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CSi Weather…<\/p>\nCSi Weather…<\/p>\n
REST OF TODAY…Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 80s. Light winds becoming southeast up to 5 mph in the afternoon.<\/p>\n
.TONIGHT…Mostly clear. A 20 percent chance of showers and<\/p>\n
thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the lower 60s. South winds<\/p>\n
around 5 mph.<\/p>\n
.FRIDAY…Sunny with a 50 percent chance of showers and<\/p>\n
thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 80s. Southwest winds 5 to<\/p>\n
10 mph shifting to the northwest in the afternoon.<\/p>\n
.FRIDAY NIGHT…Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of showers<\/p>\n
and thunderstorms in the Jamestown area, 50 percent in the Valley City area.\u00a0 Lows around 60. North winds around 10 mph.<\/p>\n
.SATURDAY…Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 70s. North winds<\/p>\n
10 to 15 mph.<\/p>\n
.SATURDAY NIGHT…Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 50s.<\/p>\n
.SUNDAY…Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.<\/p>\n
.SUNDAY NIGHT…Clear. Lows in the lower 50s.<\/p>\n
.MONDAY…Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.<\/p>\n
.MONDAY NIGHT…Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 50s.<\/p>\n
.TUESDAY…Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.<\/p>\n
.TUESDAY NIGHT…Mostly clear. A 20 percent chance of rain<\/p>\n
showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the mid 50s.<\/p>\n
.WEDNESDAY…Mostly sunny. A 20 percent chance of rain showers<\/p>\n
and thunderstorms in the morning. Highs around 80.<\/p>\n
NDDOH<\/p>\n
COVID-19 Stats<\/p>\n
Posted July 29, 2020<\/p>\n
11-a.m.<\/p>\n
Results listed are from the previous day.<\/em><\/p>\n INDIVIDUALS WHO DIED WITH COVID-19<\/strong><\/p>\n INDIVIDUALS WHO DIED WITH COVID-19<\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n COUNTIES WITH NEW POSITIVE CASES REPORTED TODAY<\/strong><\/p>\n 300,971 – Total Number of Tests Completed* (+3,458 total tests from yesterday)<\/p>\n 151,083 \u2013 Total Unique Individuals Tested* (+1,037 unique individuals from yesterday)<\/p>\n 144,856 \u2013 Total Negative (+951 unique individuals from yesterday)<\/p>\n 6,227 \u2013 Total Positive (+89 unique individuals from yesterday)<\/p>\n After investigation it was discovered that previously reported cases from Cass County and Dickey County were from out of state and a case from Cass County was found to be inconclusive.\u00a0\u00a0 <\/em><\/p>\n 2.6% \u2013 Daily Positivity Rate**<\/p>\n <\/p>\n 351 \u2013 Total Hospitalized (+8 individual from yesterday)<\/p>\n 39 \u2013 Currently Hospitalized (+4 individuals from yesterday)<\/p>\n 5,087 \u2013 Total Recovered (+130 individuals from yesterday)<\/p>\n 102 \u2013 Total Deaths*** (+2 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 ***<\/em> 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 All Commission members were present, in addition to City Administrator Gwen Crawford, and Finance Director, Avis Richter.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Highlights:<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Avis pointed out the changes in the Preliminary 2021 budget.\u00a0 Decreases and increases taken into account, the mill levy is 2.37 mills, or $43,000 over the zero mill increase.\u00a0 Reductions for the budgert in the public works share of health insurance has a $23,000 reduction.<\/p>\n Clothing for city employees with the city logo has been added to the budget.<\/p>\n With the Auditor\u2019s Department it was noted that the Administrative Assistance is now a full time position, to provide additional assistance to all departments.\u00a0 The position will increase the employee salary increases.<\/p>\n With the City Assessor\u2019s Office, software and maintenance items were small changes to the budget.<\/p>\n With the City Engineer\u2019s\u00a0 position $7,040 was included for expenditures.<\/p>\n City Attorney\/HR position, subscription increases were noted.<\/p>\n With Valley City Fire Department, Fire Chief Scott Magnuson, requested an increase in the full time paid position salaries, included in the Cost of Living increases.<\/p>\n Other items included postage for inspection follow ups .<\/p>\n He said for heating the fire hall, the gas furnace will be converted to natural gas from electric, as a cost savings.\u00a0 Some electric heat will be retained.<\/p>\n The generator will be updated, with grant funds applied for.<\/p>\n A homeland security grant paid for cameras and installation.<\/p>\n He said with pagers and radios, state changes will necessitate equipment change overs, first wih turck radios then officers radios, at around $29,000 including the rebate.<\/p>\n With the city fire hall building addition, funding will come in part from Barnes County.<\/p>\n Over the last three years $30,000 per year has been set aside in the city budget, toward construction costs.<\/p>\n Rent proceeds from the rural fire department will be included toward cost for the new addition, at $30,000.<\/p>\n Replacement of two sirens is estimated at $42,000 under emergency services for louder sirens.