Wayne Byers Show – Evening – Apr 12

CSi Weather…

MONDAY NIGHT…Snow likely.

New snow accumulation of around an inch.  Lows in the lower 20s. Northwest winds 20 to 25 mph. Chance of snow 70 percent in the Jamestown area, 90 percent in the Valley City area.

.TUESDAY…Mostly cloudy with snow likely. Patchy blowing and drifting snow. Snow accumulation around one inch in the Jamestown area,  1-3 inches the Valley City area .  Total snow accumulation 1 to 3 inches in the Jamestown area,  2-3 inches in the Valley City area. Highs in the lower 30s. Northwest winds 20 to 25 mph. Chance of snow 70 percent in the Jamestown area, 90-percent in the Valley City area.

.TUESDAY NIGHT…Mostly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of snow in the evening in the Jamestown area, 30 percent in the Valley City area . Lows in the lower 20s. Northwest winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts to around 40 mph decreasing to around 15 mph after midnight.

.WEDNESDAY…Mostly cloudy. Highs in the upper 30s. North winds

15 to 20 mph.

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

.THURSDAY…Mostly cloudy. Highs in the lower 40s.

.THURSDAY NIGHT…Mostly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of snow

after midnight. Lows in the upper 20s.

.FRIDAY…Partly sunny. Highs in the mid 40s.

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

.SATURDAY…Mostly sunny. Highs around 50.

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

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

 

Rain and snow will change to all snow Monday evening, with travel
impacts becoming more likely as the evening and overnight hours
progress.

Accumulating snow will cause travel impacts through the Tuesday
commute time frame and into at least the midday hours. Snow is
expected to persist through the day and into Tuesday night before
winding down through the overnight period.

Ground temperatures are rather warm and snowfall accumulations will be dependent on snowfall rates.
Heavier snowfall rates will likely accumulate, while lighter
snowfall rates will lead to melting as the snow reaches the ground.
Several rounds of heavier snowfall are expected during this period,
likely leading to slushy accumulation followed by melting. Travel
may be impacted at times due to snow and lower visibilities, so be
sure to check the latest forecast and road conditions before
traveling over the next few days.

 

NDDoH

COVID-19 Stats

Mon. Apr. 12,  2021

11-a.m.

Barnes

New Positives 1

Total Positives: 1357

Active: 14

Recovered 1312

Stutsman:

 

New Positives: 2

Total Positives: 3381

Active:  35

Recovered: 3266

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
260,969	Residents who received at least one dose of vaccine
475,233	Total COVID-19 vaccine doses administered
1,358	Total Tests from yesterday*
1,845,438	Total tests completed since the pandemic began
64	Positive Individuals from yesterday*****
41	PCR Tests
23	Antigen Tests
104,808	Total positive individuals since the pandemic began
5.78%	Daily Positivity Rate**
1,075	Total Active Cases
-36	Change in active cases from yesterday
84	Individuals with a recovery date of yesterday****
102,262	Total recovered since the pandemic began
35	Currently hospitalized
0	Change in hospitalizations from yesterday
1	New death(s) since 4/9
1,471	Total deaths since the pandemic began
INDIVIDUALS WHO DIED WITH COVID-19 SINCE 4/9
Man in his 60s from Stutsman County
NEW POSITIVE CASES REPORTED MONDAY BY COUNTY
Adams		0	Grant	0	Ransom	1
Barnes		1	Griggs	0	Renville	0
Benson		0	Hettinger	0	Richland	0
Billings		0	Kidder	0	Rolette	0
Bottineau		0	LaMoure	1	Sargent	1
Bowman		0	Logan	0	Sheridan	0
Burke		1	McHenry	1	Sioux	1
Burleigh		8	McIntosh	0	Slope	0
Cass		27	McKenzie	0	Stark	3
Cavalier		0	McLean	2	Steele	0
Dickey		0	Mercer	0	Stutsman	2
Divide		0	Morton	3	Towner	0
Dunn		0	Mountrail	0	Traill	0
Eddy		0	Nelson	0	Walsh	0
Emmons		0	Oliver	0	Ward	4
Foster		0	Pembina	0	Wells	0
Golden Valley		0	Pierce	0	Williams	0
Grand Forks		8	Ramsey	0

 

* 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 has set more vaccination clinics.

