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CSi Weather…<\/p>\n..WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON CDT \/11 AM MDT\/ TODAY TO 10 PM CDT \/9 PM MDT\/ THIS EVENING\u2026INCLUDES STUTMAN, BARNES<\/p>\n
* WHAT\u2026South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected.<\/p>\n
* WHERE\u2026Portions of south central and southeast North Dakota.<\/p>\n
* IMPACTS\u2026Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects.<\/p>\n
PRECAUTIONARY\/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS\u2026<\/p>\n
Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
\nprofile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
Forecast….<\/p>\n
REST OF TODAY…Mostly Sunny. Windy. Highs in the lower 90s. East winds around 5 mph increasing to southeast 10 to 20 mph in the morning, then increasing to south around 30 mph with gusts to around 50 mph in the afternoon. Heat index 90 to 95.<\/p>\n
.TONIGHT…Mostly clear. A 20 percent chance of showers and<\/p>\n
thunderstorms after midnight. Windy. Lows in the lower 70s. South<\/p>\n
winds 20 to 30 mph. Gusts up to 45 mph in the evening.<\/p>\n
.WEDNESDAY…Mostly sunny with a 30 percent chance of showers and<\/p>\n
thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 80s. South winds 15 to 20 mph.<\/p>\n
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT…Showers and thunderstorms likely. Lows around<\/p>\n
60. West winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation 70 percent.<\/p>\n
.THURSDAY…Partly sunny with a 20 percent chance of showers and<\/p>\n
thunderstorms in the Jamestown area, 30 percent in the Valley City area. Highs in the mid 70s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.<\/p>\n
.THURSDAY NIGHT…Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s.<\/p>\n
.FRIDAY…Mostly sunny. A 20 percent chance of rain showers and<\/p>\n
thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 70s.<\/p>\n
.FRIDAY NIGHT…Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of rain<\/p>\n
showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 50s.<\/p>\n
.SATURDAY…Partly sunny with a 30 percent chance of rain showers<\/p>\n
and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s.<\/p>\n
.SATURDAY NIGHT…Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of rain<\/p>\n
showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 50s.<\/p>\n
.SUNDAY…Mostly sunny with a 20 percent chance of rain showers<\/p>\n
and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s.<\/p>\n
.SUNDAY NIGHT…Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 50s.<\/p>\n
.MONDAY…Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.<\/p>\n
Periodic thunderstorm chances will continue through this weekend.
\nThe best chance for an organized severe threat this week will be
\non Wednesday afternoon through Wednesday evening. Hail up to 2
\ninches, damaging winds to 75 mph, and tornadoes will be possible.<\/p>\n
Update\u2026<\/p>\n
Jamestown\u00a0 (CSi) Stutsman County is starting to see its positive numbers of COVID-19 cases numbers increase.<\/p>\n
At the end of May, Stutsman County\u2019s rate of spread: 86\/100,000.<\/p>\n
Two weeks later, it was\u00a0 248\/100,000, nearly double the rate of spread of
\nBurleigh County.\u00a0 The North Dakota Department of Health\u2019s latest update on Stutsman County positive COVID-19 cases is 52, as of Friday last week, with 26 cases recovered.<\/p>\n
As such, public health is facilitating a mass testing event at the Stutsman County fairgrounds on Thursday\u00a0 June 18 from 10-am to 2-pm.<\/p>\n
No appointment is necessary, and no proof of residency is required, however they would like those planning to attend to register at:\u00a0 www.testreg.nd.gov<\/a> the NDDoH website.<\/p>\n Upon arrival information will be obtained from you.\u00a0 \u00a0The test itself uses an oral swab and will take about 15 minutes.\u00a0 The goal is to obtain 500 tests, or until the testing kits run out.<\/p>\n Bismarck\u00a0 (NDDoH)\u00a0 North Dakota Health officials Monday reported 22 new COVID-19 cases in North Dakota but no additional deaths.