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CSi Weather…<\/p>\nCSi Weather…<\/p>\n
REST OF TODAY…Sunny. Highs in the mid 50s. North winds 5 to 10 mph.<\/p>\n
.TONIGHT…Partly cloudy. A 30 percent chance of rain after midnight in the Jamestown area, 50 percent in the Valley City area. Lows in the upper 30s. Southeast winds 5 to 15 mph.<\/p>\n
.SATURDAY…Rain likely in the morning, then rain possibly mixed<\/p>\n
with snow in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 40s. Northeast winds<\/p>\n
15 to 25 mph. Chance of rain 80 percent.<\/p>\n
.SATURDAY NIGHT…Mostly cloudy with chance of rain possibly<\/p>\n
mixed with snow in the evening, then partly cloudy with slight<\/p>\n
chance of snow after midnight. Lows in the upper 20s. North winds<\/p>\n
10 to 15 mph. Gusts up to 35 mph in the evening. Chance of<\/p>\n
precipitation 40 percent.<\/p>\n
.SUNDAY…Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 40s. North winds 10 to<\/p>\n
15 mph.<\/p>\n
.SUNDAY NIGHT…Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 20s.<\/p>\n
.MONDAY…Sunny. Highs in the upper 40s.<\/p>\n
.MONDAY NIGHT…Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 20s.<\/p>\n
.TUESDAY…Mostly sunny. Highs around 50.<\/p>\n
.TUESDAY NIGHT…Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 30s.<\/p>\n
.WEDNESDAY…Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers and snow<\/p>\n
showers in the morning, then chance of rain showers in the<\/p>\n
afternoon. Highs in the mid 50s. Chance of precipitation<\/p>\n
40 percent.<\/p>\n
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT…Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of rain<\/p>\n
showers. Lows in the upper 30s.<\/p>\n
.THURSDAY…Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of rain<\/p>\n
showers. Highs in the upper 50s.<\/p>\n
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The northern James River Valley may see some impacts of rain and snow.<\/p>\n
A weather advisory is expected from late tonight into early Saturday<\/p>\n
afternoon.<\/p>\n
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Later in the day, and possibly early Saturday evening, the Clipper<\/p>\n
will bring a mix of rain and snow to south central ND, but little<\/p>\n
if any accumulations are expected. Another clipper following<\/p>\n
quickly on the heels of the first, will bring a chance of light<\/p>\n
rain and snow to western ND late Saturday night.<\/p>\n
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Beyond the Saturday night clipper, that tracks through western<\/p>\n
North Dakota, the extended period looks to be mainly dry and cold<\/p>\n
through mid week. Highs will be mainly in the 40s and 50s with<\/p>\n
overnight lows below freezing.<\/p>\n
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By Wednesday and Thursday \u00a0temperatures are expected to moderate.<\/p>\n
A chance of showers late Tuesday through Wednesday.<\/p>\n
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Valley City (CSi) The release at Bald Hill Dam in Valley City was ramped up to 2200 cfs, due to this week\u2019s rainfall, of between an inch and an inch and a half.<\/p>\n
The additional moisture has stepped up the runoff into Lake Ashtabula where the level jumped two feet after the rain and runoff, at 1266.57 feet, about a half foot above the conservation pool for the summer.<\/p>\n
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Flood updates and water level updates\u00a0 for the \u2026<\/p>\n
Sheyenne River Level Through Valley City<\/a><\/p>\n Lake Ashtabula Level<\/a><\/p>\n James River level through Jamestown.<\/a><\/p>\n Jamestown Dam<\/a><\/p>\n National Weather Service\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n Water amounts in the snow pack <\/a><\/p>\n The Latest Flood Warnings from The National Weather Service<\/a><\/p>\n https:\/\/ndresponse.gov\/flood-region<\/a><\/p>\n Fire Danger Map for North Dakota<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Bismarck\u00a0 (NDDoH)\u00a0\u00a0 The North Dakota Department of Health, Thursday<\/p>\n At 11:03 a.m., released the Coronavirus Stats.<\/p>\n COUNTIES WITH NEW POSITIVE CASES REPORTED THURSDAY<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n BY THE NUMBERS<\/strong><\/p>\n 40,867 \u2013 Total Tested (+2,235 individuals from yesterday)<\/p>\n 39,496 \u2013 Total Negative (+2,187 individuals from yesterday)<\/p>\n 1,371 \u2013 Total Positive (+49 individuals from yesterday)<\/p>\n Please note that after investigation it was determined that a previously reported case from Mountrail County was from out of state. <\/em><\/p>\n 2.1% – Daily Positive Rate of Completed Tests<\/p>\n 102 \u2013 Total Hospitalized (+5 individuals from yesterday)<\/p>\n 35 \u2013 Currently Hospitalized (+3 individuals from yesterday)<\/p>\n 601 \u2013 Total Recovered (+19 individuals from yesterday)<\/p>\n 31 \u2013 Total Deaths (+0 individual from yesterday)<\/p>\n While accommodations will include limits on guests, the event will be livecast to ensure that all people interested in supporting the Class of 2020 in this capstone achievement will be able to do so.