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CSi Weather…
Near critical fire weather conditions are possible Tuesday afternoon and early evening.
TONIGHT…Cloudy with a 30 percent chance of rain in the Jamestown area, 50 percent in the Valley City area . Lows in the 30s. North winds 10 to 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY…Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of rain in the Jamestown area, 50 percent in the Valley City area.
Highs in the mid 50s. North winds 15 to 20 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT…Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of
rain in the Jamestown area, 40 percent in the Valley City area. Lows in the mid 30s. North winds 10 to 15 mph.
.THURSDAY…Partly sunny. A 20 percent chance of rain in the
morning. Highs in the upper 50s. North winds 10 to 20 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT…Mostly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of rain
after midnight. Lows in the mid 30s.
.FRIDAY…Partly sunny. A 20 percent chance of rain in the
morning. Highs in the mid 50s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT…Partly cloudy. Lows around 30.
.SATURDAY…Sunny. Highs around 60.
.SATURDAY NIGHT…Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 30s.
.SUNDAY…Partly sunny. A 20 percent chance of rain in the
afternoon. Highs in the upper 50s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT…Mostly cloudy with slight chance of rain in the
evening, then partly cloudy with slight chance of rain and snow
after midnight. Lows in the lower 30s. Chance of precipitation
20 percent.
.MONDAY…Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain and snow in the
morning, then slight chance of rain in the afternoon. Highs in
the upper 40s. Chance of precipitation 20 percent.
Valley City (CSi) By action of the Barnes County Commission the Barnes County Burn ban has been extended through April 20.
Barnes County Emergency Manager Sue Lloyd said the burn ban now includes the use of fire pits as well as the burning of leaves, grass clippings, garbage pits, construction debris, fallen trees, crop residue, sloughs, campfires and bonfires.
Gas or gas camp stoves, charcoal or wood-fired grills with a cover may be used so long as they are on a hard non-organic surface 15 feet away from vegetation and an extinguisher or water is available on site.
Valley City (VCPD) Valley City Police reports that a bicyclist was injured Monday just after 4:30-p.m. when it struck the side of a pickup in the 900 block of Central Avenue North.
Police Chief Phil Hatcher says the 26 year-old female was leaving the Sheyenne Care Center parking lot when her bike ran into the side of a southbound pickup driven by a 58 year-old Valley City man.
The bicyclist was wearing a helmet. She received non-life threatening injuries and was transported to Mercy Hospital by Barnes County Ambulance.
NDDOH
COVID-19 Stats
Tues. Apr 6, 2021
Barnes
New Positives 4
Total Positives: 1345
Active: 17
Recovered 1297
Stutsman:
New Positives: 14
Total Positives: 3356
Active: 28
Recovered: 3249
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 | ||||||
| 246,651 | Residents who received at least one dose of vaccine | |||||
| 434,810 | Total COVID-19 vaccine doses administered | |||||
| 4,333 | Total Tests from yesterday* | |||||
| 1,816,189 | Total tests completed since the pandemic began | |||||
| 261 | Positive Individuals from yesterday***** | |||||
| 75 | PCR Tests | |||||
| 186 | Antigen Tests | |||||
| 103,974 | Total positive individuals since the pandemic began | |||||
| 8.09% | Daily Positivity Rate** | |||||
| 1,142 | Total Active Cases | |||||
| +37 | Change in active cases from yesterday | |||||
| 186 | Individuals with a recovery date of yesterday**** | |||||
| 101,364 | Total recovered since the pandemic began | |||||
| 30 | Currently hospitalized | |||||
| +1 | Change in hospitalizations from yesterday | |||||
| +2 | New death(s) | |||||
| 1,468 | Total deaths since the pandemic began
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| INDIVIDUALS WHO DIED WITH COVID-19 | ||||||
| Woman in her 70s from Cass County | ||||||
| Man in his 40s from Grand Forks County | ||||||
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NEW POSITIVE CASES REPORTED TUESDAY BY COUNTY |
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| Adams | 0 | Grant | 2 | Ransom | 4 | |
| Barnes | 4 | Griggs | 1 | Renville | 0 | |
| Benson | 0 | Hettinger | 0 | Richland | 8 | |
| Billings | 0 | Kidder | 0 | Rolette | 0 | |
| Bottineau | 0 | LaMoure | 0 | Sargent | 10 | |
| Bowman | 0 | Logan | 0 | Sheridan | 1 | |
| Burke | 0 | McHenry | 2 | Sioux | 0 | |
| Burleigh | 22 | McIntosh | 0 | Slope | 0 | |
| Cass | 138 | McKenzie | 1 | Stark | 2 | |
| Cavalier | 1 | McLean | 0 | Steele | 0 | |
| Dickey | 1 | Mercer | 0 | Stutsman | 14 | |
| Divide | 0 | Morton | 4 | Towner | 2 | |
| Dunn | 0 | Mountrail | 2 | Traill | 4 | |
| Eddy | 0 | Nelson | 0 | Walsh | 1 | |
| Emmons | 0 | Oliver | 0 | Ward | 17 | |
| Foster | 2 | Pembina | 0 | Wells | 1 | |
| Golden Valley | 0 | Pierce | 0 | Williams | 0 | |
| Grand Forks | 15 | 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.
