Wayne Byers Show – Evening – Jan. 10

CSi Weather…

.TONIGHT…Mostly clear. Lows around 5 below.  Temperatures rising into the mid teens after midnight. South winds 10 to 15 mph.

.TUESDAY…Mostly sunny. Not as cold. Highs in the mid 30s. West winds 15 to 25 mph. gusts to around 35 mph. Patchy blowing and drifting snow through the day.

.TUESDAY NIGHT…Partly cloudy. Not as cold. Lows around 20. West winds 10 to 20 mph.

.WEDNESDAY…Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 30s. West winds

10 to 15 mph.

.WEDNESDAY NIGHT…Mostly cloudy. Lows 15 to 20.

.THURSDAY…Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 30s.

THURSDAY NIGHT…Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of snow.

Lows 15 to 20.

.FRIDAY…Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of snow. Highs

in the upper 20s.

 

.FRIDAY NIGHT…Mostly cloudy. Lows 5 to 10 above.

.SATURDAY…Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 20s.

.SATURDAY NIGHT…Increasing clouds. Lows 10 to 15.

.SUNDAY…Partly sunny. Highs in the upper 20s.

 

 

Valley City  (Barnes Co. SO) On  January 8, 2022 the Barnes County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a one vehicle roll over on Interstate 94 near mile marker 298.

the Barnes County Sheirr’s Office News Release stated that, a 2004 Dodge Pickup driven by 29-year-old James Hogness, of Fargo ND spun out of control while traveling west bound on Interstate 94. The vehicle entered the north ditch and rolled one time landing back on its wheels.

Both passengers of the vehicle, 53-year-old Steven Schrader and a juvenile female both from Fargo ND were uninjured.  The driver was also uninjured.

It is believed the cause of the crash was due to icy road conditions and weather conditions.

 

 

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. Jan. 10, 2022

Barnes

New Positives: 2

Total Positives: 2305

Active: 27

Recovered: 2234

Breakthrough Incidents Per 10K Fully Vaccinated Individuals: 510

 

Stutsman

New Positives: 11

Total Positives: 5345

Active: 65

Recovered: 5173

Breakthrough Incidents Per 10K Fully Vaccinated Individuals: 532

 

 

Jamestown  (CVHD)  Central Valley Health District reminds residents that COVID testing is  on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, at the Jamestown Civic Center, Exchequor Room, from 11-a.m. to 1-pm.

Call CVHD at 701-252-8130 to register.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bismarck  (NDDoH) – With the recent surge in COVID-19 cases occurring in North Dakota, the North Dakota Department of Health (NDDoH) has changed protocols for case investigations in the state.

NDDoH Disease Control and Forensic Pathology Section Chief, Kirby Kruger,says, “The rapid emergence of the Omicron variant and rising cases have resulted in refocusing our priorities for case work. As a result, not all people with recent diagnosis will be contacted by a case worker for an interview.”

Case workers will continue to investigate and/or assist with investigations for

• K-12 students
• Higher education students
• People over the age of 55
• Health care facilities, long term care, and congregate settings

People who test positive for or are diagnosed with COVID-19 should follow the guidance for care from their health care provider. If you have health conditions that may put you at increased risk for a severe COVID-19 illness, contact your health care provider as soon as possible.

People who test positive or have been recently diagnosed for COVID-19 are recommended to self-isolate to avoid spreading the infection to others. Whether or not you are contacted by a case worker, all people with COVID-19 are recommended to follow these basic isolation guidelines.

Johns Hopkins University researchers say the rolling average of daily new cases in North Dakota has increased by 291% over the past two weeks. One in every 97 people in the state tested positive in the past week.