<\/p>\n Specific guidelines will be sent out directly to graduates and families and will be posted on the school district\u2019s website after consultation with Central Valley Health, emergency services, and city officials.<\/p>\n Valley City\u00a0 (CSi)\u00a0 The release at Bald Hill Dam in Valley City was ramped up to 2200 cfs, due to this week’s rainfall, of between an inch and an inch and a half.<\/p>\n The additional moisture has stepped up the runoff into Lake Ashtabula where the level jumped two feet after the rain and runoff, at 1266.57 feet, about a half foot above the conservation pool for the summer.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Chamber Executive Emily Bivens says services will be somewhat limited at the DMV, and anyone wanting to take care of business in person should call for information on the types of registrations taking priority, and make an appointment at 701 952-0852.\u00a0 \u00a0 Titling and large truck registrations take priority followed by passenger vehicles.\u00a0 The DMV will also have a drop box outside the building to drop off vehicle registrations applications, and after they are processed they can be picked up, or mailed.<\/p>\n She also pointed out that the Chamber Office on Monday May 11, will also be available to walk-ins, but by appointment only, by calling 701-252-4830.\u00a0 The office can also be reached for other business by phone or E-Mail jamestownchamber.com<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Valley City\u00a0 (CSi)\u00a0 The Valley City\/Barnes County Library will offer curbside pick up beginning June 1.<\/p>\n That\u2019s in addition to E- books and on line material that\u2019s available, accessible through the library\u2019s web site\u201d vcbclibrary.org including E-books and audio books, and other digital offerings.<\/p>\n Leroy John Hanson now lives at 117 1st Street West, Number 2, Jamestown, ND<\/p>\n Hanson is a 56 year old White Male five feet seven inches tall weighing 210 pounds with blue eyes and red hair.<\/p>\n He has been assigned a high risk assessment by the North Dakota risk level committee of the North Dakota Attorney General’s Office.<\/p>\n Offense:\u00a0 Gross Sexual Imposition,\u00a0 in 2004 involving\u00a0 with a 14 year old girl.<\/p>\n Conviction: April 2004, Ward County District Court.<\/p>\n Disposition:\u00a0 10 years with 5 years suspended.<\/p>\n He is currently on GPS Monitoring.<\/p>\n Hanson is not currently wanted by police and has served the sentence imposed by the court. This and other notifications are meant for public safety and not to increase fear in the community. Anyone who uses the information to threaten, assault, and intimidate the offender will be turned over for prosecution.<\/p>\n Hanson is currently on probation with North Dakota Parole and Probation.<\/p>\n More information on registered sex offenders is available at the North Dakota Attorney General\u2019s web site: www.sexoffender.nd.gov<\/a><\/p>\n Each representative will give updates on their agency, along with information on staying safe during the pandemic.<\/p>\n The meeting airs live with replays on CSi TV 10 -The Replay Channel & CSi 67.\u00a0 \u00a0To view the briefing online, view it here at CSiNewsNOW.com<\/a> or go to the CSi LiveStream at Facebook.<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Cox joined University of Jamestown in the fall of 1992 to teach art and journalism after teaching previously at Lynchburg College in Virginia, Jackson State University in Mississippi, and Mercer University in Georgia.<\/p>\n Provost, Dr. Paul Olson says, \u201cSummarizing Sharon\u2019s career and time in Jamestown is a monumental task.\u00a0 She has taught innumerable art courses, put on countless art shows, painted everything from Dine and Bid backdrops to the World\u2019s Largest Buffalo, written \u201cArt Voices\u201d weekly for the Jamestown Sun since 1992\u2014which she will continue to do\u2014and been a champion for the 1883 Stutsman County Courthouse.\u201d<\/p>\n Cox was named the Professor of the Year for 1997. \u201cMost importantly,\u201d Dr. Olson continued, \u201cSharon has been an advocate, counselor, and mentor for not only all of her art majors, but for dozens if not hundreds of UJ students and alumni.\u201d<\/p>\n Arts Center Director, Mindi Schmitz\u00a0 says, “Our primary concern is for the public\u2019s safety and for our employees and their families. At this time The Arts Center is doing a deep cleaning of all surfaces within our two facilities. We\u2019ve also completed a Spring cleanup of the Hansen Arts Park. We want to make sure we open our doors to the community as safely as possible June 1.”<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The City Council approved the request from the Jamestown Fine Arts Association, Inc., d\/b\/a\/ The Arts Center, for a street closing on 2nd St SW from 1st Ave to the alley, every Thursday in June, July and August from 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM, for the weekly Downtown Arts Market and request a waiver of the street closing fees. The approval is pending restrictions in place at that time concerning social distancing.