Vaccine Clinics:

Second Dose Moderna

Tuesday April 13

10-a.m. to 12:30-p.m.

Jamestown Civic Center, Exchequor Room

 

Second Dose:

Pfizer Vaccine

Monday April 19

1-pm., to 3-p.m.

Jamestown Civic Center, Exchequor Room

 

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.

Appointments are required and are first come, first serve. Once the clinics are full, they will be closed for registration.
.
. To register for an appointment, visit our website www.centralvalleyhealth.org and click the “COVID-19” tab.

Valley City  (CSi)  A free COVID-19 testing event for the VCSU and Valley City communities will be held this week from 1-2 p.m. at the W.E. Osmon Fieldhouse, “The Bubble”. Rapid and conventional testing will be offered at these events again on April 16.

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

 

Jamestown  (CSi)   Weather permitting, the Jamestown Road Diet project the week of April 12 will begin storm sewer work, to include five intersections. The initial three week phase will be followed by concrete prep work.

Also this week, the disconnected traffic lights will be removed.  The signals at Third Street to be reinstalled in June.

Starting at Seventh  Street South,  crews will begin removing  one quadrant of each intersection at a time, and keeping pedestrians moving along, continuing north on First Avenue, then going west.  At the same time, electrical work will be going on.

Ti-Zack Concrete Inc. spokesman Chris Hartwig adds, traffic signs will be posted for motorists and pedestrians to follow.

The finished project will include bump-outs at each intersection, at the two-lane roadway, on land in each direction, with a dedicated left-turn lane as indicated by the temporary pavement markings.  Flashing beacons will assist pedestrians crossing at Fifth Street South, Second Street South, Third Street North, and Fourth Avenue Northwest.

 

Valley City  (Chamber 4-12-21)  A message from Valley City Mayor, Dave Carlsrud.

 

Hello Everyone,

 

“Spring Clean-up” will be the week of May 24th. Please keep your alleys and boulevards free of junk until that time. Be proud of your property and keep it “Looking good” in the mean time. Thank you for your cooperation. https://www.valleycity.us/public-works/

 

Valley City is a Municipal Power Community and through Missouri River Energy Services (MRES), our electrical rates have been very reasonable and are expected to remain stable for many years to come. MRES’ leadership has utilized long range planning so that base load power generation along with renewable energy (hydro, wind, and solar) combined with hedge purchases of market power have enabled members like Valley City to avert increased energy costs during the polar vortex. In fact, MRES’ power generation exceeded needs during the polar vortex allowing MRES to realize financial gains.

 

Nicer weather is bringing more people out to enjoy Valley City parks, the Sheyenne River, shared use paths etc. People who are out on bikes, skateboards, rollerblades, walking and jogging need to enjoy their activities safely. Drivers need to be prudent about safety too. There are a number of drivers going too fast for conditions, speeding and going through stop signs. “Stop” means to “cease motion” versus slowing or rolling through. Please everyone, respect each other and be safe.

 

We are still in a drought! Over the weekend where there had been an inch of rain, a person though it would be okay to burn. The decision resulted in a runaway fire and a call to the fire department. Wait a bit longer, DO NOT burn yet!

 

Our Parks and Recreation and Valley City Public Works are cleaning and trimming our parks, streets and alleys for your use. Please dispose of your garbage in appropriate containers versus LITTERING. Please do your part in keeping our city the “Most Beautiful City in North Dakota”.

 

Chautauqua Park gets really dusty, please adhere to the 5 MPH Speed Limit so the kids playing and people picnicking can enjoy without dust. Oh, and drive slower in alleys. Thank you for your efforts.

 

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 to watch.

