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REST OF TODAY…Mostly sunny. Scattered showers and chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Some thunderstorms may be severe. Highs 90 to 95. Windy. South winds 20 to 30 mph. Chance of precipitation 30 percent.<\/p>\n
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Chance of precipitation 60 percent in the Jamestown area, 70 percent in the Valley City area.<\/p>\n
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.THURSDAY NIGHT…Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 40s. Northwest<\/p>\n
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.FRIDAY…Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. West winds 5 to 10 mph.<\/p>\n
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.SATURDAY NIGHT…Partly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of rain<\/p>\n
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.MONDAY NIGHT…Increasing clouds. A 20 percent chance of rain<\/p>\n
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From the 125th Anniversary Calendar of Jamestown History<\/em><\/p>\n This Day in History \u2013 June 17, 1944 \u2013 Roller skating to be held tonight at Franklin School Gymnasium. Free for those with skates <\/strong>. . . .<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The briefing is closed the public to honor social distancing.<\/p>\n The meeting airs live on \u00a0CSi 68.\u00a0 \u00a0To view the briefing online, view it at CSiNewsNOW.<\/p>\n Each organization will provide updates and information pertaining to recent developments in the COVID-19 community response. All officials will be available following the briefing for questions from media partners.<\/p>\n Speakers will include:<\/p>\n City-County Health District Administrator Theresa Will<\/p>\n James Buhr \u2013 M.D. and Health Officer for City-County Health District, James Buhr<\/p>\n Valley City, City Administrator, Gwen Crawford<\/p>\n Valley City Mayor, Dave Carlsrud<\/p>\n He said over the past six days the positive testing rate has improved, with numbers going down.<\/p>\n He pointed out the cooperation with entities in stepping up the number of tests, statewide.<\/p>\n He said the North Dakota \u201cteam\u201d has taken a balanced approach in opening up the economy while supporting halting the spread of the virus, through increased testing, and contact tracing efforts.<\/p>\n Burgum added that North Dakota testing continues seven days a week.<\/p>\n He urged residents stay on guard with taking precautions to limit the spread of the virus while relaxing guidelines at businesses concerning allowing more customers in stores.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Positive COVID-19 Test Results Released on Tues. Jun 16, 2020<\/strong> COUNTIES WITH NEW POSITIVE CASES REPORTED TODAY<\/strong><\/p>\n BY THE NUMBERS<\/strong><\/p>\n 135,691 – Total Number of Tests Completed* (+1,797 total tests from yesterday)<\/p>\n <\/p>\n 88,651 \u2013 Total Unique Individuals Tested* (+875 unique individuals from yesterday)<\/p>\n 85,527 \u2013 Total Negative (+852 unique individuals from yesterday)<\/p>\n 3,124 \u2013 Total Positive (+23 unique individuals from yesterday)<\/p>\n 1.3% \u2013 Daily Positivity Rate**<\/p>\n 200 \u2013 Total Hospitalized (+3 individuals from yesterday)<\/p>\n 26 \u2013 Currently Hospitalized (-5 individuals from yesterday)<\/p>\n 2,720 \u2013 Total Recovered (+37 individuals from yesterday)<\/p>\n 74 \u2013 Total Deaths*** (+0 individuals from yesterday)<\/p>\n This is the longest stretch of no deaths, since April this year.<\/p>\n Burleigh and Morton Counties continue to be monitored due to increased positive testings recently.<\/p>\n He pointed out 1700 people were tested in Fargo last Thursday and Friday.<\/p>\n FREE COVID-19 TESTING will be open to the general public on Wednesday, June 17, from 9am to 6pm. Outdoor drive-up testing will take place in the State Capitol’s NW parking lot.<\/p>\n The Stutsman County Testing will be on Thursday June 18, 2020 10-a.m., to 2-p.m., at the Stutsman County fairgrounds, use the North Entrance.<\/p>\n Thurs and Friday this week, addition mass testings will occur in Fargo, and continue the next two weeks.<\/p>\n Minot and Grand Forks will also have upcoming testing.<\/p>\n He said those living with or in regular contact with the vulnerable population should be tested, even if they feel well.<\/p>\n With long term care facilities, he said residents have been protected from the spread of the virus at the onset by restricting visitation and target testing in those facilities.<\/p>\n Every resident and staff member in long term care will be tested for a second time.<\/p>\n Outside visitation at those facilities has been relaxed, however certain guidelines are being maintained, including social distancing, and good hygiene practices.\u00a0 If positive testing of residents and staff members shows negative numbers, inside visitation will be allowed.