• Your isolation period starts from the first day you develop symptoms or from the day you were tested if you don’t have symptoms; this is considered day zero.
• Stay home for a minimum of five days
• If at the end of day five, you have been fever-free for 24 hours (without using fever reducing medication) and your symptoms are gone or are improving, you can leave your home. Wearing a well-fitting mask when around others, even at home, is recommended through day 10.
• If on day five, you have a fever or symptoms have not improved or have worsened, continue to isolate through day 10. If before day 10, your symptoms improve and you have been fever-free for 24 hours, you can leave the house at that time. Wearing a well-fitting mask when around others, even at home, is recommended through day 10.
• If you tested positive when you did not have symptoms but later developed symptoms, you should calculate our isolation period based on the date of symptom onset and this day would be your new day zero.
• Individuals who work in certain settings such as health care and congregate living may have additional work restrictions and should follow guidance from your occupational health representative for when you can return to work.
• To help you calculate your isolation period the NDDoH has an isolation period calculator online at nd.gov/covidcalculator.
• More guidance for isolation can be found here.
• Cases should continue to inform close contacts of their exposure. Information for close contacts can be found here.

People who have recently been diagnosed and who need further assistance can call the COVID-19 Hotline at 1-866-207-2880.

 

 

 

Valley City  (Salvation Army)  The Barnes County Salvation Army reports, that almost $65 thousand was raised from donation during the 2021 Barnes County Salvation Army Red Kettle Campaign.

Campaign chairman Lee Isensee said the generosity of the Barnes County Community is a blessing.

He added that  $77 thousand was raised during the 2020 campaign and more than $78 thousand was raised during the 2019 Barnes County Salvation Army Red Kettle campaign.

Isensee thanks Leevers Foods and Petro Serve U.S.A. for allowing bell ringers to work inside their businesses during the Red Kettle Campaign.

 

 

Valley City (Chamber, 1-10-22)  Here’s the latest message to Valley City residents from Mayor Dave Carlsrud.

A warm thought during a time of cold weather. “Life is like a journey on a train with different routes and sometimes hardships. Enjoy the people in your train and embrace your journey”.

 

With very cold temperatures come very “good ice” on our streets and side walks. An all-wheel drive vehicle will help us “get going” faster, however, an all-wheel drive does not stop faster than a two-wheel drive. Please be careful and drive a little slower to help ensure everyone’s safety. Pedestrians have right-of-way at crosswalks.

 

SMP Health-St. Raphael, formerly known as Sheyenne Care Center, is “alive and well” in Valley City. The additions and remodeling at the facility are wonderful, allowing for a multitude of quality services. To continue said services, quality employees are currently needed. Please see the address below for job listings and see where you might fit at St. Raphael.  Call: 701-845-8222. https://smphealth.org/straphael/careers/

 

A reminder; cardboard takes a lot of space in landfills; it is heavy, it is extra work to load into garbage trucks and is more costly than recycling. Help stabilize our garbage rates, please recycle. It is easy.

 

COVID-19 numbers are up significantly. The Omicron Variant seems to be exceptionally contagious. Please be vaccinated and use good hygiene, to protect yourself, your family and friends.

 

Thank you to contributors again this week.

 

“After I hit a homerun I ran the bases with my head down. I figured the pitcher already felt bad enough without me showing him up rounding the bases.”                                    

Mickey Mantle

Blessings, Respect, Kindness and Prayers,

Dave Carlsrud

 

 

 

Valley City  (VCPS)  The Valley City Public School District recognized local law enforcement on National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day Sunday, January 9, 2022.

Valley City Public School District Superintendent Josh Johnson gave a shout-out to the Valley City Police Department and Barnes County Sheriff’s Department in a press release.

In A News Release he said, “On behalf of our staff and school board members at Valley City Public Schools, we express our sincere gratitude for the support that we receive from both law enforcement departments,” Johnson stated. “Thank you very much for helping keep our schools safe.”

Johnson gave an additional shout-out to their School Resource Officer Sean Hagen and Chief of Police (and School Board Member) Phil Hatcher for your service to our community and Valley City Public Schools.
Johnson said help us in recognizing all our law enforcement men and women in Valley City and Barnes County.

 

 

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — Republican House Majority Leader Chet Pollert says he is retiring from politics and will not run for re-election. Pollert has served as the House majority leader for two legislative sessions and in the Legislature for 24 years. He says he wants to spend more time with his family and travel. The 66-year-old Pollert has represented a district in east-central North Dakota since 1998. He was elected majority leader in 2018. Pollert’s announcement means Republicans will have new leadership teams in both the House and Senate in the next session. GOP Senate Majority Leader Rich Wardner announced last month he would not seek re-election.

