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CSi Weather…<\/p>\nCSi Weather…<\/p>\n
.TONIGHT\u2026Mostly cloudy. Chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then showers likely and chance of thunderstorms after midnight. Lows around 60. South winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation 60 percent in the Jamestown area, 80-percent in the Valley City area. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.<\/p>\n
.WEDNESDAY\u2026Partly sunny with a 40 percent chance of showers and<\/p>\n
thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s. South winds around 5 mph<\/p>\n
shifting to the northeast in the afternoon.<\/p>\n
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT\u2026Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 50s.<\/p>\n
Southeast winds around 5 mph.<\/p>\n
.THURSDAY\u2026Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 80s. Southeast winds<\/p>\n
around 10 mph.<\/p>\n
.THURSDAY NIGHT\u2026Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 60s.<\/p>\n
.FRIDAY\u2026Mostly sunny. A 20 percent chance of showers and<\/p>\n
thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 80s.<\/p>\n
.FRIDAY NIGHT\u2026Partly cloudy with showers and thunderstorms<\/p>\n
likely in the evening, then mostly cloudy with chance of showers<\/p>\n
and thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the mid 60s. Chance of<\/p>\n
precipitation 70 percent.<\/p>\n
.SATURDAY\u2026Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 80s.<\/p>\n
.SATURDAY NIGHT\u2026Partly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of showers<\/p>\n
and thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the lower 60s.<\/p>\n
.SUNDAY\u2026Mostly sunny with a 30 percent chance of showers and<\/p>\n
thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 80s.<\/p>\n
.SUNDAY NIGHT\u2026Partly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of showers and<\/p>\n
thunderstorms in the evening. Lows in the lower 60s.<\/p>\n
.MONDAY\u2026Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s.<\/p>\n
There is a chance of thunderstorms late Tuesday afternoon through
\nTuesday night in east central North Dakota and the James River valley,
\nbut severe weather is not expected.<\/p>\n
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Bismarck\u00a0 (CSi)\u00a0 Governor Doug Burgum held his weekly COVID-19 News Briefing, Tuesday afternoon, at the state capital in Bismarck.\u00a0 He was joined by North Dakota University System Chancellor Mark Hagerott and State Board of Higher Education Student Member Erica Solberg.<\/p>\n
North Dakota health officials have \u00a0reported 149 new COVID-19 infections and two additional deaths. The updated report Tuesday confirms 107 deaths from complications of the coronavirus since the pandemic began. Officials said 4,904 tests were processed in the past day, for a total of nearly 330,000. A total of 6,933 people have tested positive for the virus. \u00a0 North Dakota\u2019s active cases on Tuesday stands at 1,111, a sum that has about quadrupled in the past month. Officials said 29 of the new cases were in Burleigh County and 11 were in Morton County.<\/p>\n
NDDoH<\/p>\n
COVID-19 Stats.<\/p>\n
Posted, Tues. Aug. 4, 2020<\/p>\n
11-a.m.<\/p>\n
COVID-19 Test Results INDIVIDUALS WHO DIED WITH COVID-19<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n North Dakota health officials have \u00a0reported 149 new COVID-19 infections and two additional deaths. The updated report Tuesday confirms 107 deaths from complications of the coronavirus since the pandemic began. Officials said 4,904 tests were processed in the past day, for a total of nearly 330,000. A total of 6,933 people have tested positive for the virus. \u00a0 North Dakota\u2019s active cases on Tuesday stands at 1,111, a sum that has about quadrupled in the past month. Officials said 29 of the new cases were in Burleigh County and 11 were in Morton County.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n COUNTIES WITH NEW POSITIVE CASES REPORTED TUESDAY<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Burgum said the Burleigh- Morton County COVID-19 Task Force is set to kick off \u00a0with controlling the spread of the virus, in cooperation with city and county officials, and health department contributions, with educational information being stepped up to residents of those counties.