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.REST OF TODAY…Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 80s. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.<\/p>\n
.TONIGHT…Partly cloudy. A 30 percent chance of rain showers and thunderstorms in the evening. Lows in the mid 50s. West winds 5 to 10 mph.<\/p>\n
.THURSDAY…Mostly sunny. A 20 percent chance of rain showers and<\/p>\n
thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 70s. West<\/p>\n
winds 5 to 10 mph.<\/p>\n
.THURSDAY NIGHT…Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 50s. Southwest<\/p>\n
winds 5 to 10 mph shifting to the northwest after midnight.<\/p>\n
.FRIDAY…Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s. Northwest winds 5 to<\/p>\n
10 mph.<\/p>\n
.FRIDAY NIGHT…Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 50s.<\/p>\n
.SATURDAY…Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of rain<\/p>\n
showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 70s.<\/p>\n
.SATURDAY NIGHT…Showers likely and chance of thunderstorms.<\/p>\n
Lows in the lower 60s. Chance of precipitation 70 percent.<\/p>\n
.SUNDAY…Partly sunny with chance of showers and slight chance<\/p>\n
of thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 80s. Chance of precipitation<\/p>\n
30 percent.<\/p>\n
.SUNDAY NIGHT…Increasing clouds. A 30 percent chance of showers<\/p>\n
and thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 60s.<\/p>\n
.MONDAY…Mostly sunny with a 30 percent chance of showers and<\/p>\n
thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 80s.<\/p>\n
.MONDAY NIGHT…Increasing clouds. A 40 percent chance of rain<\/p>\n
showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 50s.<\/p>\n
.TUESDAY…Partly sunny with a 40 percent chance of rain showers<\/p>\n
and thunderstorms. Highs around 70.<\/p>\n
By early afternoon Wednesday, any storms that are on-going could reach severe limits with hail<\/a> as large as half-dollar size and winds to 60<\/p>\n mph. The most probable place for that would be south of<\/p>\n Interstate 94 and west of the Missouri River.<\/p>\n Storms weaken as they push east this evening, again, mainly across<\/p>\n the south.<\/p>\n Saturday through Sunday, the chances for showers and<\/p>\n storms is very high. Western North Dakota is highlighted in the<\/p>\n Storm Prediction Center. Saturday, and Sunday, the east is highlighted.<\/p>\n Jamestown\u00a0 (CSi)\u00a0 The Jamestown Rural Fire Department was called to a field fire, Wednesday afternoon,\u00a0 about 2:24-p.m., about six miles south and one mile west of Jamestown.<\/p>\n Rural Fire Chief, Brian Paulson says a control burn in a corn stubble field got away, causing damage to about 3-4 acres.<\/p>\n No injuries were reported, with\u00a0 20 rural fire department fire fighters and six units on the scene about an hour and 15 minutes.<\/p>\n The briefings are closed the public to honor social distancing.<\/p>\n The meeting airs live on CSi 68 & 10 with replays on CSi 10 – The Replay Channel.<\/p>\n View it here at CSiNewsNOW.com or go to the CSi LiveStream at Facebook.<\/a><\/p>\n Officials from City-County Health District, City Hall and Barnes County Government gave presentations.<\/p>\n Each organization provided updates and information pertaining to recent developments in the COVID-19 community response.<\/p>\n Speakers included:<\/p>\n City-County Health District Administrator, Theresa Will, who said, as of Wednesday 1300 individuals have been tested for the COVID-19 virus. There have been five positives, with one active case. Tests were performed Wednesday at the Open Door Center, and planned for Thursday, at CHI Mercy Hospital. She reminded that those in the high risk category should avoid a lot of contact with the public, when possible.<\/p>\n She would like input from the community on whether to schedule a community testing event.<\/p>\n She reminded parents to schedule inoculations for children.<\/p>\n Barnes County Commissioner Bill Carblom said, The Barnes County Courthouse is planned to reopen to the public on Monday June 15, 2020. Social distancing will be observed at all times.<\/p>\n He reminded residents to turn in their vote by mail ballots, postmarked no later than Monday June 8, or drop the completed ballot at the drop box.<\/p>\n He added that travel restrictions have been lifted on Barnes County paved roads, but remain on gravel roads, as work continues on improving them<\/p>\n He also reminded resident to fill out and return 2020 Census forms.<\/p>\n Valley City Mayor, Dave Carlsrud said, the Barnes County positive COVID-19 rate remains relatively low, and thanks the community, for being safe, and urges everybody to continue to observe social distancing.<\/p>\n In regard to protests regarding the death of George Floyd, he said violent demonstrations \u201cWon\u2019t bring him (Floyd) back.