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CSi Weather…
REST OF TODAY…Partly sunny. Highs in the mid 90s. South winds 10 to 20 mph.
.TONIGHT…Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s. South winds around 15 mph with gusts to around 30 mph. Heat index 90 to 95.
.WEDNESDAY…Sunny. Highs in the mid 90s. South winds 15 to
25 mph. Heat index 95 to 100.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT…Partly cloudy. A 30 percent chance of showers
and thunderstorms in the evening in the Jamestown area 20 percent in the Valley City area. Lows in the upper 60s. South winds 5 to 15 mph.
.THURSDAY…Mostly sunny. A 40 percent chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 90s. South
winds 5 to 15 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT…Showers likely and chance of thunderstorms.
Lows in the lower 60s. Chance of precipitation 70 percent.
.FRIDAY…Showers likely and chance of thunderstorms. Highs in
the mid 70s. Chance of precipitation 70 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT…Decreasing clouds. A 50 percent chance of rain
showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 50s.
.SATURDAY…Mostly sunny with a 30 percent chance of rain showers
and thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 70s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT…Partly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of rain
showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 50s.
.SUNDAY…Mostly sunny with a 40 percent chance of rain showers
and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT…Partly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of rain
showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 50s.
.MONDAY…Sunny. A 20 percent chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs around 80.
Near critical fire weather conditions are possible Tuesday afternoon
and evening. An isolated thunderstorm or two is possible Tuesday afternoon.
Thunderstorm chances increase Wednesday through Friday with strong
to severe storms possible, especially Thursday.
The North Dakota Department of Health dashboard is updated daily by 11 am and includes cases reported through the previous day. The investigations are ongoing and information on the website is likely to change as cases are investigated. The information contained in this dashboard is the most up to date and will be different than previous news releases. This dashboard supersedes information from previous news releases or social media postings.
Check out our other dashboards: The COVID-19 Vaccine Dashboard, NDUS Dashboard.COVID- 19 stats:
Mon. Aug 16, 2021
11:00- a.m.
Barnes
New Positives: 0
Total Positives: 1446
Active: 5
Recovered: 1408
Stutsman
New Positives: 1
Total Positives: 3605
Active: 17
Recovered: 3506
Jamestown (CVHD) Central Valley Health District reminds residents that COVID testing has resumed (the week of August 16) on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, at the Jamestown Civic Center, Exchequor Room, from 11-a.m. to noon.
Call CVHD at 701-252-8130 to register.
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. health experts are expected to recommend COVID-19 vaccine boosters for all Americans, regardless of age, eight months after they received their second dose of the shot. The goal is to ensure lasting protection against the coronavirus as the delta variant spreads across the country. That’s according to two people familiar with the matter who spoke to The Associated Press on the condition of anonymity to discuss internal deliberations. An announcement was expected as soon as this week, with doses beginning to be administered widely once the Food and Drug Administration formally approves the vaccines. U.S. health officials recommended boosters last week for some with weakened immune systems.
Jamestown (City) Due to a tree removal, Wednesday, August 18, 2021; there will be a temporary road closure on corner of 5th St NW and 1st Ave N. This closure will take place from approximately 9:00 AM to approximately 12:00 PM or until finished.
There will be a detour put in place by the Street Department.
The above schedule is contingent upon changing weather conditions.
Motorists should use extreme caution in this area and use alternate routes, if possible.
Jamestown (City) Please be advised that areas included in this years’ #21-41 street maintenance project will be chip-sealed as part of the City’s road maintenance program starting August 18, 20 starting Wednesday, 21, and continuing throughout the week and possibly into the weekend until finished.
Major traffic areas that will be impacted include:
Everything North of 9th St SW; between 5th St NW & 9th St SW
Also from 2nd Ave SW to 8th Ave SW
Where signs are posted, remove vehicles and trailers from roadway during this operation.
Motorists and other traffic should use extreme caution when entering these construction areas and consider alternate routes, if possible.
The above schedule is contingent upon weather conditions.
Jamestown (City) The Jamestown City Street Department has begun striping the school crosswalks.
This work will be done during business hours and continue into the evening hours for the next few days until finished. Motorists should use extreme caution in these areas due to fresh paint and limited lane use. Be aware of directional cones and the traffic maintenance crew.
The schedule is contingent upon changing weather conditions.