<\/p>\n COUNTIES WITH NEW POSITIVE CASES REPORTED MONDAY<\/strong><\/p>\n BY THE NUMBERS<\/strong><\/p>\n 133,896 \u2013 Total Number of Tests Completed* (+2,025 total tests from yesterday)<\/p>\n <\/p>\n 87,776 \u2013 Total Unique Individuals Tested* (+896 unique individuals from yesterday)<\/p>\n 84,675 \u2013 Total Negative (+875 unique individuals from yesterday)<\/p>\n 3,101 \u2013 Total Positive (+22 unique individuals from yesterday)<\/p>\n After investigation it was discovered that a previously reported case from Cass County was from out of state. <\/em><\/p>\n 1.1% \u2013 Daily Positivity Rate**<\/p>\n 197 \u2013 Total Hospitalized (+0 individuals from yesterday)<\/p>\n 31 \u2013 Currently Hospitalized (-4 individuals from yesterday)<\/p>\n 2,683 \u2013 Total Recovered (+25 individuals from yesterday)<\/p>\n 74 \u2013 Total Deaths*** (+0 individuals from yesterday)<\/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 *** 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 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 <\/p>\n Jamestown\u00a0 (CSi)\u00a0 The Stutsman County Canvass Board Monday, June 15th certifed the June 9, 2020, primary and city election results.<\/p>\n Jamestown City Council election:<\/p>\n *Brian Kamlitz 2,407<\/strong><\/p>\n *David Schloegel 1,997\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n *Dan Buchanan with 1,987<\/strong><\/p>\n Pam Phillips 1,764<\/strong>.<\/p>\n *Elected<\/p>\n <\/p>\n City Park Board<\/p>\n Mark A Ukestad\u00a0 2,525<\/strong><\/p>\n Ron Olson\u00a0 2,254<\/strong>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Jamestown\u00a0 Public School Board Rural\u00a0 seat<\/p>\n *Aaron Roberts with 1,943<\/strong><\/p>\n Steve Veldkamp\u00a0 1,320<\/strong><\/p>\n *Elected<\/p>\n Urban School Board<\/p>\n *Gayle Nelson 2,507\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n *Diane Hanson 2,487\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n *Roger Haut 2,439<\/strong><\/p>\n Jamie Bear\u00a0 2,364<\/strong><\/p>\n *Elected<\/p>\n <\/p>\n District 12 State Senator<\/p>\n *(D) John Grabinger789<\/strong><\/p>\n *(R) Cole Conley\u00a0 1,386<\/strong><\/p>\n (R) Willy Mickelson 314<\/strong><\/p>\n *Nominated<\/p>\n <\/p>\n State Representative<\/p>\n District 12<\/p>\n *(R)Bernie Satrom 1,276<\/strong><\/p>\n *(R) Mitch Ostlie 1,071<\/strong><\/p>\n Grant Christensen\u00a0 1,017<\/strong>.<\/p>\n *Nominated<\/p>\n <\/p>\n District 12 State Representative<\/p>\n *(D) Pam Musland 731<\/strong><\/p>\n *(D)George Barnes received 694<\/strong>.<\/p>\n *Nominated<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Stutsman County Commissioner<\/p>\n Joan Morris 2,765<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Mark Klose\u00a0 2,731<\/strong><\/p>\n Jill Gainer had 2,337<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Total ballots cast, Mailed in 4,879<\/strong><\/p>\n Republican, 3,297<\/strong><\/p>\n Democratic-NPL 1,160<\/strong><\/p>\n Libertarian, 15<\/strong><\/p>\n Crossover 343<\/strong><\/p>\n B<\/strong>lank 3.<\/p>\n Bismarck\u00a0 (NDAC) the North Dakota Aeronautics Commission reports that \u00a0 North Dakota\u2019s eight commercial service airports during the month of May 2020 posted a total of 13,474 passengers boardings.\u00a0 Due to impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic, these numbers amount to a statewide decline of 86% of the normal passenger volume that the airports were previously expected to see during this month.<\/p>\n Jamestown Regional Airport boardings in May were 179 compared to 839 in May 2019, down about 78 percent.<\/p>\n Year to date numbers were 2634 in May this year, compared to 4177 in May of 2019 down about 37 percent.<\/p>\n Airline passenger levels in North Dakota and throughout the rest of the country are beginning to slowly rise from the historically low passenger numbers that were previously seen in April. In that month, North Dakota airports experienced approximately 5,000 passengers or a statewide decline of 95% from the normally expected passenger volume.<\/p>\n North Dakota Aeronautics Commission, Executive Director, Kyle Wanner says, \u201cIt\u2019s an encouraging sign to see that our airline passenger numbers are beginning to rise from the historically low numbers that our state and nation recently experienced in April\u00a0 We hope that this trend continues as economic activity increases and restrictions throughout the country are lifted.\u00a0 The safety of all passengers and workers continues to remain a top priority and the flying public can be assured that extra sanitary precautions are being taken so that a safe environment is being promoted within the airport and on board the aircraft.\u201d<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Bismarck\u00a0 (Gov Burgum’s Office)\u00a0 \u2013 Gov. Doug Burgum has announced that the Valley City High School Senior Choir and Fargo Davies Wind Ensemble have been selected as the 2020 Governor\u2019s Official State Band and Choral Programs.<\/p>\n Burgum says, \u201cCongratulations to Valley City Senior Choir and Davies Wind Ensemble for being named this year\u2019s Governor\u2019s Official Band and Choral Programs and for their outstanding representation of their schools, communities and state.