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.MONDAY NIGHT…Decreasing clouds. Lows in the mid 40s.<\/p>\n
.TUESDAY…Partly sunny. Highs in the mid 50s.<\/p>\n
.TUESDAY NIGHT…Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 30s.<\/p>\n
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Jamestown\u00a0 (JPD) Jamestown Assistant Police Chief, Major, Justin Blinsky reports, that on Wednesday September 23,2020, at approximately 5:53-p.m., the Jamestown Police Department responded to reports of a reckless driver in the northeast part of Jamestown. One caller described the reckless vehicle as chasing another vehicle along 5 Ave NE. The vehicle went off the roadway and struck a deck on the front of a house, in the 900 block of 5 Ave NE.<\/p>\n
The striking vehicle then left the scene of the accident and continued chasing the other vehicle. The reckless driver proceeded to bump the vehicle he had been originally chasing, in the 600 block of 5 Ave NE.
\nThe vehicle which was struck by the reckless driver was able to quickly turn off and leave the area to avoid any further confrontation.<\/p>\n
At approximately 6:09 p.m., the striking vehicle, which was identified as a 2007 Nissan Maxima, was located turning into a parking area along the 900 block of Thomas Ave NE. An officer attempted to make contact with the driver of the vehicle, but the driver sped off. The vehicle fled from officers, until coming to a stop in a parking area along the 1500 block of 11 Ave NE. The male driver then fled on foot, while a female passenger remained with the vehicle. The male driver was caught within a short distance and was taken into custody, without further incident. The female driver was detained, questioned, and later released from the scene.<\/p>\n
29-year-old Jonathon Lopez was arrested on suspicion of Driving under the influence of alcohol, Reckless Driving, Fleeing or Attempting to Elude Police in a motor vehicle, Failure to Halt, Driving without a valid Operators License and Leaving the scene of an accident. Lopez is temporarily residing in Jamestown but has ties to Texas. Lopez was transported to Stutsman County Corrections, where he awaits formal charges.<\/p>\n
This incident remains under investigation and more charges are possible. The Jamestown Police Department was assisted by the Stutsman County Sheriff\u2019s Department. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact the Jamestown Police Department at 701-252-2414.<\/p>\n
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(KFGO)\u00a0 \u2013 A motorcyclist was busted by the North Dakota Highway patrol Wednesday for speeding.<\/p>\n
KFGO reports, the operator was going 125 mph on I-94 near Valley City when he was clocked by a trooper and pulled over. He was fined $250.<\/p>\n
The Highway Patrol calls the violation \u201cblatant disregard of speed.\u201d<\/p>\n
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Jamestown\u00a0 (CSi) Jamestown Mayor Dwaine Heinrich says the COVID-19 risk increase for Stutsman County should only be temporary as case numbers continue to decline from a recent surge.<\/p>\n
On Thursday’s Wayne Byers Show on CSi Cable 2, Mayor Heinrich pointed out that with Governor, Doug Burgum announcing changes in the North Dakota Risk Level, that moved Stutsman County back to the yellow, Moderate Risk Level from the green Low Risk Level, that maximum occupancy at various businesses drops from 75 percent back to 50 percent.<\/p>\n
He asked the Jamestown Hospitality Businesses, to have their wait staff wear face masks.<\/p>\n
The moderate risk level guideline is\u00a0 a return to policies that were mandated earlier this year.<\/p>\n
Mayor Heinrich pointed out that since the pandemic began, there have been 499 total positive COVID-19 cases in Stutsman County. The surge reached its peak in Stutsman County at 161 active cases on September 12th. Since then, it\u2019s been on a decline, sitting at 67 positive cases as of Wednesday, September 23rd.<\/p>\n
Because the county is above a 5% positive rate, it was decided to increase the COVID risk for Stutsman County.<\/p>\n
On our show, Heinrich said, \u201cI was contacted by Governor Doug Burgum\u2019s office in regards to the risk increase for Stutsman County.I believe for the most part, residents of Jamestown have followed proper protocol and have worn a mask when they cannot social distance.\u201d<\/p>\n
When it comes to the spread, Mayor Heinrich added that the increase appears to have not come from casual day to day contact, but rather large group settings and gatherings.<\/p>\n
He said \u201cThis includes institutions and large gatherings. Not those visiting the grocery store or other similar businesses.\u201d<\/p>\n
