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CSi Weather…<\/p>\nCSi Weather…<\/p>\n
.TONIGHT…Clear. Lows around 60. West winds around 5 mph with gusts to around 20 mph shifting to the south around 5 mph after midnight.<\/p>\n
.FRIDAY…Sunny. Highs in the lower 90s. South winds 5 to 15 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Heat index 90 to 95.<\/p>\n
.FRIDAY NIGHT…Mostly cloudy. Showers and thunderstorms in the<\/p>\n
evening. Some thunderstorms may be severe. Chance of precipitation near 100 percent.Lows in the mid 60s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph with gusts to around 25 mph shifting to the southwest after midnight.<\/p>\n
.SATURDAY…Mostly sunny. A 20 percent chance of showers and<\/p>\n
thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 80s. North winds<\/p>\n
5 to 10 mph with gusts to around 25 mph.<\/p>\n
.SATURDAY NIGHT…Partly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of showers<\/p>\n
and thunderstorms in the evening. Lows around 60.<\/p>\n
.SUNDAY…Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s.<\/p>\n
.SUNDAY NIGHT…Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 50s.<\/p>\n
.MONDAY…Mostly sunny. A 20 percent chance of showers and<\/p>\n
thunderstorms in the afternoon. 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 20 percent chance of showers and<\/p>\n
thunderstorms. Highs around 80.<\/p>\n
.TUESDAY NIGHT…Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of<\/p>\n
showers and thunderstorms. Lows around 60.<\/p>\n
.WEDNESDAY…Partly sunny. Highs in the mid 80s.<\/p>\n
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\u00a0 North Dakota health officials say active cases of COVID-19 hit a new high in the state Thursday. According to the North Dakota Department of Health, the state has 783 confirmed active cases of the disease in the state. That’s up 66 from the previous day.<\/p>\n NDDoH<\/p>\n COVID-19 Stats<\/p>\n Posted Jul 16, 2020<\/p>\n 11-a.m.<\/p>\n COVID-19 Test Results INDIVIDUALS WHO DIED WITH COVID-19<\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n COUNTIES WITH NEW POSITIVE CASES REPORTED TODAY<\/strong><\/p>\n 242,778 – Total Number of Tests Completed* (+4,195 total tests from yesterday)<\/p>\n 128,056 \u2013 Total Unique Individuals Tested* (+1,492 unique individuals from yesterday)<\/p>\n 123,388 \u2013 Total Negative (+1,389 unique individuals from yesterday)<\/p>\n 4,668 \u2013 Total Positive (+104 unique individuals from yesterday)<\/p>\n After investigation it was found that a previously reported case from Williams County was from out of state. <\/em> <\/p>\n 285 \u2013 Total Hospitalized (+1 individual from yesterday)<\/p>\n 38 \u2013 Currently Hospitalized (-4 individuals from yesterday)<\/p>\n 3,796 \u2013 Total Recovered (+36 individuals from yesterday)<\/p>\n 89 \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 *** 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 Those in attendance: Board members, Paulette Ritter, Frank Balak, \u00a0\u00a0Tena Lawrence, and Taylor Barnes.<\/p>\n Tena Lawrence chaired the meeting in the absence of President Matthew Woods.<\/p>\n Tourism Director, Searle Swedlund.<\/p>\n EXECUTIVE BOARD MEETING BUSINESS:<\/strong><\/p>\n Under New Business:<\/strong><\/p>\n Discussed was a Contract for Apogee Attractions, and a feasibility study for the planned Buffalo City Park.\u00a0 The tourist attraction is based on a buffalo theme potentially expanding Frontier Village.<\/p>\n Brian Lunde has led the way for the development of preliminary plans for the project with private funding to be included. \u00a0\u00a0Searle Swedlund said an I-94 traffic count was used to determine the cost to build and projected revenue.\u00a0 He said a full analysis will be conducted as the next step in the development process.<\/p>\n Tourism Director, Searle Swedlund, says the attraction would be a tourism gateway for eastern North Dakota.<\/p>\n Tourism requested funds from Jamestown\/Stutsman Development Corporation (JSDC) for $25,000 to conduct a feasibility study for the possible major cultural attraction in Jamestown. \u00a0JSDC will bring the request to the city and county for approval.