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.TONIGHT…Mostly cloudy in the evening then clearing. Lows in the upper 40s. North winds 5 to 15 mph.<\/p>\n
.THURSDAY…Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. Northeast winds<\/p>\n
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.FRIDAY…Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 70s. West winds 5 to<\/p>\n
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.FRIDAY NIGHT…Partly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of rain<\/p>\n
showers after midnight. Lows in the lower 50s.<\/p>\n
.SATURDAY…Partly sunny with a 20 percent chance of rain<\/p>\n
showers. Highs around 70.<\/p>\n
.SATURDAY NIGHT…Partly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of rain<\/p>\n
showers after midnight. Lows around 50.<\/p>\n
.SUNDAY…Partly sunny. A 20 percent chance of rain showers in<\/p>\n
the morning. Highs in the upper 60s.<\/p>\n
.SUNDAY NIGHT…Partly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of rain<\/p>\n
showers after midnight. Lows in the upper 40s.<\/p>\n
.MONDAY…Partly sunny with a 30 percent chance of rain showers.<\/p>\n
Highs in the lower 60s.<\/p>\n
.MONDAY NIGHT…Decreasing clouds. Lows in the mid 40s.<\/p>\n
.TUESDAY…Mostly sunny. Highs around 60.<\/p>\n
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Showers and with embedded thunder will be possible Wednesday as a cold<\/p>\n
front and weak upper wave move across the northern plains.<\/p>\n
The primary threats being hail around 1.5 inches and wind gusts to\u00a0 60 mph.<\/p>\n
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Bismarck\u00a0 (CSi)\u00a0 Governor Doug Burgum held his weekly COVID-19 News Briefing on Wednesday at 10-a.m., at the state capital in Bismarck. He was joined by North Dakota Secretary of State Al Jaeger, along with ND Human Services Director, Chris Jones.<\/p>\n
Burgum reviewed testing, long term care visitations, schools in session, and businesses open status.\u00a0\u00a0 He said COVID-19 cases have increased, in the state.<\/p>\n
He pointed out testing changes for the vulnerable population in long term care, which he said 24 hour test \u00a0results will be now be available for those individuals.<\/p>\n
With contact tracing, the vulnerable population will be prioritized.<\/p>\n
Burgum says it’s time to \u201cspring into action\u201d to help protect nursing home residents from the coronavirus. He announced several measures meant to slow the spread at long-term care facilities, including putting testing and contact tracing of those residents of the head of the line. The changes were outlined after Burgum announced a \u201csomber milestone\u201d of topping 200 deaths due to complications from the coronavirus and \u201ctoo many\u201d fatalities in nursing homes. State health officials have reported 26 deaths in the last seven days, all of whom were men and women in their 70s, 80s and 90s with underlying health conditions. Seven new deaths were confirmed Wednesday.<\/p>\n
The North Dakota Department of Health (NDDoH) is adjusting COVID-19 testing and contract tracing strategies to address a recent uptick in confirmed coronavirus cases among residents and staff at long-term care facilities.<\/p>\n
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The State Lab is using the state\u2019s Vulnerable Population Protection Plan (VP3) team to assist in strategic adjustments, including:<\/p>\n
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State Health Officer Dr. Paul Mariani \u00a0said, \u201cProtecting the most vulnerable is our top priority in North Dakota\u2019s COVID-19 response, and since the beginning the state has taken proactive measures to safeguard residents and staff in long-term care facilities and other congregate settings.\u00a0 With these adjustments, we are placing even more emphasis on doing everything we can to protect residents and staff while still allowing for safe, responsible visitation that is so important to residents\u2019 mental health and well-being. The recent increase in cases in these facilities is a reflection of the increased spread of coronavirus in our communities at large, which makes it even more important for North Dakotans to practice good COVID-19 etiquette: social distance, wear a mask, wash hands frequently and avoid large gatherings.\u201d<\/p>\n
Burgum said to maintain transmissible moments, all North Dakotans should observe safe practices, especially in long term care facilities, to protect residents and healthcare workers, wear face masks, observe social distancing, and more.<\/p>\n
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Burgum announced changes in the county risk levels.<\/p>\n
