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FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING FOR ALL OF WESTERN AND CENTRAL NORTH DAKOTA…
.Gusty southerly winds sustained to around 20 mph will combine
with forecast minimum RH values from 12 to 23 percent on Thursday.
Combined with very dry fuels, a critical fire weather day will be
possible for all of western and central North Dakota.
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* WINDS…Southerly to around 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY…As low as 12 percent.
* AFFECTED AREA…All of Western and Central North Dakota.
* IMPACTS…Any fires that ignite will spread rapidly and become
difficult to control or suppress.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions
are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible
Red Flag Warnings.
Forecast…
REST OF TODAY…Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 30s. Northwest
winds 10 to 20 mph.
.TONIGHT…Clear. Lows in the lower 20s. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
.THURSDAY…Sunny. Not as cool. Highs in the upper 50s. South
winds 10 to 20 mph increasing to 20 to 25 mph in the afternoon.
.THURSDAY NIGHT…Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 30s. South
winds 10 to 20 mph.
.FRIDAY…Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 70s. South winds 10 to
15 mph shifting to the west in the afternoon.
.FRIDAY NIGHT…Clear. Lows in the mid 30s.
.SATURDAY…Sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT…Partly cloudy. Lows around 40.
.SUNDAY…Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT…Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s.
.MONDAY…Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.
.MONDAY NIGHT…Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 30s.
.TUESDAY…Mostly sunny. A 20 percent chance of rain in the
afternoon. Highs in the lower 60s.
(CSi) The Barnes County Commission has extended the burn ban for Barnes County now through April 7
The ban includes the burning of leaves, grass clippings, garbage pits, construction debris, fallen trees as well as crop residue, sloughs, campfires and bonfires.
Barnes County Emergency Manager Sue Lloyd said residents can use grills and fire pits so long as there is an adult present and monitoring them and the adult ensures the fire pit and grill are completely extinguished.
(CSi) Stutsman County Emergency Manger Jerry Bergquist reminds residents that with the lack of snow cover, Stutsman County residents need to be reminded of the open burning ordinance that limits when burning can be safely carried out. The ordinance is in effect 365 days a year. However, it restricts burning only when the Fire Danger Rating for Stutsman County is in the “VERY HIGH” or “EXTREME” categories or if a “RED FLAG WARNING” has been issued by the National Weather Service.
Because of the continued dry conditions, Stutsman County will most likely be placed in either the “VERY HIGH” or “EXTREME” fire danger categories. If this occurs, the ordinance dictates that NO burning is permitted within Stutsman County. This includes starting, conducting, allowing, maintaining, or soliciting any open burn activities.
Violations of the open burning ordinance will be enforced. A violation is a Class B misdemeanor, for which a maximum penalty of 30 days in jail, a fine of $1,500.00 or both may be imposed.
The Stutsman County website has the daily fire rating, today in the Very High category and includes Barnes County.
Jamestown Rural Fire Department (JRFD) Chief Brian Paulson reports that firefighters have responded to numerous grass fires over the past few days, due to tinder dry vegetation conditions, not only burning acreage but also stressing firefighters, and resources.
Chief Paulson reminds those getting into the field for spring planting to take precautions to help prevent further fires in the area as high winds and dry conditions persist.
Edgeley and Jud Fire Departments were called a grass fire near Nortonville on Monday, theorized to have been caused by high wind gusting to between 40 and 50 mph, causing a power line arc.
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — Strong winds and drought conditions fueled a wildfire in western North Dakota, injuring a firefighter and some livestock and damaging utility infrastructure. Officials say the fire has burned about 1 square mile north of Richardton in Stark County. Richardton Fire Chief Jason Kostelecky says smoke reduced visibility in the area to near zero at times Monday, leading to the crash of a fire truck and minor injuries to a firefighter. He says some calves in the area were injured in the fire, but the extent of those injuries aren’t known. An abandoned building burned in the blaze, as did fences, power lines and utility poles. Montana-Dakota Utilities spokesman Mark Hanson says the fire damaged five of the company’s structures, causing one to collapse.
Update…
Jamestown (CSi) the Stutsman County Sheriff’s Office reports that two people were arrested Tuesday evening at Smokey’s Landing.
The report says several vehicles were attempted to be broken into.
Stutsman County Sheriff Chad Kaiser, both individuals are their 20’s. The sheriff’s Office was called to the campground, and upon arrival found a locked vehicle. License plates, showed both individuals were reported missing from Oklahoma
Kaiser says the individuals told them that they lost their keys during a walk, having locked their car with their phones in it.
Kaiser says, they then tried to break into several campers to escape the high wind and cold weather.
They were located in one of the campers with injuries, and were taken from the scene, by Jamestown Area Ambulance Service to JRMC, for treatment, with one released and the other transferred to Fargo for medical treatment.
No names were immediately released.
He says the report will be submitted to the Stutsman County States Attorney.