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n May 8 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm<\/p>\n Zoom session<\/strong><\/p>\n Here is a unique way to document this crazy time\u2026 Explore the creative process of a daily sketchbook journal. Linda Roesch will guide you through the observation of the world around you with an artistic interpretation. You could think of this as Plein Air painting only inside\u2026 look out your window (since we can\u2019t spend a lot of time outside at this time).\u00a0 Considering what most catches your eye? What do you want to remember or reflect on at a later date? Focusing on creating a \u201cwhole composition,\u201d and let\u2019s not forget the background.<\/p>\n Linda will be using Zoom to conduct this safe and socially distanced session. *A beginners watercolor kit will be provided. Students will need sketchbook of choice (size does not matter) pencil, erasers, extra coloring supplies like crayons, colored pencil or markers.<\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Virtual Art Lessons with Linda Roesch<\/p>\n <\/p>\n April 3 @ 8:00 am – May 30 @ 11:00 pm<\/p>\n While we are all confined to our homes and children are not able to go to school or Arts After School\u2026 Our artist in residence, Linda Roesch, has put several of her art lessons on streaming video for easy access. These lessons are free and can be watched whenever you like.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n April 27 @ 3:00 pm – May 27 @ 4:00 pm<\/p>\n Virtual Setting<\/p>\n With everything shut down, we are bringing kids the opportunity to join Linda Roesch for some creative fun! Linda will be several virtual art classes designed for learning from home on Zoom.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n May 14 @ 6:30 pm – May 21 @ 8:00 pm<\/p>\n At Hansen Arts Studio<\/p>\n Wood carving with the local Woodchippers\u2026\u00a0 Experienced carvers and curious beginners are all welcome to drop in a get carving. The more experienced members of the Woodchippers group will help get beginners started. The group meets every Thursday evening, except Holiday weeks. This is a free activity and open to all skill levels..<\/p>\n Buffalo City Photography Club<\/p>\n The local band of photo enthusiasts will be meeting the third Tuesday of each month 6:30 pm at the Hansen Arts Studio. Topics are focused primarily for DSLR camera users. Beginners and experts alike are both welcome. The club features a different speaker each month to help develop your photography skills. This workshop is free.<\/p>\n May 29 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm<\/p>\n Hansen Arts Park 122 1st Avenue S Enjoy the warmer weather and capture what you see in front of you. Plan to meet in the Hansen Arts Park (if weather allows) and paint while keeping a safe social distance from others.<\/p>\n Learn techniques for quick outdoor painting and what makes a good composition. Study the details like line, color, shape and think about making your scene interesting for the viewer. * A beginners watercolor kit will be provided. If weather does not allow for outdoor painting, Linda will do a Zoom lesson and students should have a phone or tablet available for this option.<\/em><\/p>\n \u201cWhile this news is disappointing, Lt. Gov. Sanford and I are more determined than ever to find a path forward for Coal Creek Station that preserves high-paying jobs and keeps North Dakota\u2019s most efficient and updated coal-fired plant on the grid to ensure baseload power capacity for our state and the region,\u201d Burgum said. \u201cWe remain committed to bringing stakeholders to the table to evaluate all options and find opportunity in this uncertainty. We appreciate GRE\u2019s 40-year history of positive economic impact on the energy and agriculture industries in North Dakota and look forward to collaborative opportunities in the future.\u201d<\/p>\n Coal Creek Station has been in operation since 1979 and has 260 employees. GRE announced that the reduced power generation will be replaced with 1,100 MW of wind energy purchases by the end of 2023, 600 MW of which have been approved for wind projects, mostly located in Minnesota.<\/p>\n The Governor\u2019s Office has been actively engaged in conversations with GRE to transfer or sell Coal Creek Station to third party operators. In a press release Thursday, GRE expressed its willingness to consider opportunities to sell the plant prior to the planned retirement in the second half of 2022.<\/p>\n J.C. Butler, CEO of North American Coal, the operator of the Falkirk Mine near Underwood, ND, which is the\u00a0lignite supplier to Coal Creek Station, issued a statement Thursday stating that North American Coal is actively engaged in the exploration of options to allow for the transfer of the plant to one or more third parties, which would preserve jobs at both Coal Creek Station and the Falkirk Mine, which employs 480 people.