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CSi Weather…<\/p>\nCSi Weather…<\/p>\n
REST OF TODAY…Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph increasing to around 15 mph in the afternoon.<\/p>\n
.TONIGHT…Mostly cloudy. Chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then showers and thunderstorms likely after midnight. Some thunderstorms may be severe. Lows in the upper 60s. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation 70 percent.<\/p>\n
.WEDNESDAY…Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 80s. West winds 10 to<\/p>\n
15 mph.<\/p>\n
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT…Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 60s. West<\/p>\n
winds 5 to 10 mph.<\/p>\n
.THURSDAY…Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s. West winds 10 to<\/p>\n
20 mph.<\/p>\n
.THURSDAY NIGHT…Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 50s.<\/p>\n
.FRIDAY…Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s.<\/p>\n
.FRIDAY NIGHT…Partly cloudy with chance of showers and<\/p>\n
thunderstorms in the evening, then mostly cloudy with showers and<\/p>\n
thunderstorms likely after midnight. Lows in the lower 60s.<\/p>\n
Chance of precipitation 60 percent.<\/p>\n
.SATURDAY…Mostly sunny. A 30 percent chance of showers and<\/p>\n
thunderstorms in the morning. Highs in the mid 80s.<\/p>\n
.SATURDAY NIGHT…Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 60s.<\/p>\n
.SUNDAY…Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s.<\/p>\n
.SUNDAY NIGHT…Mostly clear. A 20 percent chance of showers and<\/p>\n
thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the mid 60s.<\/p>\n
.MONDAY…Mostly sunny with a 20 percent chance of showers and<\/p>\n
thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 80s.<\/p>\n
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After storms move out of the area early Wednesday morning a little bit of a break in activity with slightly cooler temperatures Wednesday and Thursday<\/p>\n
Thunderstorms Wednesday night and Thursday, but the next chance for more widespread thunderstorms will arrive during the Friday\/Saturday time frame.<\/p>\n
Another active<\/a> period possibly kicking off once again towards the end of the weekend and beginning of the work week.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n NDDOH COVID Stats<\/p>\n Posted Mon. July 6, 2020<\/p>\n 11-am<\/p>\n Results listed are from the previous day.<\/em><\/p>\n COUNTIES WITH NEW POSITIVE CASES REPORTED MONDAY<\/strong><\/p>\n 202,533 \u2013 Total Number of Tests Completed* (+1,238 total tests from yesterday)<\/p>\n 113,582 \u2013 Total Unique Individuals Tested* (+454 unique individuals from yesterday)<\/p>\n 109,733 \u2013 Total Negative (+421 unique individuals from yesterday)<\/p>\n 3,849 \u2013 Total Positive (+33 unique individuals from yesterday)<\/p>\n 2.7% \u2013 Daily Positivity Rate**<\/p>\n 245 \u2013 Total Hospitalized (+3 individual from yesterday)<\/p>\n 22 \u2013 Currently Hospitalized (+0 individuals from yesterday)<\/p>\n 3,350 \u2013 Total Recovered (+26 individuals from yesterday)<\/p>\n 80 \u2013 Total Deaths*** (+0 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 *** 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 <\/p>\n Update….<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The report says,\u00a0 a van driven by the\u00a0 woman crashed into a semi in the eastbound lane near mile marker 280.<\/p>\n She was taken to a Fargo hospital for treatment of her injuries. Her condition has not been released. The semi driver was not seriously injured in the crash. The cause of the crash is under investigation.<\/p>\n Assisting at the scene were:\u00a0 The Sanborn and Valley City Fire & Rescue Squad, the\u00a0 Barnes County Sheriff\u2019s Office, and Barnes County ambulance.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n He said when he took office, in 2018 his concern was, and continues to be city finances and budgeting\u2026spending versus income.\u00a0 That includes depletion of the General Fund\u2019s Reserves.<\/p>\n He pointed out that property taxes were increased, as 100 percent of property taxes fund the police and fire department and municipal court budgets.\u00a0 He said at that time residents were generally accepting of the increase.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The city currently is in meetings for the 2021 budget, and among concerns make sure the city budget has two million dollars in reserves.\u00a0 He added that the city still has no information at this time as to how much the city will receive in state funding.