NDDoH
COVID Stats
11am
Tues. Mar. 30 2021
Barnes:
New Positives 4
Total Positives 1328
Active 13
Recovered 1284
Stutsman:
New Positives 2
Total Positives 3326
Active 6
Recovered 3241
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 | ||||||
| 229,101 | Residents who received at least one dose of vaccine | |||||
| 391,704 | Total COVID-19 vaccine doses administered | |||||
| 5,607 | Total Tests from yesterday* | |||||
| 1,787,818 | Total tests completed since the pandemic began | |||||
| 245 | Positive Individuals from yesterday***** | |||||
| 88 | PCR Tests | |||||
| 157 | Antigen Tests | |||||
| 102,880 | Total positive individuals since the pandemic began | |||||
| 6.15% | Daily Positivity Rate** | |||||
| 1,044 | Total Active Cases | |||||
| +123 | Change in active cases from yesterday | |||||
| 94 | Individuals with a recovery date of yesterday**** | |||||
| 100,370 | Total recovered since the pandemic began | |||||
| 15 | Currently hospitalized | |||||
| -3 | Change in hospitalizations from yesterday | |||||
| 0 | New death(s) | |||||
| 1,466 | Total deaths since the pandemic began
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| INDIVIDUALS WHO DIED WITH COVID-19 | ||||||
| No deaths to report | ||||||
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NEW POSITIVE CASES REPORTED TODAY BY COUNTY |
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| Adams | 0 | Grant | 0 | Ransom | 2 | |
| Barnes | 4 | Griggs | 0 | Renville | 0 | |
| Benson | 2 | Hettinger | 0 | Richland | 8 | |
| Billings | 0 | Kidder | 0 | Rolette | 0 | |
| Bottineau | 1 | LaMoure | 0 | Sargent | 1 | |
| Bowman | 0 | Logan | 1 | Sheridan | 1 | |
| Burke | 0 | McHenry | 2 | Sioux | 0 | |
| Burleigh | 15 | McIntosh | 0 | Slope | 0 | |
| Cass | 124 | McKenzie | 0 | Stark | 5 | |
| Cavalier | 0 | McLean | 1 | Steele | 0 | |
| Dickey | 0 | Mercer | 1 | Stutsman | 2 | |
| Divide | 0 | Morton | 4 | Towner | 1 | |
| Dunn | 0 | Mountrail | 2 | Traill | 2 | |
| Eddy | 0 | Nelson | 2 | Walsh | 7 | |
| Emmons | 0 | Oliver | 0 | Ward | 15 | |
| Foster | 0 | Pembina | 5 | Wells | 0 | |
| Golden Valley | 0 | Pierce | 0 | Williams | 3 | |
| Grand Forks | 28 | Ramsey | 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.
Jamestown (CVHD) Valley Health District this week will have COVID-19 Testing
- Weds March 31
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
CVHD
AVAILABLE 1st DOSE CLINICS:
What: 1st Dose COVID Vaccination Clinic
Vaccine Type: Moderna (18 years and older)
Location: Jamestown Civic Center Exchequer Room (North Entrance)
Date: Thursday, April 1
Time: 9:00am – 2:00pm
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AVAILABLE 2nd DOSE CLINICS:
*Review the due date on the back of your CDC COVID vaccination record card prior to registering.
* 2nd dose clinics ONLY. If you register as a first dose, your appointment will be canceled.
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What: 2nd Dose COVID Vaccination Clinic
Vaccine Type: Moderna
Date: Thursday, April 1
Time: 9:00am – 2:00pm
Location: Jamestown Civic Center Exchequer Room
. Appointments are required and are first come, first serve. Once the clinics are full, they will be closed for registration.
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. To register for an appointment, visit our website www.centralvalleyhealth.org and click the “COVID-19” tab.
Valley City (CCHD) City/County Health District in Valley City will hold the next COVID-19 vaccination clinic on Thursday, April 1, 2021, from 9-a.m. to 10:45-a.m.,at CCHD.
This is a 1st Dose Clinic for Moderna.
Pre-Registration is required, for subsequent clinics
The vaccination is for the Moderna vaccine, administered in two doses, the second dose 28 days from the first dose. The 2nd Dose will be given on Thursay April 29. Check the back of you CDC card to see when you will be scheduled for the second dose.
CCHD is currently vaccinating into Phase 1C Priority Groups, including Barnes County Essential Workers, and ages 18 and older at increased risk for COVID-19.
Valley City (CSi) The Valley City Commission met in Special Session on Tuesday noon virtually, on the Zoom platform, from City Hall. Commission Erikson was not present.
A Resolution was discussed authorizing the issuance of Improvement Warrants and Exchanging them for $1,535,000, Refunding Improvement Bonds of 2021.
Finance Director, Avis Richter introduced Mike Manstrom who explained the refunding sale at 1.19 percent interest rate for the remainder of the 10-years, which he said was a very low rate.
The Commission members voted unanimously.
The meeting was shown live on CSi Cable 68.
Valley City (CSi 3-30-21) – The latest message from Valley City Mayor Dave Carlsrud.
“Please be careful with fire as our area is very dry, windy and the grass fires burn like crazy. The Barnes County “burn ban” is in place and has been extended for another week. Some prayers for rain would be good.