Jamestown (City) Street closures in the Southwest (SW) part of Jamestown on the North Frontage Road of 17th St SW, between 8th Ave SW to 11th Ave SW. 17th St SW will remain open. Access to homes and businesses in this segment will remain open.
This construction work will continue for approximately three weeks.
The intersection of 11th Ave SW and the North Frontage road of 17th St SW will be closed through Monday, August 23, 2021.
Access to homes and businesses in this segment will remain open.
Construction signing will be put in place.
Valley City (Chamber 8-16-21) Valley City Mayor, Dave Carlsrud has issued his latest message to the community.
Hello Everyone,
“Summer Nights on Central” was held last Thursday and there was a nice crown entertained by “Slamabama”. I hope you all had a good time.
There will be another Summer Nights on Central this Thursday with music by “Tripwire”. If you couldn’t be there last week, try to be there this week.
On a not-so-happy-note, the “Delta Variant” of COVID is now in North Dakota and Barnes County. Please be aware of how this progresses as it is said to be very contagious. Good news, the Delta Variant has not been as serious for those who are vaccinated. Research indicates the vaccinations are very effective so if you are not vaccinated, please consider getting yours.
This came to mind, “Be nice to people for no reason”.
A positive of the very dry summer is some of the smaller construction projects are wrapping up and the larger ones seem to be on schedule. Please be safe when driving or walking in construction zones.
Do you know we have a very active airport here? With corporate jets, show planes and spray planes, the Barnes County Municipal Airport has activity every day. For more information, see: http://www.barnescountyairport.com/
Thank you to contributors again this week.
“Good Teams become great ones when the members trust each other and enough to surrender the Me for We.” (Phil Jackson)
Blessings, Be Respectful, Be Kind and Pray,
Dave
Dave Carlsrud
The Jamestown Choralaires 2021-2022 is set to begin performing again, after not scheduling performances due to the pandemic.
This 2021 season will begin Wednesday September 8t at 8:30pm in the Middle School Band room. Anyone interested in joining them is invited.
More information as the date approaches.
MINOT, N.D. (AP) — Minot police have identified the victim of a homicide and a suspect found dead at the scene of the crime. Authorities say officers were called to a southwest side residence Sunday about 7 a.m. on a report of a shooting. They found the body of 50-year-old Carrie Welnel. Police identified a suspect and began a search. Twenty-three-year-old Caleb Heyward-Treib was found dead in the back yard of a residence a short distance from the crime scene. Officials say there were no obvious signs of trauma to the suspect and his cause of death will be determined following an autopsy.
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — Bakken Energy and Mitsubishi Power Americas say they are acquiring a synthetic natural gas plant in western North Dakota and plan to redevelop it to produce renewable energy. The deal to purchase the Great Plains Synfuels Plant from Dakota Gasification Co. is expected to be finalized by next April. Terms of the deal have not been disclosed. The plant near Beulah is part of a proposed hub announced in June to produce clean hydrogen, which has a variety of uses including powering vehicles and energy generation. Gov. Doug Burgum has hailed the project a key part of the state’s plan to become carbon neutral by 2030.
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — North Dakota recorded the most deaths from drug use in a decade last year as the pandemic caused isolation and fentanyl became widely available. The Bismark Tribune reports that the state recorded 118 drug-related deaths in 2020 — a 49% jump from the previous year, according to the Division of Vital Records. Police and drug treatment counselors say social isolation due to the pandemic increased substance abuse problems, while fentanyl, a deadly synthetic opioid, has made overdoses more common. State lawmakers have attempted to address overdose deaths in recent years.
Bismarck (NDGF) As hunting seasons and other fall activities get underway, hunters and other outdoor enthusiasts need to be aware of the daily fire danger index.
Considering this year’s prolonged drought, combined with typical dry, late-summer and early-fall ground conditions, an elevated fire danger index in most counties will likely influence outdoor activities.
Hunters are urged to keep up with the daily rural fire danger index, which is issued by the National Weather Service, to alert the public to conditions that may be conducive to the accidental starting or spread of fires.
In addition, county governments have the authority to adopt penalties for violations of county restrictions related to burning bans. These restrictions apply regardless of the daily fire danger index and remain in place until each county’s commission rescinds the ban.
Hunters should consider bringing along a shovel, fire extinguisher, extra water and heavy fabric for putting out accidental fires. However, individuals who are not trained firefighters should not attempt to fight a fire that is out of control. Instead, contact the nearest rural fire department immediately.