\u00a0 Family members can be tested and if negative can take part in inside visitation, for a one week period.\u00a0 The pilot program has been established at a facility in Bismarck.<\/p>\n Homeless shelters have been established in major cities in the state, with COVID-19 testing being performed and virus protective measures are in place.<\/p>\n The SBA has reopened programs to distribute additional federal funds, including low interest loans, and loans that become grants.<\/p>\n NDresponse.gov has more information, on that, and paycheck protection plan updates.<\/p>\n Projectrenew.nd.gov is the web site for those experiencing secondary traumatic stress.\u00a0 Call 701-223-1510.\u00a0 Fee confidential crisis counseling is also available through the program.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Under the modified policy, family members and friends can visit patients during regular business hours, by appointment only, in designated rooms. All visitors must wear masks at all times and maintain safe social distancing while on campus. Patients in the hospital\u2019s quarantine unit will need to wait 14-days before they are eligible for visitation.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n State Hospital Superintendent, Dr. Rosalie Etherington says, \u201cEven though we are now allowing on-campus visits, we are not letting our guard down against the spread of COVID-19,\u201d said Dr. Rosalie Etherington, the hospital\u2019s superintendent. We remain focused on following the health and safety precautions we implemented from day one. Our top priority is protecting the health and well-being of our patients and staff.\u201d<\/p>\n Etherington said activities are slowly transitioning to a new normal on the State Hospital campus.<\/p>\n She says, \u201cOur contractor has resumed the work participation program for our transitional living residents, and the on-site treatment mall is now open and offering activities and services for patients.\u201d<\/p>\n <\/p>\n During the past month, the State Hospital conducted two COVID-19 testing events of patients and staff. Nearly 1,000 tests were administered by the hospital\u2019s 20-person testing team of nurses, infection control specialists, administrators and other key team members. Also, all new admissions continue to be screened and tested for COVID-19.<\/p>\n On March 13, the hospital announced visitor restrictions to limit transmission of the coronavirus. Patients have been able to communicate with family and friends by phone, computers or other electronic devices.<\/p>\n For more information on the North Dakota Department of Human Services response to COVID-19, visit www.nd.gov\/dhs\/info\/covid19\/index.html<\/a>. For details about the state\u2019s COVID-19 response, visit www.ndresponse.gov<\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Mayor Carlsrud, presenting outgoing City Comissioner Ross Powell with a placque for his four years of service on the commission.\u00a0 He chose not to run for re-election, and he was elected to the Valley City Park board.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n A<\/strong>PPROVAL OF <\/strong>C<\/strong>ONSENT <\/strong>A<\/strong>GENDA <\/strong><\/p>\n Approved was Renewal Application for Cabaret License: a. F.O.E. Aerie 2192<\/p>\n Approved was a tree trimming license for G&S.<\/p>\n Approved was a Raffle Permit for SHINE.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n P<\/strong>UBLIC <\/strong>C<\/strong>OMMENTS ..No One Spoke<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n P<\/strong>UBLIC <\/strong>H<\/strong>EARING <\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n A Public Hearing was held for Mobile Vendors and Transient Merchants Licensing.<\/p>\n City Attorney Martineck said he has been researching the Ordinance, approved by the planning &zoning commission.\u00a0 An issue is guidelines allowing ag-vendors in town, with produce items for sale, along with establishing fees for permits.\u00a0 Public safety was also pointed out as a concern.<\/p>\n Farmers Markets are already exempt. \u00a0Under the Ordinance the police chief would need to approve, and the vendor would have the right of appeal.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Following the Public Hearing the City Commission, approved first reading to amend and reenact Chapter 5 of Title 8 and Section 11-05-18 of the Valley City Municipal Code, relating to mobile vendors and transient merchants.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n O<\/strong>RDINANCE <\/strong><\/p>\n Approved was the second and final reading of the Ordinance Relating to the Annexation of Territory described as Auditor\u2019s Lot Number 1 of the NE1\/4 of the SW \u00bc of Section 27, Township 140, Range 58, Barnes County, ND.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The Crime Victim witness fee was adopted for a $25 fee.