<\/p>\n 329,812 \u2013 Total Number of Tests Completed* (+4,904 total tests from yesterday)<\/p>\n 160,470 \u2013 Total Unique Individuals Tested* (+1,719 unique individuals from yesterday)<\/p>\n 153,537 \u2013 Total Negative (+1,571 unique individuals from yesterday)<\/p>\n 6,933 \u2013 Total Positive (+149 unique individuals from yesterday)<\/p>\n After investigation it was found that a case from Burleigh County was from out of state. <\/em><\/p>\n 3.0% \u2013 Daily Positivity Rate** 2.5% past 7 days.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n 389 \u2013 Total Hospitalized (+10 individual from yesterday)<\/p>\n 51 \u2013 Currently Hospitalized (+5 individuals from yesterday)<\/p>\n 5,715 \u2013 Total Recovered (+125 individuals from yesterday)<\/p>\n 107 \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 *** 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 Burgum updated the COVID-19 \u20263rd<\/sup> Round of Relief<\/p>\n Package includes $59M for cities and counties, $97M for health programs, $100M to keep Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund solvent<\/p>\n The North Dakota Emergency Commission has unanimously approved a third tranche of federal funding to support the state\u2019s COVID-19 response and recovery efforts, directing nearly $320 million to cities and counties, public health services, unemployment insurance and other programs.<\/p>\n North Dakota received $1.25 billion from the Coronavirus Relief Fund as part of the $2.2 trillion Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. The $319.7 million approved today is what remained of the state\u2019s Coronavirus Relief Fund dollars after votes by the Emergency Commission to allocate $406.1 million in June and $524.2 million in May, with approval from the Legislature\u2019s Budget Section.<\/p>\n Cities and counties will receive $59 million, on top of the $20 million for local public health units. The $59 million will be paid out as a reimbursement for law enforcement payroll based on each jurisdiction\u2019s number of law enforcement officers and actual payroll costs from March through September. Public safety payroll is considered an allowable expense to distribution of Coronavirus Relief Fund dollars. An estimated $33.5 million will go to cities and $25.4 million to counties.<\/p>\n North Dakota University System Chancellor Mark Hagerott explained the benefits of holding class on campus with hands on education including lab work classes.\u00a0 He said faculty members as well as students have a smart restart task force, developing reopening plans.\u00a0 Safe guidelines include COVID-19 testing of students and faculty, and practicing safe procedures, with social distancing, frequent hand sanitizing and wearing face masks, when social distancing is not possible.<\/p>\n Hagerott said \u00a0The North Dakota University System (NDUS) in cooperation with the North Dakota Department of Health is arranging mass testing events for COVID-19 in multiple locations across the state. Current students, incoming students, faculty and staff are encouraged to get tested.<\/p>\n He pointed out, \u201cAll areas of the state are being targeted so that students can get tested where they are at, in their hometowns, before packing up and travelling to their campus of choice. For the safety of your friends, family and yourself, we are asking all students to please get tested at a location of their choice and help us create the safest environment possible for our campus communities.\u201d<\/p>\n The testing events are scheduled for Aug. 3-25 in Fargo, Bismarck, Grand Forks, Wahpeton, Jamestown<\/strong>, Mayville, Bottineau, Minot, Devils Lake, Belcourt, Fort Totten, Fort Yates, New Town, Williston and Dickinson, and other smaller communities across the state. Exact testing dates, times and locations for each city are listed at the North Dakota University System\u2019s testing event site at ndus.edu\/gettested\/<\/a>. As best as possible, students should take the COVID-19 test approximately five days before leaving home. That way, students know they are healthy as they leave home and head to campus.