He said these are guidelines and not a mandate.<\/p>\n
They take effect Friday morning, September 25, 2020.<\/p>\n
Moving from the low, or \u201cgreen,\u201d to \u201cyellow,\u201d moderate risk is Stutsman, <\/strong>Cass, Richland, Dunn, Sargent, Emmons, McKenzie, and Ward.<\/p>\n Moving to the \u201cblue,\u201d of New Normal less risk level is LaMoure County, Pembina, Pierce, and Rolette Counties.<\/p>\n Moving from \u201cblue\u201d New Normal to \u201cgreen,\u201d or low risk level are Foster, Billings, Mercer, and Renville, Counties.<\/p>\n Barnes County will remain in the \u201cyellow\u201d or moderate risk level, but it is being watched for significant increases in COVID-19 positive case increase, for a possible move to the orange high risk level.<\/p>\n He said the change in risk levels does not necessarily mean that school districts need to change how students are taught concerning the areas of hybrid, face to face, and distance learning.<\/p>\n \u2013 Interim State Health Officer Dr. Paul Mariani has amended a state health officer order expanding the quarantine order<\/a> to all close contacts. This follows the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidance. The North Dakota Department of Health has always recommended close contacts quarantine<\/a> to reduce the spread of COVID-19, but previously the order referred only to household contacts.<\/p>\n Mariani said, \u201cWhenever possible, all close contacts of individuals infected with COVID-19 should stay home for 14 days past the last day they were in contact with the person who tested positive, Individuals who are named as close contacts and comply with their quarantine are actively protecting older adults in their community. These are our parents and grandparents. Quarantine is not convenient, but it is necessary.\u201d<\/p>\n The order continues to allow essential workforce exemptions for individuals who are close contacts of people testing positive for COVID-19. Exempt individuals include essential critical infrastructure workers as defined by the United States Department of Homeland Security<\/a>.<\/p>\n For the most updated and timely information and updates related to COVID-19, visit the\u00a0NDDoH\u00a0website at\u00a0www.health.nd.gov\/coronavirus<\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n On another topic North Dakota Secretary of State Al Jaeger, presented information on voting and the upcoming elections.<\/p>\n The North Dakota Department of Health says it\u2019s adjusting coronavirus testing and contract tracing to address a recent uptick in cases among residents and staff at long-term care facilities. Health officials are prioritizing the testing of that population over all other testing with every effort to return the results of those tests within 24 hours to fast track potential isolation of positive residents and staff and quarantine close contacts. State health officials said Wednesday seven more people have died of coronavirus complications since Tuesday, and all were in their 80s or 90s with underlying health conditions. The total number of deaths since the pandemic began is 203 in North Dakota.<\/p>\n NDDoH<\/p>\n COVID-19 Stats<\/p>\n Wed. Sept. 23, 2020<\/p>\n Posted 11-a.m.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Barnes<\/strong><\/p>\n New Positives\u00a0 1<\/p>\n Total Positives\u00a0 216<\/p>\n Active Cases\u00a0 31<\/p>\n Recovered 184<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Stutsman<\/strong><\/p>\n New Positives\u00a0 5<\/p>\n Total Positives\u00a0 499<\/p>\n Active Cases\u00a0 67<\/p>\n Recovered 429<\/p>\n COVID-19 Test Results BY THE NUMBERS<\/strong><\/p>\n 7,428 \u2013 Total Tests from Yesterday*<\/p>\n 596,181 \u2013 Total tests completed since pandemic began<\/p>\n 475 \u2013 Positive Individuals from Yesterday*****<\/p>\n 18,981 \u2013 Total positive individuals since pandemic began<\/p>\n 6.83% \u2013 Daily Positivity Rate**<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n 3,302 \u2013 Total Active Cases<\/p>\n +210 Individuals from yesterday<\/p>\n 256 \u2013 Individuals Recovered from Yesterday (183 with a recovery date of yesterday****)<\/p>\n 15,476 \u2013 Total recovered since pandemic began<\/p>\n 89 \u2013 Currently Hospitalized<\/p>\n -3 \u2013 Individuals from yesterday<\/p>\n 7 \u2013 New Deaths*** (203 total deaths since the pandemic began)<\/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 **Individuals who tested positive divided by the total number of people tested who have not previously tested positive (<\/em>susceptible encounters<\/em><\/a>). <\/em><\/p>\n *** Number of individuals who tested positive and died from any cause while infected with COVID-19. ******Totals may be adjusted as individuals are found to live out of state, in another county, or as other information is found during investigation.