 

“I hope we never lose sight of one thing; – it was all started by a mouse.”                                (Walt Disney)

 

Blessings, Be Kind, Be Respectful and Pray

 

Dave

 

Valley City  (VCSU) – Valley City State University has announced plans to hold an in-person commencement ceremony on May 15, 2021. It is VCSU’s first in-person commencement ceremony since December 2019. Both the May 2020 and December 2020 commencements were virtual events due to COVID-19 precautions.

VCSU President, Dr. Alan LaFave says, “While we are still finalizing specific details, it is with great excitement that we announce we are planning for an in-person commencement ceremony. “With protective protocols in place, we are ready to honor our graduates with a traditionalcommencement.”

VCSU’s 2021 commencement is scheduled for 10 a.m. inside the W.E. Osmon Fieldhouse on Saturday, May 15.

Face coverings will be required for all attendees. Based on current protocols, graduating students may receive up to six tickets to distribute to family and friends who wish to attend.

Graduating seniors and those finishing their Master of Education or Master of Arts degrees are eligible to participate. All graduates recognized at the Virtual Commencement Ceremonies in May 2020 and December 2020 are also invited back to participate in the face-to-face ceremony.

Graduates planning to participate in the ceremony must confirm their participation by April 15. Email kim.hesch@vcsu.edu for more information.

 

Jamestown  (CSi)  The Christian Motorcyclist Association, Dakota Sonshine Riders, Jamestown Chapter will hold the Run For The Son, event, on Saturday April 24 at 6-p.m., at Temple Baptist Church in Jamestown.

Featured will be Randy and Cathy Schlecht, Rocky Seefried, and Bernie Satrom.

All Proceeds go to Run For The Son.

Funds for the event are distributed:

20-percent: Story of Jesus To The World

20-percent: Transportation For Pastors

20-percent: Bibles For The Persecuted

40-percent: Biker Evangelism

The basic purpose of a CMA Chapter is to support the National CMA effort of “sharing and showing the love of Jesus Christ to motorcyclists,” and supporting this ministry through regular financial support to National. In this, there is a three-fold purpose:

1. Provide and encourage members to be active in testimony and Christian witnessing to all motorcyclists.
2. Provide a Christian fellowship ride group.
3. Provide an evangelistic association for motorcycling.

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — Gov. Doug Burgum will be faced with some politically tricky legislation once lawmakers finish their work on several unsettled measures and budget bills as the Legislature enters its final weeks. Conference committees rule at the North Dakota state Capitol this week, as legislators work to reconcile differing versions of bills endorsed in both chambers. Some of the more contentious issues still in play include bills that appeal to North Dakota’s ultra-conservative base, such as a measure to allow the Ten Commandments to be posted in schools and anti-mask legislation that the Republican will no doubt see as an encroachment on his executive authority.

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — A new survey of the bighorns herd in western North Dakota shows it has rebounded from an outbreak of bacterial pneumonia seven years ago to reach record numbers. The state Game and Fish Department’s survey says the herd south of Interstate 94, however, continues to struggle and and is at its smallest size in about two decades, the survey showed. The count shows 322 bighorns, up 11% from 2019 and 13% above the five-year average. About 40 bighorns in the North Unit of Theodore Roosevelt National Park and sheep recently introduced to the Fort Berthold Indian Reservation aren’t included in the count.

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — George Floyd’s brother shed tears on the witness stand Monday as he was shown a picture of his late mother and a young George. “I miss both of them,” 39-year-old Philonise Floyd said at the murder trial of former Officer Derek Chauvin. Prosecutors put him on the stand to humanize George Floyd in front of the jury and make him more than a crime statistic.

BROOKLYN CENTER, Minn. (AP) — The police chief in a Minneapolis suburb where a Black man was fatally shot during a traffic stop says he believes the officer who fired intended to use a Taser, not a handgun. Police Chief Tim Gannon described the shooting of 20-year-old Daunte Wright as “an accidental discharge.” Wright died Sunday in Brooklyn Center, a city of about 30,000 people on the northwest border of Minneapolis. His death sparked violent protests, with officers in riot gear clashing with demonstrators into Monday morning. The Minneapolis area was already on edge because of the trial of the first of four police officers charged in George Floyd’s death.