<\/p>\n Participants are encouraged to pre-register to facilitate an efficient collection process and minimize the amount of time spent at the testing site. The pre-registration link is on the Department of Health\u2019s website at testreg.nd.gov\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n If results are positive, NDUS and DOH ask that you follow public health guidelines and isolate at your home or place of residence.\u00a0Students and employees who live outside North Dakota can participate by going to the nearest NDUS\/DoH testing site. However, testing closer to home is encouraged if it is available and distance prohibits travel to North Dakota.<\/p>\n Additional information with dates, locations, and times will be updated throughout the month, so please check the website often for the most current testing facts.<\/p>\n State Board of Higher Education Student Member Erica Solberg,the student representative on the State Board of Higher Education, urges students to take the COVID-19 test for positivity before classes start.\u00a0 She said each school has its own practice on staying safe on campus including social distancing and wearing face masks when that\u2019s not possible, plus frequent hand washing.<\/p>\n With Behavior Health\u2026<\/p>\n The North Dakota Department of Human Services\u2019 Behavioral Health Division has a new resource available to help parents and caregivers in supporting children with back-to-school plans, whether that means returning to school full time, distance learning or a hybrid model. The new Parents Lead resource can help guide conversations with children to better prepare them for this school year.<\/p>\n Behavioral Health Division Director Pamela Sagness, points out that even with all the uncertainty, parents and caregivers can prepare their kids with healthy skills before returning school. Depending on age, these things can include setting expectations around handwashing, walking through different scenarios like returning to school but wearing a mask or distance learning plans.\u201d<\/p>\n The new Parents Lead resource encourages parents and caregivers to provide a space for their child to talk about their questions and concerns, be honest about what to expect and lead by example.<\/p>\n Sagness suggests instead of highlighting what not to do, parents and caregivers can provide alternative behaviors for their children, such as a fun wave instead of a hug or pointing out the positives in situations that may be different, like eating lunch in the classroom.<\/p>\n She adds, \u201cSchool leaders, parents and caregivers must make difficult decisions regarding back to school this year.\u00a0 Thank you to all parents and caregivers for working to ensure students are prepared for this school year while being ND Smart.\u201d<\/p>\n Visit\u00a0 www.parentslead.org<\/a> for this information and more.<\/p>\n Parents Lead, a North Dakota program administered by the department\u2019s Behavioral Health Division, provides parents and caregivers a variety of tools and resources to support them in creating a safe environment for their children that promotes behavioral health. This is especially important throughout all the changes brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic.<\/p>\n Another source of support during the pandemic continues to be Project Renew, a partnership between the department, the division and Lutheran Social Services of North Dakota. It provides services for North Dakotans to help them understand physical and emotional reactions to COVID-19, develop and improve coping strategies, review options and connect with other individuals and agencies that may be of assistance. The Project Renew hotline can be reached at 701-223-1510 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT, Monday through Friday. Individuals can also send an email to renew@lssnd.