Also, hunters should stay clear of tall vegetation when parking a vehicle.
The fire danger index can change daily depending on temperature, wind and precipitation forecasts. If the index reaches the high, very high or extreme category, open burning is prohibited; off-road travel with a motorized vehicle is prohibited, except for people engaged in a trade, business or occupation where it is required; and smoking is restricted to inside of vehicles, hard surface areas, homes or in approved buildings.
Information on current fire danger indexes is available at NDResponse.gov.
Concurrent Season Deer Licenses Available Aug. 18
Hunters can purchase additional, concurrent season deer licenses Aug. 18 at 8 a.m. Central Time by visiting the North Dakota Game and Fish Department’s website, gf.nd.gov. There is no limit on the number of concurrent season licenses a hunter can purchase.
Concurrent season licenses can be used during the archery season with a bow; the deer gun season with a bow, rifle or muzzleloader; or during the muzzleloader season with a muzzleloader. However, youth under 14 (at the end of the calendar year) will be issued a concurrent season license for archery only.
Hunters with concurrent season licenses are restricted to the type of antlerless deer printed on the license and must stay in the unit to which the license is assigned.
Equipment Registration Number Used for Identification
Hunters, trappers and anglers are reminded that an equipment registration number, or the individual’s name, address and telephone number, must be displayed on all equipment requiring identification.
In addition, a new state law requires written permission from the owner of the property, or an individual authorized by the owner, for an individual to install camera/video equipment on private property, and the equipment must be identified.
While on state wildlife management areas, identification is required on items such as ground blinds, tree stands, cameras and traps.
Identification must be attached to cable devices that are set on either private or public land, and on fish houses left unattended on the ice.
Owners can generate an equipment registration number by visiting Buy and Apply at the North Dakota Game and Fish Department website, gf.nd.gov. One registration number will be issued that can be used on all equipment that requires identification.
The equipment registration number does not expire.
Youth Outdoor Festival Sept. 2 in Minot
The North Dakota Game and Fish Department, local wildlife clubs and other sponsors will usher youngsters into fall during the annual Youth Outdoor Festival in Minot.
The event is Thursday, Sept. 2 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Game and Fish Conservation and Outdoors Skills Park on the grounds of the North Dakota State Fair.
Young outdoor enthusiasts will experience a number of outdoor activities that relate to archery, fishing, waterfowl and upland game. Prizes will be awarded.
For more information, contact Game and Fish outreach biologist Greg Gullickson at 701-720-1640.
In sports…
Valley City (VCSU) The Valley City State University athletic department is hosting its Century Club Kickoff in conjunction with a VCSU football scrimmage on Thursday, Aug. 19.
The VCSU Booster Board will be grilling a free meal of burgers and hot dogs at the tailgate shelter located at Lokken Stadium. VCSU fans and supporters are invited to stop by for a free meal and watch the VCSU football team scrimmage M-State Fergus Falls.
People joining the Century Club will be able to register and pick up their season passes that night, and the VCSU Bookstore will also be on site selling Viking Apparel.
The Century Club Kickoff runs from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. outside the stadium. The football scrimmage starts at 5 p.m. There is no charge to attend the scrimmage or the Century Club kickoff.
Valley City (VCSU) – The Valley City State University men’s basketball team has added three new student-athletes for the 2021-22 season.
Head coach Ryan Montgomery announced the signing of Duoth Gach, Uhana Ochan and Peyton Zaun. All three have signed letters of intent to continue their basketball and education at Valley City State this fall.
Both Gach and Ochan are from Minnesota and played previously at North Dakota State College of Science in Wahpeton, N.D. Zaun is a Valley City native, completing his Hi-Liner playing career last spring.
The trio will join a deep and talented VCSU roster for the 2021-22 season. The Vikings return all their key players from last year’s squad that went 19-7 and finished second in the North Star Athletic Association standings.
Valley City State is scheduled to open the 2021-22 season on Oct. 26 with a home exhibition game against Minot State University.
Duoth Gach
6’5″ Junior Guard – North Dakota State College of Science – Austin, Minn.
Gach was a two-time Honorable Mention All-American during his two years playing at North Dakota State College of Science. A native of Austin, Minn., Gach was named the Mon-Dak Conference Player of the Year in 2020, averaging 15.4 points per game while shooting 45 percent from 3-point range. He made 190 3-pointers during his two seasons at NDSCS.
