being budgeted for, including charitable gifts.

Considered the request from Greg Carlson to hold a Roughrider Rodeo inside the Civic Center in 2021.  Carlson said last year due to the pandemic, the event was held outdoors. The committee recommends approving holding the rodeo at the Civic Center.  Rental fees are suggested for each date for a total of $12,800, not including other fees.  Carlson said that total is probably more than the dollars that will be generated by the rodeo, tickets, which he said is a break even event.  Rodeo Committee member Casey Aldinger suggested the city approve holding the rodeo based on the economic turnover  of dollars, in millions of dollars over the years, plus Carlson bring the rodeo finals to Jamestown when it was given up in Devils Lake.

The committee recommends  approving the request from Coca-Cola Bottling Company High Country for a one year extension to the 2016 Beverage Agreement due to the unforeseen Covid-19 interruptions in operations.  Civic Center Manager Pam Fosse said she has no problem in extending the agreement.   City Administrator, Sarah Hellekson suggested the extension be for five years.  The current agreement expires on April 30 this year.  The committee recommends a one year extension to the request.

The meeting was shown live on CSi 67 followed by replays.

 

Bismarck  (NDHP)  The North Dakota Highway Patrol, reports that on  Tuesday, March 23,  at approximately 10:45 am a Department of Transportation employee reported to Law Enforcement they had found a suspicious object while performing maintenance on Hwy 1804 near mile marker 45 in Emmons County.

The object was rendered safe by the Bismarck Bomb Squad at approximately 2:30 pm. The North Dakota Highway Patrol (NDHP) is leading the investigation. The NDHP was assisted on scene by the Emmons County Sheriff’s department, Logan County Sheriff’s department, North Dakota Game and Fish, Emmons County Ambulance and Emmons County Fire Department. Due to the ongoing investigation no information will be released about the makeup, location, or condition of the object at this time. Hwy 1804 was closed for approximately 2 hours

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — North Dakota’s House has rebuffed another attempt at changing the state’s seat belt law. The House voted 49-45-to kill the proposal to allow police to pull over drivers if they see them not wearing seat belts. North Dakota’s current law says drivers and front-seat passengers have to wear seat belts. But a driver can’t be ticketed for it unless he or she is pulled over for another traffic violation first. Thirty-four states already have a so-called primary enforcement seat belt law. Police may not pull over motorists in North Dakota simply because they aren’t belted.

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — North Dakota legislators want a raise for the second straight session. The proposed pay boost for lawmakers is 1.5% in the first year of the two-year budget cycle and 2% in the second. The increase is equal to the level of raises for state employees and elected statewide public officials. Lawmakers are paid $518 a month, plus $186 a day during the session. In addition, they receive a housing allowance during the session of more than $1,800 a month. They also are on the health plan that covers state employees.

BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — President Joe Biden shut down oil and gas sales from the nation’s vast public reserves over worries about climate change. Now the administration has to figure out what do with that multi-billion dollar program without crushing a significant sector of the U.S. economy. On the campaign trail, Biden pledged to end leasing and new drilling permits for public lands and waters. The leasing ban announced Jan. 27 is only temporary, and it’s unclear how much legal authority the government has to stop drilling on about 23 million acres previously sold.

Bismarck  (CSi)  In a letter today to U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, Gov. Doug Burgum stressed his opposition to the transfer of detained migrants from the southern border to North Dakota being considered by DHS, as media have reported. While the White House has said there are no such plans, North Dakota’s homeland security director has requested a detailed briefing from DHS on the matter.

The text of the governor’s letter to Secretary Mayorkas:

“As a northern border state, we have seen unsettling media reports that North Dakota is being considered by Department of Homeland Security officials as a site for the relocation of migrants detained at the south Texas border. Our latest communication from the White House, received Monday, March 22, stated that ‘CBP continually evaluates possible contingency plans and adjusts its operations as circumstances dictate, but currently there are no plans to transfer migrants from the Southwest border to the Northern or Coastal borders. We will be sure to work with DHS to reach out if the situation changes.’

“To be clear, our administration does not support the transfer to North Dakota of migrants who have entered the United States without permission. While our state willingly participates in the resettlement of legal, thoroughly vetted refugees, we strongly oppose any efforts to alleviate the southern border crisis of the overwhelming influx of migrants by transporting them to northern border states such as North Dakota. This crisis is the product and responsibility of the Biden administration, and shifting the problem and public safety costs to North Dakota and other northern border states would place our communities at risk while doing nothing to address the root causes of the ongoing crisis at the southern border. We urge the administration to address this crisis at the source, fully enforce federal immigration laws, and reassure northern border states that relocation is not on the table.”