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n Through Project Renew, Lutheran Social Services is offering a free, online group discussion about navigating the parenting challenges created by the pandemic titled, \u201cParenting in a Pandemic\u201d on Aug. 13, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. CT. Visit Lutheran Social Services\u2019 Facebook page for more information and to register at https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/LutheranSocialServicesND\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n The division is responsible for reviewing and identifying service needs and activities in the state’s behavioral health system to ensure health and safety, access to services and quality services. It also establishes quality assurance standards for the licensure of substance use disorder program services and facilities and provides policy leadership in partnership with public and private entities. For more information visit\u00a0www.behavioralhealth.nd.gov<\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Valley City\u00a0 (VCPS)\u00a0 Valley City Public Schools Superintendent, Josh Johnson is informing parents and students, on school opening plans.<\/p>\n The news release issued by the Superintendent of the Valley City Public School District Josh Johnson:<\/p>\n For the 2020-2021 school year, Valley City Public Schools will be offering all K-12 students the opportunity to learn 100% in an online environment because of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. You will find information attached to this email regarding the Virtual Learning Academy at Valley City Public Schools, including frequently asked questions. Registration for the Virtual Learning Academy will begin on Monday, August 10th and the deadline to register for this option will be Friday, August 14th.<\/p>\n If you know that your student will be enrolling in the Virtual Learning Academy for 2020-2021 and you have not yet notified the school district, please send an email to brenna.schroeder@k12.nd.us. If you have other questions regarding the Virtual Learning Academy please send your questions to your student\u2019s school principal and\/or school superintendent Josh Johnson at josh.johnson@k12.nd.us.<\/p>\n Jefferson Elementary K-3 Principal Troy Miller- troy.miller@k12.nd.us<\/a><\/p>\n Washington Elementary 4-6 Principal Chad Lueck- chad.lueck@k12.nd.us<\/a><\/p>\n Junior High 7-9 Principal Dan Larson- dan.larson@k12.nd.us<\/a><\/p>\n Senior High 10-12 Principal Kristi Brandt- kristi.brandt@k12.nd.us<\/a><\/p>\n School Superintendent Josh Johnson- josh.johnson@k12.nd.us<\/p>\n Johnson said substitute teachers and other subbing positions are available for the up coming school year.<\/p>\n Here are the top 10 reasons WHY you should consider \u2018subbing\u2019 in 2020-2021 at VCPS?<\/p>\n 10) Earn some \u201cFun\u201d money ($120 per day for teaching, $12-14 per hour for support positions- kitchen, office, custodial) Did you know that any individual with a minimum of 48 semester hours of college coursework is eligible to obtain a North Dakota Substitute Teaching License? If interested in becoming a substitute teacher or subbing in a support position in 2020-2021, please call the District Office at 701.845.0483 and ask for Brenna Schroeder. You can also send an email to brenna.schroeder@k12.nd.us.<\/p>\n Valley City\u00a0 (CSi)\u00a0 The Valley City Commission met in Regular Session Tuesday evening at City Hall.<\/p>\n All members were present.<\/p>\n O<\/strong>ATH OF <\/strong>O<\/strong>FFICE FOR <\/strong>P<\/strong>OLICE <\/strong>O<\/strong>FFICER <\/strong>JOSHUA SAMPSON GIVEN BY MAYOR CARLSRUD.\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA<\/strong><\/p>\n Monthly Reports from the Fire Chief, Building Inspector, Auditor, Municipal Judge and Public Works Accountant. P<\/strong>UBLIC <\/strong>C<\/strong>OMMENTS \u00a0\u00a0No One Spoke<\/strong><\/p>\n During the COVID-19 emergency, members of the public may request to make a public comment regarding city business by contacting City Hall (701) 845-1700 by 12 NOON on the day of the meeting to make arrangements.<\/p>\n Attorney General\u2019s \u201cA Citizen\u2019s Guide to North Dakota Open Records & Open Meetings Laws\u201d *A member of the public does not have the right to speak to the governing body at an open meeting. The public is only entitled to see and hear what happens at a meeting, and to record or broadcast those observations. <\/em><\/p>\n No personal attacks to persons present or not<\/p>\n No inflammatory language used during time that you have the platform<\/p>\n 5 minute maximum or as directed by the chair<\/p>\n Thank you for participating in City Government.