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CSi Weather…<\/p>\nCSi Weather…<\/p>\n
TODAY…Partly sunny. Patchy fog in the morning. Showers likely and chance of thunderstorms in the morning, then chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 70s.<\/p>\n
Southeast winds around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation 60 percent in the Jamestown area, 50 percent in the Valley City area.<\/p>\n
.TONIGHT…Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 50s. Southeast winds<\/p>\n
around 5 mph.<\/p>\n
.THURSDAY…Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 80s. Southeast winds<\/p>\n
around 10 mph.<\/p>\n
.THURSDAY NIGHT…Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 60s. Southeast<\/p>\n
winds 5 to 10 mph.<\/p>\n
.FRIDAY…Mostly sunny. A 20 percent chance of showers and<\/p>\n
thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 80s. South<\/p>\n
winds 10 to 15 mph.<\/p>\n
.FRIDAY NIGHT…Mostly cloudy. Showers with thunderstorms likely<\/p>\n
in the evening, then chance of showers and thunderstorms after<\/p>\n
midnight. Lows in the mid 60s.<\/p>\n
.SATURDAY…Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 80s.<\/p>\n
.SATURDAY NIGHT…Partly cloudy. A 30 percent chance of showers<\/p>\n
and thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the lower 60s.<\/p>\n
.SUNDAY…Mostly sunny with a 40 percent chance of showers and<\/p>\n
thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 80s.<\/p>\n
.SUNDAY NIGHT…Partly cloudy. A 30 percent chance of showers and<\/p>\n
thunderstorms in the evening. Lows around 60.<\/p>\n
.MONDAY…Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s.<\/p>\n
.MONDAY NIGHT…Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 50s.<\/p>\n
.TUESDAY…Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s.<\/p>\n
There is a chance of thunderstorms today in east central North
\nDakota and the James River valley, but severe weather is not
\nexpected.<\/p>\n
Periodic thunderstorms are possible Friday afternoon through
\nMonday. However, strong to severe thunderstorms are possible
\nFriday afternoon into Friday night.<\/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, a student at NDSU.<\/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
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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 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 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**\u00a0 Past 7 days, 2.5%<\/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 <\/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 <\/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 <\/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 <\/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 <\/p>\n Visit\u00a0 www.parentslead.org<\/a> for this information and more.<\/p>\n <\/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 <\/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 <\/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 <\/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 Governor Burgum’s next News Briefing is planned for Monday August 10, at 3:30-p.m.<\/p>\n Valley City\u00a0 (CSi)\u00a0 Valley City Mayor Dave Carlsrud says another COVID-19 Drive Through 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. Register at:\u00a0 www.testreg.nd.gov<\/a> the NDDoH website.<\/p>\n <\/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 <\/p>\n Jamestown Area Chamber of Commerce, Executive Director Emily Bivens 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 For more information or to make a matching pool contribution, contact the Jamestown Area Chamber of Commerce at (701)252-4830 or director@jamestownchamber.com<\/a><\/p>\n On Tuesday\u2019s Wayne Byers Show on CSi Cable 2, Searle said, at the beginning of pandemic, and the slowdown of travel due to attempts to slow the spread of the virus, it was feared that visitor numbers were going to be substantially lower.<\/p>\n In July this year the tourist numbers began to rebound, including visits to Frontier Village and the National Buffalo Museum in Jamestown.\u00a0 He pointed out that the National Buffalo Museum is now allowing walk-in visitors, where previously appointments were necessary.\u00a0\u00a0 The use of face masks is highly encouraged, along with social distancing.<\/p>\n At Frontier Village, visiting hours have been cutback compared to other years, as a cost savings measure.<\/p>\n Searle added that maintenance work is in progress at the Village.<\/p>\n Also on our show he reviewed the plans in progress in the development of the Buffalo City Park, and noted the many features planned for the Park, including a hotel and restaurant in addition to the planned new location of the National Buffalo Museum on the footprint off I-94 on land currently owned by the North Dakota State Hospital.\u00a0 He pointed out the proximity of the Park to the interstate, saying that the location is about three-tenths of a mile off I-94, which would be the closest attraction of its type to an interstate in North Dakota.<\/p>\n He said the North Dakota Legacy Fund dollars continue to be looked at as the major source of funding, promoting North Dakota as a whole as a continued major visitor attraction, with a good return on state dollars invested in the project.\u00a0 The \u00a0state\u2019s investment in the $47 million to $57 million project is estimated to generate annual revenues of $13-million with the annual operating costs of around $10 million.<\/p>\n JSDC has approved, with the City of Jamestown, funding for a market and financial feasibility assessment for Buffalo City Park from Economic Development Funds, \u00a0in the amount of $25,000, with the City Share to be $20,000 and paid from the City Sales Tax Fund. \u00a0Tourism Director Searle Swedlund said feasibility study \u00a0\u201cBuilds a case,\u201d for the project, and studies traffic counts on I-94. The Park is estimated to draw 300,000 visitors annually.<\/p>\n On the drawing board is the planned Bison Discover Center, The Dakota Corral for children, plus, The Dakota Lands Pavilion, Gondola and Enhanced Dakota Thunder, Buffalo City Amphitheater, Bison Ranch BBQ, Bison Mall, and Tatanka Lodge, estimated to draw at least 300,000 tourists annually to Jamestown from traffic generated off I-94, and regional traffic.<\/p>\n The North American Bison Discovery Center could possibly become an expanded National Buffalo Museum location highlighting the history of the American Bison.<\/p>\n The proposed Buffalo City Park in Jamestown was discussed at a roundtable meeting in Bismarck on July 23, where the tourist attraction presentation was reviewed with state officials, and developers.<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>Results listed are from the previous day.<\/em><\/p>\n\n
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Valley City\u00a0 (VCPS)\u00a0 Valley City Public Schools Superintendent, Josh Johnson is informing parents and students, on school opening plans.<\/p>\n
\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![\"\"](\"http:\/\/csinewsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/JM-Chamber-300x202.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![\"\"](\"http:\/\/csinewsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/FrontierVillageWide-300x202.png\")
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
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Valley City\u00a0 (CSi)\u00a0 The Valley City Commission met in Regular Session Tuesday evening at City Hall.<\/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