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CSi Weather…<\/p>\nCSi Weather…<\/p>\n
..FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR NORTHERN AND CENTRAL NORTH DAKOTA…<\/p>\n
NOON TO 8 PM<\/p>\n
The National Weather Service in Bismarck has issued a Fire
\nWeather Watch for wind and low relative humidity, which is in
\neffect from Tuesday afternoon through Tuesday evening.<\/p>\n
* WINDS…Northwest 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.<\/p>\n
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY…As low as 20 to 25 percent.<\/p>\n
* AFFECTED AREA…Northern and central North Dakota.<\/p>\n
* IMPACTS…Any fires that ignite will spread rapidly and become
\ndifficult to control or suppress. Those outdoors or working in
\nagriculture fields should be mindful of any errant sparks that
\nmay start unwanted fires. Anyone with burn plans may want to
\ndelay until a more favorable day.<\/p>\n
PRECAUTIONARY\/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…<\/p>\n
A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions
\nare forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible
\nRed Flag Warnings.<\/p>\n
Forecast…<\/p>\n
.TONIGHT…Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 40s. West winds 5 to 10 mph.<\/p>\n
.TUESDAY…Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. West winds 10 to 15 mph shifting to the northwest around 20 mph in the afternoon. Gusts up to 35 mph.<\/p>\n
.TUESDAY NIGHT…Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s. Northwest<\/p>\n
winds 10 to 15 mph. Gusts up to 30 mph in the evening.<\/p>\n
.WEDNESDAY…Sunny. Highs in the mid 60s. Northwest winds 10 to<\/p>\n
15 mph.<\/p>\n
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT…Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 30s.<\/p>\n
.THURSDAY…Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.<\/p>\n
.THURSDAY NIGHT…Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 40s.<\/p>\n
.FRIDAY…Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.<\/p>\n
.FRIDAY NIGHT…Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s.<\/p>\n
.SATURDAY…Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 60s.<\/p>\n
.SATURDAY NIGHT…Increasing clouds. Lows in the mid 40s.<\/p>\n
.SUNDAY…Partly sunny. A 20 percent chance of rain showers in<\/p>\n
the afternoon. Highs in the upper 60s.<\/p>\n
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Valley City\u00a0 (VCPS)\u00a0 Valley City Public Schools announced Monday that a student at Jefferson Elementary was hit by a vehicle on Central Avenue as he was crossing the road on Monday, October 5. The student was transported to Mercy Hospital for evaluation and precautionary reasons.<\/p>\n
Valley City Public Schools Superintendent Josh Johnson said we are very thankful that our student will be ok; however, this does serve as a safety reminder for all of us. Please tell your children to use crosswalks when crossing the street and we encourage parents\/guardians to drop off your child in the parking lots when available or use the same side of the road as the school.Johnson encouraged the community to be extra cautious in our school zones, especially before and after school. If you have any questions or concerns regarding student and school safety, please feel free to contact either myself or School Resource Officer Sean Hagen at sean.hagen@k12.nd.us or 701.840.9761.<\/p>\n
Josh Johnson<\/p>\n
Superintendent<\/p>\n
Valley City Public Schools<\/p>\n
(701) 845-0483<\/p>\n
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North Dakota health officials have confirmed 12 new hospitalizations and three deaths due to complications from the coronavirus. The results released Monday lifted the state\u2019s total to 277 deaths and 112 hospitalizations. The fatalities included a woman in her 90s from McHenry County, a woman in her 80s from Stark County and a man in his 80s from Ward County. All had underlying health conditions. There were 312 positive tests in the last day, for a positivity rate of just more than 7%. More than 23,860 people have been diagnosed with COVID-19 since the start of the pandemic. Active cases stand at 3,693, an increase of 86 from Sunday.<\/p>\n
COVID-19 Stats<\/p>\n
Mon Oct 5, 2020<\/p>\n
Posted 11-a.m.<\/p>\n
Barnes<\/strong><\/p>\n New Positives\u00a0 0<\/p>\n Total Positives 255<\/p>\n Active Cases 31<\/p>\n Recovered 224<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Stutsman<\/strong><\/p>\n New Positives\u00a0 5<\/p>\n Total Positives\u00a0 548<\/p>\n Active Cases 45<\/p>\n Recovered 499<\/p>\n COVID-19 Test Results BY THE NUMBERS<\/strong><\/p>\n 4,737 \u2013 Total Tests from Yesterday*<\/p>\n 666,931 \u2013 Total tests completed since the pandemic began<\/p>\n 312 \u2013 Positive Individuals from Yesterday*****<\/p>\n 23,862 \u2013 Total positive individuals since the pandemic began<\/p>\n 7.03% \u2013 Daily Positivity Rate**<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n 3,693 Total Active Cases<\/p>\n -86 Individuals from yesterday<\/p>\n 395 \u2013 Individuals Recovered from Yesterday (292 with a recovery date of yesterday****)<\/p>\n 19,892 \u2013 Total recovered since the pandemic began<\/p>\n 112 \u2013 Currently Hospitalized<\/p>\n +12 – Individuals from yesterday<\/p>\n 3 \u2013 New Deaths*** (277 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 <\/p>\n On Monday\u2019s Wayne Byers Show on CSi Cable 2, he said, just First Avenue marking are being changed in conjunction with the project.<\/p>\n The purpose is to outline the lane changes from four lanes to two lanes and right turn lane indicators.<\/p>\n He added that pedestrian crossing signs will be installed, with the pedestrian crossing beacons to be put up next spring.<\/p>\n With the 2021 City Budget he said, with $900,000 coming to the city from the federal CARES Act, over five months earlier this year, the city budget will allow for a $1,000 increase in city employee budgets, over 2021,and will allow for adding to the General Fund Budget, to help offset shortfalls in anticipated revenues.