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Twins have postponed their game against the Boston Red Sox because of safety concerns following the fatal police shooting of a Black man in a nearby suburb. The Red Sox and Twins were scheduled for a four-game series beginning Monday afternoon at Target Field. The Twins made their decision in consultation with Major League Baseball and state and local officials. There was no word yet about rescheduling or the status of games set for Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Daunte Wright was killed Sunday when a police officer in Brooklyn Center fired a handgun instead of a stun gun after a traffic stop.

In sports…

Valley City   (vcsuvikings.com) – Valley City State University hitter Katie Juarez has been named NSAA Volleyball 2nd Team All-Conference, the North Star office announced Monday.

A junior from Angels Camp, Calif., Juarez led the Vikings this season with 226 kills (2.63/game) and 31 service aces. She hit .133 while playing all the way around. Juarez recored 261 digs, which was second-best on the team.

Also on Monday, VCSU junior Jakenda Short was announced as the team’s recipient of the NSAA Champions of Character Award.

Complete All-Conference teams and volleyball awards are listed at vcsuvikings.com

World and national news….

(AP)  A Black football player at a northwest Illinois high school is seen on video sitting down in a locker littered with banana peels after a teammate threatens to break his knees if he doesn’t comply. Moline Police Chief Darren Gault called the incident at Moline High School a “disturbing racist scene.” Detectives interviewed student athletes, coaches and staff members over the weekend and turned their findings over to prosecutors. The investigation centers on an 11-second video clip in which another player, whose hand can be seen but face doesn’t appear, threatens the Black player to sit in the locker “or I’ll break both your knees.” When the player sits down, others can be heard shouting, “Yeah!”

 

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration has struck an agreement with a trio of Central American nations to temporarily surge troops to their borders in an effort to reduce the tide of immigration to the U.S. border. According to White House press secretary Jen Psaki, Mexico will maintain a deployment of about 10,000 troops, while Guatemala has surged 1,500 police and military personnel to its southern border and Honduras deployed 7,000 police and military to its border “to disperse a large contingent of migrants” there. A White House official said that Guatemala and Honduras were deploying troops temporarily, in response to a large caravan of migrants that was being organized at the end of March.

 

WASHINGTON (AP) — More than three months after the Jan. 6 insurrection at the Capitol, Congress is still trying to figure out how to move forward and prevent future attacks. A top priority for lawmakers is deciding what to do with the tall black fence that has surrounded the Capitol since Jan. 6. Another focus is the Capitol Police, who were badly outnumbered that day. The House Administration Committee, which oversees the Capitol Police, is holding a hearing Thursday to examine an internal agency report looking at the mistakes that were made. A separate panel is investigating the insurrection and questioning law enforcement leaders about how to move forward.

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. government’s budget deficit surged to an all-time high of $1.7 trillion for the first six months of this budget year. That’s nearly double the previous record, as another round of economic-support checks added billions of dollars to spending last month. In its monthly budget report, the Treasury Department said Monday that the deficit for the first half of the budget year — from October through March — was up from a deficit of $743.5 billion for the same period a year ago. The budget report showed that the deficit for just March totaled $659.6 billion, the third-highest monthly deficit.

 

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden is nominating two people who criticized Trump-era immigration policies for key roles at the Department of Homeland Security. The nominations announced Monday come as the Biden administration faces a rising number of people attempting to enter the country along the Southwest border. Tucson, Arizona Police Chief Chris Magnus was nominated to be commissioner of Customs and Border Protection. Immigration policy expert Ur Mendoza Jaddou has been nominated to be director of Citizenship and Immigration Services. CBP’s responsibilities including patrolling the border while USCIS runs legal immigration services. Both positions require Senate confirmation and were run by acting leaders under former President Donald Trump.