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n N<\/strong>EW <\/strong>B<\/strong>USINESS <\/strong><\/p>\n Commissioners received the Barnes County Official Canvassed Abstract and the canvass report from the Primary Election held on June 9, 2020.\u00a0 City Auditor Richter said Rich Gulmon was officially elected to the Valley City Commission, and Mike Bishop was re-elected to the Commission.\u00a0 No other election results were changed as a result of the canvass, and are now official.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Consideration of \u201cNights on Central,\u201d event.\u00a0 President Carlsrud said guidelines need to be followed concerning social distancing.<\/p>\n The City Commission approved the event.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Considered was job descriptions for Assistant Fire Chief and Engineering Project Manager\/Building Inspector.\u00a0 City Attorney Martineck said resignations, and retirements was the impetus for the job descriptions.\u00a0 Assistance Fire Chief is a new position, and the building inspector, also a city engineer position. \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0The City Commission voted 3-2 to approve the orginal descriptions with the addition to the position of City Engineers.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The City Commission approved 2020 – 2021 Gaming Site Authorizations for:<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Approved \u00a0the appointment for the following committees and terms:<\/p>\n Allen Schuldt<\/p>\n Ken Reid<\/p>\n Jim Wright<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Visitors Committee \u2013 3 openings, 4 year term<\/p>\n Bobby Koepplin<\/p>\n Mary Lee Nielson<\/p>\n Vacancy .. to be appointed.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The City Commission, discussed an Urban Road Funding Request for Streetscape Phase II.<\/p>\n KLJ said the original bid was over cost estimates.\u00a0 No action was taken pending additional information.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The bid will be advertised in Oct\/Nov this year, with the project in 2021.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Approved was Change Order #1, Project No. SU-2-990(059) the \u00a05th Ave NW Reconstruction a decrease of $426,500.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Approved \u00a0Change Order #2, Project No. SU-2-990(059) \u2013 5th Ave NW Reconstruction, relating to sanitary sewer services. An overall saving including a increase in a another area of the project of $5,473<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Approved was the Renewal Applications for the following Alcoholic Beverage Licenses:<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Discussed was held concerning the Renewal Applications for the following Alcoholic Beverage Licenses:<\/p>\n Approve Renewal Applications for the following Retail Tobacco Licenses:<\/p>\n <\/p>\n And authorize the Auditor\u2019s Office to issue licenses for applicants who meet all licensing requirements before June 30, 2020<\/em><\/p>\n iii. DG Retail, LLC dba Dollar General Store #17856<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n C<\/strong>ITY <\/strong>A<\/strong>DMINISTRATOR<\/strong>\u2019<\/strong>S <\/strong>R<\/strong>EPORT <\/strong><\/p>\n Gwen Crawford said she is meeting with city department heads, and she\u2019s learning the city processes.<\/p>\n CITY UPDATES &COMMISSION REPORTS<\/p>\n John Deere Seeding is requesting updated curb and gutter, and replacement of the driveway apron.<\/p>\n The city budget requests from city department heads are being accepted.\u00a0 City Auditor Avis Richter said, \u00a0COVID-19 will have an impact on budgeting for 2021.<\/p>\n City Fire Chief Scott Magnuson, who is also on the Census Committee reminded residents to submit their 2020 census forms.<\/p>\n KLJ updated the project reports.<\/p>\n Commissioner Powell said he appreciated the opportunity to serve on the City Commission.<\/p>\n Commissioner Bishop thanked voters for re-electing him.<\/p>\n Commissioner Maguson congratulated Bishop on his relection, and wished Powell well.<\/p>\n Administrative Assistant Emma Tufte is leaving her position, and was complemented on her service to the city, and she was wished well.<\/p>\n Mayor Carlsrud reminded motorists to be careful of street construction.\u00a0 He also thanked all elected and appointed position holders in Valley City.<\/p>\n The meeting was shown live on CSi Cable 68 followed by replays.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Valley City\u00a0 (CSi)\u00a0 with high wind, and storms in the forecast, this evening,\u00a0 the Music in the Park \u201cDrive-In\u201d has been cancelled. \u00a0 The event has been\u00a0 rescheduled for this Friday August 19.