\u00a0 He added that state finances have collapsed, pointing to the uncertainty of upcoming state revenues.\u00a0 He said in the preliminary 2021 city budget city employees will not receive a pay raise, in order to hold down on city spending.<\/p>\n One or two more budget meetings are expected to be held in July.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n He said Jamestown residents have been understanding concerning issues of dealing with flood preparations and blizzards and cooperating to slow the spread of\u00a0 COVID-19, and businesses support limited hours of operations, and changes on how they serve their patrons.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Looking ahead he said, the new plant development at Spiritwood Energy Park, and other economic development plans will help Jamestown move forward.<\/p>\n Plans continue with downtown development, with Eagle Flats housing\u00a0 and the Jamestown Airport Business Park, the location for the National Guard Armory.<\/p>\n Jamestown\u00a0 (CSi) Jamestown Mayor Dwaine Heinrich has received some public comments on the NDDOT turning off the five Traffic signals on First Avenue in Jamestown.<\/p>\n On Monday\u2019s Wayne Byers Shown on CSi Cable 2, he said,\u00a0 comments have included liking to drive through downtown on with fewer traffic red lights on First Avenue. Heinrich said he would have liked to have seen the traffic light still operational at the intersection with at 5th<\/sup> Street and First Avenue, North leading to Highway 20.<\/p>\n He also said he wanted to seen temporary striping on the pavement indicated where the Road Diet plans make lane changes including turning lanes.<\/p>\n He reiterated that the Road Diet plans were developed by the North Dakota Department of Transportation, as First Avenue is part of Highway 281\/52, under control of the NDDOT, with the City of Jamestown having little if any influence on the project\u2019s design or implementation.<\/p>\n He said at this point in the project that it would cost the city more dollars to halt the project than implement it, with NDDOT funding.<\/p>\n The traffic lights were made inoperable on June 1, 2020, except at the intersection of First Avenue South, and 3rd<\/sup> Street, for a 90 day period.\u00a0 After the 90 days the NDDOT will review results of the traffic flows\/accidents, and make a final decision on whether to implement the Road Diet project.<\/p>\n A readers poll on the disabling the traffic signals is available at CSiNewsNow.com<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Mayor Heinrich issued a Proclamation concerning July 26, 2020 the recognition of the 30 year anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities \u00a0Act.<\/p>\n Then Beth Dewald from Freedom Resource Center for Independent Living in Jamestown presented awards. She is Chairperson of the Mayor’s Committee for People With Disabilities. Dr. Dawn from Dr. Dawn’s Pet Stop was recognized for hiring disabled individuals.\u00a0 Kelly Monson was awarded for his work with the animals.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n PUBLIC HEARING:<\/p>\n <\/p>\n HEARING FROM THE AUDIENCE: No One Spoke.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n (Individuals may address the City Council about any item not contained on the agenda. A maximum of 15 minutes is allotted for the hearing. If the full 15 minutes are not needed, the City Council will hearing, with the exception of referral to staff or Committee.)<\/p>\n <\/p>\n NO CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS WERE DISCUSSED SEPARATELY<\/p>\n <\/p>\n REGULAR AGENDA<\/p>\n <\/p>\n RESOLUTIONS:<\/p>\n Tabled was \u00a0approving \u00a0and authorizing the issuance of improvement warrants and exchange them for Refunding Improvement Bonds of 2020 (Project 19-41), pending information from the bond counsel.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n PUBLIC HEARING <\/strong>was held: To receive public input relative to a five year extension of the Renaissance Zone District incentives.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n City Assessor Jamison Veil explained the purpose and function of the Renaissance Zone, saying that a public hearing is required before the city files for the extension.\u00a0 He said the Zone is a function of economic development.\u00a0 The Renaissance Zone 22 contiguous designated city blocks.<\/p>\n He said the property is revitalized by the owners<\/p>\n When a project qualifies the property receives a five year income tax exemption.