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CSi Weather…<\/p>\nCSi Weather…<\/p>\n
TODAY…Decreasing clouds. A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms early in the morning. Highs in the mid 80s. South winds 5 to 10 mph shifting to the northwest 10 to 15 mph.<\/p>\n
.TONIGHT…Clear. Lows in the lower 60s. North winds around 5 mph<\/p>\n
with gusts to around 20 mph shifting to the southeast around<\/p>\n
5 mph after midnight.<\/p>\n
.FRIDAY…Sunny. A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms<\/p>\n
in the afternoon. Some thunderstorms may be severe. Highs in the<\/p>\n
lower 90s. South winds 10 to 20 mph. Heat index 90 to 95.<\/p>\n
.FRIDAY NIGHT…Mostly cloudy with showers and thunderstorms<\/p>\n
likely in the evening, then partly cloudy after midnight. Some<\/p>\n
thunderstorms may be severe. Lows in the mid 60s. Southwest winds<\/p>\n
around 5 mph with gusts to around 25 mph shifting to the west<\/p>\n
after midnight. Chance of precipitation 70 percent in the Jamestown area, 80 percent in the Valley City area.<\/p>\n
.SATURDAY…Mostly sunny. A 20 percent chance of showers and<\/p>\n
thunderstorms in the afternoon in the Jamestown area. Highs in the mid 80s. North winds 5 to 10 mph.<\/p>\n
.SATURDAY NIGHT…Partly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of showers<\/p>\n
and thunderstorms in the evening. Lows in the lower 60s.<\/p>\n
.SUNDAY…Mostly sunny. Highs around 80.<\/p>\n
.SUNDAY NIGHT…Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 50s.<\/p>\n
.MONDAY…Partly sunny with a 20 percent chance of showers and<\/p>\n
thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s.<\/p>\n
.MONDAY NIGHT…Partly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of rain<\/p>\n
showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 50s.<\/p>\n
.TUESDAY…Mostly sunny with a 30 percent chance of showers and<\/p>\n
thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 80s.<\/p>\n
.TUESDAY NIGHT…Mostly clear with a 20 percent chance of showers<\/p>\n
and thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 60s.<\/p>\n
.WEDNESDAY…Mostly sunny. A 20 percent chance of showers and<\/p>\n
thunderstorms in the morning. Highs in the mid 80s.<\/p>\n
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A severe storm risk Friday afternoon and evening, with the greatest potential in central and southeastern ND.\u00a0 The main risks are high wind, and significant rain.<\/p>\n
Saturday, scattered<\/a> showers and storms are possible.<\/p>\n Late this weekend into the early to middle part of next week, occasional chances of showers and storms along with cooler, but seasonable temperatures.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n NDDoH<\/p>\n COVID-19 Stats<\/p>\n Posted Jul 15, 2020<\/p>\n 11-a.m.<\/p>\n COVID-19 Test Results COUNTIES WITH NEW POSITIVE CASES REPORTED WEDNEDAY<\/strong><\/p>\n 238,586 \u2013 Total Number of Tests Completed* (+3,093 total tests from yesterday)<\/p>\n <\/p>\n 126,564 \u2013 Total Unique Individuals Tested* (+1,531 unique individuals from yesterday)<\/p>\n 121,999 \u2013 Total Negative (+1,459 unique individuals from yesterday)<\/p>\n 4,565 \u2013 Total Positive (+72 unique individuals from yesterday)<\/p>\n 2.3% \u2013 Daily Positivity Rate**<\/p>\n 284 \u2013 Total Hospitalized (+4 individual from yesterday)<\/p>\n 42 \u2013 Currently Hospitalized (+0 individuals from yesterday)<\/p>\n 3,760 \u2013 Total Recovered (+75 individuals from yesterday)<\/p>\n 88 \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 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 2nd Street Northwest will remain open during\u00a0the closure. The current detour route will remain in effect. The detour runs from Main Street to 9th Avenue NW and then back to 5th Avenue NW via 12th Street NW.<\/p>\n Updated maps e posted on the City of Valley City\u2019s webpage http:\/\/www.valleycity.us\/engineers\/<\/a> when they are taking affect.\u00a0 Contact KLJ at (701)-845-4980.<\/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. If there are any questions, call Public Works at 845-0380.<\/p>\n The June 2020 boardings at Jamestown Regional Airport were 251 compared to 957 in June of 2019, down 73 percent.<\/p>\n The Year to Date Jamestown boardings were in 2020 are at 2882, compared to 5134 in 2019 down 44-percent.<\/p>\n North Dakota\u2019s eight commercial service airports during the month of June posted a total of 24,313 passengers boardings which amounts to 24% of the passengers that the airports experienced during the same month last year.\u00a0 This is higher than the 5% passenger volume experienced in April or the 14% that was seen in May.<\/p>\n During the first half of calendar year 2020, North Dakota\u2019s commercial service airports have provided a total of 309,217 passenger boardings.\u00a0 This is a decline of 270,864 passengers or a 47% decrease from this same time period in 2019.<\/p>\n North Dakota Aeronautics Commission \u00a0Executive Director, Kyle Wanner says, \u201cWe have now had two consecutive months of passenger growth since the month of April; however, our passengers counts are still only at 24% of pre-crisis levels. Concerns regarding further spread of COVID-19 currently limits the upside of the airline industry and its ability to attract additional demand.