<\/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 In other state news\u2026.<\/p>\n The Industrial Commission approved a $50 million interest buydown program to be administered by the Bank of North Dakota (BND) for businesses with decreased revenue related to the COVID-19 pandemic. The program, COVID PACE Recovery II, (CPR II), will be funded by CARES Act dollars assigned to the Bank of North Dakota.<\/p>\n North Dakota business owners may work with their local lender to apply for the buydown of up to<\/p>\n $50,000. Applications will be accepted between Oct. 1-30, 2020. Business owners will be asked to submit comparable revenue between March 1-Sept. 30, 2019, and the same time period in 2020. Upon closure of the application period, BND will apply a formula to award the funds that ensures businesses with the largest percentage decrease in revenue will benefit. The awards will be given based on that percentage until they have been expended.<\/p>\n \u201cThis is a unique approach to assist businesses that have been affected the most by the pandemic as they reset for recovery,\u201d stated the Industrial Commission in a joint statement. \u201cIt is a judicious and practical approach to stimulating economic development in North Dakota.\u201d The Commission, consisting of Gov. Doug Burgum as chairman, Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem, and Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring, oversees BND.<\/p>\n BND received $200 million of the $1.25 billion in federal CARES Act funding that was distributed to the state in March of this year. Of the $200 million, $120 million was returned to the Emergency Commission and $17 million has been used for interest buydowns for the Bank\u2019s COVID PACE Recovery I (CPR) Program. That program has made 133 loans for $116 million. In addition, the Bank has three other COVID-recovery programs. The Small Employer Loan Fund (SELF) has distributed 700 loans totaling<\/p>\n $24 million. Three loans totaling $16 million were made through the Ethanol Recovery Program and 288 loans for $141 million have been made through the Agriculture Disaster Relief Program. The funds have been accessed by more than 300 industries across the state.<\/p>\n \u201cThe dedication of the local banks and credit unions responding to pandemic-related challenges has been outstanding,\u201d stated Eric Hardmeyer, president\/CEO of BND. \u201cThey remain the primary distribution channel for BND programs, assisting with maintaining and growing their local economies.\u201d<\/p>\n For more details on both COVID-19 PACE Recovery Loan Programs, visit www.bnd.nd.gov\/business <\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n View Video <\/a><\/p>\n Commissioners reviewed the 2021 Budget, and appointed the County Auditor\/COO Hiring Committee members.<\/p>\n With the \u00a0hiring committee to fill the vacancy of Auditor\/COO when Meland, Commission Chairman, Mark Klose said the group would start with a job description and see if it needs any changes. \u00a0They would form advertising plans, and a plan if other considerations need to be made.<\/p>\n The Commissioners unanimously \u00a0approved.<\/p>\n On September 18 Stutsman County Auditor & COO Nicole Meland has resigned from her position, at a Special County Commission meeting, held Friday morning Sept 18.<\/p>\n The Commissioners voted unanimously to accept her resignation, and establish a\u00a0 Committee Formation for Replacement\/Work Distribution of the Auditor\/COO position.<\/p>\n Her resignation is effective, October 2, 2020.<\/p>\n With the 2021 budget review, Chairman Klose pointed out that it may be possible to eliminate or reduce the increase in the mill levy.<\/p>\n Commissioner Dave Schwartz says the increase on mills stems from completing the emergency fund.<\/p>\n County Auditor Nicole Meland stated the commission intended to establish the mills at 3.97 plus \u00a0using COVID funding to restore the emergency fund. She also said they could replenish the funds with reserves, which will have to be discussed at the next budget.<\/p>\n Carrington (Carrington School District) As a result of a disproportionate number of faculty who have been identified as \u201cClose Contacts,\u201d and a depleted Substitute Teacher pool, Carrington High School (Grades 9-12) will move to distance learning starting Friday, September 25, 2020 through Friday, October 2, 2020.