Valley City (VCSU) A COVID-19 vaccination clinic will take place on Wednesday, April 7 for all VCSU students, employees and family members of employees/students ages 18 and up. The clinic will be held in Graichen Gym from 11:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m. There will be 285 doses of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine available.
Appointments are REQUIRED and can be made at https://www.ndvax.org//reg/0146051292 (link will not open in Internet Explorer).
On Thursday April 8 from 2:30- p.m., to 4:30-p.m., at CCHD there will be a Second Dose Moderna Vaccine Clinic.
On Friday April 9 from 8-a.m. to 11:30-a.m, at the Hi-Liner Activity Center there will be a Second Dose Pfizer Vaccine clinic.
Jamestown (CVHD) Central Valley Health has set more vaccination clinics for early April.
On Wednesday April 7 Second Dose Moderna Vaccine Clinic will be held from 1-p.m. to 3-p.m., at the Jamestown Civic Center, Exchequor Room.
Jamestown (SAFE Shelter) Nationally, April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month and Jamestown Mayor Dwaine Heinrich has proclaimed Tuesday, April 6, 2021, Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Day in the city of Jamestown.
On Tuesday’s Wayne Byers Show on CSi Cable 2, Jamestown SAFE Shelter, Sexual Assault Services Coordinator, Mary Thysell said, National data shows that more than one in three women and nearly one in four men have experienced sexual violence during their lifetime and one in ten children will experience sexual abuse often resulting in long term effects that can impact individuals, families, communities and society at large.
In 2020, Safe Shelter assisted 35 victims of sexual assault, fifteen of whom were primary victims with whom we had personal contact. Mary says, “We ask that you show your support for survivors of sexual assault by wearing teal on Tuesday, April 6, 2021.”
The SAFE Shelter 24 Hour Crisis Line is 251-2300.
Photo Courtesy of Mary Thysell
Valley City (CSi) The Valley City Commission met in Regular Session, Tuesday evening at City Hall. Available on the zoom platform for viewing. All members were present.
RECOGNITION FOR MAYOR FOR A DAY WAS HELD.
Introduced was Haley Martin whose essay was chosen as the winner, and selected a Mayor for a Day, 2021.
She was given a ride to City Hall, on a city fire truck. On Monday she was given a tour of the City Fire Hall.
CITY GOVERNMENT WEEK PROCLAMATION WAS READ BY MAYOR CARLSRUD.
Mayor Carlsrud said Valley City has received recognition as being in compliance with North Dakota Guidelines for Safe Drinking Water.
APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS:
Monthly Reports from the Fire Chief, Building Inspector, Auditor, Municipal Judge and Public Works Accountant.
Monthly Bills for the City and Public Works in the Amount of $1,361,072.60.
Electrician, Plumber and/or Mechanical Contractor License(s) for the following businesses: a. Magnum Electric, Inc.
- On Demand Plumbing
- Ace Plumbing
- ASAP Electric
- Home Heating, Plumbing & A/C, Inc.
- Maple River Electric
- Engel’s Electric ..those contingent with state approval.
A Raffle Request for a. St. Catherine’s Knights of Columbus.
Barnes County Wildlife Federation.
Approved Blocking off Street Request for Thundering Saints Debbie Gabel Memorial from 12 PM on August 13, 2021 to 8 AM on August 14, 2021 for 3rd Ave SE from Main St. to 2nd St SE contingent on receiving payment.
Public Comments :No One Spoke
General’s “A Citizen’s Guide to North Dakota Open Records & Open Meetings Laws” *A member of the public does not have the right to speak to the governing body at an open meeting. The public is only entitled to see and hear what happens at a meeting, and to record or broadcast those observations.
ü No personal attacks to persons present or not
ü No inflammatory language used during time that you have the platform
ü 5 minute maximum or as directed by the chair
ü Thank you for participating in City Government.