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The jury seated for former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin’s trial in George Floyd’s death includes a chemist, a nurse, a social worker and a grandmother. It’s a racially mixed group – with six people who identify as Black or multiracial. Almost all have seen the bystander video of Floyd pinned on the street that fanned worldwide outrage. And some have ties to police. Although many said they had formed views of Chauvin’s conduct, all said they could set those aside and decide the case based on evidence. Opening statements are Monday in Minneapolis.

In sports….

BISMARCK, N.D. – The North Star Athletic Association (NSAA) announced its sixth edition of the softball Players-of-the-Week Monday.  Emily Smith of Valley City State (N.D.) was selected as the Pitcher-of-the-Week.  Katelyn Kubitschek of Dickinson State (N.D.) was named as the Player-of-the-Week.

North Star Athletic Association Softball Pitcher-of-the-Week
Emily Smith – Valley City State (N.D.) – 5’7″ – Senior – pitcher – Portage La Prairie, Manitoba, Canada – Smith tossed her first career no-hitter, setting a new school record of 51 career wins in Valley City State’s (N.D.) 1-0 victory over Doane (Neb.).  She struck out 14 batters and walked just two in the game.  Smith also pitched an inning in relief in the first game, striking out three straight batters despite a 5-4 setback to the Tigers.

North Star Athletic Association Softball Player-of-the-Week
Katelyn Kubitschek – Dickinson State (N.D.) – 5’6″ – Junior – catcher – Phoenix, Ariz. – Kubitschek collected at least two hits and scored a run each in four games as Dickinson State (N.D.) went 5-0 record for the week.  She was 9-of-15 at the plate (.600 batting average).  Kubitschek also registered a slugging percentage of .800 with three doubles (2 doubles versus Minnesota-Moorhead) and drove in two runs.  She swiped five bases for the week.

The Vikings were receiving votes in the latest NAIA poll. Valley City State returns to the diamond on Saturday when they travel to Madison to face Dakota State.

In world and national news…

WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrats say they are pushing toward a vote on expanded gun control measures as the nation reels from its second mass shooting in a week. President Joe Biden says “we have to act,” but prospects for any major changes were dim, for now, in the closely divided Congress. In brief remarks responding to the shooting, Biden urged Congress to move quickly to close the loopholes in the background check system and also to ban assault weapons and high-capacity magazines. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer vowed Tuesday morning to bring House-passed legislation that would require background checks for most all gun sales and transfers to the Senate floor, whether it will pass or not. The attack in Colorado killed 10 people, including a police officer.

 

BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — Court documents show that the 21-year-old suspect in the Colorado supermarket shooting purchased an assault rifle less than a week before the attack that killed 10 people. The documents also say supermarket employees told investigators that Ahmad Al Aliwi Alissa shot an elderly man multiple times outside the store before going inside. Another person was found shot in a vehicle next to a car registered to the suspect’s brother. The documents did not say where the gun was purchased. Authorities say Ahmad Al Aliwi Alissa was from the Denver suburb of Arvada. Investigators have not established a motive.

 

 

 

(AP) The White House says 27 million doses of coronavirus vaccines will be distributed next week, more than three times the number when President Joe Biden took office about two months ago. Coronavirus coordinator Jeff Zients informed governors that 23 million doses of Pfizer and Moderna and 4 million of Johnson & Johnson’s vaccine will be shipped next week. About 18 million of those shots will be given directly to states and jurisdictions to administer, White House press secretary Jen Psaki says. Most of the remainder will go to the federal retail pharmacy program and federally qualified community health centers. More supplies are expected in the coming weeks as more states are relaxing eligibility criteria for shots. Biden wants all adults eligible for vaccines by May 1.

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas is becoming the most populous state to make COVID-19 vaccines available to all adults. That’s more than a month before President Joe Biden’s goal of making the shots available to anyone who wants one by May 1. The announcement by state health officials Tuesday adds Texas to the rapidly growing list of states that are making the vaccine available to all adults. The drastic expansion for the state’s nearly 30 million residents will begin Monday. For the past two weeks, Texas has been the nation’s largest state with no coronavirus restrictions after Republican Gov. Greg Abbott repealed a mask mandate that has divided businesses and lifted limits on restaurant and retail occupancy.