Heinrich said he encourage people to continue wearing a mask, use hand sanitizer, and continue doing all the appropriate things to prevent the spread. He says if residents can continue to take those safety precautions, they\u2019ll continue seeing the active numbers reduce.<\/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\u2019s 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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- Testing of long-term care residents and staff has been prioritized over all other testing, and every effort will be made to return results from long-term care tests within 24 hours of testing to allow for immediate isolation and cohorting, or grouping together, of positive residents and staff and quarantine of close contacts.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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- Contact tracing and follow-up with long-term care residents and health care workers also has been prioritized through the NDDoH.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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- The NDDoH will begin to implement a plan to use emergency medical technicians (EMTs) and others to conduct test swabbing and is prioritizing approximately 200 nurses from the NDDoH\u2019s Department Operations Center to provide staff coverage as needed in long-term care facilities and other congregate settings.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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- The federal government is providing the state with Abbott BinaxNOW point-of-care testing that can be used at long-term care facilities that will assist facilities when residents and health care workers present with symptoms.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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- The state is continuing to look at innovations in long-term care settings relating to screening, testing, disinfection and telehealth to continue to protect some of our most vulnerable citizens.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\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
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
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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, Pembina, Pierce, and Rolette Counties.<\/p>\n
Moving from \u201cblue\u201d New Normal to \u201cgreen,\u201d or low risk level are Foster<\/strong>, Billings, Mercer, and Renville, Counties.<\/p>\n
Barnes<\/strong> 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
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NDDoH<\/p>\n
COVID-19 Stats<\/p>\n
Wed. Sept. 23, 2020<\/p>\n
Posted 11-a.m.<\/p>\n
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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
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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
\n<\/strong>The results listed are from the previous day. Additional data can be found on the <\/em>NDDoH website<\/em><\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\nBY 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
\nINDIVIDUALS WHO DIED WITH COVID-19<\/strong><\/p>\n- \n
- Man in his 90s from Bottineau County with underlying health conditions.<\/li>\n
- Woman in her 80s from Burleigh County with underlying health conditions.<\/li>\n
- Woman in her 90s from Burleigh County with underlying health conditions.<\/li>\n
- Man in his 90s from Morton County with underlying health conditions.<\/li>\n
- Woman in her 80s from Morton County with underlying health conditions.<\/li>\n
- Woman in her 80s from Stark County with underlying health conditions.<\/li>\n
- Woman in her 80s from Williams County with underlying health conditions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\nCOUNTIES WITH NEW POSITIVE CASES REPORTED WEDNESDAY<\/strong><\/p>\n- \n
- Adams County \u2013 1<\/li>\n
- Barnes County \u2013 1<\/li>\n
- Benson County \u2013 1<\/li>\n
- Bottineau County \u2013 1<\/li>\n
- Bowman County \u2013 4<\/li>\n
- Burke County \u2013 1<\/li>\n
- Burleigh County \u2013 79<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Cass County \u2013 82<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Cavalier County \u2013 7<\/li>\n
- Dunn County \u2013 10<\/li>\n
- Eddy County \u2013 6<\/li>\n
- Emmons County \u2013 6<\/li>\n
- Foster County \u2013 1<\/li>\n
- Grand Forks County \u2013 9<\/li>\n
- Grant County \u2013 3<\/li>\n
- Kidder County \u2013 1<\/strong><\/li>\n
- LaMoure County \u2013 2<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Logan County \u2013 2<\/strong><\/li>\n
- McHenry County \u2013 2<\/li>\n
- McIntosh County \u2013 5<\/li>\n
- McKenzie County \u2013 14<\/li>\n
- McLean County \u2013 11<\/li>\n
- Mercer County \u2013 5<\/li>\n
- Morton County \u2013 30<\/li>\n
- Mountrail County \u2013 10<\/li>\n
- Nelson County \u2013 2<\/li>\n
- Oliver County \u2013 1<\/li>\n
- Pembina County \u2013 5<\/li>\n
- Ramsey County \u2013 1<\/li>\n
- Ransom County \u2013 1<\/li>\n
- Renville County \u2013 8<\/li>\n
- Richland County \u2013 7<\/li>\n
- Rolette County \u2013 8<\/li>\n
- Sargent County \u2013 2<\/li>\n
- Sioux County \u2013 3<\/li>\n
- Stark County \u2013 25<\/li>\n
- Stutsman County \u2013 5<\/li>\n
- Towner County \u2013 3<\/li>\n
- Traill County \u2013 3<\/li>\n
- Walsh County \u2013 4<\/li>\n
- Ward County \u2013 46<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Williams County \u2013 57<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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* 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.