<\/p>\n The State of North Dakota has been an active public partner with private lignite industry partners, by supporting lignite research and clean coal technologies over the years, contributing $30 million from the Lignite Research Fund since 2017 to lignite research projects with a total value of over $92 million, including value-added projects, carbon capture utilization and storage (CCUS) and rare earth studies.<\/p>\n Great River Energy has announced that it would convert its Spiritwood Station plant at the Energy Park from lignite coal to natural gas.<\/p>\n FARGO, N.D. (AP) \u2014 Officials say they\u2019ve identified several COVID-19 hot spots in and around Fargo, which is North Dakota\u2019s biggest city and which has had more confirmed cases of the disease than any other community in the state. With the rate of COVID-19 cases and deaths in the Fargo area continuing to dwarf the rest of the state, Gov. Doug Burgum is calling on local representatives to help slow the spread. He has promised resources to help with testing and other measures he believes will keep people healthy _ and businesses open. Fargo Mayor Tim Mahoney, a member of the newly created Red River Valley COVID-19 Task Force, said Thursday that he believes the city and county can \u201ctest our way out of this.\u201d<\/p>\n FARGO, N.D. (KFGO-AM) \u2014 Fargo police say a man was arrested on a possible reckless endangerment charge after he was found pounding on the door to the Cass County Jail not far from his burning car. Authorities say the car fire was reported about 9:30 p.m. Thursday. KFGO reports a short time later, the driver was pounding on the jail door, telling officers he was high on methamphetamine, his car was on fire and he was running from police. The 38-year-old man with no permanent address was arrested. He was taken to the hospital and then to jail.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n FARGO, N.D. (AP) \u2014 Police say a man armed with a machete during an attempted robbery of a Fargo smoke shop fought with an employee and punched an officer in the face. Authorities say police were called to multiple reports of a disturbance in the middle of a street about 7 p.m. Wednesday. KFGO reports the 20-year-old suspect attempted to rob Smoke 4 Less in Fargo and pulled out the machete when an employee confronted him. Police say the suspect fought with the employee and later punched an officer who responded to the scene. The man was arrested when other officers arrived.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n In sports…<\/p>\n Nelson, a 6-foot-10 guard\/forward who has committed to play at North Dakota State, averaged 25 points, 18 rebounds and six blocked shots per game last season. He had nine games with at least 20 rebounds and was his team\u2019s top 3-point shooter.<\/p>\n Skunberg and Nelson, both unanimous Class A all-state first-team selections by the state’s media, have also been selected to play in the annual North Dakota Lions all-star basketball series this summer, tentatively scheduled to be held July 13 at Bismarck Legacy High School and July 14 at West Fargo High School. The series matches Class A’s top seniors against Class B’s top seniors.<\/p>\n On Tuesday, Devils Lake’s Jessica Mertens was named the North Dakota High School Coaches Association POWERade senior athlete of the year in Class A girls basketball.<\/p>\n\n
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Jamestown\u00a0 (JPS)\u00a0 Jamestown Public Schools is pleased to announce that Jamestown High School will be holding a graduation ceremony on May 24, 2020.\u00a0 This was made possible based upon guidance from Governor Doug Burgum and the recent receipt of the ND Smart Restart High School Graduation Ceremony Guidance from the North Dakota Department of Public Instruction.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"http:\/\/csinewsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/JM-Chamber-300x202.jpg\")
Jamestown, (CSi)\u00a0 The Jamestown Branch of the North Dakota Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) will be open for limited in person access, by appointment only starting Monday May 11, in accordance with state guidelines.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"http:\/\/csinewsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Hanson-Leroy-2019.png\")
\u00a0Jamestown\u00a0 (CSi) 5-7-20\u00a0 The Jamestown Police Department warns residents of a convicted sex offender who has relocated in Jamestown.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"http:\/\/csinewsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/CVHD-300x202.jpg\")
Jamestown (CSi)\u00a0 \u00a0Central Valley Health District, Jamestown Regional Medical Center, Jamestown Public Schools, and South Central Human Service Center are scheduled presenters at the Friday May 8, 2020 Stutsman COVID-19 Response News Briefing.\u00a0 The presentations are made through a virtual platform, in observance of social distancing.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"http:\/\/csinewsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/CoxSharon-300x202.jpg\")