Pollert Statememt:

House Majority Leader Chet Pollert (R-Carrington) announced Monday that he will not be seeking re-election to the North Dakota House of Representatives from District 29.

“This has been a difficult decision, but one that is best for me and my family. It has been an amazing and fulfilling 24 years and I want to thank all of the citizens of District 29 for putting their confidence in me. This job is not always smooth sailing, but it was during the hard times that I was encouraged by the trust you put in me and reminded of the honor it is to serve,” said Pollert.

Pollert was first elected to the North Dakota House in 1998 and was elected Majority Leader in 2018. Senate Majority Leader Rich Wardner announced last month that he will also not be seeking re-election. “I want to thank Senator Wardner for the team effort during these last four years. We could not have accomplished all that we did without his leadership and willingness to work together,” Pollert added, “I also want to thank Representative Headland and Senator Wanzek, my teammates in District 29, we were a great legislative team. Overall, I am truly grateful for the opportunity to have worked with such outstanding legislators in both houses and for their support and dedication to the people of North Dakota.”

Pollert’s term will end when the newly elected representative from District 29 is sworn in during organizational session in December 2022.

 

 

Valley City  (CSi)  Organizers have announced, that the Annual Lake Ashtabula Ice Fishing Derby tentatively set for Saturday January 15 near Sibley, North Dakota has been cancelled.

Co-event coordinator Josh Holm, says the event is sponsored annually by the Barnes County Wildlife Federation. Josh says it decided to cancel the event due to excessive snow causing slush and poor ice conditions.

Jay Holm, the long-time event coordinator of the ice fishing derby, passed away December 29th. A celebration of the life of Jay Holm will be held Friday, January 14th at 2pm in the Oliver-Nathan Funeral Chapel in Valley City.

 

GRENORA, N.D. (AP) — Sheriff’s officials say an oil well exploded and caught fire Monday in northwestern North Dakota. There are no reports of any injuries. The Divide County Sheriff’s Department says the oil storage tank that exploded held about 1,300 barrels of oil northeast of Grenora. KXNet News reports the fire has been contained at the site and officials are letting it burn out. The cause of the explosion is unknown at this time

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The man who bought an AR-15-style rifle for Kyle Rittenhouse has pleaded no contest to a reduced charge of contributing to the delinquency of a minor in a deal with prosecutors to avoid prison. A Wisconsin judge accepted Dominick Black’s plea on Monday. Prosecutors dropped two felony counts of intent to deliver a dangerous weapon to a minor. Contributing to the delinquency of a minor is a non-criminal citation. Black was 18 when he purchased the rifle in May 2020. Rittenhouse was 17 and too young to buy a firearm. Three months later, Rittenhouse used the rifle to shoot three people at a Kenosha protest. He killed two of them. A jury acquitted him of multiple charges in November.

 

 

In sports…

2022 Boys Barnes County Classic

At W.E. Osmon Fieldhouse

Tuesday, Jan. 11
3:00 p.m.: Maple River vs. Barnes County North
4:30 p.m.: Enderlin vs. LaMoure/Litchville-Marion
6:00 p.m.: Dunseith vs. Wyndmere-Lidgerwood
7:30 p.m.: Sargent County vs. Four Winds JV

Thursday, Jan. 13
3:00 p.m.: Barnes County North vs. Wyndmere-Lidgerwood
4:30 p.m.: Maple River vs. Sargent County
6:00 p.m.: Dunseith vs. LaMoure/Litchville-Marion
7:30 p.m.: Enderlin vs. Hillsboro-Central Valley

Friday, Jan. 14
3:00 p.m.: Central Cass JV vs. Barnes County North
4:30 p.m.: Sargent County vs. Wyndmere-Lidgerwood
6:00 p.m.: Enderlin vs. Dunseith
7:30 p.m.: LaMoure/Litchville-Marion vs. Maple River

 

 

 

(AP) — The Minnesota Vikings have fired general manager Rick Spielman and coach Mike Zimmer. The move comes after a second straight absence from the playoffs. Zimmer went 72-56-1 in eight seasons, plus 2-3 in the playoffs. The 65-year-old Zimmer had the seventh-longest tenure among NFL head coaches this season. Spielman was with the team since 2006 and general manager since 2012.