PUBLIC HEARING
For Application for Property Tax Incentives for New or Expanding Businesses (PILOT) for Trademark Tooling, LLC. A letter of opposition was received, noting an unfair competitive advantage. Letters notifying the application was sent to three businesses, and to political subdivision, if they have opposition.
Following the Public Hearing, the City Commission unanimously Approved a Resolution approving Property Tax Incentives (PILOT) for Trademark Tooling, LLC.
ORDINANCE
Approved the First Reading of an Ordinance enacting a new section of the Valley City Municipal Code relating to Wireless Telecommunication Facility Guidelines. City Attorney Martineck said the Ordinance was reworked, and a first reading was redrafted, including a right of way fee, and other language.
Approved the First Reading of an Ordinance to amend and reenact section of the Valley City Municipal Code related to numbers on buildings. City Attorney Martineck said the Ordinance is in line with state mandates including the size of numbers on buildings, and a penalty if not adhered to.
RESOLUTION
Approved a Resolution Amending the Master Fee Schedule re Planning and Zoning Application Fees. City Administrator Crawford said a fee change was included in the Master Fee Schedule.
Approved a Resolution Approving Modifications to the Electric Rates. Public Works Manager Jacobson said there is no rate increase, noting a rate decrease in the Green Energy rate, along with other ‘housekeeping’ items.
NEW BUSINESS
Approved a NDDOT Cost Participation and Maintenance Agreement for Project NHU-2-094(181)929, Paving Improvement District No. 122 (Main Street Seal Coat). KLJ said the project includes a 10 percent local cost, not covered by NDDOT funding.
Approved a Gaming Site Authorization for Thundering Saints, Inc. on April 6, 2021 through June 30, 2021 at Woodland Steakhouse, to conduct pull tabs.
Approved an Amendment to Employee Salary Schedule. Three positions were noted by City Attorney Martineck.
Approved with one vote in opposition, a Construction Engineering Agreement for Paving Improvement District No.119 and119B, SanitarySewer District No. 64, Storm Sewer District No. 52 and Water Main District No. 100. KLJ said the project was bid out, and was awarded, with work to start in the next few weeks.
Discussed was increasing the $10,000 maximum purchasing power of the city.
The Commission voted to approve an increase of up to $30,000.
CITY ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT:
Gwen Crawford said attention has been paid to water tower improvements, including flow and pressure.
CITY UPDATES & COMMISSION REPORTS Highlights
Carl Martineck said, Public Works is hiring for summer help.
Finance Director Avis Richter said the city has worked with Eide Bailey with budget auditing.
City Assessor, Sandy Hansen said the Board of Equalization meeting is April 14th.
City Fire Chief Scott Maguson said the fire ban remains in the City and has been extended.
(By action of the Barnes County Commission the Barnes County Burn ban has been extended through April 20.
Barnes County Emergency Manager Sue Lloyd said the burn ban now includes the use of fire pits as well as the burning of leaves, grass clippings, garbage pits, construction debris, fallen trees, crop residue, sloughs, campfires and bonfires.
Gas or gas camp stoves, charcoal or wood-fired grills with a cover may be used so long as they are on a hard non-organic surface 15 feet away from vegetation and an extinguisher or water is available on site.)
Public Works Director, Gary Jacobson said residents may still contact the city to take part in E-Mail billing, with 860 respondents, or about a quarter of water customers responding so far.
Commmissoner said updated funding for the firehouse project is continuing.
Mayor Carlsrud said Valley City Citywide Cleanup week is May 24-28, 2021. He asked that items not be placed out until that week.
Avis Richter pointed out that the next City Commission meeting will be on Monday April 19.
The meeting was shown live on CSi Cable 68 followed by replays.
Bismarck (NDSH) – The North Dakota State Hospital (NDSH) will host three on-site job interview fairs on April 12, April 19 and April 26 from 2 to 6 p.m. each day for various full-time and part-time health care-related positions. Interviews will be held in the Learning Resource Building, 2605 Circle Drive in Jamestown. Cloth face masks are required, and social distancing and other health and safety practices will also be followed.
The state hospital is looking to fill several positions including registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, certified nursing assistants, certified medication assistants and direct care associates for various shifts. Prior work experience varies by position. Paid on-the-job training is offered for certified nursing assistants, certified medication assistants and direct care associates.
Interested individuals should bring a resume and be ready to be interviewed for the available positions. Preregistration is not required.
Tami Mitchell, registered nurse and recruitment coordinator, said the state hospital is working to build a recruitment plan to increase applicant engagement and reduce the time it takes to fill open positions.