Please CHECK THE BATTERIES in your smoke and radon alarms. Our fire department is receiving calls as alarms are sounding because of low batteries.
On a sad note, violence in our country has been rearing its ugly head. Whether it is racial, gender, political, LBGT, color or religion, we need to end the violence. Just because someone is a different color, has a different spiritual belief or lifestyle, isn’t reason for us to dislike him or her. Conflict is generally best resolved through communication. Perhaps through communications, commonalities may be identified and could bring us closer together. “Love our neighbors as ourselves”.
Thanks to our Street Department for cutting many of the ruts from our alleys.
COVID-19 vaccination, get yours, let’s move towards Herd Immunity and some protection from variants on the horizon. See the City County Health District website, citycountyhealth.org or call 845-8518.
There are legislative bills that could affect you. See: https://www.legis.nd.gov/assembly/67-2021/regular to track bills and to contact your legislators if you wish. It is an interesting process.”
Valley City Mayor Dave Carlsrud
“I object to violence as when it appears to do good, it is only temporary and the evil it does, is permanent.” Mahatma Gandhi
Carrington (CSi) Carrington Elementary School Superintendent, Kris Kuehn reports, that a secure in place was issued Tuesday morning at the school.
She says the event that about 11-a.m., a secure in place was issued lasting about around 15 to 20 minutes.
Kuehn says, “There was no imminent threat to students or staff safety.”
West Fargo (KFGO) – Precautionary lockdowns were ordered at four West Fargo schools Tuesday morning while police responded to a report of an aggravated assault.
KFGO reports that the assault was reported in the area of 9th St. and 13th Avenue East. The suspect was seen running eastbound from the scene. Out of caution, the West Fargo High School, Willow Park Elementary School, Eastwood Elementary, and L.E. Berger Elementary were put on a hallway closure. There was no direct threat to the schools or students.
Police are not releasing information about the assault because “it can potentially damage the investigation.”
Valley News Live reports,the police have not arrested anyone in relation to this incident, and say the assault was targeted at the individuals involved and not the larger community.
West Fargo Police say they will share more information when it becomes available, but say the investigation is still ongoing.
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — North Dakota’s Republican-led House has overwhelmingly endorsed legislation that’s aimed at shielding schools and teachers from lawsuits arising from posting the Ten Commandments in classrooms. The vote Tuesday came despite warnings from attorneys and school officials that the legislation would result in costly and unwinnable legal fights. The GOP-controlled Senate approved the measure last month. Hoping to fend off legal challenges, the House amended the bill with a requirement that the Ten Commandments be included in a display with other historical documents. The bill now goes back to the Senate for concurrence.
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — The president of North Dakota State University says he won’t bow to political pressure or sanctions against the school for having ties to Planned Parenthood. University President Dean Bresciani says “it’s a matter of academic freedom.” The Legislature is pushing to prohibit the school from funneling federal grant money to Planned Parenthood for sex education in the state. Some lawmakers contend it could result in classes that promote abortion. A draft amendment in the House says ties to such a program could force result in budget cuts. A school official signing an agreement also would face jail time.
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — Police in Bismarck say two men who were shot, including one fatally, were apparent targets of the perpetrator. Lt. Luke Gardiner says investigators are following up on leads in Sunday night’s shooting at the Mapleton Apartments in north Bismarck. Officers responded to reports of gunfire about 11 p.m. and found the two victims inside the apartment complex. They were taken to the hospital where one man, 26 years old, died from his injuries. Police say the other man, age 29, is in stable condition and is expected to recover. The victims have not been identified.
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A Minneapolis firefighter who broke down as she recounted how a police officer prevented her from helping George Floyd is resuming testimony Wednesday in the trial of the fired police officer charged in Floyd’s death. Genevieve Hansen said Tuesday that she came upon Derek Chauvin restraining Floyd while out on a walk last Memorial Day. Hansen says she immediately recognized Floyd needed medical attention but another officer forced her and others back onto a sidewalk. She was one of several onlookers to describe their frustration, anger and despair as they begged Chauvin to take his knee off Floyd’s neck.
In sports…
SIOUX CITY, Iowa (3-30-21) (UJ) — Derek Owens (FR/Andover, Minn.) of the University of Jamestown men’s volleyball team has been named GPAC Attacker of the Week.
Owens hit .441 with 22 kills in 34 attempts as the fourth-ranked Jimmies won a pair of matches last week. He averaged 3.67 kills per set and is now 7th in the NAIA with his .511 hitting percentage.
Jamestown, now 18-2 this season, hosts the GPAC postseason tournament April 9-10 at Harold Newman Arena. UJ will play Morningside at 7 p.m. on April 9.
SIOUX CITY, Iowa– For the second time this season, Kat Miska (JR/Pequot Lakes, Minn.) of the University of Jamestown has been selected as GPAC Pitcher of the Week.