\u00a0 Airports in North Dakota and throughout the country are working hard on a daily basis to implement recommended practices to help ensure a safe environment for those who either want or need to utilize air transportation.\u201d<\/p>\n <\/p>\n On the agenda is discussion for a Contract for Apogee Attractions and a feasibility study for the planned Buffalo City Park attraction is based on a buffalo theme potentially expanding Frontier Village.<\/p>\n Also on the agenda is a grant request for repairs at Frontier Village that are needed related to a survey of the property by the North Dakota Insurance Reserve Fund and help from the City of Jamestown, with the work to be done this summer.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The Board will also consider the Draft of the New Event Grant Guidelines in the areas of:\u00a0 Annual Event Guidelines, including New event and Event Enhancement, and Tournament and Races events.<\/p>\n The meeting will be held virtually utilizing the Zoom platform, to observe social distancing.<\/p>\n On Wednesday\u2019s Wayne Byers Show on CSi Cable 2, David said with VA facilities, including the Jamestown Clinic, regular hours are available, however, when entering wear a face mask, and answer screening questions.<\/p>\n The Stutsman County Veterans Service Office is open, but the office in the lower level of the Law Enforcement Center is locked down, for the safety of law enforcement, and dispatch center employees.\u00a0 Anyone needing to meet in person with David may call 701-252-9043 and he\u2019ll make arrangements to meet in the lobby.<\/p>\n He said a public meeting location is being sought with the LEC lower level meeting room part of the lockdown.\u00a0 Meetings include the veterans gatherings for support including talking with\u00a0 a combat veteran for support.\u00a0\u00a0 Call David\u2019s office with any location available and more information at 252-9043.<\/p>\n He added that due to the COVID-19 pandemic the Burleigh County veterans van is not available until further notice.<\/p>\n He said with mental health issues, the Veterans Crisis Line is available for support by calling<\/p>\n 1-800-273-8255.<\/p>\n His office has more information about accessing additional information on veterans Emergency Care, along with information on the VA suspending debt collections through the end of this year, due to the pandemic.<\/p>\n July 16th:\u00a0 \u00a0 <\/b>Bolder Shades of Blue Arts Center Director, Mindi Schmitz says,\u00a0 \u201cWe want this to be as safe as it is enjoyable. So, things will be different this year. For instance, there will not be vendors or artisans. This prevents the hand-to-contact and allows the street to be opened up for additional seating area (bring your lawn chair). Social distancing will be observed. Masks will be strongly encouraged. We will also Facebook live the performances for those that still prefer \/ need to stay isolated.<\/p>\n She adds that the Arts Market plans may have to be adjusted if\u00a0 Arts Center measures are not respected. The community\u2019s \u00a0efforts to be as safe and responsible as possible when attending is greatly appreciated and will allow this loved summer event to continue.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Click here<\/a><\/strong> to view full summer schedule.<\/p>\n \u201cThis Putts for U\u201d will be held on Friday, July 24 at Jamestown Country Club.<\/p>\n The tournament will be 21 years of age and older.At last report spaces were available for teams of 4 at $50 per person, or $200 per team. A promotion is available to share their Facebook post to golf for free. like their Facebook page here<\/a><\/p>\n Call 701-952-UWAY(8929) for more information.<\/p>\n Valley City\u00a0 (Chamber)\u00a0 Crazy Daze in Valley City is Wednesday July 22.<\/p>\n Many stores will offer bargains, and there will be great food, along with an exciting scavenger hunt.<\/p>\n There will also be chances to win gift cards from local businesses, and a grand prize of $250 in Valley City Chamber Bucks.<\/p>\n Participating businesses are encouraged to send the Valley City Area Chamber of Commerce with sales information or a flyer, to help promote your business.<\/p>\n If you have a Facebook page, please tag the Chamber with any Crazy Daze information you post.<\/p>\n The company said the policy will go into effect on Monday July 20, 2020 to allow time to inform customers. About 65% of its more than 5,000 stores and clubs are located in areas where there is already some form of government mandate on face coverings. Walmart joins a growing but still short list of retailers, including most recently Best Buy, to require masks at all of its stores.<\/p>\n WORK SEARCH AND JOB REGISTRATION<\/strong><\/p>\n Beginning the week of July 26, 2020, claimants who are coded as not returning to their employer after a temporary layoff will be required to search for work and register for employment<\/a> with Job Service North Dakota or the employment service within the state they reside.