\u201d<\/p>\n He pointed out that this Sunday June 7, at 11-a.m. there will be a Black Lives Matter, Peaceful Rally at City Park in Valley City. City police have given approval of the event.<\/p>\n Mayor Carlsrud said he attended, Tuesday\u2019s funeral of Grand Forks Police Officer, Cody Holte, in Grand Forks.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n With the latest COVID-19 statistics, reported on Wednesday,<\/p>\n Another person has died from COVID-19 in North Dakota, bringing the total number of deaths to 66. State health officials said Wednesday the victim was a Cass County man in his 70s with underlying health conditions.<\/p>\n Positive COVID-19 Test Results <\/p>\n INDIVIDUALS WHO DIED WITH COVID-19<\/strong><\/p>\n COUNTIES WITH NEW POSITIVE CASES REPORTED WEDNESDAY<\/strong><\/p>\n 101,327 – Total Number of Tests Completed* (+2,626 total tests from yesterday)<\/p>\n <\/p>\n 74,502 \u2013 Total Unique Individuals Tested* (+858 unique individuals from yesterday)<\/p>\n 71,823 \u2013 Total Negative (+825 unique individuals from yesterday)<\/p>\n 2,679 \u2013 Total Positive (+33 unique individuals from yesterday)<\/p>\n 1.3% \u2013 Daily Positivity Rate**<\/p>\n 172 \u2013 Total Hospitalized (+2 individuals from yesterday)<\/p>\n 34 \u2013 Currently Hospitalized (+0 individuals from yesterday)<\/p>\n 2,169 \u2013 Total Recovered (+42 individuals from yesterday)<\/p>\n 66 \u2013 Total Deaths*** (+1 individual from yesterday)<\/p>\n <\/p>\n * Note that this does not include individuals from out of state and has been updated to reflect the most recent information discovered after cases were investigated.<\/em><\/p>\n **Because the serial tests completed and added to the total number of tests completed can result in new individuals who test positive, the daily positivity rate will be calculated using the total positives for the day by the daily number of tests completed instead of the daily number of unique individuals tested.<\/em><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n ***<\/em> Number of individuals who tested positive and died from any cause while infected with COVID-19.<\/em><\/p>\n For descriptions of these categories, visit the <\/em>NDDoH dashboard<\/em><\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n For the most updated and timely information and updates related to COVID-19, visit the NDDoH website at\u00a0www.health.nd.gov\/coronavirus<\/a>, follow on\u00a0Facebook<\/a>,\u00a0Twitter<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0Instagram<\/a>\u00a0and visit the CDC website at\u00a0www.cdc.gov\/coronavirus<\/a>.<\/p>\n Burgum \u00a0thanks the team effort in being a leader in lifting restrictions, and having the least amount of restrictions in place prior to moving to the low risk level.<\/p>\n He said the Memorial Day weekend did not spike the positive COVID-19 numbers.<\/p>\n He stressed ramping up testing efforts \u00a0will lead to even less restrictions.<\/p>\n Long term care positive numbers are improving with low numbers recently reported.<\/p>\n He said the goal of reaching zero positives in long term care facilities, will mean visitor restrictions will be lifted.<\/p>\n With Tribal Testing, Burgum said tribal testing has been completed in collaboration with state and tribal leaders.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n North Dakota Indian Affairs Commission (NDIAC) Executive Director Scott Davis, said,<\/p>\n the state opened up a number of availabilities\u00a0in including testing and Personal Protect Equipment.<\/p>\n He said the North Dakota Tribes now are able to share data, with other tribes, thanks to the state\u2019s efforts.<\/p>\n Standing Rock Sioux Tribe Chairman Mike Faith pointed out teamwork between Standing Rock and the State Health Department including organized testing, PPEs and the assistance of the ND National Guard.<\/p>\n He said South Dakota areas will be tested soon.<\/p>\n Margaret Gates the Tribal Health Director, and Tribal Command leader said, testing plans were developed in cooperation with support, of the National Guard initially for the young people, and older people.<\/p>\n She added that casino testing will be forthcoming.<\/p>\n Burgum thanked them for their cooperation as well.<\/p>\n With the Payroll Protection Plan that was implement a few weeks ago, Burgum said as of June \u00a01, 19,000 North Dakota businesses received $1.7 billion, originally a loan that became a grant.<\/p>\n A loan forgiveness application form will become available soon, and will be announced.<\/p>\n In other state news, State School Superintendent Kirsten Baesler and EduTech Director Rosi Kloberdanz Wednesday announced a Code.org Professional Learning Program<\/a> beginning in June for middle school teachers and July for high school teachers. There is also a program available for elementary teachers.<\/p>\n The Computer Science Discoveries and Principles workshops are offered through a Code.org and EduTech partnership that provides scholarships for attendees, who are only required to pay a non-refundable $100 registration fee.