“We are using a mix of new and time-tested strategies to recruit skilled health care professionals that can make a difference in the lives of vulnerable North Dakotans,” she said. “These on-the-spot job interviews offer flexible opportunities for interested individuals looking for employment. We are also increasing our recruitment efforts using social media and other platforms.”
The NDSH, which is part of the North Dakota Department of Human Services, offers a generous benefits package that includes fully-paid family health insurance with no monthly paycheck deductions, retirement, paid sick and vacation time and other benefits.
Job seekers who are unable to attend the on-site job interview fairs in April can access state hospital job listings at www.nd.gov/omb/public/careers.
Individuals who need accommodations to participate in any of the on-site job interview fairs can contact Tami Mitchell at 701-253-3844, 711 (TTY) or tmitchell@nd.gov.
The NDSH provides specialized inpatient and residential care to individuals with severe, complex, and persistent mental illnesses and substance use disorders or other co-occurring diagnoses such as traumatic brain injuries that result in significant behavioral challenges that exceed community resources. It serves as the secondary hospital for six North Dakota regions and accepts patients from other hospitals for specialized treatment response. About 330 people are employed by the hospital.
Update
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — North Dakota’s Republican-led Legislature has passed a bipartisan bill to recognize Juneteenth as a ceremonial holiday in the state. North Dakota is only one of three states that does not legally recognize the June 19 holiday, which commemorates the end of slavery in the U.S. West Fargo GOP Rep. Austen Schauer says the recognition of Juneteenth “is a step of good will toward becoming a nation of respect to each other.” Although the legislation would make June 19 a state-recognized holiday, it would not be an official paid holiday for state employees. The bill now heads to Republican Gov. Doug Burgum, who is expected to sign it.
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Jurors at the murder trial of ex-Minneapolis police Officer Derek Chauvin have been told that he received extensive training in how to defuse tense situations and how to properly restrain suspects. A use-of-force trainer testified Tuesday that officers aren’t trained to use their legs or knees on somebody’s neck, and are told to avoid neck pressure when possible. And a sergeant in charge of crisis-intervention training also testified that officers are taught to make critical decisions in dealing with people in crisis, including those suffering mental problems or the effects of drug use, and then defuse the situation. T
In sports…
Tuesday…
UJ Women’s Soccer
At Sioux City, IA.
GPAC Semifinals
Jamestown 1 Briar Cliff 0
SIOUX CITY, Iowa (UJ) — The University of Jamestown women’s soccer team continued their run to a GPAC postseason tournament championship, defeating No. 18 and top-seed Briar Cliff University 1-0 Tuesday afternoon.
Jamestown, 13-7 and the tournament’s fifth-seed will await the winner of tonight’s Midland (Neb.) – Concordia (Neb.) matchup in Friday’s final. If Midland wins, the Jimmies would host, but if Concordia wins, UJ would travel to Seward, Neb.
Autumn Opperud (JR/Huntington Beach, Calif.)’s third goal of the season, and her second in the last two matches, was the only offense the Jimmies needed against the Chargers at Memorial Field. Briar Cliff, 12-2-2 on the year, conceded just their sixth goal in 16 matches, two of them by Jamestown.
Opperud took a pass from Kalese Sunamoto (FR/Reedley, Calif.) and fired the ball high into the top left corner, leaving Charger keeper Ruby Campa with no chance to make a save.
Once again, a stellar performance from the Jimmie defense keyed the victory. Briar Cliff managed just five shots overall, and both of their shots on goal came in the first half.
Alex Nowka (SO/Anchorage, Alaska) saved both of the shots she faced in recording her ninth clean sheet of the season.
It was UJ’s first victory over a ranked team since a 3-1 win at Central Methodist (Mo.) University on August 24, 2018.
BISMARCK, N.D. (vcsuvikings.com) – The North Star Athletic Association announced its eighth baseball weekly honors edition Monday. Corey Jackson of Bellevue (Neb.) was selected as the Pitcher-of-the-Week. Dustin Mertz of Valley City State (N.D.) was named as the Player-of-the-Week.
North Star Athletic Association Baseball Player-of-the-Week
Dustin Mertz – Valley City State (N.D.) – 6’1″ – Freshman – catcher/utility – West Fargo, N.D. – Mertz smashed a home run in five of Valley City State’s (N.D.) six games as they went 4-2 record for the week. He posted a batting average of .579 by going 11-of-19 at the plate. He registered an on-base percentage of .692 and a 1.474 slugging percentage. For the week, Mertz scored 13 runs, drove in 11 runs, reached on base by a walk six times, and hit two doubles. He also swiped two bases.