 

 

UNDATED (AP) — Baylor is once again the unanimous No. 1 in The Associated Press men’s college basketball poll, and fifth-ranked Southern California climbed to its highest ranking in nearly five decades.

The reigning national champion Bears earned all 61 first-place votes in the poll for the fourth time in five weeks. Baylor has won 21 straight games dating to last year’s title run in the Indianapolis bubble.

Gonzaga, UCLA, Auburn and USC rounded out the top five. The Trojans have their highest ranking since December 1974. No. 25 Illinois rejoined the poll as the week’s lone addition.

 

 

In world and national news..

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Robert Durst, the New York real estate heir sentenced to life in prison for killing his best friend, has died. He was 78. Durst was convicted of the 2000 killing of Susan Berman in September. Durst’s lawyer said he died Monday in a state prison hospital facility in Stockton, California. Attorney Chip Lewis said it was from natural causes due to a number of ailments. Durst was facing trial in New York for the killing his wife, who disappeared in 1982. He was acquitted in 2003 in the death of a Texas man.

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Gov. Gavin Newsom wants to make California the first state to cover everyone under its Medicaid plan regardless of their immigration status. It’s part of his effort to address what he termed five of the most populous state’s “biggest challenges” in a $286 billion budget proposal Monday. They include the surging coronavirus pandemic; wildfires and drought worsened by global warming; homelessness; income inequality; and public safety, including combatting a recent flurry of coordinated smash-and-grab robberies. The state already covers younger and older low income residents who are in the country illegally. Now Newsom wants state lawmakers to cover the remainder.

NEW YORK (AP) — Doctors are racing to save the lives of people who were knocked out or trapped in their apartments by a fire that sent smoke billowing through a New York City high-rise. Seventeen people, including eight children, died Sunday in the blaze in the Bronx. Dozens of people were in the hospital Monday, and as many as 13 were in critical condition. The fire is already the city’s deadliest in three decades. Investigators determined that a malfunctioning electric space heater was to blame. The flames damaged only a small part of the 19-story building, but smoke poured through an open door and turned stairwells into dark, ash-choked horrors.

 

BOSTON (AP) — The New England states are bracing for extreme cold that is already closing some schools and threatening the power grid this week. Boston, the state’s largest public school district, announced Monday that schools will not open on Tuesday because of expected extremely cold temperatures. National Weather Service forecasters say the high in the city Tuesday is expected to be 12 degrees Fahrenheit, with wind chills making it feel as low as minus 8. A Maine power company is also advising customers take steps in advance of the temperature drop in that state. The state of New Hampshire said four COVID-19 testing sites overseen by the state would also be closed.

 

GENEVA (AP) — Russia and the U.S. remained far apart after talks aimed at defusing tensions over Ukraine, with Moscow insisting on guarantees to halt NATO’s eastward expansion and even roll back the military alliance’s deployments in Eastern Europe, and Washington firmly rejecting the demands as a nonstarter. With both sides dug in on their positions, Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov said “no progress” was made on the central demand to halt NATO expansion, although he insisted: “We have no intention to invade Ukraine.” He spoke after 5 1/2 hours of talks with his U.S. counterpart, Wendy Sherman. It’s part of a flurry of diplomatic activity in Europe this week over a Russian military buildup on the border with Ukraine.

WASHINGTON (AP) — The coronavirus pandemic is beginning to recede as a top priority in the minds of Americans. It’s increasingly overshadowed by concerns about the economy and personal finances, particularly inflation. That potentially spells political trouble for Democrats heading into the midterm elections. A poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research finds just 37% of Americans say COVID-19 is a top priority for the government to work on in 2022, compared with 53% who said it was at the start of last year. Instead, 68% of Americans polled named the economy as government’s top concern, while 14% mentioned inflation — including 18% of Republicans and 10% of Democrats.

 

WASHINGTON (AP) — This year’s tax filing season will begin on Jan. 24, 17 days earlier than last year. The Internal Revenue Service warned Monday that a resurgence of COVID-19 infections on top of less funding from Congress than the Biden administration had requested could make this filing season particularly challenging. IRS Commissioner Chuck Rettig urged Americans to file electronically this year to avoid delays, and to get their refunds by direct deposit.