<\/p>\n With the Police Department, Chief Phil Hatcher said an additional amount for an SRO\u00a0 (School Security Officer) was adjusted to include an incentive to remain an SRO, and makes up for missing a salary step increase a few years ago.<\/p>\n The cost for two patrol rifles was put into the budget, as was veterinary and animal control items.<\/p>\n The drug task force budget was increased with another officer located in Valley City.<\/p>\n Other requests included minor building improvements, at $15,000 for window replacement.<\/p>\n With equipment replacement protective gear needs include batons, gas masks, and other ballistic equipment needs, with funding at $3500.\u00a0 A vehicle replacement other than patrol units was requested.<\/p>\n With economic development, sales taxes income was discussed,\u00a0 Jennifer Feist said $60-million in on line sales taxes have been collected statewide the past two year.\u00a0 In North Dakota sales taxes in general are down, stemming from the downtown from the COVID-19 slowdown. She requested $33,000 from the city sales tax, in annual funding for Valley City\/Barnes County development.<\/p>\n Valley City Area Chamber of Commerce, Executive, Kay Vinje requested $12,000 in funding, noting an increase in membership.\u00a0 She said the Chamber\u2019s and Economic Development\u2019s VC Strong Campaign supported additional sales in Valley City.<\/p>\n With City\/County Health, Administrator, Theresa Will broke down the percentage of services in the funding, requesting a five percent increase at the city\u2019s cost \u00a0total share of \u00a0the costs at $29,538.<\/p>\n Before the recess of the meeting Avis Richter said the mill levy increase is now at 2.85 mills at $51,504.<\/p>\n The meeting was shown live on CSi Cable 68 followed by replays.<\/p>\n The next meeting is planned for Thursday July 30, 2020, at 7-a.m., at City Hall.<\/p>\n \u201cWe understand how much it means to patients to have their loved ones with them during their hospitalization and outpatient visits. We at CHI Mercy Health want to keep the community informed of what our current visitation policies are.<\/p>\n All patients, visitors and support persons presenting to CHI Mercy Health will enter at Main Entrance Door #1 and will be screened at the front desk prior to entering facility. Patients, visitors and support persons will be required to wear a mask or face covering while in to the hospital. All visitors will check in and check out at the front desk and must go directly to hospital department and be in a patient\u2019s room. Visitors may stay as long as they like but if they choose to leave the building they will not be allowed back in. This is designed to keep the numbers of people actually entering the hospital to a minimum.<\/p>\n Social distancing, masking, and hand sanitizing requirements will be maintained in all hospital departments. Any visitor who cannot manage the guidelines will be asked to leave the facility and if accompanying a patient, be asked to wait in his\/her vehicle. CHI Mercy Health respects the rights of all community members; because of the services we provide, our first duty is to the safety and care of patients and staff. We will actively defend this duty and are confident that everyone visiting our facility will understand and do the same. Thank you for your cooperation and understanding!<\/p>\n CHI Mercy Health\u2019s visitation restrictions effective July 27, 2020 are as follows: The Corps recently completed its draft master plan and is now seeking comments prior to finalizing it. The plan, last updated in 2006 for Ashtabula and Homme in 1970, focuses on what could and should happen over the life of the two reservoirs but is flexible enough to adapt to unforeseen or changing conditions. The plan also includes all lands — fee, easement or other interest — acquired for the project to support operations and authorized missions. This plan will also guide and articulate the Corps\u2019 responsibilities pursuant to applicable federal laws, policies and regulations.<\/p>\n This plan involves a federal project that requires a review of environmental effects under the National Environmental Policy Act. A final determination on the draft environmental assessment will be made following a 30-day public review period. A copy of the draft environmental assessment can be viewed and downloaded from the St. Paul District website at: http:\/\/www.mvp.usace.army.mil\/Home\/Public-Notices\/.<\/p>\n The public review and comment period on the draft master plan and environmental assessment begins today, July 29 and ends Aug. 28. Questions on the project or the environmental assessment should be directed to Dillan Laaker at (309) 794-5636 or at Dillan.J.Laaker@usace.army.mil. Please address all correspondence on this project, including formal comments on the environmental assessment, to District Commander, Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, ATTN: Regional Planning and Environment Division North, 180 Fifth Street East, St. Paul, Minnesota 55101-1638.<\/p>\n This construction work will continue thru August 4th, 2020.<\/p>\n Motorist\u2019s should use extreme caution in this area.<\/p>\n Businesses qualify for a ribbon-cutting ceremony if they open, move, remodel, are under new ownership or change their name.