North Star Athletic Association Baseball Pitcher-of-the-Week
Corey Jackson – Bellevue (Neb.) – 5’10” – Senior – pitcher – Calgary, Alberta, Canada – Jackson struck out a total of 18 batters, setting a school record for a seven-inning game victory as Bellevue (Neb.) went 5-0 record for the week. He tossed a complete game 3-0 victory at Viterbo (Wis.), limiting the V-Hawks to four hits. It was Jackson’s third complete game shutout of the year and recorded at least 10 strikeouts for the third straight game. He posted an earned run average (ERA) with 62 strikeouts in his last 38 innings for work (14.7 strikeouts per 9 innings).
(vcsuvikings.com) For the fourth time this season, Valley City State University has swept the NSAA Softball Player of the Week awards. Senior Emily Smith has been named NSAA Pitcher of the Week, and junior Riley Perryman is the NSAA Player of the Week, the conference office announced Monday.
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 picked up three wins on the week, allowing just four runs on 10 hits in 21 2/3 innings of work as Valley City State (N.D.) went 4-1 record. She tallied a total of 38 strikeouts, recording at least 11 strikeouts three times in four games. Smith held her opponents’ batting average to .133. It is the fourth time this season she has earned the weekly honor.
North Star Athletic Association Softball Player-of-the-Week
Riley Perryman – Valley City State (N.D.) – 5’7″ – Junior – outfielder – Cottage Grove, Minn. – Perryman hit three home runs and had three multi-hit games as Valley City State (N.D.) went 4-1 record for the week. She totaled eight RBIs and scored seven runs during VCSU’s 3-1 record weekend at Dickinson State (N.D.). Perryman was 9-of-18 at the plate and recorded a slugging percentage of 1.056 (three home runs, one double). She reached on base by a walk twice.
In world and national news…
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — California plans to lift most coronavirus restrictions on businesses and workplaces June 15. State officials said Tuesday that enough people should be vaccinated by then to allow for life to almost get back to a pre-pandemic normal. Gov. Gavin Newsom said the mask mandate will stay in place. He says the nation’s most populated state won’t reopen more widely unless there’s sufficient vaccine supply and hospitalization rates stay low. The announcement comes as states across the country have lifted health restrictions as more people get vaccinated. California had some of the nation’s strictest pandemic rules, becoming the first to institute a statewide stay-at-home order last spring.
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell says “it’s quite stupid” for corporations to speak out politically on controversial issues. The GOP leader intensified his warning to big business on Tuesday to stand down as Congress delves into voting rights, President Joe Biden’s infrastructure package and other hot-button issues. Speaking in Kentucky, McConnell said he still wants companies to give freely to political campaigns. But as Congress wrestles with Biden’s top issues, the colorful language from the typically reserved McConnell shows the dilemma ahead for the party and its fractured relationship with the business community. Last week Delta Air Lines, Coca-Cola and Major League Baseball voiced opposition to Georgia’s new restrictive voting laws.
NEW YORK (AP) — Two New York City apartment building workers have been fired for failing to help an Asian American woman as she was being violently attacked on the sidewalk outside. The building’s management company said Tuesday the doormen failed to follow required emergency and safety protocols during the March 29 attack near Times Square. The doormen’s union, SEIU 32BJ, confirmed that they had been fired but declined to comment further. The union previously said they waited until the attacker walked away to check on Kari and flag down a nearby patrol car because they thought he had a knife.
(AP) Turkey’s daily coronavirus cases hit a record of nearly 50,000. The Health Ministry reported 49,685 confirmed single-day cases. The daily deaths also reached the highest level this year, with 211 confirmed in the past 24 hours. Infections in this country of 84 million have surged since the government eased restrictions in March. Last week, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced renewed weekend lockdowns and the closure of cafes and restaurants for all but take out service during the Islamic month of Ramadan, which begins on April 13. However, health groups say the measures are not strong enough to stem the spike. About 75% of the infections in Turkey have been traced to the more contagious variant first identified in Britain, according to the health ministry.
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel’s president has handed Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu the difficult task of trying to form a new government. That gives the embattled Israeli leader a chance to extend his lengthy term in office. But with the newly elected parliament deeply divided and the prime minister on trial for corruption charges, Netanyahu has little to celebrate. He now has up to six weeks to lure his political foes into a coalition, an effort that appears to have slim odds of success. At the same time, those opponents will be working to form an alternative government that could end his 12-year reign.
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