Miska recorded a pair of double-digit strikeout performances in going 2-0 for the Jimmies last week. She struck out 11 over seven innings in a 4-1 win at NCAA Division II MSU-Moorhead, then followed up with a 15 strikeout performance in six innings as the Jimmies defeated Saint Mary (Neb.) 10-2 in six innings. Miska averaged two strikeouts per inning and walked just two batters in 13 innings pitched, improving overall record to 10-1 with a 0.97 ERA and a .169 batting average against.
UJ is scheduled to host Dordt (Iowa) University on April 7 at 3 p.m.
SIOUX CITY, Iowa
— For the second time this season, University of Jamestown pitcher Dru Fitz (SR/Gresham, OR) has been selected as GPAC Pitcher of the Week.
Fitz pitched his second shutout in his last three starts, holding Midland (Neb.) to one hit in seven innings while striking out nine in Jamestown (N.D.)’s 6-0 win last Friday. He improved his overall record to 4-0, lowering his earned run average to 2.31. Fitz now has a 43:6 K/BB ratio in 39 innings pitched this season.
The Jimmies (18-10) host Briar Cliff (Iowa) Thursday at 2 p.m.
VCSU men’s basketball head coach Ryan Montgomery has announced the hiring of Tim Wagner as VCSU’s lead assistant coach.
Wagner worked the previous three seasons as an assistant coach at Bemidji State University. He replaces former VCSU assistant Karl Sorby, who has been hired as the head coach for Dakota College at Bottineau.
“Tim is a young coach with good experience at the NCAA Division II level,” said Montgomery. “He comes to us from one of my mentors in Mike Boschee, and he was also coached by trusted peers of mine. Tim brings three years of recruiting experience within college basketball and was an all-conference collegiate player. We are excited to add his new knowledge and youth to our program.”
Wagner worked the previous three seasons at Bemidji State, where he assisted in areas such as recruiting, scouting, practice plans and workouts, academic progress and youth camps. He also has experience as a camp coordinator and skills coach at the high school level.
“I’m very excited about joining the Valley City State basketball program,” said Wagner. “We have a good program with high aspirations, and I’m looking forward to helping our team reach their goals.”
A native of Galesville, Wis., Wagner completed his collegiate playing career at Harding University – an NCAA Division II school in Arkansas. He averaged 15.6 points per game during his two seasons at Harding and earned All-Great American Conference and GAC All-Academic honors.
Wagner recently earned his master’s degree in sports management from Winona State University and earned a bachelor’s degree from Harding in 2018.
Wagner takes over the VCSU position previously held by Karl Sorby, who has been hired as head coach for Dakota College at Bottineau. Sorby worked five seasons for Montgomery and the Vikings.
“We wish Karl the best at Bottineau,” said Montgomery. “I am extremely proud of him and not only thankful for what he did for our program, but also for me individually. Karl gave us his best in helping to change the culture here at VCSU basketball.”
Valley City State University finished the 2020-21 season with a 19-7 overall record and a 9-5 mark in conference play. The Vikings tied for second in the North Star Athletic Association standings.
Tuesday…
NSAA Volleyball Tournament Quarterfinals
At Mayville State
Mayville State def Valley City State 3-1… 23-25,28-26,25-23,25-20
MAYVILLE (VCSU) – The Valley City State volleyball team dropped a hard-fought battle to Mayville State in the NSAA Quarterfinals Tuesday, 23-25, 28-26, 25-23, 25-20.
The Vikings outhit the Comets Tuesday, recording 61 kills on .163 hitting to Mayville’s 57 kills on .159 hitting. The Vikings also recorded five service aces and 7.5 blocks on the night, but it wasn’t enough to down the Comets, who are receiving votes in the NAIA Top 25 poll.
Valley City State finishes its season with a 4-20 overall record and finished seventh in the conference with a 3-11 record. Mayville State continues its campaign with a 23-9 record and finished second in the conference with an 11-3 conference record. The Comets will host No. 3 Viterbo University on Tuesday, April 6.
Valley City State came to battle Tuesday night, never trailing throughout the first set. As a part of a 6-1 Viking rally, three kills from Maara Nelson helped the Vikings to an 18-11 lead. Mayville State later closed the gap to 21-20 on a 6-1 run of its own. From there, the two traded points and a kill from Clara Wieland finished the first set 25-23 in favor of the Vikings.
The Vikings overcame a seven-point deficit in the second set, including three assisted blocks from Macey Kvilvang, Bailey Nelson, and Clara Wieland, to trail 22-21. With the Comets up to set point at 24-22, back-to-back kills from Bailey Nelson kept the Vikings alive. The Comets capitalized on a Viking error with a kill from Kaitlin Leier to take the second set 28-26.
Valley City State had its best attack effort in set three, hitting .224 and tallying 18 kills, but the Comets edged the Vikings with a .309 attack effort and tallying 19 kills in the set. The two NSAA teams tallied 12 ties throughout the third set but the Comets narrowly took set three 25-23.
The fourth set found the teams battling again, holding a tie at 17-17 when the Comets scored three straight points and promted a VCSU timeout. The Vikings inched closer, but a Victoria Johnson kill finished the set for the Comets, 25-20.