\n****<\/em> The actual date individuals are officially out of isolation and no longer contagious.<\/em><\/p>\n******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
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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
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(CSi) The Stutsman County Commission met in Special Session on Wednesday at 8-a.m., at the Courthouse.<\/p>\n
View Video\u00a0<\/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 Nicole 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 resigned from her position, at a Special County Commission meeting, effective October 2.<\/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
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
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Jamestown (Arts Center) Poets, writers, musicians, comedians, solos, duos, and any and all performers are welcome to share your talent with the community at our monthly open mic night.<\/p>\nThere will be a sign up sheet at the door. Please limit your piece to 10 minutes. A P.A. system, bass amp, guitar amp and music stands will be provided and facilitated by local musician Steve Kuykendall. Open mic night is back on The Arts Center gallery stage. Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, social distancing is in place and masks are highly encouraged. ENJOY (as safely as possible)!!<\/p>\n
ALL ARTS CENTER EVENTS ARE LIMITED IN ATTENDANCE DUE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC CONCERNS.<\/p>\n
The Arts Center has been professionally and continually cleaned and sanitized. However, we do need to limit capacity to allow for proper social distancing. We do strongly encourage the wearing of masks as you enjoy your experience with us. Hand sanitizer and masks are available at the front office.<\/p>\n
Carrington \u00a0(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.\u00a0 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
In sports\u2026.<\/p>\n
NDAPSSA Class A & B Volleyball polls<\/p>\n
Ranking followed by team, (first place votes), record and total points<\/p>\n
CLASS A
\n1. Century (13) 5-0 65<\/p>\n- \n
- Jamestown 5-1 49<\/strong><\/li>\n
- West Fargo 8-1 41<\/li>\n
- Legacy 5-1 24<\/li>\n
- WF Sheyenne 7-4 12<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
Others Receiving Votes (RV): Fargo Davies (7-4) 3, Mandan (3-1) 1.<\/p>\n
CLASS B<\/p>\n
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- Thompson (12) 6-0 128<\/li>\n
- Linton-HMB (1) 5-0 112<\/li>\n
- Oakes 5-0 105<\/li>\n
- Northern Cass 6-0 91<\/li>\n
- Dickinson Trinity 6-0 79<\/li>\n
- Rugby 6-1 56<\/li>\n
- Langdon\/Edmore\/Munich 3-2 55<\/li>\n
- Carrington 5-2 22<\/li>\n
- Beulah 5-0 16<\/li>\n
- Grafton 3-2 13<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
Others Receiving Votes (RV): Flasher (7-0) 12, Kindred (2-0) 12, North Star (3-1) 8, Richland (4-0) 5, Heart River (5-1) 1.<\/p>\n
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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
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>
\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>\nNSAA Volleyball Attacker-of-the-Week<\/u><\/strong>
\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>\nNSAA Volleyball Defender-of-the-Week<\/u><\/strong>
\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>\nRecap from last week\u2019s action<\/u><\/strong>
\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>\nPresentation 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>
\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>\nThe 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
- Cass County \u2013 82<\/strong><\/li>\n
- The state is continuing to look at innovations in long-term care settings relating to screening, testing, disinfection and telehealth to continue to protect some of our most vulnerable citizens.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
- The federal government is providing the state with Abbott BinaxNOW point-of-care testing that can be used at long-term care facilities that will assist facilities when residents and health care workers present with symptoms.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
- The NDDoH will begin to implement a plan to use emergency medical technicians (EMTs) and others to conduct test swabbing and is prioritizing approximately 200 nurses from the NDDoH\u2019s Department Operations Center to provide staff coverage as needed in long-term care facilities and other congregate settings.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
- Contact tracing and follow-up with long-term care residents and health care workers also has been prioritized through the NDDoH.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n