“Duoth is a very talented basketball player,” said Montgomery. “He has played at a very high junior college level at NDSCS and his resume speaks for itself. He played in a similar system to ours at Austin High School so he should fit in quickly. Not only is Duoth a good basketball player, I believe he is a good person also. I look forward to coaching him this season.”
Uhana Ochan
6’7″ Junior Forward – Francis Marion University – North Dakota State College of Science – Mankato, Minn.
Uhana joins the Vikings after playing last year at NCAA Division II school Francis Marion University. He averaged four points and four rebounds per game at Francis Marion last season. He previously played at North Dakota State College of Science and is a native of Mankato, Minn.
“We wanted to add some athleticism to our forward position in this class,” said Montgomery. “Uhana supplies that and then some. He is one of the best athletes we have recruited here. He will provide some much-needed depth and rebounding this upcoming season.”
Peyton Zaun
6’3″ Freshman Guard – Valley City High School – Valley City, N.D.
Zaun averaged 17.6 points and three assists per game for the Valley City Hi-Liners last season. The 6-foot-3 guard was named to the EDC All-Conference team as a senior and will continue his basketball career in his hometown at Valley City State.
“Worker. That’s what I have to say about Peyton,” said Montgomery. “I have no doubt he will put in the work. I also believe he loves the game and VCSU Basketball. In terms of his game, he has only scratched the surface. I have watched Peyton since he was young and he has gotten better every year, and we believe this trend will continue at VCSU.”
MLB…
Jorge Polanco doubled with two outs in the bottom of the 10th inning to score Max Kepler and give the Minnesota Twins a 5-4 victory over the Cleveland Indians. It was the second straight walk-off win for the Twins, who’ve won eight of 11. Polanco had a sacrifice fly in the ninth inning to beat Tampa Bay Sunday. Minnesota last had back-to-back walk-off wins Sept. 13-14, 2017. Polanco lined a double down the right-field line off Nick Wittgren (2-6). Caleb Thielbar (5-0), Minnesota’s fourth reliever, pitched a 1-2-3 final inning.
— Eloy Jiménez hit a tiebreaking RBI single and Liam Hendriks got the save against his former team, leading the Chicago White Sox to a 5-2 victory over the Oakland Athletics. Seby Zavala had two hits and two RBIs as Chicago improved to an AL-best 40-22 at home. Luis Robert homered, and Dallas Keuchel pitched five innings of two-run ball in his first win since July 9.
UNDATED (AP) — Gerrit Cole pitched two-hit ball into the sixth inning and struck out nine in his return from the COVID-19 injured list, Joey Gallo hit a two-run homer and the New York Yankees beat the Los Angeles Angels 2-1.
New York has won 10 of 13 and pulled within two games of Boston for an AL wild-card spot. The Yankees open a three-game series against the Red Sox with a day-night doubleheader Tuesday. Cole went 5 2/3 innings, the only damage against him coming on Justin Upton’s homer in the first. The Yankees’ ace walked just one batter and threw 90 pitches, reaching 100 mph.
In other Monday action:
— Kris Bryant hit two home runs, Kevin Gausman set a career high for wins and the San Francisco Giants beat the New York Mets 7-5. Brandon Crawford had four hits to continue his surge at the plate over the past month. San Francisco’s All-Star shortstop, who signed a $32 million, two-year contract last week, is hitting .427 over his last 28 games. Pinch-hitter Brandon Belt also homered and Wilmer Flores added two hits and an RBI. The Giants have won 16 of 21. Jonathan Villar hit his 14th home run for the Mets. New York has lost four straight.
— Max Muncy hit a tiebreaking home run in the eighth inning, lifting the Los Angeles Dodgers over the Pittsburgh Pirates 2-1 for their fourth straight victory. Billy McKinney’s solo shot — his first with the Dodgers — tied the game in the seventh. The Dodgers’ winning streak over the Pirates reached a franchise-record 14 games and they’ve won 11 in a row against them at home. They are 21-2 against Pittsburgh since 2017.
— Brett Phillips had an inside-the-park homer, Brandon Lowe went deep twice, and the AL East-leading Tampa Bay Rays handed the Baltimore Orioles their 12th consecutive loss, 9-2. Baltimore has been outscored 113-36 during the skid. The Orioles dropped 14 in a row from May 18-31. Kevin Kiermaier and Mike Brosseau also homered for the Rays, who are 12-1 against the Orioles this season.