Bailey Nelson and Maara Nelson each tallied a team-high 14 kills Tuesday, while Maara Nelson chipped in 12 kills and Macey Kvilvang recorded 11. Jakenda Short finished with 30 set assists and Kallene Klever contributed 21 assists.
On the defensive side, libero Dani Schwanke led the way with a career-high 41 digs. Juarez added 30 digs for the Vikings and M. Nelson finished with 27. Macey Kvilvang also tallied four blocks (two solo) while Clara Wieland and Caitlyn Fischbach each recorded three blocks for VCSU.
Mayville State’s Victoria Johnson finished with 18 kills and five blocks, while Ashley Pyburn finished with 12 kills and Lily Pyle added 11 kills.
Elora Passa tallied 32 set assists and Rachel Hill finished with 15 assits for the Comets. Mason Hart recorded a game-high 51 digs Tuesday.
Tuesday
UJ
Men’s Golf
PARKVILLE, Mo. (UJ) — The University of Jamestown men’s golf team finished fourth at the Park Spring Classic, which concluded Tuesday at the par-70, 6,259-yard Deuce at the National GC of Kansas City.
Tate Olson (JR/Cook, Minn.) was the top finisher for the Jimmies, tying for second after shooting a 3-over 73 to finish at 14-over 154 (81-73).
Hudson Roling (JR/Thermopolis, Wyo.) tied for 10th at 26-over 166 (83-83), Treyton Forsman (JR/Lewiston, Idaho) tied for 14th at 28-over 168 (83-85), Jackson Worner (SO/West Fargo, N.D.) tied for 21st at 31-over 171 (84-87), and Benjamin Schaefer (FR/New Rockford, N.D.) tied for 25th at 32-over 172 (88-84).
Carter Wells (SO/Huron, S.D.), playing as an individual, tied for 35th at 40-over 180 (88-92).
The Jimmies shot a second round 325 to finish with a total score of 96-over 656 (331-325). Park University was first at 76-over 636 (326-310), Lyon College second at 88-over 648 (332-316), and Metropolitan CC third at 89-over 649 (330-319).
Lewis Hopkinson of Park was the top finisher at 10-over 150 (76-74).
Next up for the Jimmies is the Bethany College Invite at Sand Creek Station in Newton, Kan., April 12-13.
Women
SILVIS, Ill. (UJ) — The University of Jamestown women’s golf team finished sixth in the 13-team field at the TPC Deere Run Invitational, which concluded Tuesday.
After contending with high winds during Monday’s round, the Jimmies improved their team score by 41 shots Tuesday, ending with a 351. Their two-round total of 167-over 743 (392-351) was 25 shots better than Grand View University and 23 shots behind fifth-place Central College. Bellevue University won the team title at 110-over 686 (358-328).
Paige Argent (SR/Minot, N.D.) tied for 15th at 34-over 178 (90-88). Izzy Marchino (JR/Highlands Ranch, Colo.) tied for 22nd at 38-over 182 (96-86), Olivia Wallace (JR/Park Rapids, Minn.) (104-88) and Teagan Fee (SO/Havre, Mont.) (103-89) tied for 34th at 48-over 192, and Jayme Carlson (SO/Hartford, S.D.) tied for 39th at 52-over 196 (103-93).
Dominika Gradecka of Bellevue was the top finisher at 16-over 160 (83-77).
Next up for the Jimmies is the Iowa Central Spring Invite at Fort Dodge CC in Fort Dodge, Iowa, on April 9-10.
Fargo (NDSU) The South Dakota State and North Dakota State football Marker Game scheduled for Saturday, April 3, was postponed to April 17 because of COVID-19 test results and contact tracing in the NDSU program, the second straight idle Saturday for both teams, with NDSU’s game at the University of South Dakota last Saturday canceled because of positive tests with the Bison. SDSU did not play Illinois State last Saturday after the Redbirds opted out of the spring season.
NDSU’s players and coaches tested on Monday, but the results were not known until Tuesday. The tests were conducted with NDSU’s Tier 1 personnel, which consists of players, coaches, managers and staff. NDSU athletic director Matt Larsen did not want to get into specifics as to the number of positive tests and what position groups were affected.
NCAA MEN’S BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT
Unbeaten Zags reach Final Four
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Gonzaga’s bid for a perfect season will continue into the Final Four of the NCAA men’s basketball tournament. Meanwhile, UCLA’s unexpected run through the tournament continues.
Drew Timme (TIH’-mee) provided 15 of his 23 points while the Bulldogs outscored Southern Cal, 49-30 in the first half of an 85-66 win over the Trojans. Jalen Suggs just missed a triple-double for the 30-0 Zags, delivering 18 points, 10 rebounds and eight assists as Gonzaga captured the West Region.
All-American Corey Kispert had 18 points and eight boards on an “off” night, hitting just six of his 19 shots from the floor. Gonzaga still finished at 50% shooting despite Kispert’s struggles.
Isaiah Mobley delivered 19 points and seven rebounds for the Trojans, who finished the year 25-8.