<\/p>\n 42 projects have been considered over the past few years.\u00a0 Since 2000, 25 properties, were a part of the Renaissance Zone revitalization.\u00a0 Currently three projects in Jamestown are in the construction phase, of 12 recent projects receiving benefits.<\/p>\n Following the Public Hearing, the City Council approved and authorized requesting approval of a five (5) year extension to the Jamestown Renaissance Zone District incentives from the ND Department of Commerce.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n ORDINANCES:<\/p>\n <\/p>\n A FIRST READING: <\/strong>To consider introducing an ordinance to amend and re-enact Ordinance No. 329 of the City Code by amending the District Map to change the zoning of LANDS IN JAMESTOWN, S31, T140, R63, NE 1\/4 NE 1\/4 SE 1\/4 31-140-63 KNOWN AS PARCEL B 10 ACRES, City of Jamestown, Stutsman County, North Dakota, rezoned from M2 (General Industrial and Manufacturing District) & R1 (One-Family Residential District) to strictly M2. The property is located at 2400 10th St SE. The First Reading will go to the next City Council meeting for further consideration.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBER\u2019S REPORT:<\/p>\n Council Member Steele said he participated in a transportation meeting with state officials.\u00a0 Those items discussed included action plans for a railroad derailment, or a \u00a0catastrophic failure of a dam, leading to extension flooding.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Mayor Heinrich said with COVID-19 that Jamestown has a relatively high number of positive cases, but are not substantially growing due to the reopening of businesses and restaurants.\u00a0 He believes the spread of the virus stems from community contact among people.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n He reminded residents to have trees properly trimmed, and to keep yards cleaned up.<\/p>\n NO OTHER BUSINESS Came before the City Council<\/p>\n The meeting was shown live on CSi Cable 67 followed by replays.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The Yard of the Week program has been established to recognize those within the community that take pride in the appearance of their yard and do their part to beautify the community. The program began June 1st and ends August 28th<\/sup>. Yards will be selected each week from nominations received. Nominated yards must be visible from the street.<\/p>\n To nominate a yard for the Yard of the Week program, please contact the Chamber at 701-252-4830.\u00a0 The completed forms require a valid phone number so we can contact the perspective winner. Forms are also available on our website at www.jamestownchamber.com<\/a>.\u00a0 Forms can be emailed to director@jamestownchamber.com<\/a>. All single family residences within Jamestown are eligible for the program.<\/p>\n The Legend Award is the most prestigious distinction for a JRMC employee. The award recognizes employees who exceed expectations and are THE difference in the lives of those they serve.<\/p>\n JRMC Orthopedics Licensed Practical Nurse, Julie Stockwell, nominated Nelms because of her legendary attitude and demeanor towards patients and her team members.<\/p>\n Stockwell wrote, \u201cShe is one of the \u2018behind the scenes\u2019 #Legendary employees that keep the wheels on the bus turning efficiently here at JRMC,\u201d . \u201cShe inspires us to be better individuals.\u201d<\/p>\n Nelms joined the JRMC team in 1992.<\/p>\n JRMC\u2019s 350 employees cast anonymous votes to select each Legend Award winner.<\/p>\n The purpose of the Legend Award is to inspire, motivate and capture the moments that define JRMC. The goal is to help employees and volunteers connect to the sense of purpose that brought them to the organization. This award is for employees who\u2019ve made extreme efforts to benefit their patients and colleagues.<\/p>\n JRMC President & CEO, Mike Delfs, says \u201cThe nominations inspire staff members to continually be the best, exceed expectations and make THE difference in the lives of those we serve,\u201d said<\/p>\n Once nominated, both JRMC administration and employees vote on their favorite nominees and their stories.<\/p>\n The Legend Award first began in 2012. Since then, more than 41 individuals have been named Legends and more than 120 employees were nominated.<\/p>\n To read Nelms\u2019 full story, visit www.jrmcnd.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n JRMC Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Timothy Volk will again see patients at CHI Mercy Health beginning this month.