\u00a0 Music and the arts are important elements of our schools and communities, and these two accomplished groups embody the tremendous musical talent within our state.\u201d<\/p>\n Valley City High School Senior Choir, under the direction of Sheila Zinke, is comprised of 56 students in grades 11 and 12 and is the top choral ensemble at Valley City High School. Over the past 12 years, the choir has competed in the Heritage Festival in New York City, winning Gold ratings in 2018, 2016, 2014 and 2012. Members of the choir have participated and achieved recognition in regional competitions and the ND High School All State Choir.<\/p>\n The Davies Wind Ensemble is directed by Darcy Brandenburg and has 50 students in grades 11 and 12. The Davies music program has participated in the Eastern Dakota Conference (EDC) Ensemble Contest, the University of Mary International Jazz Festival and Raging Red Band Festival, receiving top recognition in several categories. The Davies Music program has also participated in community service through the Fill the Dome food drive, volunteering for the Red Cross and holding fundraisers to support other musicians.<\/p>\n The Governor\u2019s Band and Chorus were selected from applications submitted by school and civic groups from across the state based on musical talent, achievement and community involvement. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the ensembles were unable to be named and perform at the Capitol this spring but will be invited to perform at the State of the State Address in early 2021. They may be invited to perform at other official state functions throughout the year.<\/p>\n Valley City\u00a0 (VCSU Newletter)\u00a0 VCSU President, Dr. Alan LaFave informs students, staff, and the community that, VCSU will be opening this fall and resuming face-to-face instruction.<\/p>\n In a statement he says, \u00a0\u201cIn response to the pandemic, our campus Emergency Management Team is meeting twice weekly to complete our plans for a successful and smart restart plan for this fall. This local group includes chairs for nine different working groups focused on North Dakota Department of Health and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines, along with recommendations and procedures developed by several national health and higher education organizations.<\/p>\n Prior to reopening many of our campus buildings on July 6, we are ensuring that proper protocols, equipment and supplies are in place, including sufficient PPE (personal protective equipment), face masks, signage, training for employees, see-through barriers, hand sanitizer dispensers, electrostatic disinfecting machines for large spaces, and office cleaning supplies.<\/p>\n Additionally, Jill DeVries, VCSU athletic director, and I are serving on the NDUS Small College Restart Task Force. This group is very engaging and conversational as we look for the most appropriate and size-specific solutions and strategies to address the many challenges for smaller schools such as ours.<\/p>\n One of the biggest challenges we face will be to provide ample and sufficient testing for our students, faculty and staff upon their return, but rest assured that all of the NDUS institutions, in concert with state health authorities and agencies, are sharing plans and best practices as we reopen our campuses.<\/p>\n We know how very important it is for us to be responsible and vigilant as we move forward with a thorough and smart restart plan. We also know that even though our move to remote learning for the last eight weeks of spring semester was successful, students prefer face-to-face classes for delivery of instruction.<\/p>\n The campus experience is an amazing and wonderful teaching and learning environment. In addition to classroom learning, the environment nurtures the development of lifelong friendships, faculty mentorship, and leadership development. Living on campus and playing an active role in community life through participation in student organizations, intercollegiate and intramural athletics, and art and music, among others, provide unrivaled opportunities for personal growth and complete the educational experience for our students. We look forward to having our community back together on campus this fall!<\/p>\n In the meantime, I trust you are enjoying these early days of summer. I invite you to take a walk, a run or bike ride through our beautiful campus. Please do stop and take a break on campus \u2014relax on one of our benches or picnic tables and take time to appreciate the beauty of our front yard.\u201d<\/p>\n\n