UCLA survived a series of nail-biting misses by top-seeded Michigan in the closing seconds for a 51-49 victory that made the Bruins the fifth No. 11 seed ever to reach the Final Four.
Johnny Juzang (JOO’-zang) poured in 28 points despite playing most of the second half on a sore ankle.
Tyger Campbell added 11 points for the Bruins, who will Gonzaga in the national semifinals.
Franz Wagner missed a pair of 3-point attempts over the final 19 seconds, including one at the buzzer to bounce the top-seeded Wolverines from the tournament.
Hunter Dickinson had a team-high 11 points for Michigan, which shot 39% overall and was 3-for-11 from beyond the arc.
NCAA WOMEN’S BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT
Gamecocks reach Women’s Final Four
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — The Stanford and South Carolina women’s basketball team will be spending the weekend in San Antonio.
Zia Cooke scored 16 points and the Gamecocks used their stifling defense to advance to the Final Four for the third time, shutting down Texas, 62-34.
Top-seeded South Carolina blocked 14 shots, nine by Laeticia Amihere. The Gamecocks also held the sixth-seeded Longhorns to 23% shooting and outscored them, 10-0 in the fourth quarter.
Destanni Henderson and Victaria Saxton each scored 12 for the Gamecocks.
Lexie Hull scored 21 points and Stanford reached the Final Four by rallying for a 78-63 victory over Louisville. Stanford trailed by 12 midway through the third quarter before scoring 13 consecutive points to take its first lead since early in the game.
Kiana Williams finished with 14 points for the Cardinal, including a pair of big 3-pointers while Stanford pulled away.
The Cardinal have reached a 14th Final Four as they seek their third national championship and first since 1992.
NBA..
UNDATED (AP) — The Los Angeles Clippers’ six-game winning streak has been stopped by an unlikely source.
Chuma Okeke (CHOO’-muh oh-KEE’-kee) scored 18 points and the rebuilding Orlando Magic rallied in the fourth quarter to defeat the Clippers, 101-96.
The Magic didn’t have the lead until late in the fourth quarter and went on a 16-3 run to close the game. Kawhi Leonard made a pair of free throws to give the Clippers a 93-86 lead with 2:36 remaining before the Magic scored 11 straight points to take the lead.
Leonard had 28 for the Clippers, who led 51-37 at halftime.
Checking out the rest of Tuesday’s NBA action:
— The Nuggets raced out to a 25-point lead on their way to a 104-95 win over the slow-starting 76ers. Murray scored 30 points, Michael Porter Jr. added 27 while Denver played in front of a home crowd for the first time since last March. Nikola Jokic (nih-KOH’-lah YOH’-kihch) added 21 points for the Nuggets, who dropped Philadelphia in a first-place tie with Brooklyn in the Eastern Conference.
— Devin Booker contributed 21 points, Dario Saric added 20 and the Suns held on in the final minutes to beat the Hawks, 117-110. Phoenix’s Jae Crowder added 19 points and made 5 of 8 of his 3-point attempts. The Suns have won six of their past seven games, while the Hawks have dropped four of five.
— Terry Rozier scored 27 points and Gordon Hayward added 26 with a season-high 11 rebounds in the Hornets’ fourth win in five games, 114-104 at Washington. The Hornets went on a 16-2 run to take a 50-39 lead midway in the second quarter. After Washington got within 98-95 with 4:12 to play, Charlotte pulled away and improved to 24-22.
NBA-JAZZ-CHARTER FLIGHT
Jazz charter turns back after striking birds on takeoff
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — The Utah Jazz have confirmed that their charter flight headed to Memphis had to return to Salt Lake City after the plane struck a flock of birds on takeoff.
No injuries were reported, and several players expressed gratitude for the safe landing. Donovan Mitchell posted a praying hands emoji on Twitter, while Rudy Gobert (goh-BEHR’) wrote “It’s a beautiful day!”
The Jazz were scheduled to play the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday night.
NHL..
UNDATED (AP) — Just one point separates the top three teams in the NHL’s Central Division following Florida’s victory and losses by Tampa Bay and Carolina.
Carter Verhaeghe (vur-HAY’-gee) scored twice and Brett Connolly netted his 100th NHL goal as the Panthers dumped the Red Wings, 4-1. Jonathan Huberdeau (HOO’-bur-doh) also tallied and Sergei Bobrovsky (boh-BRAHV’-skee) made 35 saves in Florida’s third win in a row.
The Panthers moved into a first-place tie with the Lightning at 50 points, one ahead of the Hurricanes.
The Bolts have their first three-game pointless streak of the season following a 3-1 loss to the Blue Jackets. David Savard scored his first goal in two years to help Columbus snap a four-game winless streak.
Oliver Bjorkstrand and Cam Atkinson also scored for the Jackets to support Elvis Merzlikins (murz-LEE’-kihns), who stopped 37 shots.