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) \u2014 A federal judge says he will not waive North Dakota\u2019s ban on electronic signature gathering for a group attempting to get a wide-ranging measure on the November ballot. North Dakota Voters First asked to allow online signature gathering because of the coronavirus pandemic. The group argued that the COVID-19 outbreak \u201ccreates an environment that is impossible to comply\u201d with the laws. In denying a motion for a preliminary injunction, U.S. District Judge Peter Welte noted that the state did not issue a stay-at-home order and Gov. Doug Burgum on May 1 \u201crevoked nearly all the previously imposed pandemic-related restrictions.\u201d North Dakota Voters First faces a July 6 deadline to submit at least 26,904 signatures to qualify for the November ballot.<\/p>\n BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) \u2014 Fargo businessman Thomas Beadle will be moving on to the November general election after winning a spirited Republican primary race for state treasurer, according to results reported Monday on the North Dakota secretary of state\u2019s website. The count by the state and county canvassing boards shows Beadle with 52% of the vote to 47% for Kathryn farmer Dan Johnston. The race garnered extra attention after Gov. Doug Burgum gave $25,000 to Beadle\u2019s campaign and Johnston received the support of President Donald Trump and U.S. Sen. Kevin Cramer. In another race that drew added interest, Burgum\u2019s favored candidates, David Andahl and Dave Nehring, prevailed over House Appropriations Chairman Jeff Delzer.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n TORONTO (AP) \u2014 The U.S., Canada and Mexico have agreed to extend their agreements to keep their shared borders closed to non-essential travel to July 21 during the coronavirus pandemic. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Tuesday\u2019s agreement extends the closure by another 30 days. The restrictions were announced on March 18 and were extended in April and May. Mexico and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security also confirmed the extension at their borders.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n HELENA, Mont. (AP) \u2014 The Trump administration is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to revive a permit program that allows new oil and gas pipelines to cross waterways with little review. Earlier this year, a Montana judge suspended the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ permit program. Environmental groups seeking to block the Keystone XL oil pipeline from Canada argued it allows companies to skirt responsibility for damage done to water bodies. U.S. District Judge Brian Morris ruled that Army Corps officials improperly reauthorized the program, which he said could harm wildlife and wildlife habitat. Industry representatives say the ruling delays dozens of pipeline projects across the U.S.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n In sports…<\/p>\n Senior Babe Ruth Baseball…Tuesday…<\/p>\n Game 1\u00a0 Valley City 5, Fargo Bombers 0<\/p>\n Game 2\u00a0 Valley City 13 Fargo Bombers 3\u00a0 5-innings<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Jamestown\u00a0 (CSi)\u00a0 The Dakota Anglers 40th Annual Little Britches Fishing Tournament is planned for Saturday, June 20 in Jamestown.<\/p>\n One child and one adult fish one lake in the area and compete for the biggest catch of the day.<\/p>\n Registration at 8-am\u00a0 at Joos Grove.<\/p>\n Weigh in is at 2 -pm following the tournament with plaques being awarded to winners in each class; 0-6, 7-10, 11-13, and 14-16.<\/p>\n Virus Affects In Sports…<\/p>\n CANTON, Ohio (AP) \u2014 Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine says it\u2019s \u201chighly unlikely\u201d that crowds of 20,000 or so would be allowed for the Pro Football Hall of Fame game and induction ceremony in August.<\/p>\n DeWine says, \u201cIf the question was could that event occur today, the answer would be no. It would be extremely dangerous.\u201d<\/p>\n The hall is still evaluating its options and said no decisions have been made about the Aug. 6 game at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium between Dallas and Pittsburgh, nor for the enshrinements two nights later.<\/p>\n The hall reopened to a limited number of fans last week.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n DENVER (AP) \u2014 Denver Nuggets coach Michael Malone says an antibody test revealed he had COVID-19.<\/p>\n Malone says in an interview with CBS4 in Denver he wasn\u2019t feeling well shortly after the season was suspended March 11. He reached out to the team\u2019s medical staff to be tested but no tests were available at the time. Malone says he had an antibody test around Memorial Day weekend.<\/p>\n Malone says the team doctor called up and told him he\u2019d tested positive.<\/p>\n Malone adds that he likes to say, \u201cI got coronavirus and I kicked its butt.