<\/p>\n Thursday, September 24, 2020 will be a transition day for Carrington High School Teachers and students. There will be no classes for high school students on Thursday and at 8:25 a.m., Friday, September 25, 2020, classes will resume as scheduled, via distance learning.<\/p>\n As this is a staffing issue, we have not altered our extracurricular or co-curricular activities schedules.<\/p>\n Breakfast and lunch will not be available to high school students during the distance learning period.<\/p>\n Elementary and Junior High School students will continue face to face instruction.<\/p>\n High School students should plan on resuming face to face instruction on Monday, October 5, 2020<\/p>\n MINOT, N.D. (AP) \u2014 Menard, Inc. is appealing a jury award to a woman who was injured when she fell over a flatbed cart at its store in Minot, North Dakota. A jury last year awarded nearly $40,000 to Darlene Johnson, plus about $145,000 in attorney\u2019s fees in a civil lawsuit against the home improvement chain, based in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. Johnson fell onto the cart that had been left in a walkway near the service desk and cracked seven teeth, which required extensive dental work. Her attorneys argued Menards was at fault for not keeping the walking area free of obstructions. Menards lawyers said Johnson should have been paying closer attention to her surroundings.<\/p>\n MADISON, Wis. (AP) \u2014 Four people filed a federal lawsuit Wednesday demanding that Facebook prevent militias and hate groups from using the site, after a militia group used the platform to draw armed people to protests in Wisconsin last month that left two people dead. The plaintiffs, including the partner of one of the slain men, contend in their lawsuit filed Wednesday that Facebook received more than 400 complaints about a militia group’s post but that its moderators decided the post didn’t violate the company’s policies. The group called on armed people to guard property in Kenosha after several nights of sometimes violent protests following the police shooting of a Black man, Jacob Blake. A 17-year-old from Illinois is charged with killing two protesters.<\/p>\n In sports…<\/p>\n Victoria Johnson of Mayville State (N.D.) was selected as the Attacker-of-the-Week, while her teammate Mason Hart was named as the Defender-of-the-Week.<\/p>\n NSAA Volleyball Setter-of-the-Week<\/u><\/strong> NSAA Volleyball Attacker-of-the-Week<\/u><\/strong> NSAA Volleyball Defender-of-the-Week<\/u><\/strong> Recap from last week\u2019s action<\/u><\/strong> Presentation fell to Valley City State (N.D.) in three straight sets in a non-conference match on Sept. 18.\u00a0 PC is 2-3 overall record.<\/p>\n VCSU earned its first win of the season after opening the North Star conference play with a five-set home thriller over Dickinson State (N.D.) on Sept. 16.\u00a0 The Vikings improved their overall record to 2-5 on the season, while the Blue Hawks were playing their season opener.<\/p>\n Vtierbo (Wis.) returned to action on Sept. 16, kicking off their NSAA conference action with a 3-0 road sweep at Waldorf (Iowa).\u00a0 The V-Hawks are 1-2 overall record, while the Warriors remained winless in three matches.<\/p>\n Dakota State (S.D.) played a pair of non-conference matches, falling in five-set thriller in both matches.\u00a0 The Trojans fell to Morningside (Iowa) at home on Sept. 18, followed by a 3-2 defeat at College of Saint Mary (Neb.) in Omaha on Sept. 19.\u00a0 DaSU is 4-3 overall record.<\/p>\n Bellevue (Neb.) was idle last week, remaining at 0-1 overall record.<\/p>\n Looking Ahead<\/u><\/strong> The North Star Athletic Association conference action resumes on Thursday as PC travels to Waldorf (Iowa).\u00a0 On Friday, the Saints visit Viterbo (Wis.).\u00a0 Also, on Friday, Waldorf welcomes Mayville State (N.D.) and Dakota State hosts Valley City State (N.D.).<\/p>\n Dickinson State (N.D.) heads to Dakota State on Saturday afternoon, while Viterbo welcomes Mayville State.<\/p>\n Bellevue (Neb.) is scheduled to return to action on Oct. 9 versus Viterbo.<\/p>\n NSAA Volleyball Standings<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n Sayers, who had been diagnosed with dementia several years ago, was 77.<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>The results listed are from the previous day. Additional data can be found on the <\/em>NDDoH website<\/em><\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n
\nINDIVIDUALS WHO DIED WITH COVID-19<\/strong><\/p>\n\n
\nCOUNTIES WITH NEW POSITIVE CASES REPORTED WEDNESDAY<\/strong><\/p>\n\n