— Jonathan India slammed a two-run homer and had five RBIs as the Cincinnati Reds beat the Chicago Cubs 14-5. The loss was the 12th straight for the free-falling Cubs. Cincinnati first baseman Joey Votto got the 2,000th hit of his career, a solid single in the seventh. He came up again later in the inning and drove in a run with another base hit during an eight-run Reds inning. Wade Miley allowed four hits and struck out seven over seven scoreless innings as the Reds won for the ninth time in 13 games to move within 7 1/2 games of first-place Milwaukee in the NL Central.
— Freddie Freeman and Adam Duvall homered in a seven-run fourth inning, and the surging Atlanta Braves beat the Miami Marlins 12-2. Freeman also singled twice while Ozzie Albies had three hits and three RBIs for the NL East-leading Braves, who have won four straight and 11 of 13. Duvall hit his 27th homer of the season. He rejoined the Braves in a trade from Miami last month. Freeman’s homer was a three-run shot. The Marlins’ four-game winning streak ended.
— Salvador Perez drove in the go-ahead runs with a two-out single in the eighth inning, helping the struggling Kansas City Royals to a back-and-forth 7-6 victory over the AL West-leading Houston Astros. Scott Barlow gave up a homer to Jason Castro in the ninth, but he got a spectacular defensive play from Nicky Lopez and retired Jose Altuve on a popup to earn the win. Aledmys Diaz and Carlos Correa went deep for the Astros. The Royals beat Houston for the first time in five tries this season.
— C.J. Cron hit a solo homer in the ninth inning to give the Colorado Rockies a 6-5 win over the San Diego Padres. It was Cron’s 20th homer of the season and came with one out off of Daniel Hudson (4-2). Hudson, acquired from Washington at the trade deadline, got Charlie Blackmon to line out to start the ninth. Cron hit the first pitch he saw from Hudson over the scoreboard in right field to end it. Connor Joe homered on his 29th birthday and Blackmon also went deep for the Rockies.
MLB-NEWS
Rays sign Olympic pitcher
UNDATED (AP) — The AL East-leading Tampa Bay Rays have signed 36-year-old reliever David Robertson to a major league contract and will have him report to Triple-A Durham. Robertson pitched for the silver medal-winning USA team in the Tokyo Olympics.
The right-hander is 53-33 with 137 saves and a 2.90 ERA in 12 major league seasons, including nine with the New York Yankees. Robertson last appeared in the majors in 2019, pitching in seven games for Philadelphia.
The Rays started the week with 16 pitchers on the IL, including ace Tyler Glasnow and last year’s closer Nick Anderson.
Elsewhere in the majors :
— The Los Angeles Dodgers have placed Cole Hamels on the 60-day injured list, effectively ending his season before he ever pitched for the defending World Series champions. The 37-year-old left-hander signed a $3.05 million, one-year deal with the Dodgers on Aug. 4. The four-time All-Star was expected to add depth to a pitching staff that’s been ravaged by injuries and is minus reigning NL Cy Young Award winner Trevor Bauer, who is on paid administrative leave as authorities investigate allegations of sexual misconduct. Manager Dave Roberts says Hamels’ arm “didn’t respond well” during his build-up in Arizona.
— An attorney for Trevor Bauer has told a judge that the Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher had every reason to believe that a woman wanted the rough treatment he gave her in two sexual encounters that led to her seeking a five-year restraining order against him. Lawyer Shawn Holley made the argument at a hearing in Los Angeles. The woman alleges that without her consent, Bauer punched her, choked her with her own hair until she lost consciousness and sexually abused her. Bauer’s representatives say every interaction between the two was wholly consensual.
— The Chicago White Sox have placed outfielder Adam Engel on the 10-day injured list with left shoulder inflammation. The White Sox also promoted right-handers Ryan Burr and Mike Wright from Triple-A Charlotte. Reliever Matt Foster was sent down, and right-hander Zack Burdi was designated for assignment. The move for Engel was made retroactive to Friday. Engel also began the season on the IL with a hamstring injury.