Dylan Strome (strohm) and Alex DeBrincat (deh-BRIHN’-kat) scored in a 3:33 span early in the second period to send the Blackhawks past the Hurricanes, 2-1. Kevin Lankinen made 31 saves and Chicago ended Carolina’s three-game winning streak. Andrei Svechnikov (SVEHCH’-nih-kahv) scored for Carolina, which fell to 11-2-2 in its last 15 games.
Elsewhere on NHL ice:
— Artemi Panarin (ahr-TEH’-mee pah-NAH’-rihn) had a goal and two assists while the Rangers scored five straight to beat the Capitals, 5-2. Kaapo Kakko, (KAH’-poh KAH’-koh) Adam Fox, Filip Chytil (HEE’-tul), and Pavel Buchnevich (booch-NEH’-vihch) also scored for the Blueshirts, who prevented the Caps from expanding their two-point lead in the East. Igor Shesterkin (shehs-TUR’-kihn) made 30 saves as New York handed Washington just the third loss in its last 14 games.
— Charlie Coyle and David Pastrnak (PAHS’-tur-nahk) each scored in the shootout to cap the Bruins’ rally in a 5-4 triumph over the Devils. Brad Marchand, Charlie McAvoy, Nick Ritchie and Matt Grzelcyk (GRIHZ’-lehk) scored in regulation for the Bruins, who rallied with two goals in the final 9:38 of the third period. Jaroslav Halak stopped 31 shots as the Bruins beat the Devils for just the second time in six games this season.
— Eeli Tolvanen (EH’-lee TOHL’-vah-nehn) scored at 1:29 of overtime to give the Predators a 3-2 victory over the Stars. Calle Jarnkrok had a goal and an assist as Nashville stretched its winning streak to a season-best six games. Juuse Saros (YOO’-see SAH’-rohs) stopped 33 shots in winning for the fourth consecutive start.
— Brendan Gallagher and Artturi Lehkonen (ahr-TOOR’-ee LEH’-koh-nehn) each had a goal and an assist for the Canadiens in a 4-0 shutout of the Oilers. Carey Price stopped 16 shots in his first shutout of the season and 49th of his career. Montreal was playing for the first time since March 20, two days before two Canadiens went on the COVID-19 list to force the postponement of four games.
NHL-FLYERS-GOSTISBEHERE
Flyers place Shayne Gostisbehere on waivers
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — The Philadelphia Flyers have placed defenseman Shayne Gostisbehere (GAHS’-tihs-behr) on waivers.
The surprising move comes as the Flyers are attempting to stay in the playoff hunt. Gostisberhere has five goals and six assists in 25 games and was benched for a three-game stretch two weeks ago.
The 27-year-old’s production has dropped off since scoring 13 goals and adding 52 assists for a career-best 65 points in 78 games in 2017-18.
NFL-OWNERS MEETING
NFL season will be 17 games
UNDATED (AP) — The NFL is increasing the regular season to 17 games and reducing the preseason to three games.
Team owners on Tuesday approved the 17th game, marking the first time in 43 years the regular season has been increased. It went from 14 to 16 games in 1978.
The Super Bowl now will move back a week to Feb. 13, which places it directly in the middle of the Winter Olympics in Beijing. Coincidentally, NBC has the broadcast rights to both.
Each extra NFL game will be an interconference matchup based on where teams finished in the previous season. AFC teams will be hosting the 17th game in 2021.
In other NFL news:
—The Minnesota Vikings have re-signed left guard Dakota Dozier. He was the sixth starter at left guard in six seasons for the Vikings.
— The Raiders have agreed to a contract extension with left tackle Kolton Miller that will keep him locked up through the 2025 season. ESPN first reported the deal and said it includes $42.6 million in guarantees and averages more than $18 million a year from 2023-25. Miller is the first member of the 2018 draft class that included quarterbacks Josh Allen, Baker Mayfield and Lamar Jackson to get an extension.
—The San Francisco 49ers have signed wide receiver Mohamed Sanu (sah-NOO’) for a second stint with the team. Sanu played three games for San Francisco last season with one catch for nine yards.
—The Bills have signed offensive lineman Bobby Hart to a one-year contract. Hart is a sixth-year player who spent the previous three seasons starting at right tackle for the Cincinnati Bengals.
—The Seattle Seahawks have signed veteran interior offensive lineman Gabe Jackson, who was deemed expendable by the Raiders after seven seasons. Jackson has started 99 of 100 career games and played in all 16 last season for the first time since 2016.
— The Titans have agreed to terms with safety Matthias Farley on a one-year contract. The five-year veteran has started 18 of his 66 NFL games and has 158 tackles, three interceptions, two forced fumbles and 28 special teams tackles.
— Veteran tight end Marcedes Lewis is staying with the Packers, who also re-signed defensive end Tyler Lancaster. The 36-year-old Lewis has spent the last three seasons in Green Bay after playing 12 seasons with the Jacksonville Jaguars. Lancaster has made 18 starts over the last three seasons.