<\/p>\n He pointed out that with a minimum of a $2-million cushion in the General Fund Reserve Fund, efforts continued to be made in adding dollars to the reserve.<\/p>\n Mayor Heinrich added that with the North Dakota Legacy Fund, having $7-Billion on hand for investments in North Dakota projects to benefit the state\u2019s economy it could mean dollars coming to the Jamestown Buffalo City Park funding.<\/p>\n On our show the mayor said, the Frontier Village had a good tourism season this year, despite the slow in pandemic related travel.\u00a0 He said Jamestown Parks & Recreation has assisted in Frontier Village projects, with refurbishing buildings.<\/p>\n He said Jamestown residents for the most part are observing the NDSmart guidelines of staying safe, and wearing face masks and social distancing to slow the spread of the COVID-19 virus.<\/p>\n He noted the recent surge in Stutsman County positive cases, adding Stutsman County has a relative low positivity, rate, the number of positive cases, per 100,000 population.<\/p>\n HEARING FROM THE AUDIENCE:<\/p>\n Ernie \u00a0Williams appeared to address a \u201cwashboarding,\u201d issue concerning a township road that abuts a city street.<\/p>\n He said, the township road is heavily traveled, and the roadway is deteriorating and requested a schedule for blading.<\/p>\n Mayor Heinrich said he would bring the issue to the city street department.<\/p>\n NO CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS WERE CONSIDERED SEPARATELY<\/p>\n RESOLUTIONS:<\/p>\n Considered was a Resolution extending the Temporary Moratorium pertaining to possession of alcohol on public right-of-way through January 5, 2021, and extended to include offsale liquor that goes with food serving, as amended by Council member Steele.<\/p>\n The Council voted to approve, including the amendment.<\/p>\n ORDINANCES:<\/p>\n A PUBLIC HEARING was held, \u00a0<\/strong>concerning the proposed budget for City General and Special Funds for the fiscal period January 1, 2021, through December 31, 2021.<\/p>\n The SECOND READING: of an <\/strong>Ordinance, pertaining to the appropriation of the General and Special Funds for the fiscal year January 1, 2021, through December 31, 2021, was approved.<\/p>\n The SECOND READING: of an <\/strong>Ordinance, pertaining to the appropriation of the Revenue and Special Funds for the fiscal year January 1, 2021, through December 31, 2021 was approved.<\/p>\n MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBER\u2019S REPORT:<\/p>\n Mayor Heinrich reported that a four lane to three lane conversion including right turning lanes, of First Avenue is taking place with r-estriping the pavement.\u00a0\u00a0 He said it will be a little \u201cpainful,\u201d for motorists to adjust to the changes.\u00a0 This is the first phase of reconfiguring the roadway under the Road Diet Plan.<\/p>\n Travis Dillman said the four pedestrian crossings will be temporarily installed, with the permanent crossing installed next summer.<\/p>\n He commented on improvements to Frontier Village, as he talked about on Monday\u2019s Wayne Byers Show on CSi Cable 2, with the story at CSiNewsNow.com<\/p>\n He also commented on the COVID-19 situation in Jamestown and Stutsman County, with a recent surge.<\/p>\n He noted the recent surge in Stutsman County positive cases, adding Stutsman County has a relative low positivity, rate, the number of positive cases, per 100,000 population.<\/p>\n He said Jamestown residents for the most part are observing the NDSmart guidelines of staying safe, and wearing face masks and social distancing to slow the spread of the COVID-19 virus.<\/p>\n OTHER BUSINESS:<\/p>\n Passed was a Resolution directing the City Administrator to notify the County that the City of Jamestown should be exempt from the County Library Levy as the City maintains its own library levy.<\/p>\n Also passed was a Resolution directing the City Administrator to certify the tax levies to the County for the fiscal period January 1, 2020, through December 31, 2020.<\/p>\n Bids for city trucks:<\/p>\n City Attorney Leo Ryan said a defect was noted in one of the bids. He said defect is waivable. The City Council moved to open the bid, and all bids.<\/p>\n Upon opening the bids, the name on the Wesley bid and the bond were different.\u00a0 Ryan said those should not be allowed.<\/p>\n A Resolution awarding the bid for a One (1) New Single Axle Truck (Cab, Chassis & Packer Body) for the Sanitation Department to Fargo Freightliner in the amount of $142,632, which was the low bid. The City Council voted unanimously to accept.<\/p>\n A Resolution awarding the bid for One (1) New Roll Off Truck (Cab, Chassis & Hoist) for the Solid Waste Department to Fargo Freightliner in the amount of $142,445 was passed.<\/p>\n The meeting was shown live on CSi Cable 67, followed by replays.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Valley City\u00a0 (VCSU) Valley City area voters will have the opportunity, to attend a candidate forum.<\/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 MONDAY<\/strong><\/p>\n\n
\n****<\/em> The actual date individuals are officially out of isolation and no longer contagious.<\/em><\/p>\n![\"\"](\"http:\/\/csinewsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/HeinrichMayor445a-300x202.jpg\")
Jamestown\u00a0 (CSi)\u00a0 Jamestown Mayor Dwaine Heinrich reminds travelers that this week First Avenue pavement markings are changing.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"http:\/\/csinewsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/JTcouncil-300x202.png\")
Jamestown (CSi)\u00a0 The Jamestown City Council met in Regular Session Monday evening at City Hall.\u00a0Council Member Kamlitz was not present.\u00a0 Council Member Buchanan joined by phone.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"http:\/\/csinewsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/vcsu-300x201.png\")
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