— Yankees manager Aaron Boone isn’t certain that Clint Frazier will be able to play baseball again after the outfielder was pulled from a minor league rehab assignment amid continuing issues with his vision. The 26-year-old Frazier began a minor league rehab assignment last Tuesday after missing nearly six weeks due to dizziness and other symptoms consistent with vertigo. He went 4 for 10 over three games, but Boone said Frazier felt unwell prior to Sunday’s game with Double-A Somerset and took himself out of the lineup.
— The attorney for a 2-year-old girl struck by a foul ball during a 2019 Houston Astros game at Minute Maid Park says the Astros have settled the family’s claim for damages. Attorney Richard Mithoff said Monday that the terms of the settlement are confidential. An Astros spokesman said the team would have no comment. The girl suffered a skull fracture and brain injury when she was hit by the ball. Mithoff says she has been on anti-seizure medication since. However, her doctors have been weaning her from the medication, and she hasn’t had a seizure in 22 months.
NFL-NEWS
Falcons first NFL team to have 100% of players vaccinated
UNDATED (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons have become the first NFL team to have all of its players complete COVID-19 vaccinations.
The Falcons opened training camp with more than 90% of their players vaccinated, and they confirmed Monday they reached 100%. The NFL announced the Falcons were the first team to reach 100%. Atlanta becomes the first team able to have all its players not wear masks around the facility and eat and work out together.
Elsewhere in the NFL:
— The New York Giants have waived-injured third-string quarterback Clayton Thorson and signed former Michigan State star Brian Lewerke. The team announced the moves Monday, just two days after Thorson sustained a concussion while being sacked for a safety late in a 12-7 loss to the Jets.Thorson spent most of the 2020 season on the Giants’ practice squad. Lewerke spent the spring and summer of last season with the New England Patriots.
— Dak Prescott’s opportunity to play in the preseason for the Dallas Cowboys appears to be fading. There’s a chance the start quarterback will go into the opener against Super Bowl champion Tampa Bay without having taken a snap in a game since his severe ankle injury last October. Coach Mike McCarthy says Prescott won’t play in the preseason if he doesn’t get into the home exhibition opener Saturday against Houston. Prescott has a right shoulder injury and McCarthy says the team is being cautious about his return.
— The Detroit Lions are aware of the car accident cornerback Alex Brown was involved in before his release. The 24-year-old South Carolina native has three games of NFL experience with the Kansas City Chiefs in 2019. Michigan State Police say the driver of the car that caused the crash was driving the wrong way on a highway in Detroit shortly after 2 a.m. on Sunday. Police say its investigation revealed that the 24-year-old male driver from South Carolina was impaired. Police say the passenger in the car going the wrong way as well as another driver were critically injured. The Lions say tight end Charlie Taumoepeau is receiving medical care following injuries sustained from the accident.
— The Browns placed tight end Stephen Carlson on injured reserve after he suffered a season-ending knee injury in Saturday night’s exhibition opener at Jacksonville. Carlson juggled a short pass and was turning upfield when he took a hit on the knee along Cleveland’s sideline in the first half. The 24-year-old appeared in all 16 regular-season games for the Browns in 2020 and made two starts.
— Dick Schafrath, a star offensive tackle for the Cleveland Browns who blocked for Hall of Fame running backs Jim Brown, Leroy Kelly and Bobby Mitchell before going into politics after retiring, has died at 84. The team said Schafrath died on Sunday night. No cause of death was given. Schafrath was a four-time All-Pro during his career with Cleveland. After he stopped playing in 1971, Schafrath was an assistant coach with Washington on coach George Allen’s staff before entering politics and serving as a state senator in Ohio.
NBA-GRIZZLIES-CLIPPERS TRADE
Clippers trade Beverley, Rondo to Memphis for Eric Bledsoe
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Clippers have brought guard Eric Bledsoe back to the team where he started his NBA career in a trade with the Memphis Grizzlies. The trade sends Bledsoe to the Clippers for guards Patrick Beverley and Rajon Rondo and center Daniel Oturu.
Bledsoe spent his first three seasons after being the 18th pick overall out of Kentucky in 2010 playing 197 games before going to Phoenix, Milwaukee and New Orleans. Memphis acquired Bledsoe in a trade in late July with New Orleans that also brought the Grizzlies center Steven Adams for center Jonas Valanciunas along with a swap of draft picks.
NHL-WILD-FIALA
Wild sign forward Kevin Fiala to $5.1 million, one-year deal
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Wild have signed Kevin Fiala to a $5.1 million, one-year contract.