\u201d<\/p>\n His squad was in third place in the Western Conference when the season was halted. The league is working on completing the health and safety protocols for a restart at the Disney campus near Orlando, Florida.<\/p>\n Malone says, \u201cI hope that going down to Orlando will be in a safe environment and we can limit the amount of people that actually get it.\u201d<\/p>\n OTTAWA (AP) \u2014 Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says his government is \u201copen\u201d to the NHL operating a playoff \u201chub city\u201d in Canada as long as it is allowed by local health authorities.<\/p>\n If the NHL returns to play amid the coronavirus pandemic this summer, it would start with the playoffs and with 24 teams, preferably split between two hub cities.<\/p>\n The league has narrowed down its potential sites to 10 cities, including Toronto, Edmonton and Vancouver in Canada. The NHL has said it will not choose a Canadian city if players are subject to the 14-day quarantine currently in effect at the border.<\/p>\n NEW YORK (AP) \u2014 New York Yankees President Randy Levine has called on the players\u2019 association to resume negotiations with Major League Baseball to start the pandemic-delayed season.<\/p>\n Levine said the money difference between the feuding sides was not the primary obstacle but rather issues such as health and safety protocols and determining how to deal with a second wave of the new coronavirus.<\/p>\n MLB has made three proposals, the last for a 72-game season starting July 14 that would guarantee about $1.23 billion. The union made offered two plans, the last for an 89-game schedule starting July 10 and salaries of $2.25 billion.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n NEW YORK (AP) \u2014 New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo has given the go-ahead for the U.S. Open tennis tournament to be held in his state starting in late August \u2014 but without spectators \u2014 as part of the reopening from shutdowns caused by the coronavirus pandemic.<\/p>\n Now that the U.S. Tennis Association’s proposal to hold its marquee event has been accepted \u2014 including a \u201cbubble\u201d setup with designated hotels, limited player entourages and a facility closed to the hundreds of thousands of people who usually attend the U.S. Open \u2014 the key question becomes: Who actually will end up competing on the blue hard courts in Flushing Meadows from Aug. 31 to Sept. 13?<\/p>\n Some of the sport’s top names, including defending U.S. Open men’s champion Rafael Nadal along with No. 1-ranked players Novak Djokovic and Ash Barty, have expressed reservations about heading somewhere that was a hot spot for the COVID-19 outbreak.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n UNDATED (AP) \u2014 NASCAR Hall of Famer Dale Jarrett says he has tested positive for coronavirus and now is in quarantine.<\/p>\n The three-time Daytona 500 winner and 1999 Cup champion made the announcement during NBCSN’s Hall of Fame announcement show on Tuesday.<\/p>\n The 63-year-old Jarrett told viewers that was why he didn’t return to the television studio with the rest of the crew. He says the only symptom he has is a slight cough that he’s has gotten better each day since his test last week.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n NASCAR HALL OF FAME<\/p>\n Earnhardt Jr. headlines NASCAR’s 2021 Hall of Fame class<\/p>\n UNDATED (AP) \u2014 Longtime fan favorite Dale Earnhardt Jr. will join his late father in NASCAR’s Hall of Fame next year, the feature attraction in the class of 2021.<\/p>\n Junior won 26 races during his Cup career, including two Daytona 500s and the 2001 Pepsi 400 \u2014 four months after his father’s death at the same track in February.<\/p>\n The late Mike Stefanik also was elected along with Red Farmer from the pioneer ballot. Ralph Seagraves was chosen as the Landmark Award winner for outstanding contributions to the sport.<\/p>\n NHL-SABRES-BOTTERILL<\/p>\n Sabres fire GM Botterill<\/p>\n BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) \u2014 The Buffalo Sabres have fired general manager Jason Botterill in a dramatic change-of-course three weeks after co-owner Kim Pegula said his job was secure.<\/p>\n The Sabres promoted senior vice president of business administration Kevyn Adams as Botterill\u2019s successor.<\/p>\n Botterill\u2019s dismissal represents a major reversal for the Pegulas, coming three weeks after Kim Pegula told The Associated Press: \u201cHe\u2019s our GM. Our plan is to continue with him.\u201d<\/p>\n Botterill was fired three seasons into his tenure and after the Sabres failed to show any signs of improvement in extending what\u2019s now a nine-year playoff drought.<\/p>\n With a 30-31-8 record, Buffalo finished 13th in the Eastern Conference standings and one spot short of qualifying for the NHL\u2019s expanded 24-team playoff.