<\/p>\n Registration for the middle school program is open until June 9 with a five-day online workshop taking place June 15-19.\u00a0 Registration for the high school program is open until July 7 with a five-day online workshop taking place July 13-17.\u00a0Each of the Professional Learning Programs is a yearlong commitment starting with the online workshop, along with two virtual two-day follow-up academic workshops. The program has a value of $4,800. Computer science credentialing<\/a> is available upon completion, which is also aligned with the state\u2019s integrated computer science and cybersecurity standards<\/a> \u2013 the first in the nation.<\/p>\n Valley City \u00a0 Weather permitting, on Thursday, Jun 4, Valley City Public works will spray for mosquitoes \u00a0starting at 8pm into Friday, morning.<\/p>\n Parents are advised to keep children and pets out of the streets and away from the spray machines. Motorists are urged to use caution when traveling in the area of the operation.<\/p>\n Call Public Works with any questions at 845-0380.<\/p>\n MANDAN, N.D. (AP) \u2014 Court documents allege a Mandan man was killed in a dispute over the return of his girlfriend\u2019s car. Police say 53-year-old Keven Stockert was found dead early Monday morning on the sidewalk near his mobile home. He had been stabbed or cut multiple times. An acquaintance, 47-year-old Arthur Funk, is charged in his death. Investigators say Stockert was trying to get back his girlfriend\u2019s car from Funk, who had taken her car and not returned it. The Bismarck Tribune reports a police affidavit says Funk told investigators he stabbed Stockert more than five times to defend himself after Stockert hit him while he was returning the vehicle.<\/p>\n Fargo\u00a0 (KFGO) A Fargo woman who was among those who organized the rally and march in downtown Fargo last Saturday says many people asked for a second event, which is now set for Friday afternoon.<\/p>\n Angelina Zokego says they want to keep attention on the death of George Floyd and other concerns minorities have.<\/p>\n Zokego says organizers do not want any violence and are disappointed with what took place Saturday night when a riot broke out that resulted in damage to businesses and injuries to police officers.<\/p>\n FARGO, N.D. (AP) \u2014 Leaders of the Mandan, Hidatsa and Arikara Nation in North Dakota and others are challenging a Department of Interior opinion rolling back an Obama-era memo stating that mineral rights under the original Missouri River bed should belong to the Three Affiliated Tribes. The memo filed May 26 by Daniel Jorjani, solicitor for the department, says a review by Historical Research Associates, Inc. shows the state is the legal owner of submerged lands beneath the river where it flows through the Fort Berthold Reservation. At stake is an estimated $100 million in oil royalties waiting in escrow to be claimed as well as any future payments. The tribe says it will likely file a federal lawsuit.<\/p>\n MINNEAPOLIS (AP) \u2014 Prosecutors plan to charge a Minneapolis police officer accused of pressing his knee against George Floyd\u2019s neck with second-degree murder, and for the first time are leveling charges against three other officers, according to a published report. Bystander video showing Floyd\u2019s May 25 death has sparked protests nationwide and around the world, some violent. The officer, Derek Chauvin, was fired May 26 and initially charged with third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter. Three other officers were also fired but weren\u2019t immediately charged. The Star Tribune reports that Attorney General Keith Ellison will charge them with aiding and abetting second-degree murder. Floyd’s family and protesters have demanded that all four be charged.<\/p>\n Bismarck\u00a0 (NDDOT)\u00a0 The\u00a0 NDDOT informs motorists that construction is scheduled to begin June 5 on the eastbound and westbound lanes of I-94 from Streeter exit 228 to Cleveland exit 238. These two road grade raise projects are designed to minimize the flooding impact in the area.<\/p>\n During construction<\/strong>:<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"http:\/\/csinewsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/VCbarnesHealthBriefing-300x202.png\")
Valley City\u00a0 (CSi)\u00a0 The Valley City Barnes County COVID-19 News Briefing was held Weds June 3 at 5:30 pm.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"http:\/\/csinewsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/NDhealthBriefingWeds-300x202.png\")
Bismarck\u00a0 (CSi)\u00a0 Governor Doug Burgum Wednesday afternoon resumed his COVID-19 News Briefings from the state capital in Bismarck.\u00a0 He was joined by Standing Rock Sioux Tribe Chairman Mike Faith and North Dakota Indian Affairs Commission (NDIAC) Executive Director Scott Davis.<\/p>\n
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