<\/p>\n Claimants who are not returning to their employer will be required to complete three work search activities each week. These activities include items such as employer contacts by telephone, internet, and in-person visits.\u00a0 Claimants will also be required to register for work on Job Service website at jobsnd.com\/job-seeker-begin-your-job-search<\/a>.<\/p>\n The requirement of work search and registration applies to all claim types, both state and federal.\u00a0 However, if the claimant is a union member who receives jobs via a hiring hall or is an employee who is returning to the employer who temporarily laid the individual off, the claimant will not be required to search for work or register.\u00a0 These individuals must be available for recall to the union or employer immediately when work is available and begins.\u00a0 Failure to return to the union or employer when work is offered will result in a stop on the claim and claimants may be denied benefits from the point of refusal.<\/p>\n PUA claimants who are self-employed and not normally eligible for Unemployment Insurance benefits will be required to complete a waiver of work search form and submit it to Job Service.\u00a0 This waiver will be available to self-employed individuals who have not resumed normal business activities.\u00a0 Due to the nature of self-employment, these individuals will not be required to complete a work search or register for employment unless they have no intent to resume business operations.<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>Results listed are from the previous day.<\/em><\/p>\n\n
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Valley City\u00a0 (CSi)\u00a0 Beginning July 16 the intersection of 5th Avenue Northwest and 6th Street Northwest in Valley City, will be closed, until underground utility work is complete.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"http:\/\/csinewsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/MosquitoSpraying2-300x202.jpg\")
Valley City\u00a0 (VCPW)\u00a0 Valley City Public works will spray mosquitoes on Thursday, July 16, weather permitting,\u00a0 starting about 8-p.m. and Friday July 17 in the morning, weather permitting.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"http:\/\/csinewsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/AirportTicketJMS-300x202.jpg\")
Bismarck\u00a0 (CSi)\u00a0 The North Dakota Aeronautics Commission reports, airline passenger levels in North Dakota and throughout the rest of the country continue their slow recovery from the historically low passenger numbers that were seen in the previous two months.\u00a0 The lower passenger demand is directly attributed concerns related to the COVID-19 virus.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"http:\/\/csinewsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Tourism-Jamestown-300x202.jpg\")
Jamestown (CSi)\u00a0 The Jamestown Tourism Grant\/Executive Board meeting agenda for Thursday July 16 includes funding for the planned Buffalo City Park at Frontier Village.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"http:\/\/csinewsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/VAClinicJmstwn-300x206.jpg\")
Jamestown (CSi)\u00a0 Stutsman County Veterans Service Officer, David Bratton reports the availability of VA Services, and his office.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"http:\/\/csinewsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/ArtsMarketAug29-300x202.png\")
Jamestown\u00a0\u00a0 (CSi)\u00a0 The Arts Center is \u00a0excited to hold the Downtown Arts Market in Jamestown this summer at 5:30 pm to 8:30-p.m, in the Hansen Arts Park, each Thursday evening through August.<\/p>\n
\n<\/b><\/span>This blues rocking band\u2014full of local talent and years of music experience\u2014never disappoints a crowd. <\/span>Featuring Ken Gilbertson, Tamara Dallman, Paul Salo and Randy Shrenk. This band can really reach a crowd with upbeat blues rock, classic rock and a few top 40 hits.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"http:\/\/csinewsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/unitedway-logo-300x202.jpg\"){kind=logo}
Jamestown\u00a0\u00a0 (CSi)\u00a0 The Jamestown United Way plans to \u00a0hold a golf tournament toward its fundraising goal.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"http:\/\/csinewsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/walmart-fancylogo-300x206.jpg\")
NEW YORK (AP) \u2014 Walmart will require customers to wear face coverings at all of its namesake and Sam\u2019s Club stores, making it the largest retailer to introduce such a policy that has otherwise proven difficult to enforce without state and federal requirements.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"http:\/\/csinewsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/NDjobService-300x202.png\")
Bismarck\u00a0 (CSi) \u2013 Job Service North Dakota reminds claimants that Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation (FPUC) ends the week of July 25, 2020.\u00a0In addition, the work registration and job search requirements waived by Governor Doug Burgum in the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic are being restored, effective July 26, 2020.<\/p>\n