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Jamestown\u00a0 (CSi) The Stutsman County Commission met in Special Session on Wednesday at 8-a.m., at the Courthouse.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"http:\/\/csinewsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/HillaryClarissa.jpg\")
MADISON, S.D. (vcsuvikings.com<\/a>) \u2013 Valley City State University setter\u00a0Clarissa Hilary<\/a>\u00a0has been named the North Star Athletic Association Setter of the Week, the conference office announced Monday afternoon.<\/p>\n
\nClarissa Hilary<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 Valley City State (N.D.) \u2013 5\u20198\u2033, Freshman, setter \u2013 Elk River, Minn.<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Hilary recorded a pair of double-doubles as Valley City State (N.D.) went 2-0 record at home including a sweep of Presentation (S.D.).\u00a0 She contributed 43 set assists and 23 digs along with three service aces in 3-2 North Star Athletic Association conference opener thrilling victory over Dickinson State (N.D.).\u00a0 She followed up with 38 set assists and 14 digs against the Saints.\u00a0 For the week, Hilary averaged 10.1 set assists (81 total assists) and 4.6 digs (37 total digs) per set.\u00a0 She also had seven kills for the week.<\/p>\n
\nVictoria Johnson \u2013 Mayville State (N.D.) \u2013 6\u20192\u2033, Junior, middle hitter \u2013 Roseau, Minn.<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Johnson averaged 4.7 kills per set as Mayville State (N.D.) extended their winning streak to four matches after a pair of home victories.\u00a0 She smashed 13 kills and committed just two attack errors in 32 swings in MSU\u2019s 3-0 North Star Athletic Association conference sweep over Presentation (S.D.).\u00a0 She also had five blocks in the match (2 solo, 3 assist).\u00a0 Johnson followed up with 20 kills and five solo blocks in 3-1 victory over Briar Cliff (Iowa).\u00a0 For the week, Johnson hit .325 with 33 kills and 7 attack errors in 80 attempts.\u00a0 She also tallied 10 blocks for the week (7 solo, 3 assist).<\/p>\n
\nMason Hart \u2013 Mayville State (N.D.) \u2013 5\u20193\u2033, Senior, defensive specialist \u2013 Moorhead, Minn.<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Hart collected 53 digs as Mayville State (N.D.) went 2-0 record at home this week.\u00a0 She averaged 7.6 digs per set (7 total sets played).\u00a0 Hart also recorded a perfect service percentage (100 percent) in 24 serves.\u00a0 She registered 43 receptions and committed just one reception error (.977 reception rate).<\/p>\n
\nMayville State (N.D.) stretched its winning streak to four matches after winning a pair of home matches last week.\u00a0 The Comets swept Presentation (S.D.) in three straight sets to kick off the North Star Athletic Association first-half conference schedule on Sept. 15.\u00a0 MSU followed up with a four-set victory over Briar Cliff (Iowa) on Sept. 17, lifting their overall record to 7-2.<\/p>\n
\nPresentation (S.D.) hosts Mount Marty (S.D.) in a non-conference action on Tuesday evening.\u00a0 Dakota State (S.D.) plays another non-conference match on Wednesday evening, visiting Briar Cliff (Iowa).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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\nBehind<\/strong><\/td>\nStreak<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Mayville State (N.D.)<\/td>\n 7-2<\/td>\n 1-0<\/td>\n \u2014\u2013<\/td>\n Won 4<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Viterbo (Wis.)<\/td>\n 1-2<\/td>\n 1-0<\/td>\n \u2014\u2013<\/td>\n Won 1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Valley City State (N.D.)<\/td>\n 2-5<\/td>\n 1-0<\/td>\n \u2014\u2013<\/td>\n Won 2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Dakota State (S.D.)<\/td>\n 4-3<\/td>\n 0-0<\/td>\n 0.5<\/td>\n Lost 2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Bellevue (Neb.)<\/td>\n 0-1<\/td>\n 0-0<\/td>\n 0.5<\/td>\n Lost 1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Presentation (S.D.)<\/td>\n 2-3<\/td>\n 0-1<\/td>\n 1.0<\/td>\n Lost 2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Dickinson State (N.D.)<\/td>\n 0-1<\/td>\n 0-1<\/td>\n 1.0<\/td>\n Lost 1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Waldorf (Iowa)<\/td>\n 0-3<\/td>\n 0-1<\/td>\n 1.0<\/td>\n Lost 3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n ![\"\"](\"http:\/\/csinewsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/SayersGayle-300x200.jpg\")
Gale Sayers<\/a>, the Hall of Fame running back for the Chicago Bears, whose friendship with a dying teammate was depicted in the movie “Brian’s Song,” died on Wednesday, officials said<\/a>.<\/p>\n