<\/p>\n O<\/span><\/b>RDINANCE <\/span><\/b><\/p>\n Approved was the first reading of Ordinance No. 1063, an Ordinance to amend Title 9 (Fire Protection) re fire extinguisher inspections. <\/span><\/p>\n N<\/span><\/b>EW <\/span><\/b>B<\/span><\/b>USINESS <\/span><\/b><\/p>\n Approved was a Gaming Site Authorization Application for North Dakota Wildlife Federation for raffles to be held in the VC Eagles on the date of 04\/10\/2021. Finance Director Richter <\/i>said the event is held annually.<\/span><\/p>\n No action was taken, on advertising for bids for sale of vacant lot at 14th St SW, Parcel 63-0880017. City Administrator Crawford said a resident came in and requested purchasing the lot.<\/p>\n The value of the lot will be determined pending additional information, typically set at $2,000.\u00a0 There are no back taxes owed, and no special assessment payments due.<\/p>\n The issue will be coming back to committee for consideration.<\/p>\n Approved a recommendation from Visitors Committee for Image Enhancement Grant for Valley Gallery of Photography up to the amount of $5,000. Bobby Koepplin <\/i>said the Visitors Committee recommended approval. <\/span><\/p>\n Approved was a recommendation from Visitors Committee for Image Enhancement Grant for Bridgetown Storage and Properties LLP in an amount up to $5,000. <\/strong>\u00a0Bobby Koepplin said the business is expanding, and external improvements are planned.\u00a0 About $56,000 is currently in the fund.<\/p>\n Approved was the recommendation from Visitors Committee for Food and Beverage Grant to the Valley City Eagles Aerie 2192 up to $41,861. Bobby Koepplin said the Eagles is recognized at the Valley City conference center.\u00a0 He said the building\u2019s roof has failed and needs replacement. The committee recommends approval, when funds become available about the second half of 2021.\u00a0 He said the Eagles is planning fundraisers.<\/p>\n City Commissioners, approved an Application for Property Tax Exemption for Rocking DD Properties. City Assessor Hansen has indicated recommendation, fitting the requirements.<\/span><\/p>\n Approve was an Amendment to Agreement for Permanent Flood Protection Phase III \u2013 Construction Engineering. KLJ reported and additional amount of $20,500 stems from additional time and effort in the phase, with the City\u2019s share $16,400.<\/span><\/p>\n Approved was appointing City Administrator, Gwen Crawford as an interim building official.<\/span><\/p>\n C<\/strong>ITY <\/strong>A<\/strong>DMINISTRATOR<\/strong>\u2019<\/strong>S <\/strong>R<\/strong>EPORT:<\/strong><\/p>\n Gwen Crawford explained enforcement of two hour parking is taking place.\u00a0 She also outlined where new stop signs have be erected.<\/p>\n She said city resident have 10 days, to have indicated trees removed, unless otherwise agreed upon.<\/p>\n Alley property owners are reminded to keep tree trimmed up for the passage of garbage trucks.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Mayor Carlsrud said another COVID-19 mass testing event will be held on Wednesday August 5, 2020 from 4-p.m., to 5:30-p.m., at the VCSU stadium parking lot.\u00a0 He said 200 test kits will be available on a first come first served basis.<\/p>\n C<\/strong>ITY <\/strong>U<\/strong>PDATES <\/strong>& C<\/strong>OMMISSION <\/strong>R<\/strong>EPORTS <\/strong><\/p>\n City Attorney Martineck said one candidate for City Engineer will be given a second interview.<\/p>\n City Finance Director, Richter reviewed the passed 2021 city budget numbers.<\/p>\n Scott Magnuson said door to door census takers are visiting addresses, if the census form is not already submitted.<\/p>\n Police Chief Hatcher said the city Ordinance will be enforced concerning removal of \u00a0abandoned vehicles on properties.<\/p>\n Commissioner Gulmon thanked City Finance Officer Avis Richter and her staff on their work on the city budget.<\/p>\n Commisioner Erickson reported that city sites are being reviewed for possibly two sites for recycling materials to be collected.<\/p>\n The meeting was shown live on CSi Cable 68, followed by replays.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Update<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Jamestown Area Chamber of Commerce, Executive Director Emily Biven says, \u201cWe are in the \u201cGive\u201d portion which comes in the form of donations, which go into a matching pool to spark support for area businesses and double the economic impact of gift card sales.