Fiala had 20 goals and 20 assists in 50 games last season with the Wild. He led the team with five game-winning goals and 41 takeaways. Fiala has 101 points in 133 games over two-plus seasons since Minnesota acquired him from Nashville for Mikael Granlund just before the 2019 trade deadline. He has 91 goals and 198 points since the Predators drafted him No. 11 overall in 2014.
In world and national news…
QUINCY, Calif. (AP) — Firefighters battling flames in Northern California forests are girding for new bouts of windy weather, and a utility has warned thousands of customers it might cut their electricity to prevent new fires from igniting if gusts damage power lines. Conditions that suppressed the huge Dixie Fire overnight gave way Monday afternoon to gusty winds that prompted an evacuation order for the small mountain community of Janesville. Forecasts call for similar winds through Thursday. Meanwhile, Pacific Gas & Electric says winds predicted for Tuesday night may force public safety power shutoffs to 39,000 customers in parts of 16 counties.
(AP) Tropical Storm Fred has weakened to a depression as it spreads heavy rains over the southeastern U.S., while Grace has strengthened again into a tropical storm, drenching Haitians in the aftermath of Saturday’s earthquake. No deaths have been reported from Fred, though thousands of Florida Panhandle residents are without power and a tornado watch is in effect in Georgia. The National Hurricane Center says reconnaissance aircraft found Grace growing stronger, and it could become a hurricane as it moves through the Caribbean toward Mexico. For now it’s still centered over Haiti’s disaster area, dumping extremely heavy rain and causing flooding.
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — The Taliban have declared an “amnesty” across Afghanistan and urged women to join their government. The militants are seeking to reassure a wary population that their rule will be different this time. Tuesday’s comments come a day after deadly chaos gripped the main airport as desperate crowds tried to flee the country. Following a blitz across Afghanistan that saw many cities fall to the insurgents without a fight, the Taliban have sought to portray themselves as more moderate than when they imposed a brutal rule in the late 1990s. But many Afghans remain skeptical. While there were no major reports of abuses or fighting in the capital of Kabul as the Taliban now patrol its streets, many residents have stayed home and remain fearful.
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden is calling the violent chaos at Kabul’s airport “gut-wrenching,” but he’s standing by America’s withdrawal from Afghanistan. Biden spoke from the White House on Monday in his first in-person remarks since the Taliban over the weekend rolled over an Afghan military and government that American forces had spent two decades building. Despite it all, Biden said he stands squarely behind his decision to end the United States’ longest war. He faulted leaders of the Afghan government and military for its swift collapse, saying he had warned President Ashraf Ghani to prepare to fight a civil war with the Taliban after American troops left.
(AP) The United Nations is urging the Taliban to keep its promises on amnesty and inclusiveness toward women. U.N. human rights office spokesman Rupert Colville told reporters Tuesday in Geneva that the Taliban’s recent statements “on the surface are reassuring.” He added that their “actions speak deeper than words, and it’s very early now – it’s very fluid.”He said the world will be watching closely to see whether Taliban will honor its promises. Colville alluded to comments a day earlier from U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres about “chilling reports” of human rights abuses and restrictions on rights – especially those of women and girls – in areas captured by the Taliban in recent weeks.
LES CAYES, Haiti (AP) — Tropical Storm Grace has begun drenching Haiti just two days after a powerful earthquake struck the impoverished Caribbean nation. The depression regained storm status overnight after on Monday adding to the misery of the thousands of people who lost loved ones, were injured or became homeless. Grace has also forced overwhelmed hospitals and rescuers to act quickly. The country’s southwestern area was hit the hardest by Saturday’s earthquake. It began to see heavy rain and strong winds after nightfall, and officials warned that rainfall could reach 15 inches in some areas. Haiti’s capital also saw heavy rains. The storm arrived as officials raised the earthquake’s death toll to 1,419.
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Hundreds of firefighters backed by water-dropping flames are battling a large forest fire burning for the second day northwest of Athens that has led to the evacuation of a care home and several villages. The fire in the Vilia area, which was burning through dense forest, began on Monday shortly after another wildfire broke out to the southeast of the Greek capital, in the Keratea area. The two were the most severe among dozens of wildfires to break out that day across the country, the fire department said. Hundreds of wildfires have burned across Greece this month, fueled by the country’s longest and most severe heat wave in decades that left its forests and shrubland bone dry.
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