MLB-NEWS
Jays plan more home games for Florida
UNDATED (AP) — The Toronto Blue Jays will play their third homestand of the season at their spring training ballpark in Dunedin, Fliorida, because of COVID-19 restrictions. Toronto had already announced that its first two homestands will be at TD Ballpark, and now it’s added 10 games from May 14-24 against Philadelphia, Boston and Tampa Bay. Twenty-two of 81 home games have been switched to Florida from the Rogers Center. Toronto hopes to return home at some point in 2021. The TD Ballpark seats about 8,500 fans and had a major renovation in 2019-20. The Blue Jays intend to limit capacity to 15%.
In other major league moves:
— Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Ji-Man Choi will have arthroscopic surgery on his right knee and is expected to be sidelined at least three to five weeks. Manager Kevin Cash says the extent of the injury will be clearer after Wednesday’s operation.
— Pitcher Brandon Kintzler and outfielder Matt Joyce were selected to the major league roster by the Phillies. The 36-year-old Kintzler had a 1.86 ERA in 10 spring training games, striking out 11 and walking two in 9 2/3 innings. Joyce hit .310 with one homer and four RBIs in 29 spring training at-bats.
— Spring training took its toll on some of the Cincinnati Reds and some players won’t be ready for opening day. Outfielder Shogo Akiyama and pitchers Sonny Gray and Michael Lorenzen will miss the opener Thursday but aren’t expected to be sidelined for long after that.
OLYMPIC MEDALIST-SEXUAL ABUSE CHARGES
Olympic gold medalist charged with child sex abuse in Utah
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — A sledding gold medalist at the 2002 Winter Olympics has been charged with sexual abuse of a child in Utah. Court documents show James “Jimmy” Shea made his first court appearance Monday.
Shea’s attorney said Tuesday that the charges are a result of a family dispute and a misunderstanding about what his client contends was loving and affectionate touching. The attorney says the 52-year-old Shea plans to plead not guilty. The Associated Press isn’t identifying the relationship of the alleged victim to Shea to protect the child’s identity.
In world and national news…
(AP) Pfizer says its COVID-19 vaccine is safe and strongly protective in kids as young as 12. The announcement Wednesday marks a step toward possibly beginning shots in this age group before the next school year. Most COVID-19 vaccines being rolled out worldwide are for adults, who are at higher risk from the coronavirus. Pfizer’s vaccine is authorized for ages 16 and older. But vaccinating children of all ages will be critical to stopping the pandemic. In a study of 2,260 U.S. volunteers ages 12 to 15, preliminary data showed there were no cases of COVID-19 among fully vaccinated adolescents compared to 18 among those given dummy shots.
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden wants $2 trillion to reengineer America’s infrastructure and expects the nation’s corporations to pay for it. The Democratic president travels to Pittsburgh on Wednesday to unveil what would be a hard-hatted transformation of the U.S. economy. It includes $621 billion for roads, bridges and transportation infrastructure. The plan would also move the country away from fossil fuels to clean energy. It would be financed by raising the corporate tax rate from 21% to 28%, among other measures. That could lead to fierce resistance from the business community and thwart attempts to work with Republicans lawmakers.
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Proposed overhauls of Texas’ power grid that buckled during February’s deadly winter storm are moving through the state legislature. Some of the reforms passed Tuesday in the Texas Capitol include new oversight and mandates that power plants prepare for more extreme weather. More than 100 people died in subfreezing weather in Texas as widespread blackouts spiraled into one of the worst power outages in U.S. history. Many families went without water and heat for days with no indication of when the power might be restored.
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — People 21 and over in Virginia could legally possess and grow small amounts of marijuana beginning in July under changes the governor is proposing to legislation the General Assembly passed this year. That’s about three years faster than the original legislation. Racial justice advocates and some fellow Democrats had called on Gov. Ralph Northam to speed up the timeline for legalization. Retail sales won’t go into effect until 2024 under the bill. Lawmakers will convene in April to consider Northam’s proposed amendments. His office said Black Virginians have been disproportionately policed and convicted for using marijuana, even after lawmakers decriminalized marijuana last year.
DONNA, Texas (AP) — The Biden administration for the first time has allowed journalists inside its main border detention facility for migrant children. A tour Tuesday revealed a severely overcrowded tent structure where more than 4,000 migrants were crammed into a space intended for 250 and the youngest ones are kept in a large playpen with mats on the floor for sleeping. With thousands of children and families arriving at the U.S. in recent weeks and packing facilities, President Joe Biden has been under pressure to bring more transparency to the process. More than 4,100 people were being housed on the property Tuesday in Donna, Texas. Most were unaccompanied children.
NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Police Department says the suspect wanted in a brutal attack of an Asian American woman near New York City’s Times Square has been arrested and charged with felony assault as a hate crime. The arrest announced early Wednesday comes after the man was seen on video kicking and stomping the woman on Monday. Police in a statement identified him as 38-year-old Brandon Elliot and said the New York City man was living at a hotel that serves as a homeless shelter a few blocks from the scene of the attack. Police say he faces charges of assault as a hate crime, attempted assault as a hate crime, assault and attempted assault. The 65-year-old woman was discharged from the hospital Tuesday after being treated for serious injuries.
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