<\/p>\n In world and national news…<\/p>\n WASHINGTON (AP) \u2014 Senate Republicans are proposing changes to police procedures and accountability, according to a draft of a bill obtained by The Associated Press. It would establish an enhanced use-of-force database, restrictions on chokeholds and new training and commissions to study law enforcement and race. The JUSTICE Act is the most ambitious GOP policing proposal in years. It’s a direct response to the massive public protests over the death of George Floyd and other black Americans. The package is set to be introduced Wednesday. As the outlines emerged, Democrats said it didn’t go far enough. The 106-page bill is not as sweeping as a Democratic proposal. Votes on both could come next week.<\/p>\n AP\u00a0\u00a0 A spokesman for the Russian president says a special disinfection tunnel has been installed in his residence outside Moscow and two more in the Kremlin. Reports about the tunnel spraying anyone passing through it with disinfectants appeared in Russian state media on Tuesday night. Spokesman Dmitry Peskov confirmed to The Associated Press that the tunnels had been installed when the outbreak was in full swing. Peskov says: \u201cWhen it comes to the head of the state, additional precautionary measures are justified.\u201d Russian health officials reported 7,843 new coronavirus cases, the lowest daily number since late April. The country\u2019s caseload \u2013 currently at 553,301 \u2013 remains the third largest in the world.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n (AP)\u00a0 The whereabouts of a statue of a slave owner toppled by protesters in New Orleans and thrown into the Mississippi River remain unknown after a group of men fished the bust out of the water. A video posted on social media shows the group using ropes and a plank to lift the paint-splattered likeness of John McDonogh out of the water and onto a pick-up truck on Sunday. Mayor LaToya Cantrell\u2019s office said it\u2019s considered stolen property. For years, black school children were made to wait for hours while white school children laid flowers in McDonogh Day ceremonies in New Orleans.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n RICHMOND, Va. (AP) \u2014 Another Confederate statue in Virginia’s capital city has been torn down. News outlets report demonstrators toppled the Howitzers Monument located near Virginia Commonwealth University\u2019s Monroe Park campus Tuesday night. The protesters spent the night marching in the rain before using a rope to pull it down from its pedestal. Video from the Richmond Times-Dispatch shows the the paint-splattered statue face down on the ground as rain continued overnight. It’s the third Confederate statue, and the fourth monument, to be torn down by demonstrators in Virginia. Protests have erupted in Virginia and all over the world in response to the death of George Floyd, who died after a Minneapolis officer pressed his knee into Floyd’s neck.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) \u2014 News outlets report the wife of a U.S. Congressman from Kentucky died unexpectedly in the family\u2019s home Tuesday night at the age of 39. U.S. Rep. Andy Barr’s office said in a statement his wife, Eleanor Carol Leavell Barr, passed away in Lexington. The congressman may release a more detailed statement at a later date. U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said in a statement he and his wife are \u201cstunned and heartbroken\u201d by the news. Condolences for her passing flowed in through the night from other Kentucky politicians, including Gov. Andy Beshear and U.S. Sen. Rand Paul.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" CSi Weather… REST OF TODAY…Mostly sunny. Scattered showers and chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Some thunderstorms may be severe. Highs 90 to 95. Windy. South winds 20 to 30 mph. 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Valley City\u00a0 (CSi)\u00a0 The City of Valley City \u00a0hosts \u00a0a COVID-19 Response Briefing on June 17, 2020, at 5:30-pm.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"http:\/\/csinewsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/NDhealthNewsBriefingTues-1-300x202.png\")
Bismarck\u00a0 (CSi)\u00a0 Governor Doug Burgum held his, now weekly, COVID-19 News Briefing Tuesday afternoon at the state capital in Bismarck.<\/p>\n
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Jamestown\u00a0 (CSi) On Tuesday the North Dakota State Hospital announced it has modified its campus visitation policy to allow family members and friends to visit loved ones who are receiving behavioral health services.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"http:\/\/csinewsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/VCcommission81517-300x202.jpg\")
Valley City\u00a0 (CSi)\u00a0 The Valley City Commission met Tuesday evening at City Hall.\u00a0 All members were present.<\/p>\n\n
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