\u00a0 CHI Mercy Health and JRMC partnered to offer this care originally in 2019. The organizations suspended these appointments as part of the COVID-19 pandemic precautions.<\/p>\n \u201cI look forward to seeing patients in Valley City again,\u201d Dr. Volk said. \u201cWhen they are ready for us, we are ready for them.\u201d<\/p>\n The JRMC Orthopedic Clinic specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of bones, joints, ligaments, tendons, muscles and nerves. The specialty includes procedures such as total joint replacements of the hip, knee and shoulder, knee arthroscopy and fracture repair.<\/p>\n While the highest-quality care close to home will remain the same, JRMC and CHI have adjusted some processes for safety.<\/p>\n WHAT TO EXPECT:<\/strong><\/p>\n Patients\u2019 health and safety is the highest priority, Dr. Volk said. As such, patients can expect a few changes<\/a> when arriving for their appointments.<\/p>\n To learn more about how JRMC is keeping patients safe, visit www.jrmcnd.com\/covid-safety<\/a>. To schedule an appointment, visit www.jrmcnd.com\/appointment.<\/p>\n\n
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Valley City\u00a0 (CSi)\u00a0 While\u00a0 three employee\u2019s tested positive for COVID-19 at the Sheyenne Care Center in Valley City in the past week,\u00a0 CEO Craig Christianson says as\u00a0 no\u00a0 residents tested positive the state restored full visitation to the facility on Monday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\u00a0He adds that the\u00a0 three employees who were asymptomatic and have no indications\u00a0 of being sick and remain at home for 14 days as a precaution.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n![\"\"](\"http:\/\/csinewsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/NDHP-I94cartruckcrash-300x202.jpg\")
Valley City\u00a0 (NDHP)\u00a0 The North Dakota Highway Patrol reports, a woman was seriously injured in a two vehicle crash on I-94 ten miles west of Valley City about\u00a0 4 o\u2019clock on Monday.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"http:\/\/csinewsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/HeinrichMayor445a-300x202.jpg\")
Jamestown\u00a0 (CSi)\u00a0 Jamestown Mayor Dwaine Heinrich has reached mid-term of his four year term, and on Monday\u2019s Wayne Byers Show on CSi Cable 2, he looked back on the first two years, and ahead to the next two years.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"http:\/\/csinewsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/JTcouncil-300x202.png\")
Jamestown\u00a0 (CSi)\u00a0 The Jamestown City Council met in Regular Session Monday evening at City Hall.\u00a0 All members were present.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"http:\/\/csinewsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Vagneur-YOW-2020-300x169.jpg\")
Jamestown\u00a0 (Chamber)\u00a0 The Jamestown Area Chamber of Commerce City Beautification Committee along with, sponsor, Menards of Jamestown is pleased to announce the 6th<\/sup> winner of Yard of the Week Program for 2020.\u00a0 Jim & Connie Vagneur of 615 10th<\/sup> Ave. SE have received this award.\u00a0 Congratulations to them on this beautiful yard and thank you to them for their efforts to help beautify Jamestown. Congratulations for a job well done!<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"http:\/\/csinewsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Nelms-Stockwell-2020-Legend-Award-July-Plant-Operations-300x200.jpg\")
Jamestown\u00a0 (JRMC) \u00a0<\/strong> \u2014 Jamestown Regional Medical Center (JRMC) recently announced that Plant Operations secretary Cindy Nelms, is the most recent Legend Award recipient.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"http:\/\/csinewsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/VolkTimothy.jpg\")
Jamestown\u00a0 (JRMC)\u00a0 Jamestown Regional Medical Center is proud to announce that specialized orthopedics care is returning to Valley City.<\/p>\n
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Valley City\u00a0 (CSi)\u00a0 Valley City Public works announces that it will spray for mosquitoes on Wednesday, July 8,\u00a0 beginning approximately 8-pm and Thursday morning, weather permitting.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"http:\/\/csinewsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/MusicinthePark-VC-300x202.jpg\")
Valley City\u00a0 (CSi) Music in the Park in Valley City on Wednesday July 8 will have\u00a0 The Holy Rocka Rollaz entertaining in the City Park Bandshell at 7:15 p.m.<\/p>\n