Jamestown\u00a0 (uj.edu)\u00a0 \u00a0Sharon Cox, MFA, Department Chair and Associate Professor of Art, will retire after 28 years of service to University of Jamestown.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"http:\/\/csinewsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/SchmitzMindi-300x202.jpg\")
Jamestown\u00a0 (CSi)\u00a0\u00a0 As businesses across North Dakota begin reopening with Governor Burgum\u2019s loosening of Covid-19 related restrictions, The Arts Center is in planning for a safe reopening June 1.<\/p>\n\n
\n\u2022\u00a0 \u00a0 Designed for students in grades 3, 4, 5 & 6
\n\u2022\u00a0 \u00a0 Safe, social distance learning using Zoom
\n\u2022\u00a0 \u00a0 Just $5 per session
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Pre-registration is required<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\nApril 27 & 29: Watercolor Monsters
\n<\/strong>Students will be creating their own unique monsters using wet into wet watercolor techniques. First sketching out the design\u2026 thinking about features monsters have (bulging eyes, tail, scales, fur, spots, wings, horn, etc.)\u2014They are easy to draw, so there are no mistakes! Linda will guide students through the painting process. Then how to use crayon, colored pencil, market, oil pastels (whatever you have available) to add additional details over the dried watercolor painting. *A beginners watercolor kit will be provided. Students will need a tray or cookie sheet, pencil, erasers, extra coloring supplies like crayons, colored pencil or markers.<\/em><\/p>\n
\nMay 4 & 6: Daily Sketchbook Journaling
\n<\/strong>Explore the creative process of a daily sketchbook journal\u2026 learn to observe the world around you with an artistic interpretation. What catches your eye? What do you want to remember later? Focus on creating a \u201cwhole composition,\u201d and don\u2019t forget the background. Then share completed works with the class.<\/p>\n
\nMay 11, 13 & 15: Stop Motion Animation
\n<\/strong>Learn the techniques needed to create your own animated short film. Then move on to filming and presentation of your film. Linda will guide the class through the writing of their script, designing and building their film set, camera use, lighting techniques and setting the scene. The class will conclude with the viewing and critique of the films. *Students need to have a smart phone, digital camera or tablet for this course.<\/em><\/p>\n
\nMay 18, 20 & 22:\u00a0Found Objects Creations
\n<\/strong>Explore the wonder of 3D worlds!\u00a0 Linda will demonstrate how to construct a miniature habitat using various found and recycled objects. Then we will start building together. Learn about the famous architect Gaudi, then construct your own buildings. Explore the concept of an Earthship, discuss challenges and sketch an interior and exterior.\u00a0 * Students will need small toys or trinkets, dirt, rocks, sand, flour, aquarium rocks, small recycled bottles or containers (make-up caps, essential oil bottles, medicine bottles, etc) paper, cardboard\u2026. anything they can cut, paint or reuse for making their scene; and a hot glue and glue gun (at least 3 clear plastic bottles 20oz or 1.5L size).<\/em><\/p>\n
\nMay 25 & 27: Plein Air Painting (at a socially safe distance)
\n<\/strong>Enjoy the warmer weather and capture what you see in front of you. Plan to meet in the Hansen Arts Park (if weather allows) and paint while keeping a safe social distance from others. Learn techniques for quick outdoor painting and what makes a good composition. Study the details like line, color, shape and think about making your scene interesting for the viewer. * Students will need pencil, erasers, extra coloring supplies like crayons, colored pencil or markers. If weather does not allow for outdoor painting, Linda will do a Zoom lesson and students should have a phone or tablet available for this option.<\/em><\/p>\n
\nJamestown, ND 58401 United States<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"http:\/\/csinewsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/GreatRiverEnergy4-300x202.jpg\")
Bismarck\u00a0 \u2013 Gov. Doug Burgum released the following statement Thursday after Great River Energy (GRE), a not-for-profit wholesale electric power cooperative providing power in Minnesota and Wisconsin, announced plans to retire its 1,151-megawatt (MW) coal generating power plant, Coal Creek Station, in Underwood, N.D., during the second half of 2022.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"http:\/\/csinewsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/NelsonGrant.jpg\")
INFORUM\u00a0 Grant Nelson of Devils Lake has been named the winner of the North Dakota High School Coaches Association POWERade senior athlete of the year award in Class A boys basketball.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"http:\/\/csinewsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/lloydskunberg-300x187.jpg\")
Boden Skunberg of Jamestown, who has also committed to play at NDSU, was the West Region senior athlete of the year and also earned North Dakota Gatorade player of the year honors.<\/p>\n