\u00a0 Searle said the development entities will meet with state officials concerning the financial support of the state.<\/p>\n The Tourism Grant Board, approved Tourism acting as fiscal agent for the next step in the Apogee project.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n With Grant Requests, Frontier Village large projects were updated, including, materials for volunteer labor.<\/p>\n Also discussed was painting the large building.<\/p>\n Frontier Village \u00a0requested\u00a0 $10,700 for repairs needed related to a survey of the property deficiencies by the North Dakota Insurance Reserve Fund and help from the City of Jamestown, with the work to be done this summer.\u00a0 Searle Swedlund pointed out specific projects that are planned. Those include replacing a section of deck, and repairing other sections.\u00a0 The cost is estimated at $5,000.\u00a0 He added electrical issues will be reviewed by an electrician.\u00a0 The slide in the play area was removed, and the toy horse area will need attention.\u00a0 Gravel will be added in front of the Depot, replacement of railings will be done.\u00a0 The plan will be presented to the NDIRF for review. \u00a0General painting will be performed with some of the work being performed by city staff as they become available.\u00a0 Other funding is $12,090 from Stutsman County.<\/p>\n He pointed out that the General Store is in major disrepair, along with the church, and the depot.<\/p>\n The Grant\/Executive Board agreed with Searle to table for a month.\u00a0 He added that tourism needs to look at the value of buildings relative the visitors experience at the Village.<\/p>\n With the Grant Request Allocation the board voted to fund the full amount of the request at $10,700.<\/p>\n Then, the Board voted appropriating up to $5,000 to locate resources to put the plan together.<\/p>\n Searle noted that The Frontier Village\u2019s 501c3 non-profit organization application is pending, with the board agreeing to a non-profit status within the reorganization of a Frontier Village Association Board of Directors.\u00a0 He said The City of Jamestown is working with Tourism \u00a0for direction and support.<\/p>\n EXECUTIVE BOARD MEETING BUSINESS ALSO INCLUDED:<\/strong><\/p>\n No Declaration of Conflict of Interest was made.<\/p>\n The Financial Report was given by Treasurer Taylor Barnes and was approved by the Board.<\/p>\n During the Tourism Report Searle Swedlund addressed the deficit, and the water trail project is be worked on with Jamestown Parks and Recreation.<\/p>\n Ex-Officio Reports: None was given.<\/p>\n OLD BUSINESS<\/strong><\/p>\n Draft of the\u00a0 New Event Grant Guidelines was discussed, in the areas of:\u00a0 Annual Event Guidelines, New event and Event Enhancement, and Tournament and Races.\u00a0 The Board voted to forward the draft to the full board for approval.<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>Results listed are from the previous day.<\/em><\/p>\n\n
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\n<\/strong>BY THE NUMBERS<\/strong><\/p>\n
\n2.5% \u2013 Daily Positivity Rate**<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"http:\/\/csinewsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Tourism-Jamestown-300x202.jpg\")
Jamestown\u00a0 (CSi)\u00a0 The Jamestown Tourism Grant\/ Executive Board meeting was held Thursday at 11:30-a.m., via Zoom to observe social distancing.<\/p>\n
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Jamestown\u00a0\u00a0 (JSDC Newsletter)\u00a0 The JSDC Board of Directors approved $25,000 to ![\"\"](\"http:\/\/csinewsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/MiniArtsHunt-300x202.jpg\")
Jamestown\u00a0 (CSi)\u00a0\u00a0 The Jamestown Arts Center, invites the community to participate in the 2020 Mini Art Hunt, starting July 25.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"http:\/\/csinewsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/roadwork1-300x202.jpg\")
Jamestown\u00a0 (CSi)\u00a0 The Jamestown City Engineering Department informs motorists that beginning July 20, 2020 there will be road maintenance in the south-east Seal Coat, Patching, Construction and Reconstruction District #20-41. Affected residential roads will be marked for no parking on Friday July 17, 2020.<\/p>\n