\u00a0 Right now, we\u2019re looking for any and all donations to add to the matching pool.\u00a0 We\u2019ve had some really great organizations show support in the past few weeks, which has pushed our matching pool fund to just over $25,000!\u201d<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Donations to the Matching Pool include:<\/p>\n $5,000 \u2013 Jamestown Stutsman County Development Corporation<\/p>\n $2,500 \u2013 Quality Inn & Suites<\/p>\n $2,000 \u2013 Jamestown Community Foundation<\/p>\n $1,500 \u2013 Otter Tail Power Company<\/p>\n $1,000 \u2013 All Vets Club<\/p>\n $1,000 \u2013 Cash Wise<\/p>\n $1,000 \u2013 Cavendish Farms<\/p>\n $1,000 \u2013 Dakota Central<\/p>\n $1,000 \u2013 Dan Poland Machine<\/p>\n $1,000 \u2013 First Community Credit Union<\/p>\n $1,000 \u2013 IDK Bar & Grill<\/p>\n $1,000 \u2013 Lloyds Toyota<\/p>\n $1,000 \u2013 Triumph Inc.<\/p>\n $1,000 \u2013 Unison Bank<\/p>\n $1,000 \u2013 University of Jamestown<\/p>\n Additional Donations have been pledged by Bank Forward, Wilhelm Chevrolet Buick GMC, Lifestyle Appliance, Lifetime Vision Source, RM Stoudt, Scherbenske Inc., Babb\u2019s Coffee House, Dakota Store, Jonny B\u2019s Brickhouse, Sabir\u2019s Buffalo Grill, Sapphire Gallery<\/p>\n Bivens says, \u201cI\u2019m just overwhelmed with the response from our community. You ask them to support and they go above and beyond! The Chamber is so excited to see our local businesses have a positive impact from this campaign.\u201d<\/p>\n Starting August 17th, matching pool funds will start to be used as community members purchase gift cards from local business.\u00a0 While the matching pool is active, ALL give card purchases made through the Chamber\u2019s virtual marketplace portal will be DOUBLED.\u00a0 The matching pool funds will double the purchase for the consumer, in turn doubling the revenue impact for the local business.<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>Results listed are from the previous day.<\/em><\/p>\n\n
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\n9) Great school atmosphere with a lot of \u201cHi-Liner Pride\u201d
\n8) Free Hi-Liner Pride T-Shirt
\n7) Fantastic and delicious school lunches
\n6) Get to know others and make new friends!
\n5) Get to know your school better!
\n4) Be a role model for our students!
\n3) Service to the school and community!
\n2) Work with our AWESOME Hi-Liner Students!!
\n1) MAKE A DIFFERENCE in 2020-2021!<\/p>\n
\nMonthly Bills for the City and Public Works in the Amount of $2,154,951.80.
\nApproved an Application for Raffle Permit for the Hi-Liner Booster Club for the activity dates of 07\/01\/2020 to 06\/30\/2021.
\nApproved an Application for use of Veterans City Parking lot for the Shine Dance Team Hi-Lites car wash on the dates of August 20th and 27th from 4-9 pm during the Summer Nights activities. Back up dates of August 22nd & Sept 5th.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"http:\/\/csinewsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/BivensEmily2.jpg\")
Jamestown\u00a0 (Chamber)\u00a0 The Jamestown Area Chamber of Commerce, Jamestown Stutsman County Development Corporation, along with area supporters, have teamed up to help our local business members see some extra cash flow this month. The \u201cGive, Get, Grow\u201d campaign will launch on August 17th<\/sup> as an effort to help local businesses who have experienced the negative economic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.<\/p>\n
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Jamestown\u00a0 (CSi)\u00a0 Jamestown Tourism Director Searle Swedlund says tourism numbers in Jamestown continue to be off, with lasting affects of the COVID-19 pandemic, however he says being off by about 17-percent, is still not as bad as anticipated a few months ago.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"http:\/\/csinewsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/MusicinthePark-VC-300x202.jpg\")
Valley City\u00a0 (CSi)\u00a0 Music in the Park in Valley City on Wednesday Aug 5\u00a0<\/strong>will have entertainment by Maasjo Sisters\u00a0 performing at 7:15-p.m., at the City Park Bandshell.<\/p>\n