\u00a0 For more information, contact Emily Bivens by emailing: director@jamestownchamber.com<\/a> or call the chamber at 701-252-4830.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Shopping Happy Hour 4-p.m., to 6-p.m.<\/p>\n Vendors Open At 5:30-p.m.<\/p>\n Concerts from 6-p.m., to 9-p.m.<\/p>\n Entertainment:<\/p>\n July 30:\u00a0 Rhyme or Reason<\/p>\n August 20:\u00a0National touring artists Tripwire<\/strong>, with music in a variety of genres.<\/p>\n August 27:\u00a0National touring artist Slamabama<\/strong> with music in a variety of genres.<\/p>\n Wrist Bands Required for those 21 and over.<\/p>\n Food and Beverage Vendors brought to you by\u00a0 Valley City Eagles Club.<\/p>\n Sponsored by Puklich, BEK, Sanford Health, Dacotah Bank, Grotberg Electric, and Blue Cross\/Blue Shield of North Dakota.<\/p>\n On line visit: ValleyCityND.org<\/a><\/p>\n\n
\n<\/strong>Results listed are from the previous day.<\/em><\/p>\n\n
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Valley City\u00a0 (CSi)\u00a0 The Valley City Commission\u2019s Budget Committee met for the second time, Wednesday morning at City Hall, continue discussing the first draft of 2021 Budget<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"http:\/\/csinewsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/CHIhealthMercyHospital-300x202.jpg\")
Valley City\u00a0 (CHI) On Wednesday July 29, 2020 CHI Mercy Hospital issued a statement regarding the visitation policy:<\/p>\n
\n\u00b7 Visitors are asked to stay home if they are experiencing any symptoms of illness.
\n\u00b7 All visitors are required to wear a face covering and will be screened at the front desk prior to entry.
\n\u00b7 No visitors under the age of 18 (exceptions may be made at the discretion of the care team).
\n\u00b7 All visitors will use the Main Entrance (Door #1) and will check in and check out at the front desk.
\n\u00b7 PCU patients may have one visitor per day. This includes Acute, Observation, and Swingbed patients.
\n\u00b7 Patient and visitor must remain masked during visitation.
\n\u00b7 An additional visitor will be allowed at the time of discharge.
\n\u00b7 Swingbed patients may have additional visitors outside (must maintain social distancing).
\n\u00b7 Emergency Department, Surgery, Pain, and Ambulatory Care patients may be accompanied by one healthy adult (must remain in patient\u2019s room).
\n\u00b7 Compassionate care visitation \u2013 limited to two visitors at a time in the facility.
\n\u00b7 Pediatric patients or adult patients requiring a care giver may have one support person with them at all times.
\n\u00b7 Delivery drivers must be masked.
\nPlease log onto CHI Mercy Health Website for COVID-19 updates.\u201d<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"http:\/\/csinewsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/Baldhill2Ashtubula-300x202.png\")
St. Paul\u00a0 (USACE)\u00a0 \u00a0U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, is seeking comments on the draft master plan and environmental assessment for Lake Ashtabula, near Valley City, North Dakota, and Homme Reservoir, near Park River, North Dakota.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"http:\/\/csinewsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/RoadClosed-300x202.png\")
Jamestown\u00a0 (CSi)\u00a0 Beginning Monday, August 3rd, 2020 at 7:00 AM through Tuesday, August 4th, 2020 at 7:00 PM. West bound lane on 10th Street SE will be closed between 3rd Ave SE and 4th Ave SE, for water and sewer line work. Construction signing will be put into place by the contractor.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"http:\/\/csinewsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Inspired-Healthcare-Ribbon-Cutting-002-300x204.jpg\")
Jamestown\u00a0 (Chamber)\u00a0 Members of the Jamestown Area Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors held a ribbon cutting ceremony for Inspired Healthcare, a new business and Chamber member. This business is located at 110 9th<\/sup> St. SW Suite #2 in Jamestown. They provide psychiatric medication, management and supportive therapy. You can reach them at 952-9600.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"http:\/\/csinewsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/DowntownVCjune-300x202.png\")
Valley City\u00a0 (Chamber)\u00a0 Summer Nights On Central, 2020, \u00a0is the last Thursday in July and the last two Thursday\u2019s in August, with free admission.<\/p>\n
![\"\"](\"http:\/\/csinewsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/ArtsMarket25July-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![\"\"](\"http:\/\/csinewsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/FarmersUnionCampkids-300x291.jpg\")
Jamestown (NDFU) N\u00adorth Dakota Farmers Union (NDFU) announced Wednesday that it will break ground this fall on a new youth camp facility on 19 acres of land at the Jamestown Reservoir.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"http:\/\/csinewsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Mosquito-300x202.jpg\")
Jamestown\u00a0 (CSi)\u00a0 \u00a0Mosquito fogging operations in Jamestown will take place on Thursday July 3o<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong>between 8:30 P.M. to 12:30 A.M. in the SE quadrant <\/strong>of Jamestown.<\/p>\n